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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #175 on: June 04, 2019, 10:25:16 pm »
Oh baby dem wheels.

I wanted them originally for the sedan but I got carried away and now they won't fit because the STi hub I use up front  :'(

















well here it is ready to get sent for paint and now we are all caught up with the build thread on the wagon.


insert EJ22T ( forged built bottom end ) EJ207 STi V8 big port heads, Turbo ?? maybe ( twin scroll / single scroll ) rotated & 6MT six speed STi R180 diff.























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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #176 on: June 06, 2019, 09:23:01 pm »
many parts have come in for the motor now its time to dig a ej22t block out and build it while I wait for paint work.

Wossner Made in Germany forged 22B pistons and connecting rods, STD size pistons means no messing around with my ej22t block & machine shop 👌.... I should have just built all my ej22T this way :rolleyes:





ACL racing STD size bearings not race version, STi spec-c oil cooler adapter, proper water pump with single port and old school timing belt tensioner from the ej22t aka the motorsports racing tensioner.






aurora asm-10T military aviation spec front control arm spherical bearings, this will all me to run longer aka normal Subaru length CV axles and also camber. I won't need to modify the front crossmember to except XT6 front control arms.






lots of mess 🙆???






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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #177 on: June 06, 2019, 09:26:43 pm »
Wow, this thread is full of so much good.
The 3 is raw.  Lighter than more agile.  The 6 probably feels like a 747.  And by that contrast, my STI probably feels like the Hindenburg.  So GR's are like the International Space Station.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #178 on: June 12, 2019, 10:32:17 pm »
ADDCO 22M front and rear sway bar set up for the wagon








Battery tray removed so I can slide them spark plugs in in seconds & front mount intercooler holes cut before paint work






hydraulic clutch slave holes drilled








BRZ koyo radiator fits like a glove 




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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #179 on: June 16, 2019, 09:57:27 pm »
Is that one of the generic Addco swaybars for muscle cars, race cars, etc? I've always been interested in those for oddball cars. How are you planning to mount it?

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #180 on: April 23, 2020, 01:01:24 am »
Is that one of the generic Addco swaybars for muscle cars, race cars, etc? I've always been interested in those for oddball cars. How are you planning to mount it?

well if I new it was like that I wouldn't have gotten it, but it comes with a kit and a bracket that bolts on its actually really easy to mount it
















so since quarantine I've been busy in the shop.



picked up a Full Race twin scroll headers to match's my sedan set up





Borge Warner EFR 7163 takes care of the turbo with internal gated & bov 







some 4 pot / 2 pot action to match the sedan set up, also got stainless steel pistons made up front and rear for thermal and rust prevention









got a personal specific torque plate made for my EJ22T blocks, proper thickness of the head was used so it match torque strengthens 









torque plate results, yes it makes a difference for sure









time to assemble the wagon engine, the the spare motor for the sedan or the wagon lol 













what its going to look like 







can't have a new motor with out a good transmission, so I took apart my spare STi 6mt to change some synchros so its smooth like butter.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #181 on: April 23, 2020, 09:13:48 am »
Wow those headers are a nice bit of kit.

Lots of great looking things going on.
The 3 is raw.  Lighter than more agile.  The 6 probably feels like a 747.  And by that contrast, my STI probably feels like the Hindenburg.  So GR's are like the International Space Station.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #182 on: April 23, 2020, 09:52:05 am »
Is that a yellow lotus esprit in the background?
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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #183 on: April 23, 2020, 10:13:30 am »
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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #184 on: April 23, 2020, 06:46:12 pm »
Wow those headers are a nice bit of kit.

Lots of great looking things going on.

there worth it for sure the quality and strength is out of this world, but they are very heavy 80lbs but its worth it.
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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #185 on: April 23, 2020, 06:46:39 pm »
all primed up and ready for the single stage white paint job to match my sedan







here is the pistons I made and got wrinkle red powder coated my valve covers



so after trying to rebuild my steering rack it seems that seals are impossible to source so !



The old school Subaru guys are going to find this one interesting !

1986-93 GL-10 TURBO engine Crossmember
1991-04 New age Subaru Steering rack

what we have here is a option that I can take advantage of

18:0 GL-10 steering ratio
15:1 STI 2004 steering ratio ( my new rack is on the way 😁??)







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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #186 on: April 23, 2020, 08:58:56 pm »
is that paint bay inside your personal garage?

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #187 on: April 24, 2020, 04:55:37 am »
Apparently i haven't been in here in a long time. Beautiful builds!

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #188 on: April 28, 2020, 09:07:07 pm »
is that paint bay inside your personal garage?

LOL I wish I could be a 3rd model
1986 Subaru LEONE GL-10 TURBO STi, EJ22T, V8 Spec-C DOHC, V8 Spec-c STi 6mt, Full Race Twin Scroll, Vi-Pec V88, Franz Diebold Autosport Tune & Wiring.

