Jeepman775

'04 it is. Thanks for all the help guys, I am shopping for an impreza wagon right now. I am going to hold out for a super clean one.

As far as the X brace you would just have to make an allowance to allow the suspension to work. I'll go take a look at the aftermarket braces now. What about the suspension? How well does that swap. As for the 04 and later STI swap that was kinda what I was figuring.

What exactly is the swap ability into the early 90's Imprezas? What can I expect as far bolt ons? I would really like an EA wagon, however if an early Impreza is a near bolt, on except for wireing, I may be very interested. I am curious as to the extint of a near complete mechanical swap.

I wouldn't trust it in a Dana 44, much less a soob. I think you are just asking for a granaded diff. Just my two cent's. Half the time welded spider gears end poorly anyway. I would recomend not doing it. However, feel free to show us those pictures once you hear the telltale rocks in a coffee tin sound. If you try it, of course.

It is just going to be a street/ fun car not a 1/4 mile v-8 raper. So long as it handles well; and is fast when I hit the gas, I am happy. However, when I do this I am going to do it right. I want a daily driver, but done right. If that makes sense? (it won't be a track car) Just something that's AWD, that I can drive when my Isuzu Hombre/ Jeep/ 4X4 Ranger won't get me there, or is not fun enough. By the way Jeep/ Ranger's suck in snow. Short wheelbase/ light rearend (even 4x4. I know I grew up in Tahoe, CA). An X-Brace is a hotrodder/ track racer framebrace. It looks like an X with an H superimposed upon it. They have two rails which parallel the frame/unibody, with an X running from Top to Bottom in an X formation........ Basically super impose an X and an H. The brace would run from rear of front wheel well, to front of rear wheel well, on both sides. If that clarifies.

How have you guys been lowering the ea's when you have EJ knuckles and stuff?

What about an X Brace? That would give it some serious rigidity. Can the fuel temp sensor be relocated?

I actually kind of like the looks of the GF. I am checking out weight and such right now, I think I might go this way. I am assuming no, but the RS hoods wouldn't happen to bolt in would they??? The ones that look like the JDM STi's.

What's the body code for a Gen 1 Legacy? As far as bolt on, how much actually bolts on with a Legacy? Is the wireing easier? Where have you guys gotten your JDM swaps? As far a usdm sti's are all of them fly by wire? Sorry for the questions but I am just looking for my best route with this build.

Why is that?

Then you'd start out with a fresh shortblock as well which is nice. Any of you guys have quarter mile times between all these different swaps? What's the performance differences?

I am stoked. I have access to sheet bends, lathes, tig/mig/stick/ cnc. Hydraulic benders. Everything. I am stoked. EXO and stingers to come once she's on the road.

TRAINTRACK!!!!! That's how I went. Never gonna hurt those.

I would have built an FJ if I could go back and do it again. They are the perfect size, so so short, with enough width and cargo room to really make a build worth it.

Naw, I just got full access to a cnc machine so I am going to go and cnc the stock fender shape out of 1/8" steel, and just move it back. It'll look better that way. Esp. with these short rump roast intermediate jeeps. They look goofy if you just cut them straight back.

AHHHH good call. Thanks.

Ohhh yeah and all the steel plate you see if from an abondonded mine, as well as steel "scrap" dumpsters..... And yes I asked the owners. It's amazing the material that's in your area, if you spend the time to look for it.

That last one is the bottom "pivot" point of the twin stick shifter for the trans case. Any questions let me know. And by all means let me know what you think. It's a little unnerving to let your work out for the world to critisize.... All this is done by me and a friend of mine outta my Garage.

Notice the frame boxing weld. It goes back and forth, curvy like because I was too lazy to cut the weld groove straight before I welded.

More pics up. What you guys think?