Ninfourteener's Progress Thread + Pics

[302@12psi]

You cant not mention "Holy grails" and Subaru's without the mention of a 22B.

[ninefourteener]

The SVX isn't "fast" per say at all. It's a 3.3L H-6, rated at 230 hp, but it's heavier than a WRX, and geared EXTREMELY high. I think the top end on an SVX is electronically limited at 150-something, but otherwise it's capable of almost 180mph.

But the 0-60 times aren't that impressive.

Highway gas mileage IS impressive. (27-30 hwy)

Cars were extraordinarily expensive (especially for a Subaru).... the SVX was over $10,000 more than anything Subaru had ever sold at the time.... so they didn't sell well. The one I'm buying sold for over $34,000 in 1994. The SVX was Subaru's first attempt at entering the luxury car market. I read somewhere that once everything was measured out, Subaru actually LOST $3000 on every SVX sold.

Only 14,XXX total were imported to the US over the entire 5-year span (1992-1997) they were made, that is why you never see them.

Tranny problems galore... which actually wasn't a tranny problem, it was a cooling/fluid defect that people didn't address or take care of.... so they blew a LOT of trannys. It had to do with a poorly designed screen in the factory tranny fluid cooler return line.... it got clogged, tranny overheated.... and boom. Once the cooling problem was addressed (like an aftermarket filter/cooler), the trannies are practically indestructible.

The brakes weren't big enough for such a heavy car either... neither were the wheel bearings... so the rotors and wheel bearings were also notorious for going bad. High quality rotors and being careful not to over-torque the lugnuts solves these problems.

The good thing, is that the engine internals were almost entirely forged (crank, rods, pistons, etc), so the engines were highly OVER-built, and it's quite common to see SVXs with well over 300K miles, still going strong (assuming the tranny works-LOL)

All of the common problems have been addressed/fixed/and upgraded to ensure they don't happen on the one I'm buying

As far as the "holy grail" of Subarus is concerned..... if I had to pick only one..... from any year.... and country..... it would be the 2004-2005 JDM Forester STI

[Mikie13]

You cant not mention "Holy grails" and Subaru's without the mention of a 22B.

I can agree with that...I did think about that.

Like this 22B from the 2008 Philly Auto Show

[PCRex]

Re: Wide Open Wednesdays

I might come out next week. What time does it all start? Alternatively, is the info all on their website?

[ninefourteener]

^^^ It's not "every" wednesday, just the 2nd one of every month. Next one is June 10th

For $20.... I think I might bring the Tribeca out to the next one--LOL

Maybe the SVX to the one after that?

Here's some pics from last night (still adding)

SLCSUBARU :: View topic - Miller Motorsports - Wide open Wed - $20 - May 13th, 2009

Here's a link to the MMP info:
Miller Motorsports Park : Events/Tickets : View Event

[tron]

i like you mod path..... however, I feel you are underestimating the results coming from a pro tune..... its not about peak numbers.... I have 50 more whp and 60 more ft/lbs wtq at 3220 rpms after being "mildy" tuned...

[ninefourteener]

I wanted to get a "new" list together... of all the "crap"... got to thinking about it, and SO much has changed since I started this thread in March of 2007--LOL

Just trying to keep a "running list". All the stuff that has changed since march 2007 is highlighted in red... everything else was done between Jan 06-Feb 07.

EXTERIOR/SUSPENSION MODS:

Rota 18x8 GOLD Formula Mesh wheels
Nitto NT05 max perf tires - 235/40/18, 200 treadwear
Eibach Pro-kit springs (1.2 front, 0.8 rear)
Cobb 25mm front swaybar
Cobb 25mm rear swaybar
Cobb rear swaybar adjustable mounts
Whiteline rear endlinks
Kartboy front endlinks
Stoptech steel braided brake lines (4)
Axxis Ultimates brake pads
ATE Super Blue racing brake fluid
Greddy front Strut bar
Generic rear strut bar
Generic undercarriage H-brace
SPT door logos
slcsubaru.com rear window decals
COBB Tuning license plate frames
07 STI Ltd. Front lip

