Nice. Just be aware that the scangauge do draw power even when it's shut down. So if your not using the car for many days you can end up with a nearly flat battery. :icon_eek:
The BattleWagon -- Mud's Outback
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On the road again... lifted, loud, and angrier than ever.
Car: MY'00 Outback (Base) 4EAT w/premium sound + Rear limited-slip differential (oddball option on the car)
Purchase Date: 8/14/2000
Purchase Location: Bremerton, WA
Mileage: 176,000, and counting (updated 1/5/12)
Mods: Updated 1/5/12
**Engine and Trans**
-Full 3" intake setup w/torque box mod, snorkel coming soon
-Borla replica UEL header, ported/polished
-Gutted stock catpipe
-Custom stainless 2.25" catback tucked into trans tunnel, glasspack muffler
-Painted stock intake mani wrinkle black
-Valve covers and injector guards shot in gloss black
-Ported/Gasket matched intake manifold
-Gasket matched and shaved heads (higher C/R)
-Gates Racing Timing Belt
-FelPro PermaTorque MLS head gaskets
-NGK Iridium Plugs
-Injectors cleaned, tested to new condition
-STI GroupN engine mounts
-Fully rebuilt 4EAT w/mods
-Centre diff lock switch
-Radiator fan shutoff switch (coming w/snorkel)
-Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge
-Prosport Oil Temperature Gauge
-Prosport Water Temperature Gauge
-Scangauge II displaying TPS, Water Temp, IAT, and Bat. Voltage
-Air conditioning delete (including condenser, etc)
-Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 engine oil
-Wix 51365 Oil Filter
-Subaru ATF-HP auto trans fluid
-Subaru OEM 4EAT filter
**Suspension and Rolling Stock**
-KYB GR-2 Struts
-Subaru OEM Subaru Baja front springs and Subtle Solutions spacers (+2" lift)
-RalliTEK Heavy Duty Rear Springs (+2" lift)
-Custom Alignment
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-225-60-16 General Alitmax HP's on stock 10-spoke alloys
-Full size spare, roof mounted
**Interior/Exterior and lighting**
-MY'04 FXT 4EAT leather shift knob
-Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Head Unit
-Custom single DIN toggle switch panel
-RoadBlockR sound deadening in the hatch
-All weather front floor mats
-Subaru A/W rear floor mats
-Custom aluminum front skid plate
-Thule crossbars
-cheap Swagman bike rack
-DRL delete + GE Tungsram Selective Yellow H1 lowbeams
-Trailer hitch + various balls/hooks for towing/offroading
-Front tow hook cover removed, hook painted red
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
-The story, and the first detail job (You are HERE *big red dot*)
-Hawkeye WRX rim's (just a photoshop...)
-'04 FXT 4EAT Leather Shift Knob
-Comparison with '09 Outback, and Foglight rockguards removed
-Mystery box arrives, and what's inside
-HomeDepot hybrid CAI (for MAP Subbies)
-First pic with the new suspension setup, I say good-bye to the car for a few months
-Adding some more parts to the MOD box!
-I'm not a parts-whore... I swear...
-It's BACK!
-Permatex Headlight Restoration
-Custom Lightbar installed
-'07 FSXT 6CD Changer
-Borla Replica header installed
-Link to my Hella wiring mess, and Bbottomley's helpful expertise
-Just some more pics!
-Magnaflow muffler painted, ready for catback install!
-Soundclip of new stainless catback
-Got some SNOW!
-RoadBlockR Sound Deadening
- Protection for the dangly bits...
-Bad news
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-eBay Swagman Bike Rack installed
-Trip to Paris Landing State Park, BattleWagon turns 150k miles young
-Spring Cleaning, and undercoating! :smile:
-Finished up the Pioneer install, painted my shifter surround
-Got tint!
-Subtle Solutions front lift installed
-Couple pics from the alignment shop
-Ordered the new engine
-Scangauge II installed
-Starting the engine replacement!
-Finished pics!
-Murphy's law... I get torque bind and a failed transmission clutch pack, as well as a new throttle position sensor.
