Just turbo, one boost pipe, oil separator and ECU to go.

 

ooohhhh, looking very good!!

 

Niiiice!

 

That is one awesome bay

 

Should be finished by the time i get back off holiday then dude

 

WOW, nuff said.

Just read through most of this and I must say your attention to detail is second to none
I hope it runs as well as it looks. Top job (I love the fact it all looks oem)

 

Looking really nice Frayz,very well done,we are having an open day up at RCM on October 8th,have a run up if you can mate.

 

Ive Only waited about 4 years to see this beast back on the roads in Essex. Looks fantastic mate see ya about soon send me a Pm when your taking up HWH would love to come down and look once back on the road.
Shady

 

i remember the long chat I had with you Frayz - I hoped it was the ignition to get you back to the right state of mind on the rebuild

I guess it worked lol


I didnt realise you had financed all this without any credit - even more respect to you for that mate

I cant wait til u get it running so I can have a go

 

We'll see Chris, would love to be there if i could. Cheers for the invite mate

Yeah deffo Mike, its been a while. Be good to catch up with you too

I remember it too Mark, your words being "C'mon mate, it aint the cars fault, so dont take it out on her" lol. It was one of many kicks up the **** i needed to rebuild it.

Any yes, i must have a crap credit rating as i dont even own a card lol

Your slot behind the wheel is booked ready mate, youre always welcome a go in it.

 

thats if i fit my fat *** in that cosy seat lol

 

You will mate

 

You're the same as me Frayz. Mine is done on an as and when I can afford it basis.
Nothing on my car has been bought using credit cards or loans.

It's also the reason mine takes so long. It would be built in a couple of months had I had the cash all at once.

Some people have no idea how long it takes to save up for such things like Turbos , gearboxes and twin plate clutches.

Soldier on mate it looks like its getting there.

 

Totally agree Daz, If i had an abundance of money i could put this together in a matter of weeks or very few months.
Very few people actually have any idea of what projects like these cost. And im essentially only doing a basic engine build, not even a whole car lol.

Least i can say its 100% my own work, all bought and paid for.

 

+3 Exact same reason why mine is taking so long, it is hard and frustrating at times but it's worth while in the long run.

 

looking very nice now matey, where she was built to be not much longer now until it's rumbling away

 

And what an amazing piece of work it is, the attention to detail will certainly pay dividends when you get her finished.

Martyn

 

Cheers Martyn

Means alot when the tuners take an interest in this project. You of all guys see day in, day out what a pain in the *** some of this stuff can be.

 

Oh it certainly can, add to that the fact that the Subaru engine is notoriously difficult to make it look pretty.

Martyn

 

Yeah I'd agree with that. Even with me trying to tidy and simplify everything, it's still like a game of KerPlunk under there.

 

You could always go for a plain boring 4-cylinder Evo and paint the rocker cover

Your engine is providing me with a lot of inspiration for when mine comes back from the bodyshop - I already had the black and red scheme in my head and no I can visualise it and decide just how I want mine to look

 

Trial fit for the final boost pipe/turbo outlet.

Needs some changes but not much

 

Oooh pretty

 

Ross, you trouble maker, you still allowed to post in a projects thread?

 

Pictures do not do it justice mate

 

I'm in the same boat, when you have a mortgage, bills to pay and family to feed everything takes longer and sometimes you just need that wee boot up the jacksy to get you back on track. thats me been at mine for a year now and still no where near complete, but at least we can say "Built not Bought!!" Anyone can build a car on credit in no time at all, money talks.

Looking forward to seeing the power figures Frayz, might be in touch for one of your wing inserts if you still have them not sure yet.

Hard cash for the win!! lol
Ricey

 

My thoughts exactly there! well said. I take that to the extreme even making my own ecu's and tuning the car myself!

 

Frayz, I can't see from that photo, but would the (I think it is...) PAS braided line start to rub through your Samco inlet pipe over time?

Loving the work. It would be great if, when you've finished, we could get some more detailed photos?

 

Cheers Ross

Olly,

Its not even connected to the pump in that pic, its just draped over the inlet. That wont be routed that way youll be pleased to know.

Let me know what photos youd like to see and i'll try and take some for you

 

Photo's of you flat through Kesselchen in the 182 would be cool