fresh start facelift


antvtec1

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Fresh start: i bought this ej a while back now with plans of boosting a b18c4 a lot has happened since then and ive got to admit the car and project has been neglected the car hasn't moved for months but never the less i have brought a lot of parts along the way,
ive not managed to do much but finally i have time to get on with the project.

lots of new parts updated progress 04/12/13

PARTS BOUGHT:

INTERIOR:
stripped rear, sparco harness, sparco shifter, duel bend short shifter and extension type r door cards, arm rest, sub amp stereo and speakers

EXTERIOR:
type r facelift front bumper with mugen front lip and oem fogs
type r rear bumper with lip.
type r side skirts.
type r spoiler.
carbon base plate.
type r rear side windows.
type r facelift headlights with indicator side lights.
type r facelift rear lights.
type r grill.
jdm number plates.

TURBO:
rebuilt front entry tdo4 turbo water cooled turbo with fabricated t4 flange.
ramhorn manifold.
450cc mr2 turbo injectors.
turbo heat cover.
oil feed.
oil return.
boost gauge.
twin piston dumpvalve
manual boost controller :/ anyone got any experience with these?
still need to get a donwpipe but im going to get an open neck impreza down pipe fabricated to fit.

COOLING:
alloy radiator
toyosports fmic not to big with all piping and hoses.
impreza turbo header tank for the water cooled turbo.

ENGINE:
B18C4 low mileage engine with mounts and loom.
pressure tested re skimmed port and polished pr3 head with type r cams cometic multi layered head gasket.
high flow fuel rail.
afpr egay ;)
ek4 inlet manifold would love a type r one or an after market but got better things to spend money on.
blox adjustable cam gears.
4 bar map sensor
hamp oil filter.
high flow fuel filter.
ngk iridium spark plugs.
spoon rocker cover.
magnecore ht leads


EXHUAST:
2.5 full stainless straight threw with decat slash cut 4 inch back box 5zigen copy lmao

SUSPENSION AND STRUTS:
megan c pillar strut.
do luck floor strut.
3 point ultra racing rear upper strut.
adjustable front upper strut will be getting an ultra racing one asa.
skunk2 lca's.
monroe shocks with egay sleeves
full set of energy suspension bushing near enough every bush you can think of.
beaks rear lower tie bar.
ek4 arb and drop links

BRAKES:
mg 284mm front discs.
mg 260mm rear discs.
mg zt front callipers.
mg zt rear callipers.
feels braided brake lines
eg9 sir rta's and hubs.
ek4 front arms and hubs.
1" master cylinder and brake booster.

GEARBOX:
s9b with
F1 Racing Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate
F1 Racing 'MIBA' Copper Ceramic 6-puck Disc

MANAGMENT:
h-tune ecu with turbo base map not sure what its going to be tuned on or i might hold out to see if i can find a cheap hondata unit not to sure yet.
no gauges at present obviously boost gauge is a must. what other gauges are a must any ideas?

PARTS NEEDED WANTED
adjustable camber arms front and rear
bucket seats.
oil cooler.

i will get pics posted asa it starts coming along
any ideas comments and suggestions are more than welcome.:drive:

if anyone can think of anything ive missed or any ideas or comments please let me know.
 

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no feedback comments or suggestions is this a good thing or bad thing??? :nono:
 
You definitely like spending the money on it :nice:. Plans seems good, what sort of power you hoping for? I think you need to get rid of those 17" wheels though.
 
Colours awesome, but definitely get rid of those wheels :) Look forward to seeing how this comes along :nice:
 
Haha cheers man yeh probably to much ive got crohns so its the only thing i can spend my money on as its makes me lead a boring life lol I'm looking to run around the 300bhp mark as it will be a daily driver. Do you think I'll be able to make that power safely? yes you are both spot on them wheels are far to big and the cars far to low at the moment I got my c spanner for my coilies today so it will sit a bit better as for the wheels with me running that kind of power what size wheels shall I get? thanks for the feedback much appreciated :)
 
Haha cheers man yeh probably to much ive got crohns so its the only thing i can spend my money on as its makes me lead a boring life lol I'm looking to run around the 300bhp mark as it will be a daily driver. Do you think I'll be able to make that power safely? yes you are both spot on them wheels are far to big and the cars far to low at the moment I got my c spanner for my coilies today so it will sit a bit better as for the wheels with me running that kind of power what size wheels shall I get? thanks for the feedback much appreciated :)

Yehh a stock 18C4 bottom should cope with that, although make sure you get it mapped by someone GOOD! Turbo setups seem to be mostly about the mapping, And for looks and tyre prices I would stick on 15's and run 195-50-15's :nice:
 
Nice project you got going but imo get some 16 as it will aid traction much better
 
kipper cheers man yeh its something im going to be looking into the near future. im just going to be 110% with the boosted parts brakes ect then maybe think about different wheels. so 17's are to big even for 300bhp plus? i thought maybe the 17's would help put the power obviously im a noob so more than happy to listen and take on board new ideas
 
I would stick with 15 inch all day long mate!! it'll keep the drivability and also tyre prices will be cheap, you have to remember even if you have 100000WHP that you can reduce wheel spin by modulating the loud pedal. A 15 inch 195/15/50 R888 will be more than sufficient mate.
 
thanks bud thats it decided then lol im going to go oem wheels i think will 15's fit over 282 discs
 
parts updated going to grab some more parts soon multi point earth kit omp steering wheel with quick release boss plenty more updates to come in the near future
 
thanks bud thats it decided then lol im going to go oem wheels i think will 15's fit over 282 discs

I've gotten 309mm discs under 15" te37s with wilwood superlite calipers. So you will easily be ok.

Sounds like a good project, look forward to seeing more. Buxton is fairly close to where I used to live, nice area :nice:
 
Thanks That's good to know I've recently purchased some 16's so ill have plenty of room what do you think the size ect ect are they to wide?
 

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What's people's opinion on the sizing?
 

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More pics updated
 

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I've got sick of having to upload one photo per attachment will try again another time loads more pics to go on
 
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