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11-06-2020, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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First Car Project with my son
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It is tradition in our family that your first car comes with parts in the back seat and being towed home. My son (14yo) has selected a 2013 STi for his project. I have done the same with my older kids (Mustang GT/SC and Jeep Wrangler). It's fantastic quality time with my kids and teaches them the value of sweat equity. I grew up with a mechanic as a father and I am a mechanical engineer and still love working with my hands. The STi we purchased has spun bearing and many performance upgrades. Being this is his first car.. we don't need 400hp or even anything over the stock 300hp. But while I have this block split, I want to put quality parts back in it that will stand up to future tunes as he gets more mature. We have about one hour more work and the block will be on the engine stand. I'm looking for some advise on how you would build this bottom end and the suggested pistons and rods. Also, how you would configure this engine for a new driver. Car currently has the following Engine: Aem Intake Perrin inlet tube Agency Power unequal length headers Invidia catless down pipe Nameless catless back exhaust Grimmspeed external waste gate up pipe Tial MV-S EWG Tial Q 50mm BOV Grimmspeed boost solenoid Process West TMIC Deatschwerks 1,000cc injectors Deatschwerks 65C fuel pump Tomei fuel pressure regulator Grimmspeed Air/Oil Separator Koyorad aluminum radiator AP3 Sub 003 Cobb acc port Tuned by Mike Adkins at M-Tuned Suspension: Eibach front/rear sway bars Perrin front/rear end links Fortune auto 500 series coiloverswith swift spring upgrade Front Cusco strut bar GT Spec full trunk cage Enkei rims Hankook Ventura Evo 2's Defi Boost gage Defi Oil Pressure gage
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11-09-2020, 09:26 AM | #2 |
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Your son is only 14yo? So he will learn how to drive on a STi? IMHO this is only a good idea if you are in control of the tune and keep it as low hp as possible so in 2 years he doesn't show off in front of his 16 yo friends and something happens. Even in a stock 300hp STi that's to much power to control for a new 16 y/o driver.
Now, that out, are you guys going to be building the eng yourself or having it built by a shop and just dropping it in? you need to decide if you want a build that holds power or longevity for a person who is learning how to drive not just a car, but a car on stick and way above the average car power range. It sounds to me that you want longevity out of it since it will be 2 years before anyone even starts driving it. For longevity and something that can take a beating from a new driver (especially if you going to keep it stock power at first) I would recommend getting the stock SB or the RA SB from the dealer, drop it in and tune properly. That will be more forgiving and not to upsetting if your kid forgets to check the oil and has a spun bearing. The RA SB can hold 350 whp so will be a good SB to learn on and upgrade. Increase the hp a lil by lil with longevity. Then later down the road when you see fit, you can rebuilt the eng or drop in a built one for large power. Just my 2 cents. If you don't care and want to go balls to the wall then just buy a IAG staged block or have RalliSpec build you a eng. But by the time you want your kid driving a 450whp car, that block would probably need a rebuild. Does it have a stock turbo? If going to stay stock level with stock turbo, at first, I would get rid of the EWG and put in a stock or a 20g IWG turbo. There is just no need for all of that EWG sound for a stock level STi. Also not sure what state you live in since your profile is blank, make sure the car will pass inspection with the catless exhaust. And when it comes to tune, I would recommend Jr from JRTune Last edited by BlackFighter; 11-09-2020 at 12:13 PM. |
11-10-2020, 01:09 PM | #3 |
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BlackFighter, thanks for the response.
