What have you done to your car today?

[scooby-wrx]

Just got back from a 6 hour drive. Went to collect a VF37 and tuned length twin-scroll headers. Haven't fitted them yet, but is there anything I need to know prior to fitting to a GC8? I realise I may need a twin-scroll sump, but hoping to get away with factory one due to headers.

Not sure what brand the headers are, but they look like good quality and all have this logo:

[gotasuby]

you need sump, windage tray and pickup. and down pipe and brakets

[scooby-wrx]

 gotasuby said:

you need sump, windage tray and pickup. and down pipe and brakets

Thanks, trial fitted it to a downpipe I had lying about and it didn't fit... So yes, need a new downpipe... Great, I only just bought and fitted a divorced downpipe!

I know Redline sell a set of extractors that will fit with single scroll sump, so hopefully I get away without it? Going to jack the car up shortly to have a look. Was going to wash it, but its going to rain...

[Ninja8)]

The headers you have are the redline ones.

[scooby-wrx]

 Ninja8) said:

The headers you have are the redline ones.

Thanks, you're right they do look like the ones Redline sell. Redline sell them for $795 and I got these for less (including the VF37). Hope the quality is ok? Didn't get a chance to check them today as I decided to prep for my WOF (first one in this car).

Next challenge is sourcing a twin-scroll downpipe. Anyone have or know where to get one? I found a local guy who stocks flanges, so may have to get a custom pipe. From what I've read only a V8 STI downpipe will fit?

[ADIKT]

Those headers might be a lil overkill for that turbo. You might be better finding some v8 sti headers

They are SSI headers from redline

[boon]

Very, very interested to know if the headers fit with standard sump.

[scooby-wrx]

 ADIKT said:

Those headers might be a lil overkill for that turbo. You might be better finding some v8 sti headers

They are SSI headers from redline

Thanks for confirming. Overkill - in what way mate? Surely tuned length flow better than un-tuned? I'll miss the rumble, but car already has tuned length (single scroll).

boon I never got a chance to check if they'll fit... Will get onto it this week depending on how the warrant goes.

Edited October 12, 2014 by scooby-wrx

[Ninja8)]

Still pretty sure you will need a TS sump and accessories.

[rex7]

that will be awesome upgrade if you done your GDB engine conversion(running avcs). also SSI header made in Taiwan same factory as Tomei headers, so good quality!

[scooby-wrx]

rex7 Thanks, still contemplating whether or not to run the AVCS engine or forge V3 engine. Forging is definitely easier option. Thanks for info about SSI headers as I know nothing about them. The mounting flanges look identical to the single scroll headers on the car, so they may be SSI too. Pretty tempted to try the twin scroll setup on my RA as that this is already very responsive (AVCS engine).

My latest purchase just arrived. Can't wait to fit it! Will be replacing the Scarles one that came on the car.

An Apexi front mount intercooler. May required a bit more trimming as its rather thick / large.

Edited October 12, 2014 by scooby-wrx

[SpeedySub]

Just dropped car off to the mechanic. After a drive to kaikoura and back over the weekend I noticed coolant sprayed over the front of the engine, looks like somethings wrong with the radiator. Good thing its still under warranty. Now driving a loaner subaru with 301,000kms on it, and it drives really nice and smooth. Just waiting to hear what the problem is.

[Timmah]

 SpeedySub said:

Just dropped car off to the mechanic. After a drive to kaikoura and back over the weekend I noticed coolant sprayed over the front of the engine, looks like somethings wrong with the radiator. Good thing its still under warranty. Now driving a loaner subaru with 301,000kms on it, and it drives really nice and smooth. Just waiting to hear what the problem is.

I think you need to come to a CHCH meet so we can introduce you the best mechanic in Chch, SAS.

[SpeedySub]

 Timmah said:

I think you need to come to a CHCH meet so we can introduce you the best mechanic in Chch, SAS.

Yeah always good to know a good mechanic. The cars still has a little bit of time on the warranty, but always glad of any assistance with mechanical work. I can do some myself, but not the major stuff. Still need to come to a CHCH meet, last couple have clashed with other things, but hope to be at the next one.

[Guest]

 scooby-wrx said:

rex7 Thanks, still contemplating whether or not to run the AVCS engine or forge V3 engine. Forging is definitely easier option. Thanks for info about SSI headers as I know nothing about them. The mounting flanges look identical to the single scroll headers on the car, so they may be SSI too. Pretty tempted to try the twin scroll setup on my RA as that this is already very responsive (AVCS engine).

My latest purchase just arrived. Can't wait to fit it! Will be replacing the Scarles one that came on the car.

An Apexi front mount intercooler. May required a bit more trimming as its rather thick / large.

I wouldnt bother putting headers on. vf anything will only spool so fast before it surges around 3.5k ish 20psi. T/s will help slightly but will still top out with only an extra 5-1okw over a vf30. If theyre 38mm they will be better than stock sti as they have the flexi restriction.

[Guest]

Dunno where to post this prob deserves own thread:

http://bbs.22b.com/forums/showthread.php?35138-Andy-F-in-the-7-s!

[scooby-wrx]

evowrx thanks for the info. They're 38mm, so hopefully all good.

Trial fitted the twin scroll headers with a single scroll sump - unsuccessful... Need a new sump too!

[Guest]

50 min under the bonnet and engines almost ready to pull out just need to undo engine mount nuts and drop coolant. Loving how everythings set up just whip out the chra and lift out dp/turbine housing/gate in one hit and wirings just as easy.

[loner]

It's hammer time.

How are the worms?

 scooby-wrx said:

evowrx thanks for the info. They're 38mm, so hopefully all good.

Trial fitted the twin scroll headers with a single scroll sump - unsuccessful... Need a new sump too!

[pedro]

 evowrx said:

Dunno where to post this prob deserves own thread:

http://bbs.22b.com/forums/showthread.php?35138-Andy-F-in-the-7-s!

And he drove the car from scotland to santa pod and home again after his runs..

Fastest time was 7.87 @ 178.52...awesome..

[94 Leone]

Well I put the radiator back in the legacy after fixing some wiring that runs under it. Weird having ABS in the legacy again haha. Still not keen on the current fuel setup, anyone with standard fuel rails no injectors needed? I don't think the second fpr likes being upside down; the way I had to change stuff to fit with avcs solenoids.

Anyways; two working cars now

Anyone notice GC8 steering like uuber stiff compared to the light and fluffy BH?

So different!!

[SpeedySub]

 SpeedySub said:

Just dropped car off to the mechanic. After a drive to kaikoura and back over the weekend I noticed coolant sprayed over the front of the engine, looks like somethings wrong with the radiator. Good thing its still under warranty. Now driving a loaner subaru with 301,000kms on it, and it drives really nice and smooth. Just waiting to hear what the problem is.

Just heard from the mechanic - New Radiator. Pick up on the way home.

[Rosssub]

New steering rack ends, oil change and diff oil change.

[SpeedySub]

Dropped car back at the mechanics. Car still overheating, temperature fluctuating while driving from normal to 3/4's and back again. Have been given a nice loan car though, 2001 legacy GT. Wow once the turbo kicks in its quick. Still like the look of my car though.

[Rosssub]

Could just be that he hasn't bled it properly...Does the loaner make you want to trade for a turbo model?