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Spyder gets a rebuild*update..USDM STI 2.5 engine build 12/02/06

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Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#167770
Keep up the good work - this car will be a rocketship when finished.....

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#167940
A boot full of 3" mandrel bends, one 3" muffler, one 3" cat and one 6" X 3" turbo out collector. Tomorrow night I should have a nice turbo back system, looks like no beers for me this Friday night but plenty of TIG sunburn.
:cry

But Sunday it should be alive!

[Edited on 29-4-2004 by speedster356]
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#167944
Hi

Mike posted me a picture of his sump prototype, it loked like it was cast.

1302Steve

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#167964
Post a pic........come on Steve.:thumb
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#167969
Hi

I cant find it, I cleaned out my inbox. Drop Mike Sharp a note and Im sure he will send you a pic

1302Steve

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·

#168052
i cant belive how quick its gone by

good work Pete😎

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#168092
The 3" exhaust is complete apart from the two small hangers.

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#168093
Don't know which I want to see more this or Brett's planned T-WRX!

Great work Pete!

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#168125
Yeah Matt, Brett has been doing a lot of measuring of my engine. That T pickup is going to be a killer performer. I did the Supercruise with Brett in his current rod.......that thing just sticks to the road like a circuit car, the road through Helensburg (sp) and north was a fast run!. I'm trying to get him to the Huntley hillclimb on the 11th of June.
Dave, I fitted it last night but it needs a small amount of tweeking.
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#168213
That little tweeking took for f....ing ever. :cry

Here is a list of companies I've used so far, I'll add the others and addresses and numbers as I find them.

WRX ½ cut
STZ Automotive
Brisbane

Loom conversion
Sunspares Subaru
Brisbane

Electrical equipment (relays, fuses, etc)
Repco
Sydney Botany

Fasteners (high tensile bolts, nuts etc)
Mullings Fasteners
Sydney Botany

EJ20T header flanges, mandrel bends and exhaust gaskets (Subaru)
Liverpool Exhaust
Sydney Liverpool

Subaru genuine parts
Star Subaru
Sydney Rosebery

Ceramic Coating, mandrel bends, muffler, catalytic converter
Tuffy Mufflers
Sydney Waterloo

Turbo hoses, stainless steel braided lines
Motorsport Connections
Sydney

EJ20 manual starter motor and various Subaru parts
Brookvale Spares
Sydney

Exedy high performance clutch
Sydney Brake and Clutch
Sydney

Insturment Service (Subaru to 914 tacho conversion)
St George Instruments
Sydney Carlton

Cadnium plating
Alexandria Plating
Sydney

EJ20 references
http://www.rslibertyclub.org

EA82T references
http://www.ausubaru.com

Other machining
Holland Engineering
Sydney






[Edited on 6-5-2004 by speedster356]
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#168421
She fired up first turn of the key this arvo. Still got quite a few things to do before the first drive.
It's lost most of the boxer burble, I think mainly due to the headers.
But it still sounds nice....
I'm excited.
Should be this week for a test drive.

:beer
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#169057
Milestone #2
It moves under it's own steam, thanks to Boris at Vintage for the cable shifter clips today, and it makes the fully sickkkk mate noises. Got the pphhhhsssttttt thing happening.
It has a small amount of clutch shudder at take off but they say that the high performance Exedy clutch does that, the front engine mounts are quite soft so I don't think that's helping either.:thumb

[Edited on 3-5-2004 by speedster356]
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#169071
oooh, sweet 😀 Can't wait to see an in-motion vid like your speedster one. Keep up the good work dude.

BTW, T-Bucket WRX?!?!?! Got any pics? I'm assuming this is an old hot-rod with a WRX motor in it then?

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#169101
The T-Rex is just in the planning stages at the moment, Brett currently has a Ford 28 roadster lowboy with a 2ltr Alfa engine and rear mounted Alfa gearbox. He built all the front "A" arms etc and has just built a EFI unit from kitset (megasquirt) using Suzuki Hyabusa quad throttle bodies. He is a kind of rebel in the hotrod scene. The thing is a weapon and handles. Hope to have some vid this weekend of the Spyder.
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#169125
Dude, that sounds awesome! Got any pics?

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#169129
Something like this but with a pickup rear. Mid mounted engine and gearbox, track nose and very looowww.
This car will be in my driveway one day.



[Edited on 3-5-2004 by speedster356]

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Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#169148
so it isn't front engined? Sounds insane! I like 😀

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#169310
Isn't Brett going for a A roadster pickup now?

The current rod...


speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#169418
Yeah, your right. Just to give a bit more room for the install.
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#170772
Waiting for my new intercooler that's being delivered from Melb by someone going to the Rally Of Canberra, another forum internet deal.......you got to love em.






[Edited on 6-5-2004 by speedster356]
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#173515
Had a nice test drive today.......all I can say is YIKES!!!!! I do need an LSD rear and a head rest to stop the neck ach when the foot goes in. I'm very happy with the performance.:thumb:thumb:thumb
Incar video from this coming Sundays hillclimb, stay tuned...
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#175269
Had five runs at the hillclimb last Sunday, was only boosting to 5lbs as I had the boost soleniod bleed line blocked off by mistake. The performance was outstanding but I am in desperate need of an LSD. Fixed the boost problem (now a stock 12lbs) and had a run this evening, the performance increase was insane............say something nice about me when I'm gone!
Look out drags on Saturday!!!!




[Edited on 18-5-2004 by speedster356]
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#176714
Dyno today and got a healthy 141.8kW or 190.1HP ATW.
Running a bit lean on the top end, this might be due to using the original fuel pump from the EA82T engine.

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#176837
:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

That thing looks like one of the most insanely fun machines!!!

On a side note, ever considered a roll cage? 😉

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#176847
I would imagine the EA82T fuel pump would be a little undersized for your application - note how the AFR dives when the engine comes on boost?

I love your car - it must be such a blast to drive !!! I had an EJ20T Liberty Station Wagon, and I can remember how wuick that was - and it weighed about twice what your speedster does !!!!

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#176884
Ran at the drags today, 12.9, 12.7 AND A 13.? think it was a boost cut fuel due to boost spike, just stood on it's nose over the line?
Had a mate driving as well and by instruction he was not to better my times.
The launches were very sedate and we were short shifting due to the leaning out problems. HAD A BALL..............!!!!
Need to add an original WRX strut between the gearbox and the cross brace to stop the engine twist on the soft mounts, looks like we were getting some wheel hop. I'm sure that there is a low 12 in the car. Hillclimb one weekend, drag the next weekend, so it leaves some circuit stuff next.:thumb
Roll cage is done before the next outing, it has all the mountings and I have the CroMo pipe..good point there😠


[Edited on 22-5-2004 by speedster356]
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#177011
Good work

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa