99StockGT Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 About a month or so ago, as the Project Frankenwagen hit a slow point due to parts delays we decided to pick up another ride to work on so here's what we found! A little back story, this car was one of those "ran when parked" stories that almost never turn out to be true. Body is in pretty solid shape, interior is nice, its in the correct color and style but the engine wouldn't turn over. After sitting for a year due to the owner not having the time/money/energy to fix it we took a gamble yanked it out of the garage and onto the flat bed. http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150429_172229_100_zpspnvissix.jpg That evening after a short dinner/beers break we returned to the shop and decided to take a look at what we had purchased. One thing lead to another and the front end came off, engine came out, and the inspection began. http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150430_093612_zps2bdgotlk.jpg http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150430_143340_zpsdmmqquvf.jpg Unfortunately at this point we begin to notice a few things. The left front corner rides low, discover a snapped coil spring and destroyed strut. Also in this corner we find a badly mangled intercool pipe, the bracket holding the massive FMIC also is bent...along with the FMIC.. So with the engine removed she goes on the back burner for a bit as we assess damage and start a build list. Tear down info coming in the next post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Gib ya 1k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Defintley the right color combo. To bad the front/engine has so many problems but that just an opportunity to upgrade Any ideas what your going to do with the build yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 This one will be for sale once we finish it, basically going to be a brand new 2004 Sport Wagon when we are done with it. Some of what was on it is salvageable, much of it was not. The stock clutch and flywheel were so badly ragged that they were literally FUSED together which was an interesting problem to overcome. Once we dropped the oil pan out of the thing we were greeted with .. http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150507_154124_zpsztnmhy1b.jpg http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150507_153716_994_zps85mo7tws.jpg Three of the 4 rods/bearings were so far gone/destroyed/warped/farked that we had to literally BEAT them off the crank shaft. http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150512_145000_941_zpsjgcerbwc.jpg http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150512_145427_904_zpsduemxh7n.jpg http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150513_092847_zps0bxdmxyi.jpg And or course as per typical when you blow up a Subaru.. http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150513_090427_zpsbwif9rdf.jpg So, in summary bottom end destroyed, top end not doing well, all sorts of chunky metal bits floating around and/or missing, intercooler and pipes broken, brakes nearly fused, suspension snapped... got our work cut out for us for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Wow. Looks like someone tried to keep driving it after the motor was locking up. I bet the timing belt was shredded and the cams were junk too. Its to bad. They probably cracked the ringlands, burned up all the oil and tried to keep going. Either was sounds like it needs a long block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Another ricer/boy wonder not taking care of his toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Pretty much anything you could kill in this motor, was killed. But, as we say, it's just an excuse to upgrade http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150521_140246_zpssr25bqt1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Do you have a price to sell it way it sits and pay your shop to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 It will be up for sale once it's completely back together and we verify all issues are shaken down. Also need to put some mileage on the clutch/flywheel before we let her go as this will have our name on it. Anyone interested in it though, we can certainly discuss once she's completed tuned and running right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 That would look so good in my driveway... with 2 car seats in back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 That would look so good in my driveway... with 2 car seats in back... This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Kind of why we are building these things Much love for these earlier generations of Subarus and who doesn't love a brand new 04-05 Subaru? Also you don't have to worry about "shade tree" fixes, everything is done properly and documented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Kind of why we are building these things Much love for these earlier generations of Subarus and who doesn't love a brand new 04-05 Subaru? Also you don't have to worry about "shade tree" fixes, everything is done properly and documented. Inb4 it's for sale @$10k n up :barf: :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 It won't be cheap, however it's being done right and will make someone one hell of a nice ride. Either that or I'll turn it into my parts go-getter and put the white Forester up for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 are you going full STi spec? or is it still going to be a mildly hopped up wrx. The one disappointment I had with the 04-07 body style is they never did the STi as a hatch back and it would have been a really awesome car if they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 On this car it's going to be a hopped up WRX, the money just isn't there for us to build one of those without a buyer standing here cash in hand. Now with that said, we certainly COULD do one rather easily for someone should they be interested. I happen to have several 2.5 blocks in various states of "built up" that would certainly take care of that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Subscribed. Always had a soft spot for this generation Subies. Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 On this car it's going to be a hopped up WRX, the money just isn't there for us to build one of those without a buyer standing here cash in hand. Now with that said, we certainly COULD do one rather easily for someone should they be interested. I happen to have several 2.5 blocks in various states of "built up" that would certainly take care of that.. This was my point when I asked sell it to me now and go full sti spec on it. Pm me price to be standing there with cash in hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 PM sent. Suspension and brakes should be done by tomorrow afternoon... provided David doesn't want to buy it and have us build this thing into a monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Just to bring this thread up to speed, engine is in, all piping installed, new Cobb Stage 2 tune installed for break in/shake down. All new Calipers/Pads/Rotors installed and looking smexy smexy, new suspension is on. Moving right along, time to do some oil changes and put miles on her! http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150610_142344_725_zpsclkdhadj.jpg http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b452/LucoreRacing/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150610_142401_033_zpshdwiqtpg.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 VERY nice!! I love these wagons as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Sale price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Looks good. Did you go with a new motor or used? I would like to know the sale price also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Completely rebuilt motor, everything down to the bolts. As for what's in it? Here's a list! Tein Lowering Springs KYB Front and rear struts Cobb Intake Ported intake manifold powder coated (purple) VF39 Turbo APS 725 FMIC with piping Catless up-pipe Full 3" Magnaflow Turbo Back exhaust Hillman MBC set @15.5lbs Fully rebuilt top and bottom end New gaskets, seals, bearings, rods, pistons ARP Headstud kit New Subaru OEM Oil Pump New waterpump/thermostat New crank New Flywheel, clutch, and throwout bearing New Denso 02 sensors Walbro 255 in tank pump New stock painted calipers Racing pads (front and rear) Cross drilled high temp rotors (front and rear) Cobb V1 AP Tuner running stage 3 tune Misc: Boost and AFR center cluster gauges Short throw shifter Yakima roof rack Car is running on a very conservative tune right now but more than capable of putting down some serious power. As we didn't want to ruin fuel economy in case someone just is looking for a fun DD we left the stockers in however with some higher flowing ones, turn up the boost with a tune and you have quite a monster. Going up for sale as we speak, asking $16000. Will make a post in the proper sub forum here in moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Car looks good Sale price? .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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