<![CDATA[New guy here!]]>Hey everyone, ive kinda been around in the scene for a while now and im sure many of you have seen my car...arent many around. But just came across these forums so i figured i'd sign up. Here are a few pics of my car...

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]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/417/new-guy-hereRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 19:45:18 GMTMon, 13 Sep 2004 18:18:41 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Thu, 16 Sep 2004 06:27:01 GMT]]>ok thats what i was wondering...the Cobb motor is the way to go but if cost is a big deal then go w/ the 22b, its an STi block so it will be reinforced aluminum. It should be stronger than the Legacy turbo motor...thus making it easier and cheaper to build up! If you can get the heads from the 22b that would be best otherwise ej20 heads will work fine!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5428https://fargostreet.com/post/5428Thu, 16 Sep 2004 06:27:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:52:07 GMT]]>The heads are going to be for both projects actually. As for the 22b, lets just say the price is right and I have a cousin in Japan that would ship it for me.

I guess I didn't realize the 22b was semi-closed, I thought it was a full closed deck, you'd know more than I would on that though.

The other option (if the 22b block doesn't work out) is to get an ej22t out of a early 90's twin turbo legacy and build it, as I am "almost" certain that it is fully-closed. Again, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

The main reason I don't go w/ a Cobb built motor is primarily because of the $$$$$ involved with their products. Now, I have no doubts about their abilities to make HP and their attention to detail, but I feel I can get a better overall deal by piecing together the components I want and having it assembled by a local mechanic.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5360https://fargostreet.com/post/5360Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:52:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:22:34 GMT]]>also are these heads going to be used primarily for this project?

If so why source an expensive 2.2 semi closed deck from a 22b when Cobb sells reinforced fully closed 2.5L decks?...then either use ej20 ported and polished heads...possibly check out 22b heads i have a feeling something is different about them that makes them better than 2.2L Legacy Turbo heads, or 2.5L STi heads

Just a $0.02

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5331https://fargostreet.com/post/5331Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:22:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:08:34 GMT]]>sounds like a monster, i cant wait!

regarding the heads...2.5L ej25 heads are SOHC unless you go to the 98RS heads but 98RS engines have headgasket problems...plus im not certain they are aluminum like the DOHC ej20 heads. The ej25 STi heads would be and those are DOHC but harder to find and would cost more. Theres nothing wrong w/ the DOHC ej20 heads...Just send them to COBBtuning and get them ported and polished!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5327https://fargostreet.com/post/5327Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:08:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Wed, 15 Sep 2004 12:43:46 GMT]]>For those of you who aren't familiar w/ my plans, I plan on getting a closed deck 2.2 liter block and stroking it to 2.7 liters...then run a t66 or bigger turbo. As previously stated, I need to get some extra $$$$ before I can even think about this. Though I do have a line on a shortblock from a 22B for a reasonable price

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5302https://fargostreet.com/post/5302Wed, 15 Sep 2004 12:43:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Wed, 15 Sep 2004 12:40:51 GMT]]>you mean the motor swap and stroker kit...gotta do some pracs studies before I can get to that point, but you can expect it within the next 2 years. In the meantime, do you know anyone that has a set of heads? The valves can be bent as long as the head itself can be salvaged. I want to have a set of heads ported & polished this winter, but I want to be w/o my car for only a minimal amount of time. My understanding, and you might know better than I, is that an ej20 ej22 or ej25 head will work equally well on the ej20 block, so I'd imagine there has to be some heads floating around in the junkyards, even in this state.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5301https://fargostreet.com/post/5301Wed, 15 Sep 2004 12:40:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Wed, 15 Sep 2004 06:49:57 GMT]]>wannabe...thanks, and what were ya wondering?

tjams- thats some kick ass performance from the auto! your swap you were telling me about would be even more exciting!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5298https://fargostreet.com/post/5298Wed, 15 Sep 2004 06:49:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:14:44 GMT]]>i was with the kid in the black civ at motormagic. Nice runs, we were wondering all day about your car.

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JDMSTi wrote:
hey tjams, youre the one w/ the white WRX i met at the Carshow right? the automatic?

2k3WRXND, and you have the Prodrive catback right? how fast are ya goin now? 🙂

Kinda of a hybrid, Turbo XS DP, Perrin UP, TurboXS MP (Custom welded very nice worK) and Prodrive catback. 16 G turbo with stock IC for now 🙂 modded the injectors to flow heavier and a very nicely tuned UTEC.

