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You don't have to custom build adapters for your wheels. You can redrill your hubs to the 6x139.7 bolt pattern from Chevy/Nissan /Toyota/Isuzu 6 lug wheels. Wheels can be had for very cheap after you do that. It can be done at home for just the cost of your time, the drillbits and the wheels. Twitch

It was awesome meeting everyone and finally putting names to faces! I don't think you're THAT weird Jeff. NV Zeno, you're really cool! The AZ crowd, I am impressed and you guys are awesome! I'm sorry, I can't remember your names. I somehow remember Froggeroo, but the rest slip my mind :-\ It was cool to get to see you again Rob And Ed, Dr. RX, I was so happy to finally meet you guys! I am so happy that we could talk, I was practically starstuck when I realized you were who you were! Everyone else, thank you for your hospitality and kindness! It was so amazing to get to meet all these people I've been talking to via USMB! I didn't take any pics as I was pretty much in shock and awe the whole time. Twitch

Looking good. Hope to see it at WCSS. Twitch

If I can scrape some spare money I'll be bringing some jy axles for $30 a pop. And a bunch of EA82T crap, maybe some EJ stuff too. Any parts request from P&S? Twitch

Well now, after some plug cleaning, it comes on immediately after startup. And the fluid is a nice red color, no burnt smell, just a few bubbles, and the bubbles get fewer and fewer the more it gets moved around and sits. But that tranny is in limp mode and it shifts super hard. I'm going to drain and refill it via a cooler line and the dipstick hole, but I don't think it'll fix the problem. Twitch

Ok, I've gone through all the plugs and there are no broken wires as far as I can find. Does anyone have an accurate wiring diagram for a 99 Legacy Outback? Every diagram I've found doesn't match the wiring colors >_< I've swapped the coolant temp sensor on the block, and pretty much every sensor I can find on the engine. Twitch EDIT: I found the temp gauge sensor, and it wasn't plugged in But the tranny problem still exists. It's shifting hard and there are bubbles in the fluid, so I'm going to change it and see where I can go from there. Would an air bubble in the line cause the issue with the sensor?

I hadn't thought of the grounds. This car is rusty so that very well may be an issue. I'll let you know what happends after I go through my plugs for a second time. Twitch

HG replacement/Engine swap is giving me this flashing light. I swapped CTS's, checked and rechecked all my plugs for proper connection, and now I'm getting ready to go plug by plug, staring down pins. It'll turn off after a restart, but as soon as a gear is engaged it flashes on. Any ideas on what plugs/sensors I should attack first? Twitch

Fuel is gerring there, verified that with unintentionally spraying fuel across the engine bay when I pulled the fuel line. I haven't disassembled the other engine, so I'm going to check timing and make sure I didn't set one side 180* out or something stupid like that. Thanks for the suggestions, only prob is I've check all of them except for this last one with the pulleys. This is a 99' so I'd expect it to use the multi sensor pulley, but I'm going to check that anyway when I pull the timing covers. Thanks again, Twitch

Yep. All connections have been checked over at least 3 times. No whistling, no hissing, no backfire, just crank crank crank and no fire. Twitch

Got a 99 OBW Limited running with bad HG's, what a surprise. Rebuilt a different motor and dropped it in and now it will crank and spark, but won't fire. I've been racking my brain on this one, but nothing so far. Crank sensor, cam sensor, and the rear knock sensor have been swapped back to the originals. Swapped the coil between 2 different ones, no difference. All original intake bits were left in, MAF included. O2 sensor is the same. Have a different intake, TPS, whatever that sensor is on the pass side of the TPS, fuel bars, injectors, and vacuum module on the driver's side of the TPS as well as the rest of the bits included with an intake. Timing is dead on, as checked before and after installation. I've just about cried over this car, please help... ***EDIT*** It will almost fire on the first and/or second revolution after letting it sit for 15 min or more. Flooring it doesn't help. The TPS or something near it Buzzes when the throttle is pressed with the key on but the engine isn't running. I've tried it without accesory belts attached, and pretty much everything I can do by myself. /end edit Twitch

I don't like this... They're getting too big for their britches and they're going to piss off a lot of loyal customers with some of these moves. I forsee the Toyota collaberation turning into a takeover. And to see such an amazing brand get swallowed by Yota would be a very dark day. I hope it doesn't come to this, but the buddy-buddy I see between Subaru and Toyota will not come to a good end for Subaru. Esp since Toyota's rep is starting to toilet bowl. Twitch

Hmmmmm... And I could keep carbs temporarily until I could afford (and have the skills) to drop in a FI system. Anybody want to help me get some old mercedes "kompressors"? I'll have to build an adapter tube, but that's no big deal once I get my hands on a welder and some scrap steel. Not to mention the reduced complexity of running the extra tubing. I'll just need intake and opened exhaust. Hmmmm Twitch PS: The fuel consumption was kind of suspect as there are reports of supercharged 3.8's getting better mileage than NA 3.8's.

