Another race prep modification that is performed by John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine is to install a set of ductile iron sleeves in the Subaru engine. Check out how its done. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Cryogenic Treatment of Engine Parts
Here's a little info about how cryogenic freezing of engine and suspension parts can dramatically improve their life and durability. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
CNC Porting Service for Subaru WRX Heads @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine
The number don't lie, we have a new CNC porting profile for the WRX Subaru cylinder heads. The intakes went from 236cfm to 280cfm! The exuaust from 165cfm/156cfm (straight port/dog-leg port) to 185cfm/195cfm. For more info about this new performance oriented service, call John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 or john@www.engine-machining.com www.engine-machining.com
Crankshaft Oil Hole Chamfering
Watch as John @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine chamfers the oil holes on a Fiat stroker crankshaft. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
How to swap a Subaru turbo
Subiesport Magazine swaps a turbo in its 2007 Legacy GT project car. Includes some great tips for anyone doing this popular upgrade.
First start after rebuild - Subaru Impreza Turbo
Update 01-2012: This car has changed a lot since this video a year ago, so don't waste your energy on bashing the (stupid) wing and yellow wheels: the wing is gone, the car is matte green and the wheels are black. See current pictures and a story here: http://www.wanganwarriors.com/blog/index.php/spotlight-the-barracuda/
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EJ20 + 2.5 STI crankshaft = 2.15 stroker
Legacy Phase II DOHC Single AVCS heads
Cosworth Baffle Plate
Compression Ratio raised from 8:1 to 9:1
Wiseco pistons + eagle conrods + ACL bearings + ARP bolts + Cometic gaskets
Apexi PowerFC + Commander
TD05 S16G + 650CC injectors + parallel fuelrails + Z32 MAF + SARD FPR
Watercooled Intercooler + Apexi Power Intake
3" Scoobysport bellmouth downpipe + 2.5" midpipe + 2.5" prodrive backbox
AEM wideband + Apexi AVCR + Apexi RSM + Prosport FP gauge
BC Racing Coilovers
And lots more...
Honda H22A4
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Lower counter bores being cut for Darton Sleeves - Honda H22A4
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Project Import: 2005 Subaru STi Piston Failure
Commentary in the video is wrong, car is a 2005, not 2006. Customer got this car used a few years back. Just shy of 100k miles, car was going through quarts of oil like nothing. We took it apart and found this. No CEL or anything.....
Subaru SVX Sleeved Block Resurfacing
John Edwards discusses block resurfacing after sleeving a Subaru SVX block, and the differences between open and closed deck blocks. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Subaru EJ25 engine knocking before and after rebuild
I bought Subaru Outback with damaged engine EJ253. You can compare sound the same engine recorded by the same camera before and after repair with some additional photos.
D-16 Honda Block Modification
See how to modify your Honda engine when you install H-Beam connecting rods. Brought to you by Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Honda B-Series Sleeving
Racesleeves owner Howard running a Honda B-Series block through several CNC Machining procedure's. www.racesleeves.com
Subaru, 2.5rs rebuild
Subaru engine rebuild, 2.5rs 2001 subaru engine died on me at 135k, I built up a new one and stuck it in there with reusing the pulley, the manifold and headcovers thats it. SHould run smooth for another 120k with the way I drive. FULL TILT.
Good luck CHUCKS!
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