I will be in control and possession of the Accessport and he will have to earn tunes as he matures. My oldest drove a Mustang GT that he had to rebuild the engine as well. He has zero accidents or tickets and is 21 now. Stick is a requirement of mine. I see more accidents from my kid's friends who are driving easy-to-drive low hp cars and lack engagement with the driving function. I'm not concerned. We are a gearhead family. My wife drives an AMG. My daughter a lifted Jeep TJ that she modded. It's just in the blood. The major point of this project is for him to learn the details of engine building and function. So buying a SB or having someone build one defeats that purpose. For the price of a factory short block, I can rebuild this one with forged quality components. He will be driving this car to learn on so, that starts in March 2021 with his learners permit. It is a stock turbo and no emissions testing here in Central Florida. I'm not married to the EWG either, but I could also mod the downpipe to recirc the EWG. Car has 90k miles and cylinders still have the crosshatch visable but one cylinder has slight scoring. So we will be boring these to 99.75mm, cleaning up the head and block surfaces, and servicing valves and seals. We have been doing a lot of research and are leaning toward Manley pistons, eagles rods, king races, and some ARP studs. I just need to find a good machine shop locally that has experience with Subaru, not a Ford/Chevy shop. I have access to my machine shop at work and the CMM, but we are not an engine shop. |
11-10-2020, 03:14 PM | #4 | |
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So looks like you are on the right path then. Manley pistons are good and tested but there are many for the EJ eng, like CP, Wiseco, JE, Manley, and Cosworth. My fav and what I use are Cosworth pistons in my build. a little more expansive but I love the quality and how quite and tight they sound even after 50k+ miles of hard driving pushing 450whp. I would also change out all of the fluids, brake, tranny, diff, etc... And upgrade to SS brake lines. Replace the clutch while you have the eng out too. Will save you lots of headache down the road. Or you can leave the old one in for your kid to learn and burn the hell out of it haha. A brand new clutch might be a little difficult at first for people learning how to drive a manual. |
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11-11-2020, 09:55 AM | #5 |
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Little different advice, I would suggest when it comes time to teach him how to drive, you take him to a empty parking lot on a Sunday morning. My work place was built for over 12,000 people. So there are many internal roads and lots to drive in and out of. He can practice using the end of the parking lanes as a stop sign. Back into and out of parking spots, do burnouts, all without any other cars or things to hit.
You can teach him how the car will handle under heavy braking and may be even in the snow. My son really enjoyed doing that by not having the stress of worrying about hitting something on the streets. |
11-11-2020, 10:05 AM | #6 |
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Good advice. I hope that how they going to do it. Isn't that how we all learned how to drive? In a empty parking lot? Who goes out on the street with cars the first time you get behind the wheel? Never forget my time learning.
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11-11-2020, 02:57 PM | #7 | |
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My maiden voyage...
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It was 1970. I was 14 years old, and I was with my dad at my grandfather's house shortly after my grandfather had passed away. It was only my dad and I who were there. My dad was upset. His father had just died. He downed a few drinks of scotch. It was obvious he was in no shape to drive when it came time to go home. Seizing the opportunity, I suggested to my dad that I could drive us home. My only experience with the car at that point was moving it backwards and forwards a few times in my parents' 40 ft driveway! Because my dad was a bit inebriated (and perhaps more easily convinced), he agreed to my proposal. So I drove the two of us in our '67 Chevrolet Bel Air the five miles home through light city traffic. Would've taken about 15 minutes. I might add that no other motorists or pedestrians were harmed in the process. The ol' Chevy remained unscathed. I was very focused (and relaxed) behind the wheel, and remain so 50 years later. As successful as my first drive was, I would not suggest that this is the best route to go for most learners... especially at age 14! |
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11-11-2020, 05:23 PM | #8 |
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Both of my older kids have learned to drive in a old parking lot or some of the remote roads between the phosphate mines south of here. We are on the edge of rural in this county. Some nice dirt roads to test that AWD too! No snow here... just lots of rain! Hurricane tonight!
I learned to drive early on the farm, backing up trailers and moving cars around. By 17 I was driving a truck and trailer for the local tractor dealer delivering tractors. My first car was a full size 78 Blazer with 36" tires and a hopped up 350 with headers and blown out glasspacks that we towed home. Loud as hell but I could break all four tires loose. It was a beast. By my senior year I had a 65 Mustang. Like I said, we work on cars for fun and family time. Found a good machine shop in Pensacola, FL called Emerald Coast Performance Machine. https://www.facebook.com/ecperformancemachine/ Probably use them. |
12-03-2020, 02:54 PM | #9 |
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Got the engine out....two spun rods and lots of metal in the pan and a stuffed Killer B pickup!
