Dann's 92 Subaru L Series Build

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:51 am

Dann wrote:Only Thing left to do now is sort the engine mounts out, they are original mounts so the bolt with the wedge is to short for the nut the hold nicely on so I'm thinking i'm going to get after market mounts cause everyone is saying that they have a longer bolt, Please can someone confirm this?? and if so where to I get them from, I know it's a dealer thing But which one? has anyone got them recently??

I can confirm this is correct and they can be purchased from places like Coventrys, Veales, Repco or any parts place. Last set I brought were around the $60 (each) mark. The stud part sticking out is the same length, the only difference is the thread on the aftermarket ones goes all the way to the end, unlike the factory ones.

btw Dann.. looks good mate. Can't wait to see it on the beach at Two Rocks

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:32 pm

Dann wrote: Other than that she purrs like a kitten, love it

EJ22 finished by Dann_Evans, on Flickr

Awesome...she looks like she purrs pretty fast lol

Love the nice clean engine bay

Dann · Post by **Dann** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:43 pm

cheers guys

still after the engine mounts went to repco and veales today but they have to order them in and I don't wanna get the wrong ones, so does anyone mabey have a photo or a part number would be even better ??

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:30 pm

Dann wrote:cheers guys

still after the engine mounts went to repco and veales today but they have to order them in and I don't wanna get the wrong ones, so does anyone mabey have a photo or a part number would be even better ??

I'll have the number on my invoice if you can wait or just tell Veales to make sure they are the square type. I'm sure they can return them to their warehouse if they aren't the right ones.

Dann · Post by **Dann** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:05 pm

Yeah true just don't wanna stuff around with getting wrong things, wanna get it on the road asap

But yeah your right I think i'll do that .

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:29 pm

Dann wrote:Yeah true just don't wanna stuff around with getting wrong things, wanna get it on the road asap

I remember that itch! But after a month of the conversion, a complete rewire, factory central locking and power windows + work I was pretty buggered, but still had a smile on my dial once it was going - at least until I found a leak in the water pump, there was shaft play that I didn't find when I had it out

Just make sure you finish everything off, otherwise you'll be driving around without your subi complete! Trust me, I know all about that!

Cheers

Bennie

Wagonman · Post by **Wagonman** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:46 pm

Hate to say it.. Even when you have you it 'finished'. It wont be finished, mines been on the road for at least a month and things just keep popping up. But i did more than just the engine. The crossbred kit is awesome but cos i touched stuff and things arent quite aligned/settled properly yet it still feels a little uneasy on its feet..

But its sooo worth it

Can't wait to see you guys out there soon!

Dann · Post by **Dann** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:31 am

JUst finished,as in the engines in and drivable, and when on my madden voyage, only thing I can say is tyhat there isn't a big enough smiley face image on here for me haha, love it so much better, But yes as peopleare saying there are afew thing still to tweek, but for now the day is do and i've acomplished what I whated to do today, go for the test run, the curbs are my area aren't going to like me until I get used to my new power steering lol,

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:32 am

Good stuff mate, can't wait to see it going in a couple of weeks up 2 Rocks

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:51 am

Great stuff. Now the tweaking begins:) Don't think its ever gonna stop:)
See you at two rocks:)

Dann · Post by **Dann** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:07 pm

Hey guys I thought I might just randomly POP back in after Internets been down for so long,
update on the ol' L shes now got new king springs in the front, new stereo head unit, rear LED reverse light as some of you have seen already, she's driving amazing lately loving the EJ22, sort of wishing I had put a turbo in but oh well does great, leaves other people with surprised looks on their faces haha,

Anyway needing help again after putting the engine in the alignment ripped though a set of front tires, so i realigned them got new tires and wheel bearing, ran great for a week then my new king springs arrive so I popped them in and now my camber is waaay out, will post up a few pics tomoz, but I'm wondering if its possible to put the suspension back in wrong to cause this or do I just need to get the wheels done again (camber?).
Cause I compared the springs to each other and they not much bigger ( they standard L series king springs) probs only about a 10mm or so.

