Legacy GT Wagon conversion
Very cool swap! If you could somehow keep it AWD by running an Audi 01E 6spd manual trans that would be wicked.... But costly.
What is the largest tire you can fit out back? I would only run a sticky R Compound like a Nitto NT01 if you want great traction. You'll figure it out quick enuf!
What is the largest tire you can fit out back? I would only run a sticky R Compound like a Nitto NT01 if you want great traction. You'll figure it out quick enuf!
Tires, I'm not yet sure about. Subarus aren't exactly known for their generosity of space in the wheel wells (despite what the awesome hellaflush movement would have you believe
). The car currently sits on VW monte carlos. They're 17x7.5 et35. With 235s and unrolled fenders, Have about 3mm clearance. I'm pretty sure I'll be rolling and pulling fenders and possibly "caressing" the inner wheel house for space. Well, subaru engine is gone, so now I'm committed. Guy came up from Maryland and scooped up about 5k of parts.
Going to try to make it to pick up l33 this weekend. Been thinking more and more about cam selection. Might be wanting to go with LS9 cam, and swapping over to a front sensor setup. Anyone know a good fit for springs with that cam with stock l33 block/heads otherwise?
Going to try to make it to pick up l33 this weekend. Been thinking more and more about cam selection. Might be wanting to go with LS9 cam, and swapping over to a front sensor setup. Anyone know a good fit for springs with that cam with stock l33 block/heads otherwise?
Ya just gotta love it when something like that happens don't ya!!
Just get you some 660 lift springs. Without going double roller setup, that is about as big as you will ever go anyways.
Just get you some 660 lift springs. Without going double roller setup, that is about as big as you will ever go anyways.
If anyone reading this has a spare 4th Gen front timing cover, and 3 bolt, 1x cam gear please pm me. Apparently I cannot even post in the WTB section yet (soon enough though).
I'm on the hunt for ls1 complete intake setup as well, would prefer DBW!
I'm on the hunt for ls1 complete intake setup as well, would prefer DBW!
Last edited by Dusty B; Dec 16, 2013 at 06:06 AM.
Well, a little more progress after a loooooong evening. Long story short, thought engine was moving. Pulled over on side of road about 3 miles from my friends shop, in an area with no reception, and next to no traffic. Managed to lock the keys in the truck, along with my cell phone, and my wallet 
So here I am, with 3k in cash in the cab, a tablet, a laptop, and a ratchet strapped down l33 in the truck bed. A thiefs delight. I didn't run, I SPRINTED all the way to my buddies house and we nabbed a couple tools and went back to gain entry. Anyways... some pictures!
Finally at the shop:
Taking some stuff off:
Dirtaaaay:
A lil rub down:
So here I am, with 3k in cash in the cab, a tablet, a laptop, and a ratchet strapped down l33 in the truck bed. A thiefs delight. I didn't run, I SPRINTED all the way to my buddies house and we nabbed a couple tools and went back to gain entry. Anyways... some pictures!Finally at the shop:
Taking some stuff off:
Dirtaaaay:
A lil rub down:
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Those 799 heads are pretty good and get even better with a little port n polish. Ive heard alot of bad things about the comp 918s. Even the new ones. Looks at Brian Tooley double valve springs for a good spring, thats what im doing.
Yeah I know there are mixed reviews on the Comps..... I picked they up new along with the ls9 cam new as a package. Too good a deal to pass up. Worst comes to worse I sell them off cheap and just get something else. Ill have to make up my mind soon though since after a little more clean up and a few more new parts I will be swapping the cam and pretty much be ready for the springs.
Other thing I was surprised about was all the use of metric bolts on this engine... guess things have changed some since I had my last domestic vehicle
Alright. Waiting a pm back about both an oil pan setup, and complete ls1 intake mani.
Question: Will this front cover work with my ls9 cam?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...FeHm7AodZwgAKw
Question: Will this front cover work with my ls9 cam?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...FeHm7AodZwgAKw
Looks like the Tooley doubles are reasonably priced (130).
Yeah I know there are mixed reviews on the Comps..... I picked they up new along with the ls9 cam new as a package. Too good a deal to pass up. Worst comes to worse I sell them off cheap and just get something else. Ill have to make up my mind soon though since after a little more clean up and a few more new parts I will be swapping the cam and pretty much be ready for the springs.
Other thing I was surprised about was all the use of metric bolts on this engine... guess things have changed some since I had my last domestic vehicle
Yeah I know there are mixed reviews on the Comps..... I picked they up new along with the ls9 cam new as a package. Too good a deal to pass up. Worst comes to worse I sell them off cheap and just get something else. Ill have to make up my mind soon though since after a little more clean up and a few more new parts I will be swapping the cam and pretty much be ready for the springs.
Other thing I was surprised about was all the use of metric bolts on this engine... guess things have changed some since I had my last domestic vehicle
duals aren't badass but just way more spring than you need for the mild lobe
factory cam even figuring boost times surface area.
Alright. Waiting a pm back about both an oil pan setup, and complete ls1 intake mani.
Question: Will this front cover work with my ls9 cam?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...FeHm7AodZwgAKw
Question: Will this front cover work with my ls9 cam?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...FeHm7AodZwgAKw
look at what all they had to do in this comparison test:
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...st_comparison/
that should be able to tell you a little more.
.you need to check to see if your cam is a one or 3 bolt design, because you may be changing the cam cover, cam position sensor, and the timing chain and gears. Some of the cams were single bolt, some 3 bolt, some front sensor, some rear sensor... It is a mess the crap they still manage to come up with for the exact same series of engines.
look at what all they had to do in this comparison test:
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...st_comparison/
that should be able to tell you a little more.
look at what all they had to do in this comparison test:
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...st_comparison/
that should be able to tell you a little more.
Last edited by Dusty B; Dec 16, 2013 at 06:08 AM.
Trust me on the "lazy" part of a harness, BUY IT!! Don't build it unless you like sore fingers and getting frustrated, along with blurred vision from all the wiring you will be staring at. Find someplace that can make a harness exactly the way you want it and get it. Hang on to the harness you already have and keep it for a backup or play thing. Even start on the rewire with it if you want to, but trust me on this part, do NOT delete the transmission stuff. I wish I hadn't done it on mine, honestly.
Shopping around for cam gears. Looks like I need the 1x 3 bolt gear since the L33 has the 24x reluctor; I know I misspoke about the 58x previously!
Last edited by Dusty B; Dec 16, 2013 at 06:08 AM.
Intake mani came in last night.
Still looking for Gen IV front timing cover, may just snag the one on GM parts direct, although I was hoping for a used deal, haha. Also need to get teh 1x 3 bolt gear. Once I have those two items I'll probably slap the engine together and it will be almost ready to start mocking some items.
Still looking for Gen IV front timing cover, may just snag the one on GM parts direct, although I was hoping for a used deal, haha. Also need to get teh 1x 3 bolt gear. Once I have those two items I'll probably slap the engine together and it will be almost ready to start mocking some items.
Last edited by Dusty B; Dec 16, 2013 at 06:08 AM.