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    #HARDPARK2023

    in Wellington / Kapiti

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    13 hours ago, Serchn said:

    How many are going?, tempted to drive my old self down 😂

    what over all? or from "us"

     

    Time will tell : usually a couple thousand Boi-racers turn up for these

     

    CS: that's up to you hah

     

    here's HP21 video (2022 got canned?

     

     

    Legacy Spec B vs WRX 2014 Premium

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    couple of different Beasts there eh especially the near 10 year difference

     

    Leggy = Cruiser

    WRX = Sprinter

     

    all will have a bit of Pep, the 3.0 will make you want the 2L^T

     

    & the CVT will make you want a Manual

     

    best drive them & get a feel

     

    and don't listen to me my Newest car is a 2011 Hyundai, and (was) a 1998 Legacy

     

    but welcome to the forums!

    Starlink Head Unit borked and >$11,000 quote to replace :-)))

    in Legacy & Outback

    Posted

    Back in my day we rewound the Cassette Tapes with a Pencil

     

    hah soz 

     

    but yeah didn't even know they came with those!

     

    is it the only thing that fits in the "space"?

     

    and I have a feeling we'll be helping other people with this in the near future at this failure rate

     

    let us know if youfind a fix or replacement or upgrade ❤️ 

     

    never fun getting the first gen or version of anything (unknowingly)

    Surprisingly good value?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

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    Still just a TT Leggy to most : very limited resale Market

     

    Doubt that'd be an "investment" tbh

     

    but if you like it, that's ok too :P

     

    30k would be better spent on a fairly unmolested V1-6 GC8 or V7 /8 STI

     

    I am also out of touch with car world : I drive a Santa Fe' & the Gravel Express is Killing Lawn slowly

    #HARDPARK2023

    in Wellington / Kapiti

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    https://www.facebook.com/events/1235536986850058

     

    Falgs has extended an invite to the entire @ClubSUB.org.nz community : we're hoing to gather as Many Subaru as possible under our Banner on the day

     

    Would be awesome to get the entire team down to Hardpark, even see if there is a way to hold a specific clubsub event around Hardpark, and help get some of these guys off the street and into legitimate motorsport. 

     

    Event added to our Calender here : 

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    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/114627633/falgoon-patel-i-am-a-car-enthusiast-not-a-boy-racer-out-to-cause-trouble

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    Closed vs Semi vs Open Deck Blocks

    in Engine Related

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    2022 and here's Possum Bourne Motorsports Blog post on the topic : (Flog a dead horse much)

     

    https://www.possumbournemotorsport.com/blog/technical-articles/subaru-closed-deck-vs-open-deck-blocks/

     

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    Author: Julius Bloem  Date Posted:12 June 2019 

    When planning your Subaru EJ20 or EJ25 engine build, one of the most important factors to consider is the engine block. The power handling ability of a Subaru engine is often limited by the block.

    Subaru Engine Blocks

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    When planning your Subaru EJ20 or EJ25 engine build, one of the most important factors to consider is the engine block. The power handling ability of a Subaru engine is often limited by the block. It's important to choose a block that will suit you in the long term, so put some thought into it. The three main types are Open-Deck, Semi-Closed and Closed-Deck blocks.

    Block Types

    Firstly, where does the name come from? The 'Deck' is the name given to the block surface that's machined flat for the head gasket and cylinder head to seal against. 'Open', 'Closed' and 'Semi-Closed' refer to support space between the cylinder wall and the block.  

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    Open Deck

    Open-deck blocks are the least desirable and weakest variation. These are a block commonly found in non-turbo Subarus, however did make it into a few turbo WRXs, Legacys, Foresters and even the Version 5/6 STI.

    'Open' refers to the space between the cylinder wall and the block itself being open.

    We recommend using these blocks for standard rebuilds where performance won't be increased.

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    Semi-Closed Deck

    These are found in most EJ20 and EJ25 Turbo vehicles. Semi-Closed deck blocks offer reasonable strength and an open coolant passage to the cylinder head for optimal cooling.

    'Semi-closed' is similar to an open deck block, with the addition of extra bridges to support the cylinder wall. Regular semi-closed deck block are typically reliable for 4-500HP (300-370kw). If the engine needs to withstand prolonged stress at this power level (i.e. Motorsport use) we recommend considering the 'W' or Closed Deck. 'W' or 'Motorsport block' was a variation of the EJ207 that came out in the JDM GRB STIs. These feature the same additional bridges and a thicker cylinder wall providing even more strength. 'W' blocks work well in high power and motorsport applications. We have reliably used this block at 700HP (500kw).

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    Closed Deck

    Closed Deck blocks were from the first generation of Subaru EJ20 Turbo engines. Found in RS Legacys and a few V1/V2 WRX STI RAs, they are getting difficult to find in good condition. 'Closed' refers to this space being essentially closed in, apart from the holes that allow coolant to flow to the cylinder heads. This provides the best strength and support for cylinders when used in high horsepower applications. Open and semi-closed deck blocks can be modified with a press in plate and CNC machining. This is used to turn a modern EJ20 or EJ25 into a closed-deck block. Possum Bourne Motorsport offers this Close-Decking service for NZD$1390+GST. CNC Closed Deck Modification EJ25 CNC Closed Deck Modification EJ20 Extreme power EJ20 and EJ25 are based on Closed deck blocks. We have pushed the Ex-Possum Bourne Hill Climb car in excess of 800HP (600kw) with a highly modified PBMS Closed Deck EJ20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDSHuVuPQE0  

     

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