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12-03-2020, 02:57 PM | #10 |
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But on the positive side... I ran across a long block from a 2018 with 6k miles and at a bargain. So we pushed the easy button for now. Maybe rebuild the original engine later with a closed deck.
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12-03-2020, 03:28 PM | #11 |
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Just have to ask, why was the 6k engine taken out of the car it came in ? Good find if its in great shape.
Most of us Legacy GT guy's buy a new OEM ej257 short block, have our heads rebuilt and get the engine gasket set for your year car. |
12-03-2020, 07:05 PM | #12 | |
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I ran a leak down test and scoped each cylinder. Engine looks new in every way. |
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12-03-2020, 08:15 PM | #13 |
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Good path thus far it appears.
I would recommend doing any hose/engine bay clean up to make up for the lack of getting to learn the engine process. I found that engine bays tend to overwelm people more than most in these cars due to the shear amount of hoses and such. Be a fun project for you as you toss that engine into its home. You mentioned pistons then bought a long block, but if/when you build it look into having a custom piston made. Mine cost less than the highest end off the shelf but more then a basic CP, made it so I could match the size to the smallest bore size jump needed to clean things up. |
12-03-2020, 09:37 PM | #14 |
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Probably goes without saying but delete all that secondary air injection system garbage but keep the driver side valve with the port blocked off, pull the fuse and relay for it, then have your tuner delete all the codes associated with the air pump system.
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12-03-2020, 10:35 PM | #15 |
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Plan is to delete the air pump, purge/evap, and TGV. But tuner said that he would have to re-tune the car to do that. Seems extreme to turn off some codes.
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12-04-2020, 09:11 AM | #16 |
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Let him retune it, its not just "turn off some codes".
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12-04-2020, 02:01 PM | #17 |
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oh yeah I forgot that he will have to adjust the cold start to stop it from dumping extra fuel now that the SAI system is gone. With the TGV delete and SAI delete there is definitely a bit of tuning involved. Most tuners are familiar with the adjustments necessary to delete that trash, and yours is on the money.
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12-27-2020, 04:06 PM | #18 |
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Lucky son, and awesome dad. Hel look book on these days one day for sure.
Project is looking good.. |
12-30-2020, 05:01 PM | #19 |
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01-03-2021, 09:05 PM | #20 |
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Progress thus far.
Killer B oil pickup and baffle Subaru engine gasket set New o-rings on sensors and AVCS solenoids AVCS sprockets disassembled and cleaned. Gates timing set with Japanese parts. Aisin water pump Subaru thermostat New OEM oil cooler Gates molded hoses TS TGV deletes. Last edited by Mowrer; 01-03-2021 at 09:50 PM. |
01-03-2021, 09:47 PM | #21 |
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Perrin Inlet cleaned and installed
All connections for TGV, EVAP, and SAI dielectric grease packed and taped up Unused nipples capped Defi oil press sensor Deatschwerks injectors cleaned and flow tested Barometric sensor removed from SAI valve and mounted Throttle coolant bypass SAI ports capped Subaru nipple installed for cyl 4 cooling mod BOV hose removed and capped |
01-16-2021, 09:08 PM | #22 |
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Dropping it in the car tomorrow morning.
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01-17-2021, 01:15 PM | #23 |
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Nice man, good work!
Did you do the turbo inlet after the intake manifold was already on? How was that to do with the manifold on already? |
01-17-2021, 03:08 PM | #24 |
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Already dropping the eng in the car? Seams a little fast for a project car for your son thats only 14 y/o. So he wount be able to drive the car for 2 years and its almost done?
Looks like it's a project more for you then your son. But I know you had to tell your wife it was for your son so she let's you spend the money j/k Why did you go with a silicon inlet? You had the Mani off already, should have went with a hard pipe. |
01-17-2021, 03:18 PM | #25 |
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Also are you going to run speed density? Because you do not want to use a bov on these cars with maf. If you going to keep maf then get a bpv. I had a built eng at 420whp mustang dyno maf with a forged bpv. I would discuse this with your tuner before you finish everything.
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