Hello all! I've been a member on this forum for a long time. I bought my 04 RS brand spanking new and still love it to this day:projectsti.com:! Recently I've had a lot going on in my life so I finally decided to start my journal and I'm hoping this will help me get a handle on things. OK here it goes...
Car: 04 Impreza 2.5 RS 5-speed 170K Miles
Current mods
Cobb CIA
Delta Hot Cams
Borla Replica Header
(Rest of exhaust is a work in progress)
Light Weight Flywheel
Lightened Crank Pulley
STI Motor Mounts
STI Trans Mount
H6 Front and Rear Brake Upgrade
Wagon Front Stabilizer Bar Links
Clarion Sound System w/ 10" DVC Sub in ported box.
And this is how it sits now...
Attachment 56852
Its sad to see her sit, but about 2 months ago she decided to make a slight knocking sound around 3K RPM. Not wanting to cause major damage i grounded the car. I ended up pulling the engine to diagnose the issue, but the process has taken me way too long. I attend college and have a full time job so I have no days off to work on it. :curse:
While the engine was out I decided I was also going to do the 05 Intake Swap as well. I'm about 75% done with the manifold swap, but I still have my engine block in 2 pieces... Im hoping this thread will help get me back on track and finally get me my car back!:clap:
I'll be documenting my intake swap (with pics) for the posterity of others that may want to do this swap. I have found good info from others here, don't get me wrong, but there is not alot of info on it. So far the swap has gone smoothly and relatively easy for me. Anywho's... I'm tired and going to bed, Ill be starting my thread tomorrow.
If anyone has any constructive criticism, questions or comments, please by all means post up at any time. I welcome it...
Thanks for reading!
Car: 04 Impreza 2.5 RS 5-speed 170K Miles
Current mods
Cobb CIA
Delta Hot Cams
Borla Replica Header
(Rest of exhaust is a work in progress)
Light Weight Flywheel
Lightened Crank Pulley
STI Motor Mounts
STI Trans Mount
H6 Front and Rear Brake Upgrade
Wagon Front Stabilizer Bar Links
Clarion Sound System w/ 10" DVC Sub in ported box.
And this is how it sits now...
Attachment 56852
Its sad to see her sit, but about 2 months ago she decided to make a slight knocking sound around 3K RPM. Not wanting to cause major damage i grounded the car. I ended up pulling the engine to diagnose the issue, but the process has taken me way too long. I attend college and have a full time job so I have no days off to work on it. :curse:
While the engine was out I decided I was also going to do the 05 Intake Swap as well. I'm about 75% done with the manifold swap, but I still have my engine block in 2 pieces... Im hoping this thread will help get me back on track and finally get me my car back!:clap:
I'll be documenting my intake swap (with pics) for the posterity of others that may want to do this swap. I have found good info from others here, don't get me wrong, but there is not alot of info on it. So far the swap has gone smoothly and relatively easy for me. Anywho's... I'm tired and going to bed, Ill be starting my thread tomorrow.
If anyone has any constructive criticism, questions or comments, please by all means post up at any time. I welcome it...
Thanks for reading!