If we're talking driving, I call the bluebird! Or maybe the 240? Pleeeease? *sidenote* the tires may remain lit for an unnecessarily long but immeasurably fun duration of time *end sidenote* Twitch PS: Corners will also be taken in the only fashion allowable. SIDEWAYZ

I have thought about the S.C. Idea. There was one on CL a year or two ago with clutch pulley, wiring setup and all that good stuff. It was only $300 or so and unboxed but new. I thought long and hard about buying it, but the efficiency of the turbos just keeps bringing me back to them. I did have an idea of dual superchargers for a while, but the drag on the engine would have killed base power and fuel mileage. And I really want to go with a dual intake setup. Not to mention, where would I put my alt? Never mind, I know where that would go, as the air cleaner would be gone, but still... Twitch PS: The turbo's I'm looking at are massively quick spooling garrett GT 10's. They will be just about perfect for a torque build like I want.

Heck yes! Battery powered belt sanders with an infinitely variable throttle control and some gnarly belts. Brain, are you listening? Twitch

Belt Board Oh yes, oh yes. Wheel drive skateboards are soooo out of style. Twitch

I can haz ride? Twitch

I know the EA82T isn't renowned for it's strength, but the blocks are a LOT less likely to give out than the heads. So I figure with the increased strength allotted by the stronger design, I should be reliable running @ 15 psi. Twitch

No pot, weed, dope, crack, heroin, meth, mary jane, shrooms, or prescrip "candy". We're out there to drive, not "trip" See ya'll at the Super 1 in 2 hours! Twitch

EJ engines are actually narrower than EA82's. Even the DOHC motors. So, no notching was required as the engine would easily fit between the frame rails Twitch

Official Meet Up plans: Hayden Super 1 Parking lot at 10am on Sunday June 19th. We'll be leaving shortly thereafter, don't be late. We'll be trying to stay quiet, so as to not attract excess attention to ourselves, so any hoonery will be shunned and looked down upon. That is, until we hit the road that wraps around Hayden lake Maniacal driving will be tolerated when we hit that road, but it will need to be contained, as there are houses and residencies in the area. We don't want the cops being called. Save the extreme crazies for the dirt/mud. 4WD makes those curvy roads more fun Now Da rulez: No explosives minus guns, no shooting at people with anything more than a paintball gun/airsoft gun, and if somebody doesn't wants to be shot, LEAVE'M ALONE. No booze. No flasks, no bottles, no cognito bottles, no cans, and yes, I reserve the right to sniff any bottles, cans, drinking containers that you may bring. If I sense any alcohol, ANY alcohol, you will be requested to put it away immediately. If you are under 21, you will be marched out IMMEDIATELY and requested not to return. You can mature a year and attend next time. If you're a repeat offender, you will be marched out of the party and requested not to return. You can attend next time. I will not be tolerating any alcohol, this is a dry event. Drinking and driving don't mix, EVER. If you smoke, please, be kind a keep it to a centralized area and collect your butts and dispose of them. We'll let our cars do the polluting Remember the forest rule, pack it in, pack it out. Keep fires small, lets not light the forest on fire. We'll have shovels and buckets and I know I'll have a hatchet, so the Rangers shouldn't have any issues with small fires. Remember, there will be other people out there, so we'll need to keep that in mind when driving around. We don't need any accidents. I don't have a functioning 2 way radio, but if we have CB's I have a couple hand held CB's, but don't have batteries for them :-\ They take like 10 AA batteries a piece O_o I'm currently digging up some power adapters. I'll try to get enough batteries collected together before the event. If anyone has any suggestions, please mention them and I will edit this post as necessary. Twitch

If all else fails, before cutting, latch a giant pipe wrench onto that puppy and pull! You may need to buy a new fitting, but at least it'll come off. Twitch

I spy a Shell gas station... Twitch

If anybody wants to see how a real driver drives a rally car, just ask for a ride with me I can take 3+me. The wagon handles weight well. Hope to see you all there! Twitch