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Forum: Introductions 11-12-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Ben628
Okay so I might have figured out something...

Okay so I might have figured out something important.

Previously I had a Turbo Timer fitted and when this started playing up I thought it was the Turbo Timer so I had the Turbo Timer removed but I...
Forum: Introductions 11-12-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Ben628
Ohhh forgot to mention after replacing the IACV...

Ohhh forgot to mention after replacing the IACV today it idles a lot better then before, just waiting tomorrow to see how cold start goes.

So the only issue is the check engine light staying on...
Forum: Introductions 11-12-2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Ben628
Thanks guys, So I got one from A Parts in...

Thanks guys,

So I got one from A Parts in Malaga and it was second hand of course and everything seems to be fine and stops the problem of clicking on and off like the old one did but when I...
Forum: Introductions 10-12-2017, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Ben628
Stepper Motor / Idle Air Control Valve

Hi guys,

Hope you're all well :)

Desperately need a stepper motor / Idle Air Control Valve for 1999 GC8 WRX.

The Part no is 22650-AA240 or A33660R000 as written on the actual unit.

If...
Forum: Introductions 15-11-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Yeah that's what Justin said too, Dyno isn't the...

Yeah that's what Justin said too, Dyno isn't the be all and end all, the street drivability is far more important he said, Not trying to find excuse or justify my spending hahaha but yeah I agree...
Forum: Introductions 14-11-2017, 11:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Ohhh forgot to mention the only dilemma I have is...

Ohhh forgot to mention the only dilemma I have is that the bill which I estimated to about $2000-$2500 came up to $3795.

Man this is crazy but can't do anything about it now... I don't have a...
Forum: Introductions 14-11-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Hey guys, Hope you're all well :) As...

Hey guys,

Hope you're all well :)

As promised just to update everyone.
So picked up the car today and was really happy with the way it drives, figure wise was a bit dissapointing - 262awhp /...
Forum: Introductions 10-11-2017, 12:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Ahhh I see okay thanks guys for the explanation...

Ahhh I see okay thanks guys for the explanation :)

I spoke to Justin today and believe he mention the same thing too, he reckons 22 PSI would be the ideal, may go to 23 but he'll have to taper it...
Forum: Introductions 09-11-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Sorry for the noob question but what do you mean...

Sorry for the noob question but what do you mean by tail it off a bit at the top?
Forum: Introductions 08-11-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Yeah pretty much except we don't know yet what...

Yeah pretty much except we don't know yet what figure it will make... I didn't actually wanted to change except most people here said the injector wshould be upgraded as it is currently running at...
Forum: Introductions 08-11-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
It did 278awhp and running 20 PSI Boost. The...

It did 278awhp and running 20 PSI Boost.

The Only Change:
VF34
1000cc Injectors Top Feed Bosch
Fuel Rail Aeroflow
Fuel Pressure Regulator Aeromotive
Deatschwerk Fuel Surge Tank with Twin...
Forum: Introductions 08-11-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Hope you're all well :) Just...

Hi guys,

Hope you're all well :)

Just thought as promised I'd update you on the situation, so my car was booked in and dropped them off to Justin on Monday end of day and they pretty much went...
Forum: Introductions 26-10-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
This is not a rant but rather wanted to know...

This is not a rant but rather wanted to know everyone’s opinion on this.

So Long Story Short, I bought en engine built from someone who’s gone on a different direction and got a workshop to do the...
Forum: Introductions 25-10-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Look don’t get me wrong I understand completely...

Look don’t get me wrong I understand completely all that jizz with cars taking longer than expected... yes working with cars is like walking into the unknown.

I’ve had a combined 20 years...
Forum: Introductions 24-10-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Thanks guys for all the input. I called BYE...

Thanks guys for all the input.

I called BYE today and spoke to one of the mechanics and said I don't mind waiting for the car booked in but at least tell me the dates and don't keep pushing it...
Forum: Introductions 23-10-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Thanks REXXED... I called Race Torque before I...

Thanks REXXED... I called Race Torque before I went to Justin but Lane only does Autronic and Motec.

