Project RS - dirt/ice racer
05-21-2008, 01:41 PM
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Project RS - dirt/ice racer
So i made the decision that Project L is going to be a tarmac only car so that meant i needed to find something for dirt and ice racing. Welcome Project RS.
I believe i'm going to keep this n/a for awhile so i can keep it more reliable because i dont want it to be breaking all the time when we are 5 hours away from home out in the woods some where. The engine and tranny will need to be changed out because they are on the fritz.
The car came with lowering springs, some black w/ chrome lip rims, injen cai, and ricer tail lights. So far i have replaced the lowering springs/rs struts with oem wrx stuff which ended up jacking the car up a good 2 inches lol. I also put on some non ricer'ish rims.
I believe i'm going to keep this n/a for awhile so i can keep it more reliable because i dont want it to be breaking all the time when we are 5 hours away from home out in the woods some where. The engine and tranny will need to be changed out because they are on the fritz.
The car came with lowering springs, some black w/ chrome lip rims, injen cai, and ricer tail lights. So far i have replaced the lowering springs/rs struts with oem wrx stuff which ended up jacking the car up a good 2 inches lol. I also put on some non ricer'ish rims.
12-08-2008, 09:48 PM
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making some progress now.
got the new 01 2.5 block from subaru this morning.
BEAUTIFUL build DeltaCam heads! These things are stunning. oversized valves, cams, and valve job(cant remember if 3 or 5 angle lol).
had to start building it since i got the block today. put some of our phenolic spacers on already
got more goodies on by 9pm tonight.
WORTHLESS ebay header fitment..ARGH. hopefully the ebay seller lets me refund.
Justin
got the new 01 2.5 block from subaru this morning.
BEAUTIFUL build DeltaCam heads! These things are stunning. oversized valves, cams, and valve job(cant remember if 3 or 5 angle lol).
had to start building it since i got the block today. put some of our phenolic spacers on already
got more goodies on by 9pm tonight.
WORTHLESS ebay header fitment..ARGH. hopefully the ebay seller lets me refund.
Justin
12-23-2008, 09:18 AM
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finally was able to do something i have been wanting to do for awhile..put a thermo-tec blanket over the top of the block to keep the radiant heat out of the intake manifold. this in conjuction with our Phenolic Spacers and our Thermal Coating will keep the intake manifold very COOL!!
01-15-2009, 01:50 PM
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updates. car is up and running now. didnt know that the valve lash wasnt adjusted so the valve tick was really loud. adjusted them to correct specs and its definitely quieter but still loud.
one of the best cheap/free mod ever has been completed...welded rear diff. i cant believe how much of a difference it makes...it is REALLY fun to let loose in the snow. i really wish i would have welded my diffs years ago cause its a blast. thanks again fuji!!
Justin
one of the best cheap/free mod ever has been completed...welded rear diff. i cant believe how much of a difference it makes...it is REALLY fun to let loose in the snow. i really wish i would have welded my diffs years ago cause its a blast. thanks again fuji!!
Justin
03-11-2009, 10:49 AM
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