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Scarmack's Build to Destruction

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Make | Subaru
Year | 2012
Model |WRX
Trim | Limited
Color | Obsidian Black Pearl (OBP)
Style | Sedan 4-Door
Options | SPT Performance Exhaust (Replaced 8/15/2012)
Purchase Date | 04/05/2012
Purchase Miles | 17

Current Miles
1,012 - 5/23/2012
1,276 - 6/12/2012
2,556 - 8/13/2012
3,462 - 9/4/2012
6,300 - 3/10/2013


Engine Bay
Stage II
Accessport
Invidia Downpipe
SPT Exhaust (Replaced 8/15/2012)
MagnaFlow Catback Quad Tips
Perrin FMIC
Perrin CAI
Perrin Recirc Bypass Valve
Perrin Inlet Hose
Perrin Radiator Shroud
Perrin Strut Brace
Grimmspeed EBCS
Grimmspeed Pulley
Mishimoto Radiator Hose
DW 65C Fuel Pump (replaced 8/12/2012)
Walbro 255 LPH
NGK Iridium One Step Colder Spark Plugs
Torque Performance Stage 3 Map

Transmission
Cobb Short Throw Shifter
Cobb 5-Speed Shifter Bushing
Perrin Rear Shifter Bushings

Exterior
35% Tint
Debadge
Rally Armor
Perrin Shorty Antenna
STI Trunk

Interior
Red Footwell Lighting
Kenwood DNX 619HD
American Bass Front Speakers
Kenwood Rear Speakers
Kenwood RVC
Kenwood 10" Stealth Box
iPhone Aux cable
Subaru Extended Arm Rest
Proto Tuning Accesport Holder
WC Lathe Werks Titanium WRX Sphere


Oil Change
9/4/2012
3,462 miles
Motul 5W30 100% Synthetic 8100 X-Clean C3
Subaru OEM Oil Filter

Gas

8/31/2012
Station: Sunoco
Miles Tank: 286.5
Miles Gallon: 22.5
Total Gas: 12.87
Price Per: $4.089
Total: $52.45

8/24/2012
Station: Shell
Miles Tank: 155.9
Miles Gallon: 22.5
Total Gas: 7.002
Price Per: $4.099
Total: $28.78

8/19/2012
Station: Sunoco
Miles Tank: 196.3
Miles Gallon: 22.2
Total Gas: 13.436
Price Per: $4.019
Total: $54.00

7/21/2012
Station: Sheetz
Miles Tank: 257.3
Miles Gallon: 18.6
Total Gas: 11.506
Price Per: $3.899
Total: $44.86

7/11/2012
Station: Sheetz
Miles Tank: 304.1
Miles Gallon: 21.3
Total Gas: 15.195
Price Per: $3.659
Total: $55.60



Sean Scarmack
724.456.5270
sscarmack@gmail.com
Scarmack Photography
 
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#163 ·
Quick question for those who have been around a lot longer than me (obviously)

When starting my car, it sputters or turns over for about 3 seconds before starting. What could cause this? Would it be because I had the DW65C Fuel Pump installed? or would it be my Stage 3 Map tuning? Or is it just going to sputter while starting it from now on? Any input would be appreciated, Just want to make sure I'm not hurting my car.
 
#164 ·
Mine normally takes a second or two after I turn the key to start. I think I need to add a bit of fuel in my cold start tables (I get a real lean reading at first), but I think it's normal. Be nice to get a few other opinions though.
 
#169 ·
Dunno. Mines not really any slower than an average car. I'd ask your tuner to look into it if it gets worse. Those start up fueling tables are fairly touchy.
 
#171 ·
Destruction came a lot sooner than I thought :rotfl:

Just kidding, kinda. Having some minor issues.

I think I got some dirty gas and it has been sputtering out really bad. I thought I got all the gas out of it but Its still acting up a bit.

Solutions???

Dropped in some injector cleaner today

Have new spark plugs coming tomorrow

If that fails, looking at the fuel filters to make sure its not clogged. I also need to double check all the tubes and lines for a possible air leak.

Car was running amazing and the only thing that changed was the gas I got from a gas station I should never of went to, was on E and wouldn't of made it and didn't think it would hurt it that bad.

Any ideas?
 
#172 ·
Car was running amazing and the only thing that changed was the gas I got from a gas station I should never of went to
^ This. Sorry, I have no idea how to remedy though.

I sold a 2005 Toyota Matrix with 215,000 miles on it that ran better than my M-I-L's 2004 Camry that only has 40,000 miles on it. I'm picky about gas, she's picky about gas prices. My car never touched Arco or Valero or anything that isn't a nationwide recognized brand. My secret? Hmmmm....
 
#187 ·
It sound's like you are losing fuel pressure somewhere. I would start with the fuel pump as that is the only thing that is not stock. I would take it out and check everything, especially since it looks like they had a problem installing it initially. Also stay out of boost.
 
#189 ·
Yourself. That place doesn't sound competent. I would almost guarantee it has something to do with the fuel pump. There are guides available, it isn't that difficult.
 
#198 ·
Between the car acting up and work frying a server and internet going down every 3 hours. I've been working more than a......Well use your imagination...

I haven't done much to the car. All I've done was fixed the stereo so my ipod cable works through the stereo, bc the guy who installed it put in the wrong cable so my audio didn't play through it bc it didn't have the aux on it. So I had to replace that. Other than that. I really haven't had much free time. I'm almost back to "normal" though. New server comes in next week and looking at getting fiber optic ran, so all is almost well. I missed you guys, no ****
 
#199 ·
Welcome back! Even if it was just a ****tease as far as this thread's stated goal goes...




;)
 
#200 ·
Haha well once things get situated, we'll still be here...creeping it out in Chat everyday!
 
#204 ·
I'm in late to the party, but that really sounds like the fuel pump. DW pumps have had a very poor reputation as of late. I'd get a walbro in there if it were me.
 
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