Hyperdrive I can't remember why but they can't do it either... so the only one left I suppose...
Forum: Introductions 23-10-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,746
Posted By Ben628
Link G4 Tuner Perth

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a great Tuner for Link G4 in Perth? I’ve had the car tuned few months ago by Justin at BYE but now I’m upgrading a few things like top Feed...
Forum: Introductions 13-09-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Sorry have been unwell in the last...

Hi guys,

Sorry have been unwell in the last few days, down with a flu and virus.

Thanks again so much Bram and Daz for that very informative post.

I do like the sound of it being outside the...
Forum: Introductions 08-09-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks guys for the input and many thanks Bram...

Thanks guys for the input and many thanks Bram for the very thorough explanation.

I've done a fair bit more research into this and found that there are actually many different types and brands.
...
Forum: Introductions 05-09-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks again guys for all the input and...

Thanks again guys for all the input and involvement.

Yeah definitely don't want a turbo that starts kicking only after 4,000rpm, had that before with my GT3071R just don't like it and defeats the...
Forum: Introductions 05-09-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hmmm yeah pretty much hahaha but he's a bit...

Hmmm yeah pretty much hahaha but he's a bit different though he's chasing big numbers and don't really care much about spool times etc, he takes it to the drag a lot whereas I use it a lot for street...
Forum: Introductions 04-09-2017, 09:20 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Sorry haven't been replying lately....

Hi guys,

Sorry haven't been replying lately.

@Samuel, thanks mate for the offer but decided to go the extra mile and spend the money on Top Feed

@Daz, thanks again mate for all your help...
Forum: Introductions 31-08-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
thanks Vussute, yeah I know what you mean but...

thanks Vussute, yeah I know what you mean but just concern about the reaction I'm getting from the workshops saying that it's a big job.

To be honest when I did my engine build and tune, I was...
Forum: Introductions 31-08-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks Daz, much2 appreciated :) So if I...

Thanks Daz, much2 appreciated :)

So if I get the Injector Dynamic ID1051x would that be all right? and also get the CDF Top Feed Conversion Rails? I've already got the Walbro 255 in there.

One...
Forum: Introductions 30-08-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Ohhh and also one other thing guys, with the Dom...

Ohhh and also one other thing guys, with the Dom 1.5 Xtr, should I go with the 7cm housing or 8cm? Obviously as I mention earlier I want the ones that are with as minimal lag as possible, obviously...
Forum: Introductions 30-08-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, thanks for the reply. @Vussute yes...

Hi guys, thanks for the reply.

@Vussute yes I am planning to do that mate, finalky came to my sense hahahha... which is why I was asking what other supporting mods I need to make it happen so I...
Forum: Introductions 30-08-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks guys, @Bram the only one I can find...

Thanks guys,

@Bram the only one I can find that's close is the ID1051X but even then it says for 01-08 model wrx, the rest of the others are for different cars.

@Daz, thanks mate... much...
Forum: Introductions 30-08-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks Daz, yes please if you don't mind writing...

Thanks Daz, yes please if you don't mind writing a list of what I would need injector wise. Thank you so much for this :)

So the CDF and the injectors plus hoses etc would be all that I need for...
Forum: Introductions 29-08-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi again guys, Okay so after careful...

Hi again guys,

Okay so after careful thoughts and consideration, I've decided to go with the Dom 1.5XTR and Top Feed Fuel Injector Conversion.

What I'm wanting to know is:

1. Are there any...
Forum: Introductions 27-08-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Ben628
Thanks Bram, I've seen the Damd from pro...

Thanks Bram,

I've seen the Damd from pro speed racing when I did a google search but they said it's for a 08-14 wrx/STi, would that fit on a GC8?
Forum: Introductions 27-08-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Ben628
Steering Wheel

Hey again guys,

Hope you're all well :)

Just wondering if anyone can help with suggestions on steering wheel.

So recently I bought a full set of front & rear GD STI Seats, I love it, it...
Forum: Introductions 17-08-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
@Vussute, can you tell me what year wrx yours is...

@Vussute, can you tell me what year wrx yours is with the Dom 1.5? And other supporting mods? Just curious if I can get the same spool etc if you say it kicks in at 3400rpm.

Better yet if you're...
Forum: Introductions 17-08-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Thanks for all the input, you've...

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the input, you've really got me thinking now. The article was definitely useful.

