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From: Boostin' troubles away - 4EAT Memories 12.87@103.2
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Originally posted by MonkeyAB
sorry -- not from HI but I just have to comment on this thread. You guys are bada$$ all pulling together to help out. I am envious of the HIIC. I wish I had a community of subaru enthusiasts around me like you guys have. But Damn, that is one really really huge turbo. It dwarfs the VF30, WTF I'd like to see it next to the stocker. Holy crap!!! I wish I was there just to hang out and help out. Looks like a hell of a good time. Anyways, good luck sounds like you're nearing completion. I can't wait to hear how this car runs, especially after some break in and tuning.
sorry -- not from HI but I just have to comment on this thread. You guys are bada$$ all pulling together to help out. I am envious of the HIIC. I wish I had a community of subaru enthusiasts around me like you guys have. But Damn, that is one really really huge turbo. It dwarfs the VF30, WTF I'd like to see it next to the stocker. Holy crap!!! I wish I was there just to hang out and help out. Looks like a hell of a good time. Anyways, good luck sounds like you're nearing completion. I can't wait to hear how this car runs, especially after some break in and tuning.
HIIC kicks ***!
I stopped in for about an hour around 5:30pm to help (by staying out of the way) and got to watch as they put the motor in. After a bit of manipulation and brute force it mated up with the tranny. They were still bolting them together when I left, but it looks like they are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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After getting home from work, I called Pat up & got directions. On my way in, work calls again. &%*# 
Anyways...Pat said it's in, & they're just tying up the loose ends. I think he said they were putting on the FMIC. I can't wait to see this beast in person.
Anyways...Pat said it's in, & they're just tying up the loose ends. I think he said they were putting on the FMIC. I can't wait to see this beast in person.
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From: Flying on the H1 w/ 75 psi of compression on all 4 cyl
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Alright, I'm so happy for you guys wish i could heard it start up. 
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CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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well, the car is on it's way home, ... or should be home by now.
Pat had a little "issue" on the way home, .... let's just say be sure you keep your throttle cable away from your A/C belt!!!
anyway, it is ok for now. The turbo sounds reeeaaallll niiiiicccee spooling. It will be a very fun car to drive when all is said and done.
i can't believe it's 1:30 in the morning!!!!!
Pat had a little "issue" on the way home, .... let's just say be sure you keep your throttle cable away from your A/C belt!!!
anyway, it is ok for now. The turbo sounds reeeaaallll niiiiicccee spooling. It will be a very fun car to drive when all is said and done.
i can't believe it's 1:30 in the morning!!!!!
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Did the coolant burping go okay? Whenever I build a new motor my eyes are glued to the coolant temp. gauge for the next week or so of daily driving.
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From: Lastweek Lane - Watertown, NY
Car Info: 02WRXpseudoSTiWannabeWagon
Originally posted by DanMan
The cam bolts are a *****...
Leverage is your friend
The cam bolts are a *****...
Leverage is your friend
Running on a cam sprocket with a few chipped teeth. No issues. I bet you a dollar that the one I ordered from SP.com comes in tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to that one. I think now I'll need to buy a throttle cable, too.
Originally posted by MonkeyAB
sorry -- not from HI but I just have to comment on this thread. You guys are bada$$ all pulling together to help out. I am envious of the HIIC. I wish I had a community of subaru enthusiasts around me like you guys have.
sorry -- not from HI but I just have to comment on this thread. You guys are bada$$ all pulling together to help out. I am envious of the HIIC. I wish I had a community of subaru enthusiasts around me like you guys have.
Coolant stayed ok, although a reservior line did get a little chewed up from my throttle cable incident. At least, that is to say that the thermostat never rose according to the gauge.
I will need a new MAF tube and air cleaner. This one just won't cut it.
I need to get the BOV flange welded tomorrow, hopefully.
I need to get to 1k miles quickly.
Some pics then off to bed.
