[anyone in chch got a single scroll downpipe? With or without cat is fine]

did you get this sorted? I have a factory one if needed

[WTD, Pictures of v1/2 ej20 engine]

More often than not starting issues a re simple problems, so check the basics before you look into looms potentially being in the wrong way etc.

Is the check engine light on? If the ECU is preventing the car from starting, it will most likely be on.

Coils plug in on harness with black connectors for rear cylinders and grey connectors for front, injectors plugs are also colour coded in the same way

Check the spark plugs are in good condition.

It also sounds as if you have had some work done to the car recently, it will pay to back track over what was done and rule out things being put together differently. For example if you have had an auto to manual transmission conversion, the wiring side of things may not have been done properly.

[1996 WRX ABS light on]

Check for leaks at master cylinder, at ABS pump, and at the brake hoses and replace as necessary. Bleed the brakes, check brake fluid level and quality and replace as necessary. Inspect ABS sensors for damage and replace as necessary.

[Ej20g wasted spark]

I can see the reason you want to change is to upgrade, but I have tried running wasted spark on an older ej20G setup and it was just a waste of money and time for me, especially trying to run the old ignitor. Mine had a miss fire which I could not get rid of until I went back to coil on plug.

[Wanting to put a v3/4 manifold on a version 2 block and reuse sensors?]

 tydon said:

so i could use the v3/4 ICV with the v2 setup? and the ecu wont throw a hissy

correct

[Wanting to put a v3/4 manifold on a version 2 block and reuse sensors?]

The TPS for v3-4 has one less wire than the v1-2 which is an idle switch. The car will run fine without it, but will throw CEL while you are idling. Depending on which power steering setup you are running you may need to change that, but just about everything else is bolt on and go. I wouldn\'t bother with wasted spark setup though, just use coil on plug

[Whats the best shape WRX? - Prizes!]

Best shape for me goes to v10. I like the clean lines while retaining such a aggressive look. The angled headlights I think are the icing on the cake

[Mechanic needed]

PM\'d you mate, I can do it for you if you like

[Mechanic needed]

what would you like done?

[Steel fab job]

Try Simon

Surfab

Automotive Fabrication and Photography

6/5 Tanner St, Christchurch, NZ

+64 27 315 0064

He is bloody good at what he does

[wrx sti 97 EJ20K foult codes 24 and 31]

If you are sure the ICV was put together properly I would try changing the throttle position sensor. If that doesn\'t solve it, it could be that the replacement ICV was crappy too. Is it idling low or high at cold?

[wagon vs sedan]

Waaaaaag

[surfab owners cell number?]

Will pm you his number

[Fitting v7 sti tmic to a v2]

I have done the V3/4 manifold swap onto a V2 WRX.

I had to change the throttle cable and power steering pump as the old one was too fat to fit the under manifold intake on, but if you aren\'t changing to a straight inlet turbo that shouldn\'t be an issue. As far as I recall the only difference in the sensors was the TPS which will have one less wire than the V2 equivalent which is for the idle switch. You can wire it in without that wire and it will throw a CEL when you are idling but that is it.

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After:

[Can anyone help me identify a set of pistons?]

I also have a set of early RS pistons here that have the L and R as you described (as below). These here are different and I am not quite sure why someone would go to the effort of putting old RS pistons in a later open deck. Possible I guess though

[Can anyone help me identify a set of pistons?]

Wondering if anyone recognizes this set of pistons without me pulling the block apart to see underneath the piston

[Anyone wanna help me change struts and springs ?]

I don\'t mind helping club members. Can change struts for beer or rum or something

[Would this bonnet fit my 1998 HX20s?]

Hey that\'s my pic! Haha nah all good, the lip wasn\'t properly attached at that point either. To make that grille/headlight/bonnet combo fit I also had to get attack the grille with an angle grinder FYI

[Best place to get heads skimmed in chch]

Thanks Koom. I\'ll hit them up, and ask Subaru about their MLS gaskets

[no spark]

coils plugged in the right way? black in the back, light in front

[Best place to get heads skimmed in chch]

Looking at doing a head gasket on BG5 twin turbo. Can anyone recommend a shop to do skimming? Also has anyone had experience with a particular head gasket kit and can recommend over and above others? So far looking between genuine kit from subaru and ACL multi layer steel. The car is not intended to be for racing or heavy modification.

Cheers

[TPS wiring]

 94bg5 said:

Hey does anyone know if a 4wire bh5 gt tps can be wired as a 3wire to fit a BC gt loom and ecu?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Also same question again for the water temp sensor, BH sensor is 3wire, BC is 2wire

Thanks in advance, so close to being ready to drive.

Pretty sure the 4th wire on them is a idle switch, so you should be able to use it without it if you want

[To enormous wing or not to enormous wing?]

if you want to sell it i think i there is someone after one in the club:

http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,33215.0/topicseen.html

[Good turbo upgrade for pre-facelift 1996 GF8 with TD04?]

I currently have a v2 with v4 intake manifold conversion, yellow injectors, possumlink, vf34 turbo, front mount, fuel pump and line upgrade, etc etc. I think your decision of where to go with your car should be based on how much effort you want to put in. I love my car and i love the journey ive taken with modding it and what ive learned in the process, but if you dont have a bunch of money and a surplus of time and patience id suggest just stick with the td05 with 90 degree inlet or sell the car as is and start with a later model platform to build on because this makes things heaps easier

[cold air intakes mythbusted?]

On the other hand, power on a dyno isn't everything. It could just be in my head, but when I changed from air box to pod it didn't seem to pull harder but it did seem a bit more responsive. Plus I definitely love the sound of a turbo through a poddy without all the factory baffling.