So couple of questions:

1. Will my engine be able to hold reliably and safely the Dom...
Forum: Introductions 17-08-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hey guys, Thanks for the input again :) ...

Hey guys,

Thanks for the input again :)

@Bram, thanks mate you've opened my eyes that the spool time difference is minimal in comparison to the overall power.

@Sean, thanks mate for the...
Forum: Introductions 17-08-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks guys for the input again. @Bram, yes...

Thanks guys for the input again.

@Bram, yes you've opened my eyes mate... a little bit of sacrifice in spool time is minimal compare to the power gain I will have and the fact that it will pull a...
Forum: Introductions 16-08-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hey guys, Thanks again for all the input......

Hey guys,

Thanks again for all the input... so after taking into account everyone's opinions and the guy who I bought the engine from, I believe the next logical step would be:

1. Bigger...
Forum: Introductions 10-08-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hahaha Nick you seem to know me well, I was just...

Hahaha Nick you seem to know me well, I was just looking at the Tomei ARMS M7760 or 7960... it definitely looks cool but not sure if it performs as good as it looks can't seem to find much info on...
Forum: Introductions 10-08-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks dazdavies for all the info. Further...

Thanks dazdavies for all the info.

Further to this:
1. Is there any harm to the engine running the injectors at 97% cycle?
2. Excuse the noob question and please correct me if I'm wrong but...
Forum: Introductions 09-08-2017, 09:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Okay thanks Nick, I'll try and do a bit of...

Okay thanks Nick, I'll try and do a bit of research and let you know...
Forum: Introductions 09-08-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Just to update, yes it turns out...

Hi guys,

Just to update, yes it turns out that the injector was the culprit... one of them wasn't flowing properly.... so Justin ended up using the STI ones, they are a yellow top though so not...
Forum: Introductions 09-08-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Thanks for the response, the engine...

Hi guys,

Thanks for the response, the engine was built by a friend of a friend who's gone on different directions hence why he's selling but it is brand new and when I went to his workshop...
Forum: Introductions 08-08-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Hope you're all well... I'm...

Hi guys,

Hope you're all well...

I'm just confused and in need of help please....

So as I mention before I went ahead with the engine build.... did everything properly including getting a...
Forum: Introductions 23-07-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ben628
Hi guys, Just found out the rims at the...

Hi guys,

Just found out the rims at the moment is a Rota G Force 17x8 and offset 48..

@JRecardo, sorry Mate I didn't notice your post before, the car is for street use, haven't been to the...
Forum: Introductions 21-07-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ben628
Sorry I was thinking of using the same 215/45/17,...

Sorry I was thinking of using the same 215/45/17, maybe even go to 225/45/17 if that's better
Forum: Introductions 20-07-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ben628
Thanks mate, One other thing, and this is...

Thanks mate,

One other thing, and this is weight related issue as in weight reduction.

Would you say it's a big improvement in terms of acceleration and handling to go from rota to enkei?
...
Forum: Introductions 20-07-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Ben628
Wheels and Specs

Hi Guys,

Me again :) hope everyone's well

Just wondering if anyone with expert knowledge can shed some lights on this.

So the car is 99 GC8 WRX, I've got Rota Wheels at the moment, not...
Forum: Introductions 18-07-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi Guys, Hope you're all well :) Just...

Hi Guys,

Hope you're all well :)

Just an update, I am going ahead with the engine build. I went to have a look on Saturday and was definitely impressed with it.

The guy is definitely very...
Forum: Introductions 15-07-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Thanks guys for all the inputs. Will go and...

Thanks guys for all the inputs.

Will go and see the engine tomorrow, if all goes well will go ahead with the engine and yes will get Justin @ BYEto do the final tuning.

Will keep you guys...
Forum: Introductions 14-07-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Hi Guys, hope everyone is well :) ...

Hi Guys,

hope everyone is well :)

rather than creating a new thread, I though I'd just resurrect this one coz it's not that old and it's pretty much the same topic.

So I'm ready for the...
Forum: Introductions 02-07-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,703
Posted By Ben628
Any suggestions on the specs I needed to look at...

Any suggestions on the specs I needed to look at to achieve what I wanted to achieve?
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