ENGINE, ECU MANAGEMENT, AND EXHAUST

VF39 turbo
SPT intake
GFB 50/50 recirculating BOV
Removal of intake silencer and Air intake duct
Subaru Fender hole plug
Factory STI Intercooler
Factory STI Splitter and rubber bellows
Perrin silicon Y-pipe
COBB turbo heat shield
X02 Racing catless 3-inch stainless steel Turboback exhaust
Custom 3inch axleback w/ A-spec muffler
Subydude short shifter
Perrin SSK Shift knob
SPT blue billet oil cap
Perrin Polyurothane bushings
COBB AP V1, Currently running stage 3, VF39, 91 Octane

INTERIOR, STEREO AND GAUGES

Autometer C2 mechanical oil pressure, full sweep 0-100
Autometer C2 mechanical boost/vacuum, full sweep, -30+20
Autometer C2 electrical Air/Fuel Ratio, full sweep
Autometer C2 electrical Pyrometer EGT, full sweep 0-2000
Autometer C2 electrical Voltmeter, full sweep, 0-18 volts
Autometer C2 Fuel pressure, full sweep, 0-100 psi
Autometer C2 DPSS stage 2 tachometer/shift light
Autometer Tach adapter
SPI intake temp gauge (pre-intercooler)
SPI intake temp gauge (post-intercooler)
Autometer triple gauge clock replacement pod
Glow**** cup pod (top of steering column)
Glow**** grey triple gauge A-pillar pod
Generic dual gauge pod
Factory Clock/airbag indicator relocated to lower stereo din
Pioneer 9800 Bluetooth head unit
Samsung Ace Windows smartphone (plays MP3s wirelessly)
Rockford Fosgate 6.5 aluminum dual coaxial speakers (front)
Rockford Fosgate 5.25 aluminum dual coaxial speakers (rear)

[Wrinklechops]

COBB AP V1, Currently running stage 3, VF39, 91 Octane

They have a "Stage 3"? hehe... man I want a VF39. Hell, I want a 2.5 engine. My 2.0 sucks.

[Wrinklechops]

^^ Not rich, just very cheap, spend our money wisely, and we're not irresponsible..... that's it.

I'm a SSgt (E-5) in the Air Force
My Wife is a High School teacher.

Free housing always helps BAH rate for E5 w/ dependents is pretty healthy.

[Sinister]

Free housing always helps BAH rate for E5 w/ dependents is pretty healthy.

1531 Metro here we come.

[Wrinklechops]

1531 Metro here we come.

Heck yea. Aren't you supposed to be learning how to miss a vein in your IV class? lol I'm at Red Rocks as we speak actually.

[ninefourteener]

They have a "Stage 3"? hehe... man I want a VF39. Hell, I want a 2.5 engine. My 2.0 sucks.

Well, "stages" are really nothing but a marketing tool...... but with that said, Cobb calls it their stage 3... whatever--LOL

As far as BAH goes.... I don't see a dime of it... live in base housing.... it all goes to them (privatized housing)

[Wrinklechops]

Well, "stages" are really nothing but a marketing tool...... but with that said, Cobb calls it their stage 3... whatever--LOL

As far as BAH goes.... I don't see a dime of it... live in base housing.... it all goes to them (privatized housing)

Well either way, it's free housing and basic utilities it's OK, been there done that and I sometimes wish I was back there doing that again lol!

[ninefourteener]

You could look at it as "free" housing...... But if I lived off base, I'd see an extra $1000 per month in my check.

So, you could also look at it as I pay $1000 per month for rent an utilities.... hmmmm

[Wrinklechops]

You could look at it as "free" housing...... But if I lived off base, I'd see an extra $1000 per month in my check.

So, you could also look at it as I pay $1000 per month for rent an utilities.... hmmmm

Why not go get a place off base then? Hehe