PNW Noob seeking motor build advice. - Page 2

Maxwell Power · 02-14-2013, 03:10 AM

OEM thermostats only in our engines. Seen waaaaaaaay too many problems from aftermarket ones.

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JLD13 · 02-14-2013, 02:33 PM

The AVCS wiring is on my list!

OEM Tstat. Got it!

I haven't ordered anything yet. Outback Auto ordered a V7 for me and they are doing the install. I'm waiting on them to shoot me a price list.

JLD13 · 03-13-2013, 04:00 AM

Update: I have 400+ miles on the V7 so far and it is AMAZING... and I haven't even really pushed the motor.

I've been taking it easy. I have a follow up appointment on Friday at Outback to have the oil changed and double check everything to make sure everything is good to go.

Pretty stoked. Thanks everyone for your advice and input.

bushflyr · 03-13-2013, 06:15 AM

Looks gorgeous. Where'd they wind up sourcing the engine from?

Tweeder · 03-13-2013, 07:06 AM

Congrats on completing the swap, it looks great. Glad to hear you like it, the motor is incredibly smooth isn't it? One suggestion for you, since you are running a bigger TMIC i would look into getting a V7 ST splitter to match the size on the IC and make it as efficient as possible.

Maxwell Power · 03-13-2013, 01:17 PM

congrats

JLD13 · 03-14-2013, 02:36 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm really stoked.

Bushflyr, Can't remember where the motor came from, was told in person but it's not on my invoice. I know it came from the East Coast is that any consolation.

Good point on the intercooler shroud Tweeder! Looks like IA Performance, RalliSpec, and Garage Tuning have had them before. I'll shoot some emails out and check the private classified section.

czarrr · 04-01-2013, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLD13

Thanks 02wrbrex & Tweeder - I'll be sure to hit you up for advice.

Motor has been ordered! Here is the plan for the install:
[*]Gates racing belt kit w/ water pump, etc.[*]Grimmspeed t-stat[*]Grimmspeed turbo heat shield[*]Killerb oil pickup (motor insurance + peace of mind)[*]killerb alternator shroud[*]Cosworth timing belt guide (motor insurance + peace of mind)[*]Walbro fuel pump + install kit[*]Exedy stg 1[*]Resurface stock fly wheel[*]Samco radiator hose kit (bay bling)[*]Cobb SF intake w/ box (boy racer traped in me)[*]Cobb maf silicone hose[*]Cobb DP[*]Cobb exhaust[*]Perrin pulley - off my old motor, I think this is compatible

Bump for a PNW Subie driver! And grats on the running car!
I'm planning on this swap by the end of the year. Would be sooner, if it wasn't for the damn wedding in the summer

My 04 wrx has crazy high miles and if the motor decides to poop on me, this is my next big step.
All of my close friends are Subaru guys, we would be doing the swap ourselves.
I was curious to know if you could PM me the price of the v7 from Outback.
Just trying to get a ballpark guesstimate of the swap process that was done very recently.

snowone · 04-24-2013, 02:31 PM

beauty, looks fun... viva la Saabaru!

Bradrcr · 05-02-2013, 06:29 PM

Just came across this thread, good looking swap. Come by the Thursday Night Renton Landing meets, we need more Saabaru.

03-13-2013, 07:06 AM	#30
Tweeder Scooby Specialist Member#: 129922 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Sac Area Vehicle: 2002 WRX MBP	Congrats on completing the swap, it looks great. Glad to hear you like it, the motor is incredibly smooth isn't it? One suggestion for you, since you are running a bigger TMIC i would look into getting a V7 ST splitter to match the size on the IC and make it as efficient as possible. Last edited by Tweeder; 03-13-2013 at 07:12 AM.

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02-14-2013, 03:10 AM	#26
Maxwell Power NASIOC Vendor Member#: 190729 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Marysville, WA	OEM thermostats only in our engines. Seen waaaaaaaay too many problems from aftermarket ones. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-14-2013, 02:33 PM	#27
JLD13 Scooby Newbie Member#: 330696 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 05 Saabaru 92xAero	The AVCS wiring is on my list! OEM Tstat. Got it! I haven't ordered anything yet. Outback Auto ordered a V7 for me and they are doing the install. I'm waiting on them to shoot me a price list.

03-13-2013, 04:00 AM	#28
JLD13 Scooby Newbie Member#: 330696 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 05 Saabaru 92xAero	Update: I have 400+ miles on the V7 so far and it is AMAZING... and I haven't even really pushed the motor. I've been taking it easy. I have a follow up appointment on Friday at Outback to have the oil changed and double check everything to make sure everything is good to go. Pretty stoked. Thanks everyone for your advice and input.

03-13-2013, 06:15 AM	#29
bushflyr Scooby Specialist Member#: 89628 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hawaii, Oahu Vehicle: '02 Wagon VF39'd & Quick Racked	Looks gorgeous. Where'd they wind up sourcing the engine from?

03-13-2013, 01:17 PM	#31
Maxwell Power NASIOC Vendor Member#: 190729 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Marysville, WA	congrats

03-14-2013, 02:36 AM	#32
JLD13 Scooby Newbie Member#: 330696 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 05 Saabaru 92xAero	Thanks everyone. I'm really stoked. Bushflyr, Can't remember where the motor came from, was told in person but it's not on my invoice. I know it came from the East Coast is that any consolation. Good point on the intercooler shroud Tweeder! Looks like IA Performance, RalliSpec, and Garage Tuning have had them before. I'll shoot some emails out and check the private classified section.

04-24-2013, 02:31 PM	#34
snowone Scooby Specialist Member#: 6035 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PNW! Vehicle: 05 92-X Saabaru 98 Legacy GT Wagon	beauty, looks fun... viva la Saabaru!

05-02-2013, 06:29 PM	#35
Bradrcr Scooby Newbie Member#: 276382 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, Wa Vehicle: 2005 SaaBeeru OBP	Just came across this thread, good looking swap. Come by the Thursday Night Renton Landing meets, we need more Saabaru.