Nico Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Nice progress! all most done soon motor tranny full race in and fits perfect with out doing anything. just need to make a tranny brace its a little different but piece of cake ! i was thinking it was going to be a tight fit ! there is lots of room might put a bigger rad if the oem stock one pops ! full race twin scroll fits perfect moved the power steering lines out a little ! all better now clutch all ready full race fits nice !! STi 6mt fits perfect just need to make a brace and its good new style pedal box in and ready need to make a gas pedal, and a bracket way up top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for those shots... Looks much the same as what was done in my old RX. Car is looking WICKED. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for those shots... Looks much the same as what was done in my old RX. Car is looking WICKED. Keep it up! do you make a bracket up top ? i was thinking a nice thick plate of aluminum should hold it from bucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Unfortunately I wasn't the one that did the conversion... and I no longer have the car so I can't go out and look. I'll dig through my old pictures tonight and see if I might have something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmill189 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Looks like it should have been there to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Unfortunately I wasn't the one that did the conversion... and I no longer have the car so I can't go out and look. I'll dig through my old pictures tonight and see if I might have something... ok sounds good i would love to see it ! Looks like it should have been there to begin with. for real ! looks perfect so far and lots of room !! well this just worked out perfect ! its like subaru new i was going to stick a water pump for my AWIC set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorManzImpreza Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 MY GOD...... :burnout: I'm just stunned by how good this build is coming along.. fyi from all that I've researched the AWIC pump should be on the lowest side; ie near the bottom feed of the radiator.. I'm really looking forward to seeing this run.. Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 fyi from all that I've researched the AWIC pump should be on the lowest side; ie near the bottom feed of the radiator.. This, those pumps are designed to push fluid, not pull it. Just like a fuel pump. Also, that vacuum canister is fairly crucial to making the HVAC system work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 MY GOD...... :burnout: I'm just stunned by how good this build is coming along.. fyi from all that I've researched the AWIC pump should be on the lowest side; ie near the bottom feed of the radiator.. I'm really looking forward to seeing this run.. Kaz ya its starting to come along really nice now ! and what Numbchux also about pump. This, those pumps are designed to push fluid, not pull it. Just like a fuel pump. Also, that vacuum canister is fairly crucial to making the HVAC system work. ya i could not find what the canister did in the books what does it really do ? so it controls the heater controls ? so i need to put it back in a different spot i take it ! which sensor controls the turbo on the dash ? Bosch 044 fuel pump, need some angle fitting and done. rear mustache bar is ready to hold the R180 just need to make a bracket for the front of the diff and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) well this is the tie rod problem taken care of, its simple and works perfect like ! top is xt6 legacy impreza middle gl-10 turbo last is whiteline new style what you do is chop the end off so you can toe in the car like factory ! light weight knuckles ! top secret so the competition dont know ! 4pot ready for action ! brembos maybe in the future but who cares really when your going to be this light and fast lol rear just started so sunday all done. the rear suspension is all old school up top and coilover down town, ill show how i did it very easy to do and keeps all the oem rubbers for when i pick up the ladys and its a nice soft ride ! HeLLaFLuSH for all you pimping OG's out there !....... these wheels are just to roll it out the shop on monday ! i like to go HELLaFAST LOL. bed time Edited July 15, 2012 by Nico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wentz912 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 WOW those 225s are WIIIIIDE! What happened to the JDM STi wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 WOW those 225s are WIIIIIDE! What happened to the JDM STi wheels? they fit on the front not to bad at all its the rear i think we will have a problem but tomorrow will see when i do the rear. my 205/45/16 RE11 are on the way should be here some time next week but for now these will do for moving the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Looks great! Did you ever get the right mounting brackets for the front lip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_leg Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think it's s shame to gut the Leg, but to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think it's s shame to gut the Leg, but to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think it's s shame to gut the Leg, but to each their own. It is a shame to see a Subaru taken apart, but this car is gonna be so much more awesome when it is done, its soooo clean, and such a clean install, it looks perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_leg Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I can't argue about it looking very nice, I'm just partial to first gen Legacy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Okay, I've had enough popcorn now. Time to let the cat out of the bag.. I can't argue about it looking very nice, I'm just partial to first gen Legacy's. It's not a Legacy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Okay, I've had enough popcorn now. Time to let the cat out of the bag.. It's not a Legacy lol Weren't an XT6 and Legacy being parted to make the Leone what it is? Perhaps I have it mixed up. Some more popcorn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_leg Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 It's not a Legacy lol " my old baby now parts car 93 legacy turbo 426hp 390tq" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think it's s shame to gut the Leg, but to each their own. i sold my legacy they way it was ! just the 18inch bbs rims and tires i kept. so its all together in my city ripping around still. my buddy owns it. Weren't an XT6 and Legacy being parted to make the Leone what it is? Perhaps I have it mixed up. Some more popcorn! yes XT6 was taken apart for sure ! i got it dirt cheap for parts and the body was rusted out so i didnt care. well rear is all done suspension knuckles and rims tires and my amazing light weight battery came in and its in my winter beater to keep it warm for when the Leone is done my old school momo hub found in germany !!! flowmaster hush muffler !! only thing that can fit on this little car ! this is what my tip will look like after i weld it all up. but with a foot of pipe in the middle of the two. my pipe 3' 304 polished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) Yea, those. Here's what will happen if you only have it mounted on the sides: so i got the oem brackets you where talking about. put them on Franz crazy at work on my wiring, this is only half the paper work on my stuff. and the pin porn for the wiring he is doing for my hole car ! r180 ready for service ! Edited July 22, 2012 by Nico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 my brand new Bosch 044, these fittings are from the UK for the ford cosworth ! who would have guessed the Leone had the same set up !! my hsd front camber plates came in ! thank you JRP for letting me do what i had to do to get my suspension all sorted out !!. the front is a bit to low, which will come up after corner balance and aliment get worked out. i wouldnt want the honda crowd thinking i want to race lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 So I have two questions. 1. How did you get the mustache bushings out of the mustache? 2. Where are you in Hamilton? I am ironically in Burlington right now and odd as it sounds I would love to see this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wentz912 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Simply magnificent Nico! Thanks for showing us just what can be done with these great old cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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