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[J4Y5iN]

The link for DIY TGV delete doesn't work.

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[Turbo-Chargin]

Im deciding to either rebuild my engine or just get a used one. If i rebuild i want to upgrade the turbo and all that. Any ideas on what to upgrade?

[Turbo-Chargin]

im rebuilding my engine and i wanna upgrade my parts, what should i upgrade to make it alot faster, its currently stock. plz help

[Prevent]

Changing interior engine pieces doesn't make a car a lot faster. It goes hand-hand with other aftermarket parts, such as exhaust, turbo, injector, intercooler.

One could say, I didn't build my motor to make it faster, I built my motor because it broke and i want it support/withstand more abuse from other aftermarket parts.

[2slofouru]

Is there a way to sticky a thread of a compiled list of the specs for all head gaskets 93 and up? From the 1.8 to the current 2.5's of compressed thickness. I haven't found a thread that isn't a mish mosh of garbled information on this subject so far. Information varies from thread to thread. I could start one but don't know where to go for reliable specs.

[RP31]

Originally Posted by J4Y5iN

The link for DIY TGV delete doesn't work.

Just noticed this as well. It should probably go to http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1165948

[SUBYGRL08]

i have a ?........ i wanna slap a turbo kit on my 05 RS........ is there anything i should do 1st before i do that?

[sense of nature]

Originally Posted by SUBYGRL08

i have a ?........ i wanna slap a turbo kit on my 05 RS........ is there anything i should do 1st before i do that?

This made me .... Lots needed to do

[CTSparky]

I was wondering if anyone could update this sticky with links to closed deck blocks?

I know S & R Performance makes one, what about other vendors?

[Khalil1990]

Hi

I just purchased a Subaru Legacy GTB EJ20R 2 stage Rwin Turbo.
I would like to build it to get top end power and at the same time have excellent acceleration, and keep my twin turbo.

I am in the uk at the moment, and a garage over here told me that to get kind of power i need to have a 2.7 bore.

My question today is if ej25 parts will fit on my engine and if so if the
"AMS EJ25 Advanced Plus Engine Rebuild Kit W/Crankshaft" will be able to work.

[subiegillis83]

subcribe

[Warney]

This was a big help on my build!!

[namrepusylf]

Question about tuning and spark plugs. I had 3 cylinders misfiring in my '09 ej257. It had been dyno tuned with iridium plugs. Switched out and put in double platinum plugs. Will this affect my tuning/do I need a retune due to the new/upgraded spark plugs?

[aguyinthesky]

so....im trying to replace the bearings. (rod/main) im very mechanically inclined but does anyone know of any diy's? writeups? etc etc. I just need to know procedures and torque specs mostly...
any help steering me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated thanks

[Red_Wrx]

Originally Posted by aguyinthesky

so....im trying to replace the bearings. (rod/main) im very mechanically inclined but does anyone know of any diy's? writeups? etc etc. I just need to know procedures and torque specs mostly...
any help steering me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated thanks

Search button.. Try it
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2286598
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934309

[aguyinthesky]

Originally Posted by Red_Wrx

Search button.. Try it
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2286598
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934309

yah have beeeeen "searching" for a while without much luck or i wouldnt b askin. Those links arent very extensive. thanks for tryin the ol search button

[sackytar]

Get a service manual. That way your not second guessing.

[2slofouru]

Originally Posted by aguyinthesky

yah have beeeeen "searching" for a while without much luck or i wouldnt b askin. Those links arent very extensive. thanks for tryin the ol search button

If you are going back with oem bearings with original clearance and don't plan on any machine shop doing the work, your main torque spec concern will be the case and head bolts. After that, you can get nit picky and try to torque all of the tiny bolts holding the accesories on but I do all of those by hand.("elbow pounds" ) The case and head bolts require specific procedures / sequences / torques. There is actually a tear down thread on RS25 that has the torque sequences /specs. I'm not sure where they are here, you usually get led to a dead or dying thread like the one just linked for you. So many threads here that end with "anyone?" or "bump for help".

Some RS25 threads, the first has links to the good stuff including teardown/reassembly:
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t405...e-posting.html
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t716...head-work.html

Oh yeah, and thanks again for the doors! Just recognized your username

[aguyinthesky]

Originally Posted by 2slofouru

If you are going back with oem bearings with original clearance and don't plan on any machine shop doing the work, your main torque spec concern will be the case and head bolts. After that, you can get nit picky and try to torque all of the tiny bolts holding the accesories on but I do all of those by hand.("elbow pounds" ) The case and head bolts require specific procedures / sequences / torques. There is actually a tear down thread on RS25 that has the torque sequences /specs. I'm not sure where they are here, you usually get led to a dead or dying thread like the one just linked for you. So many threads here that end with "anyone?" or "bump for help".

Some RS25 threads, the first has links to the good stuff including teardown/reassembly:
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t405...e-posting.html
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t716...head-work.html

Oh yeah, and thanks again for the doors! Just recognized your username

Awesome thanks! I e also been hunting down extensive repair manulas and have downloaded a few that were helpful also.

Yeah no prob for the doors! Ur lucky, the package i sent using greyhound right after u got lost for three weeks and only half of it showed up to the buyer and they wouldnt do anything about it!! >: (

[jzehren11]

Tried the search a few times. But still can't seem to find a how-to for an engine rebuild.

Found the one for the tear-down. Now just need the reversal with torque specs... pretty much dummy proof. Lol. First time ever doing an engine rebuild

[Patrick Olsen]

Originally Posted by modaddict

If you have a link bookmarked or know of one that you think should be added to the list...just post it up or PM me and I'll add it to the list!

How about the "Tricks of the Trade" thread. Lots of good / clever tips in there.

[pumpupthevolume]

Great info! Thanks for posting this!

[subawoo77]

looking for info on h beams vs i beam rods???

[KBrownLGT]

anybody have a sti motor for sale

[vrusso]

I ran across these videos on youtube and I don't recall seeing them before and they are pretty easy to follow.


Short Block Assembly:
http://youtu.be/-gmtEQ1GpmA

Head and Timing Install:

YouTube (Short URL)

YouTube (Short URL)

The only thing that I was a little uneasy about in this video was how fast he compressed the timing belt tensioner.

Cylinder Head Removal:
http://youtu.be/5PLdz-lXnQA