BLMPKN's LOWERED 05 OBXT! **UPDATED 1/8/13**
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urabusturbo
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He has one, this is how we got the trans up to it. 5 speeds can be muscled onto it, 6 speeds not so much.You need a transmission jack
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GClark
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Alright, time for a long overdue update! Lots of new exiting raisin has happened since january.. so here goes.
Well start with my Perrin topmount and GFB infinitely adjustable BOV, Stage 2 ate the stock units so it was time for an upgrade.
The stock radiator blew completely apart (STUPID 3 piece design) at 247k, so a Mishimoto aluminum rad and fancy hoses came next
Then I lost first gear. Bought a complete STI drivetrain off ebay and gave the car a severe meyagi-ing, Im glad I didnt replace my blown trans with a 5 speed. 6 speed has been my favorite mod so far hands down! Dry pavement donuts FTMFW.
Got bored with my exhaust so I made a full 3" catback with some GIANT mystery can. No pipe bender, so the pie slice method was employed. This was my first time doing it, and im pretty happy with how it turned out.
Ive also started plastidipping my car black, I have the passengers side & rear bumper & drivers door and fender done. ill get around to the rest when I find some time (i hate having too much raisin to do!)
Pretty sure that's it for now!
Well start with my Perrin topmount and GFB infinitely adjustable BOV, Stage 2 ate the stock units so it was time for an upgrade.
The stock radiator blew completely apart (STUPID 3 piece design) at 247k, so a Mishimoto aluminum rad and fancy hoses came next
Then I lost first gear. Bought a complete STI drivetrain off ebay and gave the car a severe meyagi-ing, Im glad I didnt replace my blown trans with a 5 speed. 6 speed has been my favorite mod so far hands down! Dry pavement donuts FTMFW.
Got bored with my exhaust so I made a full 3" catback with some GIANT mystery can. No pipe bender, so the pie slice method was employed. This was my first time doing it, and im pretty happy with how it turned out.
Ive also started plastidipping my car black, I have the passengers side & rear bumper & drivers door and fender done. ill get around to the rest when I find some time (i hate having too much raisin to do!)
Pretty sure that's it for now!
Been awhile since my last real update, and this is a big one...
Pretty sure I've lost a ringland. Only running on 3 cylinders and it's smoking like a grandma from the oil filler neck. Just what I need after dumping a small fortune into the car last year (over 12k)
Not sure what is to become of this pain in the ass yet, but chances are it's gonna get parted out.
Pretty sure I've lost a ringland. Only running on 3 cylinders and it's smoking like a grandma from the oil filler neck. Just what I need after dumping a small fortune into the car last year (over 12k)
Not sure what is to become of this pain in the ass yet, but chances are it's gonna get parted out.
drunkinmonk
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I would love to make my xt a six speed.
Sorry for your troubles.
Sorry for your troubles.
265ish on the body, engine only has 45ish on it.
I'm probably going to be the first person ever to n/a swap a turbo subaru. I have too much invested to just ditch it, I've already been through a blown tranny I might as well stick with her through a heart transplant. The body is in good enough shape where I'm not worried.
As for the six speed, I got boned on that deal. Seller claimed perfect working order and it grinds into 4th and 5th as well as down into 4th and 5th. Never buy squat from taes used auto parts in Tampa florida!
I have a lot to think about concerning what route I'm going to take in getting a car back on the road. Is like to take the cheapest route but I'm really tired of having a broke down car or something always nagging to be fixed, so reliability is #1.
As of right now what id like to do is get the motor out of my forester rebuilt for a n/a swap, get the stupid 6speed rebuilt (unless I can sell it for a sum of money I'd be willing to take) and scrap or sell the rest of my giant pile of parts.
I'm probably going to be the first person ever to n/a swap a turbo subaru. I have too much invested to just ditch it, I've already been through a blown tranny I might as well stick with her through a heart transplant. The body is in good enough shape where I'm not worried.
As for the six speed, I got boned on that deal. Seller claimed perfect working order and it grinds into 4th and 5th as well as down into 4th and 5th. Never buy squat from taes used auto parts in Tampa florida!
I have a lot to think about concerning what route I'm going to take in getting a car back on the road. Is like to take the cheapest route but I'm really tired of having a broke down car or something always nagging to be fixed, so reliability is #1.
As of right now what id like to do is get the motor out of my forester rebuilt for a n/a swap, get the stupid 6speed rebuilt (unless I can sell it for a sum of money I'd be willing to take) and scrap or sell the rest of my giant pile of parts.
urabusturbo
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Sorry to hear. It is very discouraging when you go underwater on an investment that large. If you do part it out I need some things for my 05 lgt.
urabusturbo
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I mostly need a turbo. Maybe the top mount and some interior bits too.
Intercoolers yours if you want it man, some fins are squashed from the splitter but it's not too bad.
If the turbo is still usable after a broken ringland then that's all yours too, I'd let that go pretty cheap.
Can't get rid of any interior bits though, I'm gonna go through with a new motor.
Send me a pm
If the turbo is still usable after a broken ringland then that's all yours too, I'd let that go pretty cheap.
Can't get rid of any interior bits though, I'm gonna go through with a new motor.
Send me a pm
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