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Turbo SVX
So I bought an SVX last week
This is it in the flesh upon arriving home from picking it up Later that weekend everything came out to swap out the heater core replaced, give it good clean and install the clutch pedal. I was hoping I could simply swap the STI RA EG33 turbo setup straight in but turns out the SVX towers are closer together so it won't fit. Most likely will put battery in the boot and install turbo in it's location. This weekend hopefully I can get the DCCD 6MT with DCCD Pro, plated rear R160 diff in It was very interesting to drive the STI RA with the 272 cam'd EG33 (turbo not plumbed up so in NA mode) vs the SVX with stock cams and the difference is amazing, 272 engine just wants to rev so crisply where the stock engine doesn't. I'll get the 272 cam'd engine into the SVX soon and see how it goes. Clutch during install (dummy fitment shown in pic) - drilled a hole below it (not shown) and moved the wiring down. Had to reweld up the original electrics hole to suit clutch pedal. Will add finished product picture later. Dash almost out... GC8 WRX STI RA turbo location.... No room to stick turbo like it is in the STI.... Last edited by bazza; 04-29-2013 at 05:29 PM. |
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Re: Turbo SVX
Sub'ed. Grey is a color we didn't get here in the US, and it's one I really like. Very cool. What made you decide to pick it up?
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
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Re: Turbo SVX
I'd wanted one for a while at a budget price and this came up. I must say it turns far better than I expected and I haven't even touched the suspension.... yet
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Re: Turbo SVX
Just wait till you drop the 6-speed in, drop some weight (and shift toward the rear), and stiffen up the suspension. Even without upping the power, it becomes a much more satisfying car to drive.
I guess you're the guy to ask: what do you think would be a good pair of small turbos for my ~10psi build? Think two WRX TD04s would do the trick?
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album Last edited by icingdeath88; 04-29-2013 at 06:25 PM. |
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Re: Turbo SVX
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Wow,
Looks great. Tapani |
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Thank you.
Today 6MT finally running, took far longer than it should've but it's all done and running now. DCCD and 2 way plated rear diff... lolz, almost spun it on first corner. Need to get the DCCD Pro in tomorrow. Thinking about the turbo next weekend but we'll see. Few pics from the build thus far. Out of the racecar Sat morning, into the SVX Sat arvo: Stock.. amazing how this engine made 170 kw stock with this (lol, that's my STI undertray and diffuser that it's all sitting on - nice wash bench): I need a hoist!! Padding to save bruised hips and back when under car! Car doesn't start until you jump pin 11 and 12 in the 12 pin trans plug. Thanks Tony for the help. DCCD plug also hanging down.. begging for the DCCD Pro haha The amazing thing was that the stock 2 way plated diff center as found in WRX STI RA's bolted straight into the STOCK SVX rear driveshafts, WIN: Old 4EAT - not a bad little unit: Last edited by bazza; 05-04-2013 at 07:51 AM. |
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Okay, best of luck on the build. Looking forward to seeing the results. Will you be implementing all of the various "lessons learned" from the work you and Tony have been doing? Cheers, Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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Re: Turbo SVX
Hey Bazza
Awesome work, what you doing with the auto box?
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92 pearl SVX about to revive 92 Black 4ws (Jap spec) SVX 93 black SVX 93 Liquid Silver SVX - sti 6 speed with R180 diff, my05 sti steering wheel, sti alloy lateral links, 19x8.5 275/30 42mm offset front and 19x8.5 275/30 22mm offset on the rear, 6 pot brembo caliper with 355 rotors front, 2 pot brembos rear 95 bright red SVX 96 emerald pearl SVX about to revive |
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Bit more progress, interior back in, chucked on my 17 x 10 (275's) to see how they fit. I thought they looked pretty mad - might investigate legalities of running flares... although can probably fit 275's in with better offset rims and less profile.
Wideband also installed... all ready for turbo. Suspension clearance with my 17x10s (rear I think): Fat tyres rear: Suspension clearance front: Fat looking front: Freshly cleaned carpet - was removed from car then hit with a 6hp high pressure cleaner: Last edited by bazza; 05-06-2013 at 06:15 AM. |
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Re: Turbo SVX
Bazza,
Yep, looks like you're running a similar offset to the TSW rims I was running 275s on (they were only 9" wide). Going to coilovers will provide even more clearance. Go to coilovers and camber/caster plates with your tire/rim set up and start playing! Looking forward to your impressions of how the car tracks. It will be interesting to see what you think about running with and without the sway bars, given the right coilover/damper set up. Cheers, Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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Re: Turbo SVX
Hey Bazza have you read the offset I'm running in my signature?
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92 pearl SVX about to revive 92 Black 4ws (Jap spec) SVX 93 black SVX 93 Liquid Silver SVX - sti 6 speed with R180 diff, my05 sti steering wheel, sti alloy lateral links, 19x8.5 275/30 42mm offset front and 19x8.5 275/30 22mm offset on the rear, 6 pot brembo caliper with 355 rotors front, 2 pot brembos rear 95 bright red SVX 96 emerald pearl SVX about to revive |
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Cam profiles... I want them!
Also, how do those 272 cams perform while NA, before boost. |
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Bazza I think you might need a set of my 6 pot brembos
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92 pearl SVX about to revive 92 Black 4ws (Jap spec) SVX 93 black SVX 93 Liquid Silver SVX - sti 6 speed with R180 diff, my05 sti steering wheel, sti alloy lateral links, 19x8.5 275/30 42mm offset front and 19x8.5 275/30 22mm offset on the rear, 6 pot brembo caliper with 355 rotors front, 2 pot brembos rear 95 bright red SVX 96 emerald pearl SVX about to revive |
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Re: Turbo SVX
Yep, I'm subscribing to this thread for updates!
Also, what coils are those on the motor? (goes to search for any other threads) |
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