2700LB, Stage 1: 311WHP 93gas Stage 2: coming soon

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #189 on: April 28, 2020, 09:08:37 pm »
Apparently i haven't been in here in a long time. Beautiful builds!

thank you, I just started this wagon with the left over parts then went full blast lol























Single Stage White 80's paint for my 88 GL-10 TURBO











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2700LB, Stage 1: 311WHP 93gas Stage 2: coming soon

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #190 on: April 29, 2020, 10:06:51 am »
Awesome work on this. I'm hoping my rebuild looks as good as yours when i'm at that stage.

many parts have come in for the motor now its time to dig a ej22t block out and build it while I wait for paint work.

Wossner Made in Germany forged 22B pistons and connecting rods, STD size pistons means no messing around with my ej22t block & machine shop 👌.... I should have just built all my ej22T this way :rolleyes:



Where did you buy the 22B rods/pistons? I'm leaning towards getting the same ones but i'll have to take my block to a shop as the 207 is 2L stock.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #191 on: April 29, 2020, 09:21:36 pm »
Awesome work on this. I'm hoping my rebuild looks as good as yours when i'm at that stage.

Where did you buy the 22B rods/pistons? I'm leaning towards getting the same ones but i'll have to take my block to a shop as the 207 is 2L stock.

my motor is a EJ22T block which is a 22B block, mine has thrust #3 and oil jets is the only difference in the machining. I don't think you can hone a 207 to 2.2L there isn't enough meat on the walls. but wossner makes 2.0L stuff also.



























today was exciting !. A 2004 Subaru STi Steering rack showed up, its time to install this into my old school 80s subaru engine cross member   








so here is the issue, the lines need to be a little bit longer and then you move the bracket over to where the fancy factory sticker is.








take the bracket off and move the lines out the way, so there we have it, it fits right in the spot.






also we have to make it look original that's how I roll, sometimes lol !!
with the same bracket I cut out the U shape a little more, this way I can bolt it up like stock. then I flipped the bracket around so I can put the bolt on the top, this makes it easier to install.
you have to bend the lines into place for a little length which you can do by hand.






Ps: you have to enlarge the holes on the crossmember beforehand, and then cut the pocket out on the opposing side so the lines can stick out






what I gained from doing this

18:0 GL-10 Steering ratio to a impressive 15:1 04 STi Ratio, that's 4 ratios quicker. id say that's more impressive then everyone only upgrading from 15:0 to 13:0 (3 ratios )
1986 Subaru LEONE GL-10 TURBO STi, EJ22T, V8 Spec-C DOHC, V8 Spec-c STi 6mt, Full Race Twin Scroll, Vi-Pec V88, Franz Diebold Autosport Tune & Wiring.

2700LB, Stage 1: 311WHP 93gas Stage 2: coming soon

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #192 on: April 29, 2020, 10:11:44 pm »
I'm at 9.1:9 lol one of 2 q-racks made this fast.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #193 on: April 29, 2020, 10:16:54 pm »
As someone who drives a Forester with a 19.x rack that's variable near the ends to 15...

I drove my WRX today and just whispering on the wheel allowed me to dart around manholes. I can't imagine quicker racks lol


Nice work nico, I also like that you chose white as well.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #194 on: May 01, 2020, 08:38:00 pm »
I don't have much to contribute, other than I am jealous of this build in every way. The Wossner internals are a current dream of mine.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #195 on: May 01, 2020, 09:17:39 pm »
my motor is a EJ22T block which is a 22B block, mine has thrust #3 and oil jets is the only difference in the machining. I don't think you can hone a 207 to 2.2L there isn't enough meat on the walls. but wossner makes 2.0L stuff also.

Fair enough but.... where did you get the wossner internals? Link?  ;D

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #196 on: May 02, 2020, 08:31:44 am »
I'm at 9.1:9 lol one of 2 q-racks made this fast.

That must be amazing. I love my 11:1

It's so nice to see a Leone getting this level of care.

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #197 on: May 10, 2020, 01:29:25 am »
I'm at 9.1:9 lol one of 2 q-racks made this fast.

lol that's fast, I wonder how that feel in my little Subaru  >:D .... to bad no one is making them anymore, wish I could have got one like you back in the day.
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2700LB, Stage 1: 311WHP 93gas Stage 2: coming soon

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #198 on: May 10, 2020, 01:31:38 am »
As someone who drives a Forester with a 19.x rack that's variable near the ends to 15...

I drove my WRX today and just whispering on the wheel allowed me to dart around manholes. I can't imagine quicker racks lol


Nice work nico, I also like that you chose white as well.

thank you :) .... I can't wait to feel that feeling, its definitely going to change the feeling in a small car.
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2700LB, Stage 1: 311WHP 93gas Stage 2: coming soon

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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone STi TURBO
« Reply #199 on: May 10, 2020, 01:33:46 am »
I don't have much to contribute, other than I am jealous of this build in every way. The Wossner internals are a current dream of mine.


first time using these pistons and rods lets hope they last a long time, the are quality built I can tell you that much from comparing them to other forged stuff.
1986 Subaru LEONE GL-10 TURBO STi, EJ22T, V8 Spec-C DOHC, V8 Spec-c STi 6mt, Full Race Twin Scroll, Vi-Pec V88, Franz Diebold Autosport Tune & Wiring.

2700LB, Stage 1: 311WHP 93gas Stage 2: coming soon