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> PorSTi Project Thread…, Well that was fun, time to make some upgrades!
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post Jul 6 2018, 10:48 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) We have all done it in the excitement of thrashing a project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) At least I have, part of the reason I started using check lists and paint pens. I used to get in a rush to get prepped for the races. And well, stuff happens, great progress even though the ending is not what you wished for.

BTW, that is why I have multiple MIG Torches, should get a second for my TIG (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

And should have called me, I have two friends that work at two separate welding supply houses, chances are good one of them had access to a few Miller TIG torches, even after hours. Or knew of someone who could get you a torch on short notice.
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post Jul 16 2018, 08:39 PM
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I couldn't stand not having the PorSTi to drive so I replaced the daily driver! Not a particularly imaginative choice to replace my '05 STi with a '14 STi but I really wanted a hatch.

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It is amazing how much more refined yet how familiar it is. The whopping 5 additional HP barely offsets the additional 100lbs....it really needs another 200whp.

Now I need to deal with all of the vape kids trying to buy the '05.
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post Jul 17 2018, 01:15 PM
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This vape kid loves the 05, PM sent.

Wow congratulations, that is a nice looking STI (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) You know how to make more HP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 1 2019, 10:18 PM
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No progress on the porsti as I have been focused on Grey matter. I did take a couple of weeks to insulate and put up proper wall covering in the shop. Looks much nicer now and is substantially more efficient to heat.

The parents visited over the holidays and helped decorate!

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I did get hooked up by Mike (ruby914) with a carbon version of his low profile dash.
Much too nice for my car....

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That's all until Grey is finished....

Cheers,
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post Jan 1 2019, 10:58 PM
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The shop looks great. Almost looks ready for a new project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Jan 2 2019, 10:00 PM
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The shop looks great. Almost looks ready for a new project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Very close to being ready for a new project and looking forward to doing a 6. Had lunch with Stephen a few weeks ago and was picking his brain on flipping the manifold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jan 3 2019, 08:50 AM
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My manifold is flipped so let me know if I can help. Also check out ThePaintedMan's thread. He has some good pics of how he did it.
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My manifold is flipped so let me know if I can help. Also check out ThePaintedMan's thread. He has some good pics of how he did it.

I have been checking out your thread...thanks for the tip on ThePaintedMan's. His pictures with notes filled in a few blanks.

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https://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/accesso...tor-bracket-kit


That is a great kit, we are using it on Grey.

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Looks great Scott! Will you have PorSTi at Okteenerfest this year?
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I have been checking out your thread...thanks for the tip on ThePaintedMan's. His pictures with notes filled in a few blanks.



Yes I can give you a pretty good idea of what to do and one or two things not to do. Fairly detailed discussion so PM me when you're ready and I can give you my $.02. I might be pulling the engine to do a final cleanup of wiring and the engine bay which will allow me to take some better pics.
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Looks great Scott! Will you have PorSTi at Okteenerfest this year?


There is a pretty good chance that I will be able to make it with PorSTi this year.

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Yes I can give you a pretty good idea of what to do and one or two things not to do. Fairly detailed discussion so PM me when you're ready and I can give you my $.02. I might be pulling the engine to do a final cleanup of wiring and the engine bay which will allow me to take some better pics.


Will do, Thanks!
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post Jan 5 2019, 12:46 PM
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Scott the flip is not hard, some of the stuff just needs to moved to make it happen, like we talked about. Once you see the EG you will know. The IRIS system is what clutters up the flip.

I don't think You're going to have an issue with it. It is very easy if Mark is not going to have AC in the car, becomes harder if Mark is.

Workshop is looking great, let me know if there is anything you need from me to help these along. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Yeah I know of 5 little round items you need all ready (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Jan 5 2019, 01:42 PM
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Scott the flip is not hard, some of the stuff just needs to moved to make it happen, like we talked about. Once you see the EG you will know. The IRIS system is what clutters up the flip.

I don't think You're going to have an issue with it. It is very easy if Mark is not going to have AC in the car, becomes harder if Mark is.

Workshop is looking great, let me know if there is anything you need from me to help these along. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Yeah I know of 5 little round items you need all ready (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

I don’t want to turn this into a thread for my car but...I do want a/c & heat. I was hoping the bulkhead mount might make things a bit easier with positioning but that might not be the case. My plan is not to micromanage the build but to turn it over to Scott A and let him do his thing. The only challenge I see with the build is Scott likes to build to a high standard for both looks and functionality and I’m looking for a good running conversion but not a showcase car. I’m sure it will work out. The nice thing is with my car is there is no fresh paint to worry about.
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post Jan 5 2019, 05:33 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Fresh paint, and yes this is about PorSTI, we just started talking about EG33 intake flips. I am a huge proponent that the bulkhead mounts for the EG, if anything it allows for even better positioning of the engine giving the clearance needed for the flip.

Mark I am sure a build thread will be started to discuss your car, once the process starts.
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post Nov 23 2019, 05:48 PM
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After getting Grey Matter Back to Tom and the C10 back on the road I found myself wandering aimlessly around the garage. Then this stuff showed up this week.

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I guess that it is time to open up the engine and see if I did any damage when I started it sans oil. Need to figure out if I can order standard clearance components this week so that I can take advantage of all of the sales on Cyber Monday.

Gratuitous shop shot.
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post Nov 25 2019, 06:33 PM
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I see some bare floor space that I should fill with lots of parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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I see some bare floor space that I should fill with lots of parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


Don't worry, I took care of the free floor space problem.

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Looks like some sort of demented satanic ritual circle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

In preparation for the engine disassembly and general tidiness I went through the random collection of parts and fasteners that was strewn around the garage. That let me into the random collection of stuff in the drawers. Three days later and I am almost finished.

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Wow, been a while since I updated this protect. While it is still not on the road quite a bit has occured.

Engine Rebuild!

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Initial plan was rods and pistons as it already had ARP headstuds...that got derailed when I found a crack in one of the bores. A few winters ago I had significantly diluted coolant in the system and I am guessing that it actually froze causing the crack.

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With that found a new block was ordered and while I was at it, new crank, stiffer valve springs, Ti retainers, and 11mm oil pump and kevlar timing belt to handle the 8k rpm redline.

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Also modified a few things to clean up the install a bit.

Added a AN drain.
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Redid the turbo oil feed.
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Who doesn't need a twin disk clutch?

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Mostly back together.

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Also did some chassis stuff.

Raised rear shock mounts.

Custom adapters to maximize the height of the top of the shock. Goal is to keep the springs in the perches when i jack it up.

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The car is getting fast/stiff enough that a cage for safety and chassis rigitity is necessary. Will be a 10ish point cage eventually. Being a street car I am going to extremes to keep the cage as tight as possible to the existing structure. Step one in that, remove the pinch weld on the targa bar.

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I am designing the cage in CAD and it took three tries to get used to the bender/SW but I think that this is as tight as I can possibly get it.

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Of course this deleted the rear top latch so I am working on an alternative.

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The rear trunk hinges were nasty so new ones.

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I got sick of fighting with the lugs on the trunk mounts while installing the hinges so I modified them.

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