And secondly seen as i've finally got around to doing my engine conversion, I wanna get a full set of tires all matching, I wanna get some all terrains, any suggestions? help? I'm running 14's atm, I know that brings the selection right down but if you guys could help out. I'm looking at doing quiet abit of sand driving, but also I've been getting into abit more muddy/ dirt, hence wanting the all terrains or muddies

Thanks guys will post up some updated pics tomoz

Bye for now

90brumby · Post by **90brumby** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:27 pm

for tyres i went into beaurepairs today just to check prices and kuhmo, toyo and maxxis all do muddies but only maxxis do all terians and they were $215 each fitted

and with the camber i would say if you have fitted std new springs and its changed that much i would have a guess that they are in backwards

tristan

90brumby · Post by **90brumby** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:29 pm

and to recheck your strut tops can you still read RSR like in the pic at the top of this page

Dann · Post by **Dann** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:40 pm

true ok so, what are the part numbers for them if you know mabey a link to the all terrains and others,
And yeah the RSR is the right way thats whats confuzzling me

90brumby · Post by **90brumby** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:24 am

na didnt get part numbers or a link to anythin just walked in to there shop i just thought that 215 for one tyre seamed a bit too much so was gonna shop around a bit more to get some beta prices and options yea cant really help much with the camber

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:03 am

Dann.. anytime you play with the suspension, you are always best to have an alignment. As it doesn't take much to change it.

As for your springs, it's very hard to spot the difference when they are out of the car. Only a spring compression tester would be able to show you. Springs lose their spring tension but still retain their shape and size.

As for tyres, it's really hard to say what's best as there is so many variables to peoples driving and uses. IMO, I believe that the best tyre for beach is a road tyre (unless you have a supercharged EJ22 then BFGs work great) and the best tyre of for mud/rock work is Mud Terrain tyres. So best to have 2 sets of tyres, if that is not an option then All Terrain tyres is a perfect compromise.

Dann · Post by **Dann** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:58 pm

90brumby wrote:na didnt get part numbers or a link to anythin just walked in to there shop i just thought that 215 for one tyre seamed a bit too much so was gonna shop around a bit more to get some beta prices and options yea cant really help much with the camber

Yeah it did seem abit much, as i spoke to my mate today and he recently got 34inch bighorn tires for his car and cost 314 each fitted, what type of tire are you looking at getting cause i'm leaning towards the all terrains, mabey if you getting a set we could get more discount for buying bulk.

RSR 555 wrote:Dann.. anytime you play with the suspension, you are always best to have an alignment. As it doesn't take much to change it.

As for your springs, it's very hard to spot the difference when they are out of the car. Only a spring compression tester would be able to show you. Springs lose their spring tension but still retain their shape and size.

As for tyres, it's really hard to say what's best as there is so many variables to peoples driving and uses. IMO, I believe that the best tyre for beach is a road tyre (unless you have a supercharged EJ22 then BFGs work great) and the best tyre of for mud/rock work is Mud Terrain tyres. So best to have 2 sets of tyres, if that is not an option then All Terrain tyres is a perfect compromise.

paul yeash me playing with the suspension is probly the thing that put it out, but i dont think its just wheel alingment? heres a pic of it

IMG_3862 by Dann_Evans, on Flickr

IMG_3863 by Dann_Evans, on Flickr

IMG_3864 by Dann_Evans, on Flickr

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:34 am

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This photo makes it look like factory L series camber, which could mean that the strut lift block doesn't have the camber adjustment built into them. But if Paul built it I doubt it doesn't have this adjustment built in...

Cheers

Bennie

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:16 am

Dann wrote:paul yeash me playing with the suspension is probly the thing that put it out, but i dont think its just wheel alingment?

It does appear that something else is off.. maybe drive down next weekend (14/15th) and I'll have a quick look.

El_Freddo wrote:This photo makes it look like factory L series camber, which could mean that the strut lift block doesn't have the camber adjustment built into them. But if Paul built it I doubt it doesn't have this adjustment built in...

Cheers

Bennie

Not sure how to take this as it sounds double dutch to me but doubt you'd be questioning my work.

All of my lift kits have the correct camber offset built into them but they don't have any extra abilty to adjust that whilst in the car. I do use an aftermarket camber adjustment kit when there are major differences. This allows for finer adjustments when doing laser alignments but I've only had this issue on later models (Impreza and Forester).

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:20 am

Dann wrote:

IMG_3864 by Dann_Evans, on Flickr

Badly in need of a rear wheel carrier.....! I just got a Mig welder for free. Not sure yet if it works. If it does we can start and only need to rent out a bottle:)