-The TuRD... my transportation while the Scooby is in the shop!
-All fixed up, showing off the new shoes!
-A loose wire leads to another trip to a different dealer, and a tow truck along the way.
-GE Tungsram Gold (Selective-Yellow) Low Beam Bulbs
- DIY Intake V2... 3 inch, modded airbox!
- Painted my 'new' spare set of wheels.
[story snipped to save space... shoot me PM for details... lol)
First mod... resonator deletes! Eventually I will get a different tube to replace the piece between the scoop and the airbox, but for now, it adds a little more growl. I neatly sealed off the holes with electrical tape. Ghetto-tastic.
Before:
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After:
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Next, I removed the silly piece of plastic that Subaru put in front of the intake scoop to deflect air away from it.
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Now, for my first appearance mod. This may not seem like a mod, but it certainly made a difference in the way the car looks. The paint's clearcoat was contaminated with all sorts of stuff, from old wax buildup to waterspots to ground in road grime, you name it. It gave the car an odd grey-ish tint. :huh:
Today I was determined to remove the aforementioned 'tint', and make her shine again.
First step was removing the bug deflector, and doing a two-bucket wash. Here's what it looked like after that:
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Then, I claybarred the entire car. The clay took out most of the surface stuff that was left behind, but the paint still felt rough to the touch. So I broke out the Griot's/Porter Cable buffer and Meguiar's Swirl X for a test spot. Here's a pic of the spot:
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After verifying that the method worked, I started working my way across the hood. Here you can see that the right edge of the hood is whiter than the rest. :icon_razz: I love seeing progress being made.
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After that, I added a coat of Meguiars Gold Class wax for protection. I'll follow up with another coat of NXT 2.0 Tech Wax once I get some at the store later. Then I moved on to the interior... sorry, no before pics, just an after:
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I <3 big gauges...
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After pics of the exterior (total time invested: 12 hours):
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More to come, I have some fun stuff in mind. :biggrin:
Car: MY'00 Outback (Base) 4EAT w/premium sound + Rear limited-slip differential (oddball option on the car)
Purchase Date: 8/14/2000
Purchase Location: Bremerton, WA
Mileage: 176,000, and counting (updated 1/5/12)
Mods: Updated 1/5/12
**Engine and Trans**
-Full 3" intake setup w/torque box mod, snorkel coming soon
-Borla replica UEL header, ported/polished
-Gutted stock catpipe
-Custom stainless 2.25" catback tucked into trans tunnel, glasspack muffler
-Painted stock intake mani wrinkle black
-Valve covers and injector guards shot in gloss black
-Ported/Gasket matched intake manifold
-Gasket matched and shaved heads (higher C/R)
-Gates Racing Timing Belt
-FelPro PermaTorque MLS head gaskets
-NGK Iridium Plugs
-Injectors cleaned, tested to new condition
-STI GroupN engine mounts
-Fully rebuilt 4EAT w/mods
-Centre diff lock switch
-Radiator fan shutoff switch (coming w/snorkel)
-Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge
-Prosport Oil Temperature Gauge
-Prosport Water Temperature Gauge
-Scangauge II displaying TPS, Water Temp, IAT, and Bat. Voltage
-Air conditioning delete (including condenser, etc)
-Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 engine oil
-Wix 51365 Oil Filter
-Subaru ATF-HP auto trans fluid
-Subaru OEM 4EAT filter
**Suspension and Rolling Stock**
-KYB GR-2 Struts
-Subaru OEM Subaru Baja front springs and Subtle Solutions spacers (+2" lift)
-RalliTEK Heavy Duty Rear Springs (+2" lift)
-Custom Alignment
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-225-60-16 General Alitmax HP's on stock 10-spoke alloys
-Full size spare, roof mounted
**Interior/Exterior and lighting**
-MY'04 FXT 4EAT leather shift knob
-Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Head Unit
-Custom single DIN toggle switch panel
-RoadBlockR sound deadening in the hatch
-All weather front floor mats
-Subaru A/W rear floor mats
-Custom aluminum front skid plate
-Thule crossbars
-cheap Swagman bike rack
-DRL delete + GE Tungsram Selective Yellow H1 lowbeams
-Trailer hitch + various balls/hooks for towing/offroading
-Front tow hook cover removed, hook painted red
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
-The story, and the first detail job (You are HERE *big red dot*)
-Hawkeye WRX rim's (just a photoshop...)