NOTE: Turned out my rings were shot, but god bless it, SUBARU IS ACTUALLY GOING TO WARRANTY IT, first time for everything 🙂

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5240https://fargostreet.com/post/5240Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:22:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 20:35:40 GMT]]>

JDMSTi wrote:
hey tjams, youre the one w/ the white WRX i met at the Carshow right? the automatic?

2k3WRXND, and you have the Prodrive catback right? how fast are ya goin now? 🙂
Yes, I am the guy w/ the White Auto from the TM car show. As for how fast I'm going now....best 1/4 mile = 13.2 (8.4 1/8 mile on that run)...best 1/8 mile 8.125 last weekend in Harvey.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5236https://fargostreet.com/post/5236Tue, 14 Sep 2004 20:35:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:16:35 GMT]]>i thought your car was a STi on I-29 the day of Tintmasters fargo show. but anyways, looks nice.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5231https://fargostreet.com/post/5231Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:16:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:52 GMT]]>The SVX is a heavy car isn't it? They are cool looking though an older guy in town here has one with 30k original on it. And yes the older Imprezzas are alot nicer to look at than the newer ones. No dis, intended.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5230https://fargostreet.com/post/5230Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:08:43 GMT]]>Yeah kory's WRX wagon is coming along slowly but surely...i cant wait till he gets his gold Superleggeras

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5229https://fargostreet.com/post/5229Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:08:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:47:00 GMT]]>Yah i love that sig. also nice close pic of her shirt hahha....well ya im sure u get pulled over by all the 15 yr old girls that think its jeremy too haha thats gotta suck..i see that cory got a nice 7 color LED kit now.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5226https://fargostreet.com/post/5226Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:47:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:11:00 GMT]]>lol yea i saw the chick on a avatar to imprezawrxsti.com(much love) and had jim make a sig into it with the TMIC of the sti.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5220https://fargostreet.com/post/5220Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:11:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:59:10 GMT]]>yeah we live in Valley City, cops pretty much leave me alone for the most part cuz i dont screw around a whole lot...save it for the track!

also that pic u have in your signature is kick ass...that chick is unbeleivably hot! plus the STi shirt....i'd put a ring on her finger! lol

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5219https://fargostreet.com/post/5219Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:59:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:56:59 GMT]]>hey tjams, youre the one w/ the white WRX i met at the Carshow right? the automatic?

2k3WRXND, and you have the Prodrive catback right? how fast are ya goin now? 🙂

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5218https://fargostreet.com/post/5218Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:56:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:56:05 GMT]]>lol, you live in valley city dont you though. you 2 over there are pretty much targets though.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5217https://fargostreet.com/post/5217Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:56:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:50:30 GMT]]>haha of course it was me! How many ppl around here have a car like mine? I'm one of the very few RS owners that has all authentic JDMparts.

the sad thing is ppl cant tell the difference between my car and Jeremy's 04 STi...and its pretty pathetic...Ive been pulled over before for ppl reporting him screwing around!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5216https://fargostreet.com/post/5216Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:50:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:20:54 GMT]]>Hey i knew it had to be Dave...you probably dont know me but owell...tell jeremy to get a life and sign up on here!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5207https://fargostreet.com/post/5207Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:20:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:21:35 GMT]]>Very nice ride, saw you way back in the day at Sabin, I have the stockish lookin black wrx (only exterior mods are a slight drop, WW STI style spoiler and JDM RHD Projector headlights with some fog covers)

Love how your keepin it clean!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5202https://fargostreet.com/post/5202Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:21:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:50:39 GMT]]>Hey, welcome to the boards. Very nice car you have there. Anyone that hasn't seen it, definately should, this is JDM done right.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5199https://fargostreet.com/post/5199Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:50:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 06:57:34 GMT]]>thanks for the compliments guyz...

btw, yes i was in Grand Forks for that car show, I won most authentic JDM! same with the Fargo show too.

I was in Minot for Motormagic too...along w/ my friend w/ his white STi, he used to own nvsgsx's Eclipse. I ended up winning the Autox both days too which was pretty sweet, and even beat Jeremy's STi in raw times the 2nd day! (6)

True also bout the SVX, it is a very sweet ride! My dad owns 2 of them, one is his backup lol

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/5193https://fargostreet.com/post/5193Tue, 14 Sep 2004 06:57:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy here! on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 04:40:44 GMT]]>yeah, no wind at 80, it's fuckin wierd

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