('98-'00) Forester L going Full STI swap

rsconvert · 04-02-2011, 04:04 PM

*have pics but I have not met the 15 post minimum...working on that =)

Started a Fozzy project last week, so I thought I'd start my journal going through all the phases.

SUBJECT: 1999 Forester L
GOAL: Full STI swap

3/25/2011 6:00pm-10:45pm:
Task: Completely gut out interior, enginebay, suspension, and gas tank.

Completed: STI gas tank, STI hubs, rearend, struts, Brembos

Phone Teaser Pic:

3/26/2011 9am-11:30pm
Task: Run wire harness. Test fit dash, modify and complete install

Completed: Whiteline 24mm front swaybar, wire harness, and dash. Removed bumper stickers
[Before: Forester Interior]

[After: STI]

*With few modifications the interior fit like a glove. HELLA FLUSH!!!

4/30: UPDATE
Finalized engine build plans: Decided to fully build the motor so I just ordered Carrillo Hrods and Darton sleeves.

Heads are done: ported and polished, intake and exhaust 1mm oversized, Cosworth 272 cams and BC springs and retainers.

Decided to go with a Percision rotated turbo setup.

Purchased suspension components: decided to go 27mm Whiteline sways instead of the 24mm previously installed. BC ER series coilovers are on the way.

Purchased and installed 18x9.5 Rota DPT (PICS Soon)

5/09/2011:
Rods, Pistons, valve springs were sent off to get "Cryo-Rem".

rsconvert · 04-02-2011, 04:12 PM

January 2013
After a long hibernation to the project...it's time to get motivated!!!!

18X9.5 Rota DPT AND BC Racing ER series coilovers installed...

Masticator · 04-02-2011, 05:09 PM

I'm exited to see this go down.

rsconvert · 04-02-2011, 05:52 PM

Pictures posted!!!

SplatSTi · 04-02-2011, 06:08 PM

Nice! Like to see it finished and some dyno numbers!

rsconvert · 04-02-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks. In the process of rebuilding the engine and deciding the turbo setup. Guesstimating ~350 whp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SplatSTi

Nice! Like to see it finished and some dyno numbers!

onemanzu · 04-02-2011, 09:20 PM

I dig it. looks good.

deebom · 04-02-2011, 11:45 PM

Amazing stuff.

jgrote · 04-03-2011, 05:43 AM

Now that's a pretty good way to introduce yourself to the forum! Nice build.

phrostbyte · 04-03-2011, 07:06 PM

Wow this is going to be amazing. I look forward to seeing your progress with this beast!

forester_kid · 04-04-2011, 12:13 AM

subscribed.. very nice job..

Duderotomy · 04-04-2011, 06:46 AM

Nice project!

rsconvert · 04-05-2011, 05:46 AM

Thanks guys...CP pistons came in so I hope to have the engine built asap.

rsconvert · 04-30-2011, 05:18 AM

Been a while since any progress was made. Decided to fully build the motor so I just ordered Carrillo Hrods and Darton sleeves.

Heads are done: ported and polished, intake and exhaust 1mm oversized, Cosworth 272 cams and BC springs and retainers.

Forester4life · 04-30-2011, 06:20 AM

Bumpppppppppp

04-02-2011, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
rsconvert Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 45 Location: HOTLANTA Car Year: 2002 Car Model: RS STI HYBRID Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Forester L going Full STI swap have pics but I have not met the 15 post minimum...working on that =) Started a Fozzy project last week, so I thought I'd start my journal going through all the phases. SUBJECT:* 1999 Forester L GOAL: Full STI swap 3/25/2011 6:00pm-10:45pm: Task: Completely gut out interior, enginebay, suspension, and gas tank. Completed: STI gas tank, STI hubs, rearend, struts, Brembos Phone Teaser Pic: 3/26/2011 9am-11:30pm Task: Run wire harness. Test fit dash, modify and complete install Completed: Whiteline 24mm front swaybar, wire harness, and dash. Removed bumper stickers [Before: Forester Interior] [After: STI] With few modifications the interior fit like a glove. HELLA FLUSH!!! 4/30: UPDATE Finalized engine build plans: Decided to fully build the motor so I just ordered Carrillo Hrods and Darton sleeves. Heads are done: ported and polished, intake and exhaust 1mm oversized, Cosworth 272 cams and BC springs and retainers. Decided to go with a Percision rotated turbo setup. Purchased suspension components: decided to go 27mm Whiteline sways instead of the 24mm previously installed. BC ER series coilovers are on the way. Purchased and installed 18x9.5 Rota DPT (PICS Soon) 5/09/2011: Rods, Pistons, valve springs were sent off to get "Cryo-Rem". Last edited by rsconvert; 05-09-2011 at 11:04 AM.*

04-02-2011, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
rsconvert Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 45 Location: HOTLANTA Car Year: 2002 Car Model: RS STI HYBRID Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	January 2013 After a long hibernation to the project...it's time to get motivated!!!! 18X9.5 Rota DPT AND BC Racing ER series coilovers installed... Last edited by rsconvert; 01-09-2013 at 06:02 AM.

04-02-2011, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
deebom Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 801 Location: Winchester. Car Year: 1999 Car Model: forester s turbo Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Amazing stuff. __________________ 1999 UK Wobbly S Turbo. Auto.

04-03-2011, 05:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
jgrote Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,295 Location: Denver, CO Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Now that's a pretty good way to introduce yourself to the forum! Nice build. __________________ 04 X a/t 00 L a/t w/ 200K!

04-03-2011, 07:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
phrostbyte Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 404 Location: Anchorage,Alaska Car Year: 2001 Car Model: Forester L Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wow this is going to be amazing. I look forward to seeing your progress with this beast! __________________ 2001 L 4EAT Aspen White Journal

04-02-2011, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Masticator Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 250 Location: Bergen County,New Jer-zee Car Year: 1998 Car Model: Forester S 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm exited to see this go down.

04-02-2011, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
rsconvert Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 45 Location: HOTLANTA Car Year: 2002 Car Model: RS STI HYBRID Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Pictures posted!!!

04-02-2011, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
SplatSTi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 283 Location: Cincinnati, OH Car Year: 2005 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 2 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Nice! Like to see it finished and some dyno numbers!

04-02-2011, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
onemanzu Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 685 Location: Poland Springs, NE Car Year: 2000 Car Model: Forester Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dig it. looks good.

04-04-2011, 12:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
forester_kid Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 67 Location: manila, philippines Car Year: 2002 Car Model: forester Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	subscribed.. very nice job..

04-04-2011, 06:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Duderotomy ɹoʇɐɹǝpoɯ ɹǝdns Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16,410 Location: Tim Horton's Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Sports 2.5XT Limited Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Nice project! __________________ 07 XT - VF43'd 02 S 03 Outback H6 98 S - H6/Ver.8 swap 90 Nissan Skyline GTS-t

04-05-2011, 05:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
rsconvert Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 45 Location: HOTLANTA Car Year: 2002 Car Model: RS STI HYBRID Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Thanks guys...CP pistons came in so I hope to have the engine built asap.

04-30-2011, 05:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
rsconvert Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 45 Location: HOTLANTA Car Year: 2002 Car Model: RS STI HYBRID Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Been a while since any progress was made. Decided to fully build the motor so I just ordered Carrillo Hrods and Darton sleeves. Heads are done: ported and polished, intake and exhaust 1mm oversized, Cosworth 272 cams and BC springs and retainers.

04-30-2011, 06:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Forester4life Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 123 Location: Bronx new york Car Year: 2005 Car Model: Xt limited Transmission: MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bumpppppppppp

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