Edit 11/3/2020: It's BACK. The family friend traded me this back after almost 10 years - Mileage is up to 255K. The EJ25D I'd pulled, put in new HG and reinstalled after I gave up on the turbo project went another 30K miles (~210K total) before throwing a rod (IIRC it had gone thru TWO sets of HG, so likely the bearings got toasted during @ least one overheat). We swapped in a '97 EJ22 and it's still running well. Just drove it 300 miles w/out issue.
My goal now is to go cheap.
Jump to new mod list circa 11/2020.
EDIT 01/03/2011: After fighting the tuning issue for 4 months (never could get the Greddy Emanage tuned - Most likely due to cracked ringland in the EJ22T found later or lack of 2 tuners' knowledge), I'm putting it back to 'mostly' stock and selling it to a family friend.
Model: 1998 Forester S, 5-speed, bought 4/2010 w/170K miles and the infamous failed Head Gaskets.
My current DD is a '90 Legacy that I've done an EJ22T and turbo 4EAT swap (among other things) w/a TD04, running 16.5 psi w/the aid of a Revtronix chip. Since Subaru didn't make a USDM Legacy turbo 'til the '91 SS and the Touring Wagon (turbo) wasn't avl. 'til '92, I have a rare car. The Forester would be in the same league.
The Forester should be a nice upgrade for my budget.
I intend to AutoX the car, but it's also going to be my daily driver, so needs to be reliable.
List of modifications planned:
Engine:
Misc:
Disclaimer: I'm no mechanic and all about Function over Form. If you want BOTH, check out this THREAD.
Table of contents
-Crossmember, WRX Rack and Steering linkage
- Engine
- Turbo and Intercooler
- Brakes and Struts
- Fuel Pump Install
- Rear Knuckles/Hubs and Rear LSD Diff
- Miscellaneous
- Interior
- Clutch, Flywheel, Tranquil (snout) Sleeve Kit TSk3
- Driving Impressions
- Exterior
- Greddy Emanage Ultimate Install
My goal now is to go cheap.
Jump to new mod list circa 11/2020.
EDIT 01/03/2011: After fighting the tuning issue for 4 months (never could get the Greddy Emanage tuned - Most likely due to cracked ringland in the EJ22T found later or lack of 2 tuners' knowledge), I'm putting it back to 'mostly' stock and selling it to a family friend.
Model: 1998 Forester S, 5-speed, bought 4/2010 w/170K miles and the infamous failed Head Gaskets.
My current DD is a '90 Legacy that I've done an EJ22T and turbo 4EAT swap (among other things) w/a TD04, running 16.5 psi w/the aid of a Revtronix chip. Since Subaru didn't make a USDM Legacy turbo 'til the '91 SS and the Touring Wagon (turbo) wasn't avl. 'til '92, I have a rare car. The Forester would be in the same league.
The Forester should be a nice upgrade for my budget.
I intend to AutoX the car, but it's also going to be my daily driver, so needs to be reliable.
List of modifications planned:
Note:
List includes replacements/upgrades due to the car's mileage and upgraded HP.
Engine:
- '93 EJ22T block - Purchased used 3/10
- EJ25 DOHC heads - Prepped 4/10 - Installed on EJ22T block 5/25/10.
- JDM EJ20K turbo cams - Purchased used 3/10- Installed in heads 4/10.
- TD0516G (or VF22) turbo (15-20 psi)
- EJ22e Phase 1 ('97-98) head gasket to maintain CR @
about 8.0:1. -Purchased new 5/4/10
EDIT: Decided to go w/the EJ22T HG - Installed 5/25/10
- The Phase 1 are NOT thinner; the multi-layer Phase 2 are and may work better - see below. - STi 550 injectors -Purchased used - Installed 8/10/10
- Intercooler - haven't decided as I want to keep the sleeper/stealth look, and avoid chopping the hood.
- AWIC (I have a kit) -Purchased used 4/23/10 - Installed 8/15/10
- TMIC (will have an FXT setup and have an '02 WRX setup)
- Considering a meth/water kit, too
- Greddy Emanage Ultimate - Purchased used 4/23/10- Installed 8/12/10
- Fuel Pump: Walbro GSs342 -Purchased 4/18/10 - Installed 5/16/10 (see notes below)
- Helix catch can -Purchased used 4/23/10 - Installed 6/22/2010
- ebay 3" down pipe -Purchased new 4/23/10. Installed 6/13/2010
- STi axleback exhaust -Purchased used 4/23/10 - Installed 6/13/10
- Clutch: ACT pressure plate/disk; '07 WRX Flywheel -Purchased 4/23/10 - Flywheel resurfaced (properly) 5/17/10 - Installed 6/26/10.
- Tranquil Sleeve Kit TSk3 -Purchased 5/17/10. Installed 6/21/10.
- '04 Sti Struts - Purchased (25K) 4/01/10 - Fronts installed 5/15/10; Rears installed 5/22/10
- WRX Rack - purchased used (72K) 4/30/10 - Installed 5/15/10
- STi Brake booster (if it'll fit the SF) - Purchased used 5/14/10- Installed 6/17/10
- Brakes
- Front: WRX 11.4" vented twincaliper piston. -Purchased 4/23/10 - Installed 5/15/10
- Back: H6 -Purchased 4/23/10 -Installed 5/21-22/10
- STi engine mounts (used)- Installed 5/30/10
- Legacy turbo cross member - Installed 5/15/10
- Legacy Rear hubs/knuckles (I believe the bearings are shot on my '98) -Purchased used 4/23/10 - Installed 5/21-22/10
- Rear 4.11 LSD and axles -Purchased used 4/23/10 - Installed 5/21-22/10
- Wheels/Tires: '02 WRX 16" wheels
w/Hankook K106 225/50R16 Tires -swap from legacy
Misc:
- STi boost gauge - Installed 7/13/2010
- Legacy GT leather steering wheel-Installed 8/21/10 (Also replaced clockspring)
- Rear Spoiler - Ordered E7210FS200AG for $65 shipped! - 6/15/10...But I'll have to paint it.
Disclaimer: I'm no mechanic and all about Function over Form. If you want BOTH, check out this THREAD.
Table of contents
-Crossmember, WRX Rack and Steering linkage
- Engine
- Turbo and Intercooler
- Brakes and Struts
- Fuel Pump Install
- Rear Knuckles/Hubs and Rear LSD Diff
- Miscellaneous
- Interior
- Clutch, Flywheel, Tranquil (snout) Sleeve Kit TSk3
- Driving Impressions
- Exterior
- Greddy Emanage Ultimate Install