subie sandrail help
06-19-2008 | 07:11 AM
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Car Info: 98 ej2.5 sandrail
subie sandrail help
So I ran across this forum last nite, You guys might be able to help with some stuff
I'm building a sandrail that is running a 1998 ej 2.5 from a forester with stock ems. was a peeewee powred rail till this winter.here is a few pics of the project so far
old motor
new motor in place
sliming down the harrness
runs with this harrness
new autometer utrallite guages
fab work on lower radator tube,an fitting instaled into wp and reverse t-stat housing
frist breaths from the beast!!!!
so my questions for you guys,
1 what are you using for a ems on cars that you install turbos on?
2 any lill tricks to make more power before i throw the turbo on?
3 any one care? i know its not a street car but it's a subie and is only goina get faster!
I'm building a sandrail that is running a 1998 ej 2.5 from a forester with stock ems. was a peeewee powred rail till this winter.here is a few pics of the project so far
old motor
new motor in place
sliming down the harrness
runs with this harrness
new autometer utrallite guages
fab work on lower radator tube,an fitting instaled into wp and reverse t-stat housing
frist breaths from the beast!!!!
so my questions for you guys,
1 what are you using for a ems on cars that you install turbos on?
2 any lill tricks to make more power before i throw the turbo on?
3 any one care? i know its not a street car but it's a subie and is only goina get faster!
06-19-2008 | 01:21 PM
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Hmm...
Well... first of all... the engine isn't really built for a turbocharger. You can certainly put it on, but just know that you'll only be able to safely boost 5 or 6 psi's. Some say you can go further, but yeah... As for EMS, you have several options. Link ECU, EcuTek, Hydra, and I am sure there are a few other piggy-back options. I couldn't really tell you what to get, because I don't really know much about EMS'es anyways. As for tricks for pulling more poer out of an NA, can't say there are many. Lightweight pulley? Quality spark plugs and wires? Clean air filter? Yeah... you can also try different cams. Get your cams regrinded. Good luck.
Well... first of all... the engine isn't really built for a turbocharger. You can certainly put it on, but just know that you'll only be able to safely boost 5 or 6 psi's. Some say you can go further, but yeah... As for EMS, you have several options. Link ECU, EcuTek, Hydra, and I am sure there are a few other piggy-back options. I couldn't really tell you what to get, because I don't really know much about EMS'es anyways. As for tricks for pulling more poer out of an NA, can't say there are many. Lightweight pulley? Quality spark plugs and wires? Clean air filter? Yeah... you can also try different cams. Get your cams regrinded. Good luck.
07-15-2008 | 04:19 PM
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So I ran across this forum last nite, You guys might be able to help with some stuff
I'm building a sandrail that is running a 1998 ej 2.5 from a forester with stock ems. was a peeewee powred rail till this winter.here is a few pics of the project so far
old motor
new motor in place
sliming down the harrness
runs with this harrness
new autometer utrallite guages
fab work on lower radator tube,an fitting instaled into wp and reverse t-stat housing
frist breaths from the beast!!!!
so my questions for you guys,
1 what are you using for a ems on cars that you install turbos on?
2 any lill tricks to make more power before i throw the turbo on?
3 any one care? i know its not a street car but it's a subie and is only goina get faster!
I'm building a sandrail that is running a 1998 ej 2.5 from a forester with stock ems. was a peeewee powred rail till this winter.here is a few pics of the project so far
old motor
new motor in place
sliming down the harrness
runs with this harrness
new autometer utrallite guages
fab work on lower radator tube,an fitting instaled into wp and reverse t-stat housing
frist breaths from the beast!!!!
so my questions for you guys,
1 what are you using for a ems on cars that you install turbos on?
2 any lill tricks to make more power before i throw the turbo on?
3 any one care? i know its not a street car but it's a subie and is only goina get faster!
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10-13-2008 | 06:14 PM
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I know there are two companies down in SoCal that specialize in Subaru Motors for Sandrails.
http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com
and
http://www.cgperformance.com/
both a little pricey but I am sure you can pick their brains as far as tinkering with your set up. Outfrontmotorsports sells JDM motor cores for 1 - 2k.
They have a lot of knowledge with setting those motors up in rails.
Hope that helps!
http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com
and
http://www.cgperformance.com/
both a little pricey but I am sure you can pick their brains as far as tinkering with your set up. Outfrontmotorsports sells JDM motor cores for 1 - 2k.
They have a lot of knowledge with setting those motors up in rails.
Hope that helps!
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