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  1. cBax

    My journey down the dark road

    She pretty much immediately had a leak at the IP&T turbo oil line double banjo fitting. And I managed to snap the fitting off in the head. Got lucky! replaced it with a normal tee fitting Right around 2 weeks after getting this running, my wife's 2.5i popped a head gasket. I was...
  2. cBax

    My journey down the dark road

    So now it was time to pull the actually new shortblock out of the box and get to work. I had planned to pull the stock pistons to check ring gap, it was Black Friday, I'm a compulsive buyer, so I bought some Manley graded forged pistons. Bunch of parts on a couch Killer B...
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    My journey down the dark road

    Been a while since this thread was updated. lol. So much happened after I started this thread. At one point, I had a Rallispec block on order, then canceled it. Almost junked the car. But at the end of the day, we decided to move forward and keep it. It until Jan, I believe. Then all this...
  4. cBax

    Hi there! Glad to be here.

    Just became a vendor for the group and figured I'd post up a quick "Hi!" and introduction to the forum members.  My name is Charlie.  I'm currently located in Lisbon.  I specialize in ECU tuning, as well as general repair/modifications and I am an Independent Amsoil Dealer.  I am currently...
  5. cBax

    My journey down the dark road

    Im stuck between the decision of a new OEM EJ257 (~1800 shipped and I think includes a gasket set) or a Rallispec Street EJ257 w/ forged pistons (~3200 shipped and still need gaskets).  Replace/rebuild everything that touched oil (cooler, lines, heads, turbo).  Eventually a VF52 or 18g...
  6. cBax

    Hello from Lisbon

    That is the plan.  Ive got a fairly long list together of everything that is going to happen to get it on the road.  Im concerned about the heads, though.  Hoping the journals and cams are not too bad.  Started a journal here.  Any feedback is appreciated.
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    My journey down the dark road

    Car 2005 Outback XT, Atlantic Blue Pearl/Granite Gray Opal 109k miles at time of purchase, bone stock w/ 5EAT Backstory Purchased the XT a couple weeks ago (7/18/15) in a private sale. Interior is rough, several scratches in the paint and huge dent in the hatch. Seemed to drive ok (worn out...
  8. cBax

    Hello from Lisbon

    Hi guys.  New to the forums.  New to turbo subies.  Im pretty sure I know several of you from FB and autocross.  Picked up an Outback XT a couple weeks ago to eventually replace the wife's 2.5i Limited.  Spun a bearing 70 miles later.  Looks like the mods are coming sooner than later.  Starting...
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