Sportsguy's LS2 Swapped BRZ

[DocCola]

Loved reading the thread begining to end. Looks like I need to volunteer for another deployment so I can save up the money fast for this stage 2 kit, the suspension wheels and other supporting mods I plan to add to my BRZ. Ordering in June and this just makes me even more excited. Excellent work!

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by King Tut

Then you will need a week of vacation to recover from your week of vacation, haha. I bet I could get all that stuff done in a day. I love working on cars though. I am doing belts and water pump on a Miata on Friday/Saturday and a water/meth kit on a WRX on Saturday. Then I still need to do prep on my SpecE30 for the first weekend in May.

Damn packed schedule!!

[Sportsguy83]

BIG Win today!! Swapped actuators for the 5 psi one and FINALLY have a working Wastegate!! Turned up the boost in the MBC, so now boosting around 8 psi. Sent some logs, now waiting for refined tune.


Clutch will be in on Saturday.

[Sportsguy83]

So with the new actuator and MBC, I'm looking at 7.5+ up to 9. I'm happy living with that for now. Took some logs last night, hopefully will get an updated tune soon!

[Sportsguy83]

So, now that I have a working WG, I am down to only two issues.

#1, I have an exhaust leak and I'm thinking it is the connection between the 2.5 to 3" pipe. I will talk with Nameless to see if I need a special gasket for this connection.

#2, My overpipe is hitting the frame. (See below pics). Next step is to disconnect the turbo discharge pipe and try and move it higher which will result in the overpipe connecting higher to it and probably clearing the frame completely. It is not hitting it all the time, but in high vibration situations, it hits. As a last resort, I may go and get that Turbo discharge pipe made from 3" pipe and routed to avoid the overpipe issue.

Remember this are the trial and errors you go through when DIY the install. If this was done by a shop, it would have been fixed already because of the tools and time they have in their hands. I have to squeeze time between 12 hours of work, wife and kid.

[lbroskee]

@Sportsguy83 let me know how you fix the overripe. mines been doing it since install months ago and i cant figure out how to fix it. we tried moving it up but had no room to budge

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

@Sportsguy83 let me know how you fix the overripe. mines been doing it since install months ago and i cant figure out how to fix it. we tried moving it up but had no room to budge

What brand you have?

[lbroskee]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

What brand you have?

i have FA20CLUB, but im sure the issue is pretty similar. its so embarrassing around ppl wen my new car makes a loud ass knocking sound

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

i have FA20CLUB, but im sure the issue is pretty similar. its so embarrassing around ppl wen my new car makes a loud ass knocking sound

LOL!! I get you on the sound!


Why haven't you taken the car to him and get it fixed?? He's local!!

[lbroskee]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

LOL!! I get you on the sound!


Why haven't you taken the car to him and get it fixed?? He's local!!

bc my only day off they arent in when I'm available and when they are I'm busy, so it's a huge case of conflicting schedules

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

bc my only day off they arent in when I'm available and when they are I'm busy, so it's a huge case of conflicting schedules

If I had Nameless close, I'd take time off work and get them to fix it in their shop. You paid good money for it.

[lbroskee]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

If I had Nameless close, I'd take time off work and get them to fix it in their shop. You paid good money for it.

the world of valet sucks. when we are in high season asking for a day off is like asking for a million dollars. so i have to wait till summer (like july) for that ability

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

the world of valet sucks. when we are in high season asking for a day off is like asking for a million dollars. so i have to wait till summer (like july) for that ability

Wow! Thats bad!!

Let your brother/sister/cousing/father/good friend etc. take it to their shop!!

[lbroskee]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Wow! Thats bad!!

Let your brother/sister/cousing/father/good friend etc. take it to their shop!!

only ppl i trust behind my wheel 1. work more then me, 2. are outta town

thats y i've been tryna find a DIY option since July is still far off, but still it's plan B