Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi – P&L GT30R EWG Turbo Ordered - NEW TRACK VIDS! - Page 36

importfanatic17 · 06-21-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MorePSiTehBett4

rotate your vf series...ftl

Actually, it makes sense. That way he could have a straighter intake tract that doesn't go over the hot ass engine, the only thing is, he would have to redo the dp and get the flange on the rotated uppipe to match the turbo...

***fullerton*** · 06-21-2008, 01:26 PM

So, in addition to the master cylinder brace I installed, Snorky came over and we used his tool to remove the lower trailing arm bushings and replace them with a poly set from SuperPro.

The swap went pretty well, with the first one taking about twice as long as the other.

For about 10 minutes we attempted to remove the long bolt through the knuckle so we could put on my whiteline lateral links. That bolt has rusted itself in there. After removing the nut, the bolt would still not turn.

We gave up, leaving them for another day or person.

importfanatic17 · 06-21-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

So, in addition to the master cylinder brace I installed, Snorky came over and we used his tool to remove the lower trailing arm bushings and replace them with a poly set from SuperPro.

The swap went pretty well, with the first one taking about twice as long as the other.

For about 10 minutes we attempted to remove the long bolt through the knuckle so we could put on my whiteline lateral links. That bolt has rusted itself in there. After removing the nut, the bolt would still not turn.

We gave up, leaving them for another day or person.

***snorky*** · 06-21-2008, 02:08 PM

now i'm nervous to do mine. we'll see tomorrow.

MKTURBO · 06-21-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

OK, I've done some thinking and I'm going to do a VF48 to replace my cracked VF34. I just don't want to spend the cash to go rotated right now.

Plus, after a few engine scares, I've found I am too afraid to beat her too much. But, I have passed compression, leakdown and oil analysis tests. My engine is nice and healthy for all the abuse I've put her through.

Plus, since I am saving some cash, I can happily run 100 octane regularly.

So, here's what I am getting, let me know what you guys think:
VF48- Great choice on turbo....thiers nothing more reliable than a Vf series turbo....
Samco Inlet- perfect! i seriously dont know why more people dont use it!
Samco AftaMaf- Yep....if you run the samco inlet, and aps 70mm you need this to connect them...
DW 850 Injectors- For a stock series "sized" turbo i dont know if you need that big of injectors...
Fuel Pump-not really necassary, however since its cheap it wouldnt hurt....
TGVs (worth the hassle?)- If your installing any type of aftermarket inlet pipe your going to have to remove the manifold unless you have 07.....so even though it sometime cause poor starting in the winter....it may be worth it
3mm phenolic spacers- Great!
Race Pipe/Mid Pipe (Get rid of my catted mid pipe)-get rid of them stupid cats...
engine pulley (worth it?)-not worth it or proven unless its the ar fab engine damper.......
screw clamps on all connections- not screw....t-bolt
Jorge tune-great!

I already have P&P'd headers and a x-pipe. UP- After doing a cost analysis, you should sell your headers and x-pipe.....and buy a header....pm me if you want more details...

MK

Comments?

COOL?

***fullerton*** · 06-21-2008, 05:53 PM

Thanks Matt.

I like the P&P stock header idea. I think it will perform quite well.

i thought the cold start thing with TGVs was a myth... Japanese cars experience cold, too.

***fullerton*** · 06-21-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by snorky

now i'm nervous to do mine. we'll see tomorrow.

I spoke with clint from TiC and he said he simply cut the bolt ends off, punched it out and used a fresh one. Wanna order 4 and we'll do it some weekend at your place?

***snorky*** · 06-21-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

I spoke with clint from TiC and he said he simply cut the bolt ends off, punched it out and used a fresh one. Wanna order 4 and we'll do it some weekend at your place?

Sounds good. I'll call my guy at subaru on monday and order them. my next weekend off is in two weeks

**nandanrp** · 06-23-2008, 08:17 AM

Guess I won't be around to see the progress with the car Ben

MKTURBO · 06-23-2008, 08:42 AM

nan i got to give you a ride in mine before you leave

***snorky*** · 06-23-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MKTURBO

nan i got to ride you in mine before you leave

uncalled for

***fullerton*** · 06-23-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by snorky

Sounds good. I'll call my guy at subaru on monday and order them. my next weekend off is in two weeks

Well... maybe you can do yours on your own and we'll figure out when to do mine. I may be a dad in two weeks and I am definitely not going hours away from Jennifer if I am not.

***fullerton*** · 06-23-2008, 11:08 AM

So, after a bit of daily driving with the Cusco Master Cylinder Brace and SuperPro Rear Trailing Arm Bushings, I have decided that they both make their systems faster and more direct.

The MCB gets rid of the softness at the last 20% of the brake pedal's path. You can feel a difference on the street when coming to slightly hard stops. This will probably be very noticeable at the track.

The LTABs seem to remove some lag I experienced when telling the car to turn. It just feels a bit tighter I guess. More immediate. I think they're worth the install time and few bucks. I can't wait to throw new lateral links on with their stiff bushings.

***snorky*** · 06-23-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

Well... maybe you can do yours on your own and we'll figure out when to do mine. I may be a dad in two weeks and I am definitely not going hours away from Jennifer if I am not.

dealerhsip has them in stock, I'm off tomorrow, I may do them tomorrow.

***fullerton*** · 06-24-2008, 12:25 PM

so...

jorge just talked me out of "going big" on my VF48.

I'm thinking (thanks to him):
VF48
1000cc Injectors (thinking ahead to 30r)
Fuel Pump

I already have headers & an x-pipe, so that'll go on. I might get a turbo inlet... matters what condition mine is in.

What kind of race shop talks you out of spending money?

!

06-21-2008, 01:26 PM	#527
*fullerton* abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,207 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi - New Turbo Time So, in addition to the master cylinder brace I installed, Snorky came over and we used his tool to remove the lower trailing arm bushings and replace them with a poly set from SuperPro. The swap went pretty well, with the first one taking about twice as long as the other. For about 10 minutes we attempted to remove the long bolt through the knuckle so we could put on my whiteline lateral links. That bolt has rusted itself in there. After removing the nut, the bolt would still not turn. We gave up, leaving them for another day or person.

06-21-2008, 02:08 PM	#529
*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,615 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (22)	Re: Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi - New Turbo Time - Cooments on Parts List Requested now i'm nervous to do mine. we'll see tomorrow.

06-21-2008, 05:53 PM	#531
*fullerton* abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,207 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi - New Turbo Time - Cooments on Parts List Requested Thanks Matt. I like the P&P stock header idea. I think it will perform quite well. i thought the cold start thing with TGVs was a myth... Japanese cars experience cold, too.

06-23-2008, 08:17 AM	#534
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi - New Turbo Time - Cooments on Parts List Requested Guess I won't be around to see the progress with the car Ben

06-23-2008, 08:42 AM	#535
MKTURBO Is Scared Of Kevin... Car: 2007 WRX STI Limited Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Posts: 2,924 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi - New Turbo Time - Cooments on Parts List Requested nan i got to give you a ride in mine before you leave

06-23-2008, 11:08 AM	#538
*fullerton* abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,207 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi - New Turbo Time - Cooments on Parts List Requested So, after a bit of daily driving with the Cusco Master Cylinder Brace and SuperPro Rear Trailing Arm Bushings, I have decided that they both make their systems faster and more direct. The MCB gets rid of the softness at the last 20% of the brake pedal's path. You can feel a difference on the street when coming to slightly hard stops. This will probably be very noticeable at the track. The LTABs seem to remove some lag I experienced when telling the car to turn. It just feels a bit tighter I guess. More immediate. I think they're worth the install time and few bucks. I can't wait to throw new lateral links on with their stiff bushings.

06-24-2008, 12:25 PM	#540
*fullerton* abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,207 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Fullerton's 05FTW AW STi - New Turbo Time - Cooments on Parts List Requested so... jorge just talked me out of "going big" on my VF48. I'm thinking (thanks to him): VF48 1000cc Injectors (thinking ahead to 30r) Fuel Pump I already have headers & an x-pipe, so that'll go on. I might get a turbo inlet... matters what condition mine is in. What kind of race shop talks you out of spending money? ! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.