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12-21-2008, 10:19 PM
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Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
Prologue:
This particular project started around May of 2008. Around this time I finished all the minor things I wanted to fix up on the car and it was in great running order, so following logical progression I wanted to set a long term goal both for myself and my car – a challenge, if you may. At first, it was a vague, very general goal: make the SVX perform better. Thanks to numerous conversations with svxfiles (Tom) it started to shape up into a more defined yet very extensive set of objectives. I wanted to run the centrifugal supercharger and push the potential of our engines to new, perhaps even redefining levels. So, the R&D began… Setting goals: My current goals with this project are at 400+ all wheel horsepower. This goal went through multiple revisions, yet it is yet hard to say where we will end up. However, regardless of the numbers a parallel goal for this project is for the car to remain reliable. So we do not want to push 600+, having to start to worry about the transmission, axles, etc… just don’t want to deal with that… ***for now at least*** Summer – Fall 2008: Throughout the summer and fall of this year Tom (svxfiles) and Tom (TomsSVX) helped me with finding proper parts for this type of application. And guess what? When both Tom’s come together and talk engines… it is absolutely overwhelming... That did happen at Pumpkin Carve 2008 – Which marked the ending of the R&D for this project. It was now time to start acquiring all the parts and pieces that were needed. And so, I present you with the components/parts/pieces for this project: Engine: -8.5 C/R Forged, Gas ported CP Pistons Thermal and Friction coated -Eagle Forged H-Beam Rods with ARP 2000 fasteners -ACL Bearings -ARP Head Studs -Cometic Headgaskets copper treated -ECUTune Intake and Exhaust Cams -Custom valve springs -Stainless Steel Intake Valves -Inconel Exhaust Valves -New oil pump, water pump, sensors -New rollers, timing belt -Ceramic coated Intake Manifold with some modifications for better heat exchange Supercharger -Jet Technologies T5 Supercharger - 1700 cfm -Plumbing Electronics and Engine Management -Hydra EMS -MadDad Gauges (Boost, Oil Press., EGT) -Hydra EMS Wide band -740CC Nismo Injectors -GM Open Element IAT Intake and Exhaust -Tomyx -Equal Length Headers -Dual exhaust Transmission -04' USDM 6mt -STi Flywheel -SPEC Stage 3 six-puck clutch and pressure plate Where are we now? The majority of the parts for the engine and ems have been acquired with some exceptions that will be covered within the coming weeks. Also, the transmission and the intake parts have been running on my car for quite some time... however they are just as important for the overall picture... thus needed to be mentioned. I believe slowly but surely this project will be moving into the assembly phase. So up next is the short block then hopefully the long block. Afterward it will be on to the supercharger. Updates will follow as we move along. Budget A lot of $$$  When? Who knows? __________________ 
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Subaru SVX 94' Laguna Blue - 8.5 C/R Built Motor, 6spd Last edited by Sov13t; 09-16-2009 at 09:35 AM. Reason: Some component updates 
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12-21-2008, 11:14 PM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
Awesum project. Post lots of pics
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1992 NZDM SVX Maroonish Red /Black ( 1st car ive owned with an cd player  ) Has been retired1989 Vortex 6 Maroon 1983 RX Silver Grey 1973 1400 GSR Yelo 2 Door Coupe awaiting Restoration
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12-22-2008, 03:56 AM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
Good to hear you've got it all planned out already!
The news from OT about the ARP studs was a great relief!  Good luck on the project! I shouldn't be to far behind you guys   Dustin
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more  1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold  Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company
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12-22-2008, 05:59 AM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE
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12-22-2008, 07:10 AM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
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.I deffinetly wouldn't have my "project" done by then. Although I will be past the 200awhp mark Dustin
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company
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06-16-2009, 06:54 AM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
Looking good! Where did you get the work done?
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06-16-2009, 01:36 PM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
Suh-weet!!!
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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06-16-2009, 03:02 PM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
copper gasket paint on the HGs?
-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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06-16-2009, 05:15 PM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
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that was only "a trick of light and shadow." Teeheeheeheeheehee,snort!
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway  Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link
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#12
07-07-2009, 08:34 PM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
Yes copper paint was used on the cometics.
Engine nearing completion Up next... is the fun stuff...  OT whats that whistling sound?
Last edited by Sov13t; 07-07-2009 at 08:40 PM.
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07-07-2009, 08:51 PM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Goose: [describing the supercharged Interceptor that's idling, in particular the supercharger itself] You can shut the gate on this one, Maxie... it's the duck's guts! Barry, MFP Garage Mechanic: [excitedly] She sips nitro... with Phase 4 heads! 600 horsepower through the wheels! She's meanness set to music and the ***** is born to run! Goose: [looking at Max just staring at the engine] He's in a coma, man!
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link
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07-07-2009, 09:42 PM
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Re: Sov13t’s Engine and Supercharger Build
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When it gets here will post some progress.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link
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