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Apr 24, 2010 | 01:20 PM

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DAAMMMNN!!! That is golden info there. Thanks!!

I may have this thing running soon than I though...

Apr 24, 2010 | 02:11 PM

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heres a good deal, Ive seen this one, pretty clean!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/1707368510.html

heres another, but no pics

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1705821839.html

Apr 25, 2010 | 10:01 PM

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Damn, and I hate my life again

Apr 26, 2010 | 03:05 AM

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Here's my old 98RS w/USDM 2.0L WRX swap, VF34, 565cc Deatschwerk injectors, sti tmic, prodrive catback, stromung dp, etc. Another RS25 member has it up in the sacramento area and it's definently in good hands. Sold it since I got into the military and now have a ver 2 type ra

http://www.rs25.com/forums/f145/t697...os-rs-wrx.html

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Apr 26, 2010 | 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vodka

You mean 96 or newer.

BTW, when do you get back from school Eric? I wouldn't mind lending a hand on your next build.

haha yea 96 my bad

I get back on May 5th. Unfortunately i wont be able to buy one right off the bat, I have a 2002 OBS that needs some fixing so i can sell it and buy something.

I might actually buy one thats pre-swapped and then do some work on it. I have my eye on one that needs some help that can be killer with a couple grand

Apr 27, 2010 | 09:38 PM

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I'd be happy to help on the OBS. I want to get a lot more Subaru-specific experience since school is general info, and/or SBC V8. No, I won't go get you Starbucks though, car work only.

Apr 29, 2010 | 04:31 PM

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FYI -- SpecB axles don't work. They are longer. This has been discussed more than enough on RS25 and Nasioc.

Apr 29, 2010 | 05:47 PM

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Ya I am familiar with the threads. Most of the posts are speculation, except for the input from PDX who has actually used them.

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Apr 29, 2010 | 05:57 PM

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Yes, we have done 6speed swaps on an 04 Forester, an 05 LGT, an 08 WRX, and an 06 WRX by using the Spec B axles. In some cases you need to knock the outer spine assembly off your stock axles and install them onto the Spec B axle. In all cases we have encountered this was simply a matter of pulling the outer boot back, and popping off the outer joint. The spline count and bar size has been the same on all so far, so it is literally a 15 minute job to switch over. On the Legacy there is no need to change the outer as it is the same between the Spec B and the normal model.

Jarrad

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So is the Spec B axle too long, or do you just need to get some adjustable lateral links?

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There is no issue with the length of the axles on any of the year/models we have done the swap.

Note that they do not mention having used these on a GC, but I will be using WRX lateral links and A arms so the 1cm increased track per side is of no consequence as far as axle life. It is actually a plus as it gives me more wide wheels options with rubbing on the inner fenders

I have no aversion toward fender pulling. Then again, a friend is running DPT 17x9 +42 (+42 I think) wrapped in 245x40 on his GC with no spacers and no rubbing, so...

If all else fails, and they do not fit, I will be able to resell them in a heartbeat.

Apr 29, 2010 | 06:56 PM

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I'd be happy to help on the OBS. I want to get a lot more Subaru-specific experience since school is general info, and/or SBC V8. No, I won't go get you Starbucks though, car work only.

dammit i was hoping that would work

Apr 29, 2010 | 07:30 PM

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Salvator I need your help I got immobilizer problems !

Apr 29, 2010 | 07:44 PM

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Salvator I need your help I got immobilizer problems !

Have you tried yelling at it?

Apr 29, 2010 | 08:09 PM

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Have you tried yelling at it?

or using a bigger hammer?

but yeah, rizzo, how did you get around the imobilizer problem??

Apr 29, 2010 | 10:13 PM

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Stand-Alone anyone?

There is a way to bypass the immobilizer I did it a while back but I won't tell you guys cause you might start stealing 05 subies and up.

May 4, 2010 | 12:37 AM

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So I have the spec b rear axles, but I need to swap the outer CV to get the proper splines for the WRX hub. Any idea how to get the outer CV apart? It does not come apart the same as the inner CV...

Once I do so, the length between the 2 axles will be very close

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