EJ207 – Page 2

Gears of War (Subaru)

One issue I have with my 2003 WRX is the gearing. Or more specifically 2nd gear’s huge dropoff (from 3.454 to 1.947) with a 2.0 liter that makes peak torque around 4,000 RPM. While I was pretty happy with this 5MT gearing on my 2009 WRX (EJ255) it is annoying as hell on an EJ207 withContinue reading “Gears of War (Subaru)”

Install: Washer Bottle Relocation

Along with the battery and fuel filter relocation, I wanted to put my washer bottle in the trunk for my 55/45% w/d goal and to clean up the engine back for my future AOS. With fluid the washer tank only weighs around 6 lbs full, but every pound counts. This will be offset by the AOS, butContinue reading “Install: Washer Bottle Relocation”

Install: Odyssey PC925 +Battery Relocation

Continuing on with Project +Lightness, today we are going to delete the OEM size battery from the engine bay and replace it with a smaller and lighter battery in the trunk. I chose the Odyssey PC925. It is still a 28 lb battery but it is rated for in cabin use and since this isContinue reading “Install: Odyssey PC925 +Battery Relocation”

Capturing Blow-By: AOS v Catch Cans

I thought I would hash out my reasons for my next big mod, keeping oil vapors out of my intake via either an AOS (air/oil separator) or a catch can setup. And really the only difference between the two is what you do with the captured oil. AOS drains the blow-by back into the engineContinue reading “Capturing Blow-By: AOS v Catch Cans”

Install: Grimmspeed Phenolic Spacers (3mm)

I picked up a pair of used 3mm Grimmspeed Phenolic Spacers from a friend. And since I have a JDM long runner intake I am hoping that these will be easier to install over my USDM 2005 STi intake manifold. First things first. I needed to clean off most of the remaining sealant. They didn’tContinue reading “Install: Grimmspeed Phenolic Spacers (3mm)”