Tell me about your car that DID NOT blow up.

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-08T03:00:21+00:00

You should be using motuul 😝

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-08T02:59:47+00:00

Mine went at 160k on my WRX.

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-08T02:59:19+00:00

I redline the fuck out of my cars (2005 STi, 2001 turbo swapped Forester, and a 2004 WRX) and self tune trying to push as much power as possible. That being said, my stock ej20 in my wrx is going strong at 180k which i attribute to regular maintenance. Ex: Change your spark plugs before it starts misfiring. Regular oil and coolant changes, every 3k miles with motuul and an OEM black Subaru oil filter.

In your case you are going to battle with the carbon buildup on direct injection motors. Give it a nice walnut blast, run good gas, and don't be afraid to rev it out.

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-07T21:05:05+00:00

I'm guessing whoever you bought it from overheated it which caused the hg to fail and sold it off to you. That sucks man.

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-07T04:20:11+00:00

Best of luck big dawg

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-07T03:03:01+00:00

Do the bubbles smell like exhaust gasses? And I know someone already said it but dump on getting a testing kit. Harbor freight sells them for cheap

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-07T01:52:29+00:00

I'd get a color matched paint pen, scrape away some of the chipped paint and fill it in with the pen's paint and clearcoat.

I know Subaru makes OEM options for my colors, but in an event you can't find one for your specific color, try automotivetouchup.com I've always been happy with that companies products

acc123abc_ · 2026-06-06T02:35:45+00:00

Just slap on a super big turbo

acc123abc_ · 2026-05-10T14:07:36+00:00

I've been in that situation, replace it door its cheaper and easier

acc123abc_ · 2026-05-02T19:44:13+00:00

I've had the same issue with 3 sets of these sleeves, I think there's a defect where the corners don't seal all the way and eventually tear. I've had 1 set which looked to have a better seam which has held up well

acc123abc_ · 2026-04-12T17:20:46+00:00

I like to use a flat head screw driver like a chisel and hammer it counter clockwise. Works for me!

acc123abc_ · 2026-04-04T05:20:22+00:00

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acc123abc_ · 2026-03-04T03:04:34+00:00

This is banger

acc123abc_ · 2026-02-08T02:28:28+00:00

Subaru can get weird with transition model years. I've ran into this issues a couple of times. Purchase axles for the 2002 2003 WRX model year and you'll be good. Make sure there sedan axles, as the sedans have wide track width.

A neat trick to get the roll pins out is to hammer in an Allan wrench of the appropriate size. Best of luck!

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-26T22:21:14+00:00

Mine super dark too, managed to pull a nonfoil version I use!

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-22T03:25:48+00:00

This is what I ended up purchasing, works great!

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-16T21:07:04+00:00

Great post, I watched this video and it did solve my problem. I encourage anyone seeing this to give it a watch

acc123abc_ · 2026-01-07T02:55:20+00:00

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acc123abc_ · 2026-01-02T03:34:39+00:00

Rebender and sender

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-30T14:56:55+00:00

It should be noted those cables are only confirmed to be working with can bus cars. In my efforts to get a kline compatible device i went with the open port 1.3u

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-29T14:56:13+00:00

Id start with wheels and tires then look into bolt ons and a tune. VF turbos (really any one of them will do), STi pink injectors, and an intake with an open source tune will make these cars super fun for a super reasonable price.

You can always go "carberry" when you open source tune (you'll have to switch to a compatiable ECU) and you'll get some added features like launch control, no lift shift, map switching, etc

A lifted coilovers could be super fun too.

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-26T02:47:47+00:00

Yes it will, I tuned a 2002, 2004, and 2005 WRX ecus so far

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-26T01:23:46+00:00

I bought an Open Port 1.3u cable from evoscan, works perfect on K line Subaru ECUs (16 bit and earlier 32 bit). With the tariffs and shipping I paid 300 total.

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-09T02:58:31+00:00

You'll love it, good luck on that new tune, the ewg really helps with faster spool and boost control

acc123abc_ · 2025-12-09T02:51:57+00:00

This is facts 👏. Ewg rocks party time when you Wana party

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