-'04 FXT 4EAT Leather Shift Knob
-Comparison with '09 Outback, and Foglight rockguards removed
-Mystery box arrives, and what's inside
-HomeDepot hybrid CAI (for MAP Subbies)
-First pic with the new suspension setup, I say good-bye to the car for a few months
-Adding some more parts to the MOD box!
-I'm not a parts-whore... I swear...
-It's BACK!
-Permatex Headlight Restoration
-Custom Lightbar installed
-'07 FSXT 6CD Changer
-Borla Replica header installed
-Link to my Hella wiring mess, and Bbottomley's helpful expertise
-Just some more pics!
-Magnaflow muffler painted, ready for catback install!
-Soundclip of new stainless catback
-Got some SNOW!
-RoadBlockR Sound Deadening
- Protection for the dangly bits...
-Bad news
-Axxis Ultimate Ceramic brake pads
-eBay Swagman Bike Rack installed
-Trip to Paris Landing State Park, BattleWagon turns 150k miles young
-Spring Cleaning, and undercoating! :smile:
-Finished up the Pioneer install, painted my shifter surround
-Got tint!
-Subtle Solutions front lift installed
-Couple pics from the alignment shop
-Ordered the new engine
-Scangauge II installed
-Starting the engine replacement!
-Finished pics!
-Murphy's law... I get torque bind and a failed transmission clutch pack, as well as a new throttle position sensor.
-The TuRD... my transportation while the Scooby is in the shop!
-All fixed up, showing off the new shoes!
-A loose wire leads to another trip to a different dealer, and a tow truck along the way.
-GE Tungsram Gold (Selective-Yellow) Low Beam Bulbs
- DIY Intake V2... 3 inch, modded airbox!
- Painted my 'new' spare set of wheels.
[story snipped to save space... shoot me PM for details... lol)
First mod... resonator deletes! Eventually I will get a different tube to replace the piece between the scoop and the airbox, but for now, it adds a little more growl. I neatly sealed off the holes with electrical tape. Ghetto-tastic.
Before:
After:
Next, I removed the silly piece of plastic that Subaru put in front of the intake scoop to deflect air away from it.
Now, for my first appearance mod. This may not seem like a mod, but it certainly made a difference in the way the car looks. The paint's clearcoat was contaminated with all sorts of stuff, from old wax buildup to waterspots to ground in road grime, you name it. It gave the car an odd grey-ish tint. :huh:
Today I was determined to remove the aforementioned 'tint', and make her shine again.
First step was removing the bug deflector, and doing a two-bucket wash. Here's what it looked like after that:
Then, I claybarred the entire car. The clay took out most of the surface stuff that was left behind, but the paint still felt rough to the touch. So I broke out the Griot's/Porter Cable buffer and Meguiar's Swirl X for a test spot. Here's a pic of the spot:
After verifying that the method worked, I started working my way across the hood. Here you can see that the right edge of the hood is whiter than the rest. :icon_razz: I love seeing progress being made.
After that, I added a coat of Meguiars Gold Class wax for protection. I'll follow up with another coat of NXT 2.0 Tech Wax once I get some at the store later. Then I moved on to the interior... sorry, no before pics, just an after:
I <3 big gauges...
After pics of the exterior (total time invested: 12 hours):
More to come, I have some fun stuff in mind. :biggrin:
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Well, we're getting there. Who has a suggestion on the best way to remove these left lower trans bolts? I spat and cursed at them, and removed the CV shaft (since I'm replacing it anyway) but I couldn't get them out before clean-up time.
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The A/C compressor is just sort of laying in its place. Not attached to anything but the hoses. This was right before I left.
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The A/C compressor is just sort of laying in its place. Not attached to anything but the hoses. This was right before I left.
