July 18, 200718 yr Wow that is going to be a monster! I don't think power will be an issue with that engine to turn some big tires! I do like those lift blocks in there with that gold anodized look. Good job!
July 18, 200718 yr so if I get this straight you took the 5 lug setup of the coupe,put it on the wagon,then lifted the wagon,then you sourced a ej20 tt for the wagon.then you are going to find an DR AWD box?
July 18, 200718 yr Author so if I get this straight you took the 5 lug setup of the coupe,put it on the wagon,then lifted the wagon,then you sourced a ej20 tt for the wagon.then you are going to find an DR AWD box? Pretty much. except ill be going the 4.44 auto box with a centre diff lock. Could not find a manual box that would do what i wanted.
July 18, 200718 yr Author What lift is that? How tall is it? Who do I need to contact to get one? Its a ri-rise 6" lift. Not sure who to contact in the states. This one is from Australia.
July 19, 200718 yr looks like you guys are having way too much fun down there. i cant wait to se the finished results, its going to be nuts.
July 20, 200718 yr Author Ok fellas, Just finished the lift. Tis rather big put it all together to find out the gtb brakes i have are too large for my rims So i temporarily have put in the hubs with Lib brake setup. No real dramas tonight. Big of strut tower bashin and filing. nothing unexpected though. I snapped up a couple of pics, nothing too interesting as my shed is now full of **** and i cant move:P Also its about 0 degrees out there and becoming unpleasant. Anyhow, here are a couple of pics. Dont know how high she sits, dont have a tape, but i can tell u with the nankangs on, i can have a jack stands at full ext and still about 4cm from the body. Enjoy. The process of swapping hubs over. Turned out to be a waste of time! Some incentive to finish quickly. Need to get rid of this tab in order to place blocks on top. All gone.
July 20, 200718 yr Author Top hat. Newer rubber. Some free space. Clearance Hrmm. Quick shot from rear door. Doesn't justify how big it really is
July 22, 200718 yr Fatz... thanks for the info on the lift kit. I'm attempting to contact Hi-Rise and see if they'll ship to the US. Also, can you explain what parts you used to do your 5 lug in the rear. I am under the impression that you guys didn't get the XT6 over there, which is how we go about 5 lugging the L series cars here... More specifically I'm interested in if you have legacy/impreza style brakes fitted to the rear, and if so how you did it.
July 22, 200718 yr I think Fatz is using this kit http://crossbredperformance.com/ Worth something like $1200AUD.. XT6 stuff still seems cheaper even once imported. Although a little hard to come by I think..
July 22, 200718 yr I think Fatz is using this kit http://crossbredperformance.com/ Worth something like $1200AUD.. XT6 stuff still seems cheaper even once imported. Although a little hard to come by I think.. Unfortunatelly Gee recently announced he will no longer be making the kits, as its just not cost effective anymore. I've sent email off to him to see about getting the design of the adapter plate, and what mods need to be made to the backing plate so I can do a small run here stateside for the couple of us that are interested in bigger brakes in the rear. It will be really sad if all those great ideas just dissapear because he doesn't think their is enough money in it :-\
July 23, 200718 yr Unfortunatelly Gee recently announced he will no longer be making the kits, as its just not cost effective anymore. I've sent email off to him to see about getting the design of the adapter plate, and what mods need to be made to the backing plate so I can do a small run here stateside for the couple of us that are interested in bigger brakes in the rear. It will be really sad if all those great ideas just dissapear because he doesn't think their is enough money in it :-\ If you can do it, and cheaper than him. You would be my hero...
October 8, 200718 yr Author Well Well Well, I spose its that time again. Had a pretty good weekend overall. Couldn't of done it without the exceptional help of Will, Josh and John. Got a comfy amount done over the 2 days. Modded the radiator support to allow a EJ radiator fit, Made up a gearbox crossmember Swapped over engine crossmember Put in the engine Wired the engine in Fixed some fuel lines and last but not least. Drank and had a good time. Here are some pics, and i have a video too that I'll put up later on of it starting and running. Thanks again for all your hard work. Still have ALOT of work to do before i can drive it. Anyhow. Enjoy the pics. Will getting down and dity Getting everything ready for the grinder. Gearbox crossmember that john and myself whipped up. Will releasing some suppressed anger Lovely fit Johnny building up some anger __________________
October 8, 200718 yr Author Gunna be a tight fit Real tight Too tight. Out came the grinder.....again Teehee Some assembly done Mmm fun Ahh. all done. Very happy
October 8, 200718 yr ooooh, thats sexyness. i want rhd and turbo. keep up the good work and keep us up to date.
October 8, 200718 yr Man that is a great fit with that ej20h in the spot of the ea motor! Fantastic and I am awaiting more info. Very well done indeed!
November 21, 200718 yr Author Ok guys. Small update, and a couple of pics. I will be uploading more tonight when i get all 4 wheels on. I just got my new prezzies in the mail, so i thought at lunch time id had a looky and put one one. Have a look, and a laugh, i certainly did. Floor seal just behind tyre sits at 27cm and the roof sits at 71cm, or bout 5"10. Pretty bloody big.
November 22, 200718 yr holy off set bat man!!! nice plate on the dif. less likely to catch on something. any chance of getting a closer shot of the dif skid plate?
November 22, 200718 yr Author teehee thanks guys el toro i have a spare plate lying about somewhere, ill snap up some pics for you. if i cant find it, ill just take some more of the one there atm.
November 22, 200718 yr I foresee some mad fender flares in your future :cool: any idea how this will effect your wheelbearing lifespan? or is the offset still stock, but with wider tires? (don't think so by the looks of it)
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