Author Topic: Your EJ20K Experience (Troubleshooting, Pro's, Con's, Part #'s, Etc) Thread! (Read 20086 times)

GC8REX · « **Reply #25 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:43:37 pm »

The number 7 means a colder heat range which you shouldn't need. It can foul over long trips due to not enough heat buildup.

I recommend BKR6EIX iridiums.

NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #26 on:** January 24, 2013, 01:28:34 pm »

Perfect. ordered them.

Jimmy@Vex · « **Reply #27 on:** January 24, 2013, 02:01:49 pm »

BKR7s do not like starting up in the cold lol.

BKR6's are good, but I recommend Denso IK20's. They're slightly better build quality than the NGK's.

NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #28 on:** January 24, 2013, 02:06:02 pm »

Quote from: Jimmy@Vex on January 24, 2013, 02:01:49 pm

BKR7s do not like starting up in the cold lol.

BKR6's are good, but I recommend Denso IK20's. They're slightly better build quality than the NGK's.

Are these the $45 a plug you bought?

Cbxj · « **Reply #29 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:09:26 pm »

Hey NiceEqualLenghts: info on the restrictor pill here: http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/mechanicals/48287-restrictor-pill-what-why-you-need.html
I have another article I printed off the web, that had really good diagrams, but I cant seem to find the hard copy OR the site on the web. but that one above is better than nothing.
good luck...

NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #30 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:19:09 pm »

Quote from: Cbxj on January 24, 2013, 08:09:26 pm

Hey NiceEqualLenghts: info on the restrictor pill here: http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/mechanicals/48287-restrictor-pill-what-why-you-need.html
I have another article I printed off the web, that had really good diagrams, but I cant seem to find the hard copy OR the site on the web. but that one above is better than nothing.
good luck...

This is amazing. I'm swapping plugs tonight so I'm going to hunt around for that pill. Thanks!

StickyTires · « **Reply #31 on:** January 25, 2013, 06:56:45 am »

Should be fine with the ngk's for cold starting, im using the ones tom suggested and have no issues. Jimmy tends to know his stuff so the ones he recommends are probably a bit better but nothing to fret over, imo.

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Jimmy@Vex · « **Reply #32 on:** January 25, 2013, 10:05:51 am »

Quote from: NiceEqualLengths on January 24, 2013, 02:06:02 pm

Are these the $45 a plug you bought?

Nope, those are the Denso Racing IK01's

The IK20's are the same price range as the BKR6EIX's.

NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #33 on:** January 25, 2013, 03:15:37 pm »

The plugs I pulled are for a Subaru, not mine, but someones. The NGKs seemed to be the winner for numbers.

NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #34 on:** February 08, 2013, 12:23:25 pm »

So Fuel Mileage report.

My last tank of gas got me 422.0 KM Daily Driving.

Clutch slips like a siv so no hard acceleration or anything like that, but I think <400KM is wicked for this car.

StickyTires · « **Reply #35 on:** February 08, 2013, 12:34:08 pm »

Agreed man thats awesome! I dont know what happened with my car but im on km 387 right now and it looks like I have another 20 or so to go before shes dry. Will post a milage figure of that one for sure xD

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goodveet · « **Reply #36 on:** February 08, 2013, 12:42:35 pm »

I refilled at 375 yesterday, could have probably gotten 400 which is awesome for winter. Only thing I've changed that would affect it is a new air filter, half a tank ago. Hmm..

Cbxj · « **Reply #37 on:** February 08, 2013, 02:18:36 pm »

On Wednesday I ended up doing some unplanned running around in Strathmore (AKA land of no 94 octane).
Pointed the grill west towards Chestemere (Petro there has 94), with the knowingly pessimistic gauge firmly on the E.
About 15 k short of the station the dreaded fuel light said hello.
Ended up putting 52 liters in.. the trip meter was at 475kms.
Not bad for a 20K hauling around a short geared Outback wagon, with snows AND racks on.
I must admit for the last 75Km or so I was less "spirited" than usual.

Cbxj · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:37:07 pm »

Some random observations from today. May help someone out with troubleshooting. (94 octane petro)
Idle exactly 750 rpm
Vac at idle 15 inches.
Max vacuum on deceleration 20 inches.
Vacuum at cruise 110 kph, level - around 10, but very quickly drops when going uphill, a headwind will even push it down to 6 or7 very easily.

blessthekellen · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:26:09 pm »

I gotta do some maintenance my mileage is brutal compared to you guys!
Last tank of 94 Husky got me 290 kms to a full tank until the low fuel light came on.

I guess this may have something to do with me also letting my vehicle warm up for 10-15 minutes each morning prior to work with the remote starter.

I actually filled this next tank up with Shell 91 to see how the vehicle runs. I don't drive the car hard ever as I literally live down the road from work.

NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #40 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:32:55 pm »

Quote from: blessthekellen on February 13, 2013, 09:26:09 pm

I gotta do some maintenance my mileage is brutal compared to you guys!
Last tank of 94 Husky got me 290 kms to a full tank until the low fuel light came on.

I guess this may have something to do with me also letting my vehicle warm up for 10-15 minutes each morning prior to work with the remote starter.

I actually filled this next tank up with Shell 91 to see how the vehicle runs. I don't drive the car hard ever as I literally live down the road from work.

I'm bad for letting my car sit running forever.the 422 was WITH sitting for about 10 minutes every morning.

StickyTires · « **Reply #41 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:01:46 pm »

From my understanding it is very hard to get good milage with 94 because of the ethanol. I always use 91 but filled up with 94 about 2 hours ago so i will report

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NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #42 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:06:06 pm »

I never posted it with my initial report, but I use Husky 94. Yay husky reward points!!

StickyTires · « **Reply #43 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:25:46 pm »

Quote from: NiceEqualLengths on February 13, 2013, 10:06:06 pm

I never posted it with my initial report, but I use Husky 94. Yay husky reward points!!

Really? Interesting. Im excited to see how my car does then haha

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Adverse · « **Reply #44 on:** February 14, 2013, 12:15:31 am »

1997 Version 3 WRX
128xxxkm (136xxxkm currently) Been running Zero/Sports intake since 130xxxkm
Had a leaky powersteering line near the radiator when arrived but was fixed easily.
Runs between 15-16psi since the day it arrived consistently.
Husky 94
No major problems

Build thread if interested:
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f145/t176301-adverses-jdm-1997-v3-wrx-3-a.html

Jimmy@Vex · « **Reply #45 on:** February 14, 2013, 07:55:31 am »

Quote from: StickyTires on February 08, 2013, 12:34:08 pm

Agreed man thats awesome! I dont know what happened with my car but im on km 387 right now and it looks like I have another 20 or so to go before shes dry. Will post a milage figure of that one for sure xD

Ease up on your right foot

Cbxj · « **Reply #46 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:29:08 pm »

I use petro 94 and husky 94. I know most people say their milage per tank suffers on one or the other. I log every tank and have not seen a statistical difference between the two.

stuff · « **Reply #47 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:48:29 pm »

450km to a full tank on my white sti with commuting with a heavy foot

280km with a very heavy foot and a day at the track with my blue sti

NiceEqualLengths · « **Reply #48 on:** February 15, 2013, 06:03:40 pm »

Another Fuel Report, 435 KM this time around.

StickyTires · « **Reply #49 on:** February 15, 2013, 07:43:50 pm »

Quote from: Jimmy@Vex on February 14, 2013, 07:55:31 am

Ease up on your right foot

Haha i was saying that the milage was good!!

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