Looks like a lot of work! :icon_eek: Thanks for the update.
Bobby...
['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]
Bobby...
['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]
Things that I need to buy now...
New lower radiator hose (hose clamps were seized, cut the hose in half to remove rad), new hose clamps (a ton of them), new A/C belt tensioner (plastic broke), new left lower balljoint.
New lower radiator hose (hose clamps were seized, cut the hose in half to remove rad), new hose clamps (a ton of them), new A/C belt tensioner (plastic broke), new left lower balljoint.
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Let's add a left tie-rod end to that. :lol: Car is back on the ground now, and the engine is completely stripped and unbolted... just stuck to the trans dowels. Didn't feel like wrestling them apart after working all afternoon. I don't have a current pic of it, but here are a couple from today.
The new engine.... I got some of the sensors/senders moved over already. Brought the intake manifold and fuel rail guards home so that I can paint them in the morning before the shop opens.
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The old one...
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The new engine.... I got some of the sensors/senders moved over already. Brought the intake manifold and fuel rail guards home so that I can paint them in the morning before the shop opens.
The old one...
WOW! That new engine looks "sweet"!
Curious... why the rusty bolts on the timing belt cover?
I know I've said it before, but that intake manifold looks very good. If it were me, I'd give is a good cleaning (degreaser) & call it good. :wink:
One more thought, while it's so easy to do. Are you going to pull the spark plugs to verify you got what you ordered, check the gap & to see if there's antiseize on the threads?
Bobby...
['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]
Curious... why the rusty bolts on the timing belt cover?
I know I've said it before, but that intake manifold looks very good. If it were me, I'd give is a good cleaning (degreaser) & call it good. :wink:
One more thought, while it's so easy to do. Are you going to pull the spark plugs to verify you got what you ordered, check the gap & to see if there's antiseize on the threads?
Bobby...
['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]
I can only assume that the rusty bolts are there because it is a re-manufactured engine (essentially new, but with a reused/rebuilt block and heads with OEM parts). The company is big into recycling, so they re-use those fasteners if they aren't too rusty. I can't complain. :smile: It even came with an OEM oil filter, as you can see in the pic. I still need to take it off and pre-fill it.WOW! That new engine looks "sweet"!
Curious... why the rusty bolts on the timing belt cover?
I know I've said it before, but that intake manifold looks very good. If it were me, I'd give is a good cleaning (degreaser) & call it good. :wink:
One more thought, while it's so easy to do. Are you going to pull the spark plugs to verify you got what you ordered, check the gap & to see if there's antiseize on the threads?
Bobby...
['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]
I did in fact check the plugs! They had antiseize, and the gap was correct. Not sure if they were iridium, but I'll pull them at 30k anyway to check.
Out with the old, in with the new. The process of yanking the old one took about 3 minutes from the time I started separating the engine from the trans with a chisel, to the time it was hanging overhead on the big overhead hoist (freaking awesome, btw... it slides on a track frame above the work area, similar to what ship yards have). The new one took about 5 minutes to put in. It now has the intake manifold, fuel rails and injectors, coolant hard lines, thermostat housing, and all of the other IM stuff hooked up. The black manifold looks awesome! Unfortunately, I have to be a tease and just give you the pic of the longblock installed since I was tired and forgot to snap a pic of the bay when I wrapped things up for the day.
We may have startup tomorrow night. Not going to rush for sure, but it's a possibility! It won't have A/C running until I can get that tensioner in. Still need to go to the stealer and order it.
Really hilarious to see the other guys in the shop walk by the car with the engine sitting out on the pallet (both the new one when it arrived, and the old one now). Most of them have never seen a boxer engine before. One Marine walked up while I was under the car, and said,
"So that's the boxer?"
"Yessir."
"Damn. That's ****ing awesome."
Another one:
"Hey, so that's what that thing looks like!"
"Yep!"
"That's the ****, man."
"Haha, thanks."
"I might have to get one of those."
I'm the first person to do a Subaru engine pull in the shop, so everyone has been watching somewhat curiously.
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