08-05-2010
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Texan...
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Thanks guys, yeah it's been my dream car for quite sometime. Other than a cherry picker and a few misc items I think the project has come together. The ECU is actually already wired, I just need to wire in the tail lights and the guy ran it sitting on the ground before sending it. But if anyone knows anyone with a Cherry Picker I would rent it or whatever!
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1997 Subaru GC8 STi
sleepydsm: "Shit breaks, $2500 trannys are disposable. If that upsets your stomach, get out now."
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08-05-2010
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
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Originally Posted by DoughtCom
Thanks guys, yeah it's been my dream car for quite sometime. Other than a cherry picker and a few misc items I think the project has come together. The ECU is actually already wired, I just need to wire in the tail lights and the guy ran it sitting on the ground before sending it. But if anyone knows anyone with a Cherry Picker I would rent it or whatever!
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I have one you can borrow, but you have to go pick it up from Steve Hill (GoatBlower). PM him, he's had it for like 6 months.
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...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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08-05-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
no go on that picker sorry. But I'm available to help wrench if you want.
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08-05-2010
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: Silver '02 IS300, Blue '06 Suzuki SV1000
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Definitely my favorite Impreza body style of all time. Looks like a pretty sweet project!
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'06 Suzuki SV1000: Back on the road and ripping hard as ever!
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08-05-2010
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Sweet! Did you trade your Nike Pump shoes for this bad boy? I hope not!
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08-05-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: FargO
Drives: the girls crazy
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Sweet to see yet another scoobaru on the dsm boards haha. I just swapped my 98rs about a month ago now and I love it...except I swapped in an ej25d aka another stock 2.5rs motor because I'm dumb. Good luck with the swap
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08-31-2010
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Texan...
Drives: Your mom
Posts: 1,234
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Updated the original thread, basically decided to do the powertrain plus all suspension geometry from an STi, plus the brembo brakes.
Here's some pics of my progress and the parts I've gotten.
The Very Beginning
First of the Suspension off
My DS Fucking Spring was rusted in half!?!?! The car somehow drove fine too, ridic.
What's left of the front bumper mount beam, I think? Seriously the Titanic is probably in better shape and more recognizable.
Everything ready for the engine to be pulled... except the fucking engine hoist broke > 
Beginning of the dash tear down.
Dash Off and carpet out.
About an inch of sand below the carpet, effin' MN
Another shot of the bare inside.
Rear suspension off and diff chillin'
New engine + crazy ass wiring
New bitchin' header + up pipe
FUCKING rear x-member bolt that had a welded nut break off the frame, requiring me to cut open the chassis and re-weld it to the frame.
STi gas tank vs old tank
Organizing wires as I disconnect them.
Wires taken out and in a box.
ALMOST ready to actually start putting parts BACK on 
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2010 Evo X GSR
1997 Subaru GC8 STi
sleepydsm: "Shit breaks, $2500 trannys are disposable. If that upsets your stomach, get out now."
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08-31-2010
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Texan...
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
This weekend's goal is to get the new engine in and wiring figured out. That should take literally all three days.
If I'm lucky maybe I'll get some rust issues taken care of. But I THINK I might have this thing working by the cruise. It all depends on if I can secure the last of the parts, my neighbor's engine hoist works and of course I pull this off 
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2010 Evo X GSR
1997 Subaru GC8 STi
sleepydsm: "Shit breaks, $2500 trannys are disposable. If that upsets your stomach, get out now."
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09-01-2010
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Good god, nice progress dude!!
I got some rims for you to test fit |
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09-01-2010
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: edward lake
Drives: toaster
Posts: 6,431
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
looking good. looks like how i rip things apart for swaps
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09-01-2010
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
Posts: 7,150
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
You going with an STi interior too? Or what is the reason for tearing the interior out?
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09-01-2010
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Texan...
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Thanks Brandon!
Thanks Mark! It makes me feel better, knowing you've done a few more of these than I have
Yeah I'm doing all STi interior, have the seats, dash, steering wheel. Still trying to find a dash beam, blower motor and heater core. This care will be like 75% STi when it's done. Plus you need to rip all that stuff out to do an engine swap anyway, at least correctly to get to all the wires and clean it up.
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2010 Evo X GSR
1997 Subaru GC8 STi
sleepydsm: "Shit breaks, $2500 trannys are disposable. If that upsets your stomach, get out now."
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09-01-2010
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Mr -
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Minneapolis
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Good luck. Hope to see it out at firestone!
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09-01-2010
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Looks awesome so far! Great progress to say the least.
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I agree with Kracka.
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09-01-2010
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Badass. Can't wait to see this thing on the road.
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09-01-2010
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Walls need hugs too
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Plymouth
Drives: V10 Touareg, Beater Jetta, Evo IX
Posts: 3,876
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
I still haven't made it over to turn a wrench on this thing...
If you were to not work during the day tomorrow, I'm free until 6
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Smart chicks are better. Personally I like a girl to give me her thesis on how to solve the economic crisis while I put it in her ass.
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09-01-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Awesome!
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09-01-2010
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
Wooty woot! Sweet progress dude!
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09-01-2010
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Reynolds number user
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: grove/tempe
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
wow, mega work! GG
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09-01-2010
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It's deluxe son... deluxe
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Texan...
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
So I secured a big chunk of the last parts I needed tonight.
'04 STi Rear Diff - $420 shipped
'05 STi Dash Beam/Heater Core/Blower Motor/STi Wiring Harness $300 (have to pick it up in Duluth)
'04 Early STi front drive shafts (female end) $120 Shipped.
'04 STi struts $75
That'll get the dash, wiring and most of the suspension done. All I need now is wheels, once I get close I'll take a look at your wheels B-Dawg if you still have them for sale!
I'm feeling pretty good about the swap so far, sorting the old wiring last night made a lot of sense to me so I'm hoping I can get the new wiring done without any problem.
Now I just need to make a trip to MAP for some gauges and DB for a MBC. Get some rear diff fluid from Subaru (I guess that's the best bet), get some other fluids and get er done!
It's gonna be a long weekend.
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2010 Evo X GSR
1997 Subaru GC8 STi
sleepydsm: "Shit breaks, $2500 trannys are disposable. If that upsets your stomach, get out now."
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