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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting Yesterday, 07:03 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 62,377
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Berk catted front pipe. The OEM pipe is more...

Berk catted front pipe. The OEM pipe is more restrictive. JDL 4-2-1 header. In DST you only need one cat and it just needs to be located near one of the OEM cats (within 6 inches). I would say to go...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-14-2026, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By RongTurnRacing
So, what I was saying was what Subaru was saying....

So, what I was saying was what Subaru was saying. However, I was just searching on the part number. If you go to an online Subaru dealer and search for your own vehicle, you'll get the right part and...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-14-2026, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Basically, what it means is that your part number...

Basically, what it means is that your part number was replaced by the newer part number.

Supercede means that this is the greater (newer) part.

Supersession means that a greater (newer) part is...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-29-2026, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,367
Posted By RongTurnRacing
I have a Link G5 and I wasn't able to figure out...

I have a Link G5 and I wasn't able to figure out any of this stuff. The Tracbox doesn't do the airbag but it does do the TPMS. From what I understand, it's not a simple CAN message. It's using a...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-26-2026, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,745
Posted By RongTurnRacing
OK, I see. So, the engine harness is just that....

OK, I see. So, the engine harness is just that. An engine harness. The ECU is the Engine Control Unit so the wiring from it to the junction on the rear of the engine is still only controlling the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-26-2026, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,745
Posted By RongTurnRacing
The problem with that thinking is that it's not...

The problem with that thinking is that it's not how our wiring harness works. The ECU side of the harness goes to a junction point at the passenger side of the engine and then the engine harness...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-14-2026, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By RongTurnRacing
I've been doing Solo for about 10 years now. Over...

I've been doing Solo for about 10 years now. Over those years, I've tried Bridgestone and several others. Every. Single. Time. If I move away from Bridgestone, I regret it. I think I've finally...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2026, 03:53 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 62,377
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Yep. Having a aggressive negative camber front...

Yep. Having a aggressive negative camber front and rear is a game changer in DST.

Good luck with the build. It's just going to get better and better.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2026, 12:00 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 62,377
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Either one would work. Personally, I paired...

Either one would work.

Personally, I paired the Whiteline LCAs...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2026, 10:24 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 62,377
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Adjustable toe arms are allowed but they need to...

Adjustable toe arms are allowed but they need to have a bushing material that aligns with OEM. So, if OEM is rubber (non-metal) then you have to use aftermarket that has that as well. I was running...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-24-2026, 07:24 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 150,607
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Another interesting thing my tuner pointed out is...

Another interesting thing my tuner pointed out is that there are connectors that are no longer used like the rear O2 sensor that can be taken and used for other purposes. My rear O2 is now used to...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-23-2026, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2,587
Views: 1,056,584
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Awesome. I have one and it is awesome.

Awesome. I have one and it is awesome.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-23-2026, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2,587
Views: 1,056,584
Posted By RongTurnRacing
GR86 transmission, new flywheel and South Bend...

GR86 transmission, new flywheel and South Bend Stage 3 Endurance clutch. Now I should be able to use that 14psi tune (after break in of course). WOOT!
Forum: Forced Induction 08-16-2026, 12:02 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
OK, well, next step is to figure out a reservoir....

OK, well, next step is to figure out a reservoir. I wonder if I could use a oil catch can and feed the turbo drain into it and use the bottom drain to feed the scavenge pump? I'm not seeing anything...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-15-2026, 07:50 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Would adding a tee to the PCV line on my catch...

Would adding a tee to the PCV line on my catch can line to the PCV work as a good vent?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-15-2026, 03:01 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Awesome. Thanks. I've been chatting with...

Awesome. Thanks.

I've been chatting with Alan at JDL and he's reasonably convinced that the WRX scavenge pump relies on a reservoir but I haven't seen any evidence of that.

I'm using a Garrett...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-14-2026, 07:23 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Again very helpful. What size drain line did you...

Again very helpful. What size drain line did you use from your turbo? I can't quite tell what size the fitting is in that pump.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 08-13-2026, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,422
Posted By RongTurnRacing
They are on a version of vBulletin that's from...

They are on a version of vBulletin that's from 2016. No one is going to fix this stuff. For all intents and purposes, this site is effectively a dead site. We keep it going by posting on it but no...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2026, 02:25 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
That helps. That plate seems to have some extra...

That helps. That plate seems to have some extra holes in it. I've attached the 3d print of the plate my buddy designed.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2026, 10:46 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
I would love to see how AVO adapted the pump to...

I would love to see how AVO adapted the pump to the plate.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2026, 10:27 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
I'm not sure either of us is interested in...

I'm not sure either of us is interested in selling anything but I'll ask him if he wants to put this out on Thingiverse to share with others. This is definitely not something for newbies. :lol:
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2026, 09:19 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 77,301
Posted By RongTurnRacing
I know this is a necro post but in case anyone...

I know this is a necro post but in case anyone runs into this problem; the Full Blown Motorsport pan is awesome. High quality and great. However, the drain location can cause an issue on hard braking...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2026, 09:14 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
My buddy engineered his own for this. I have the...

My buddy engineered his own for this. I have the STL files he used for the plate template. The big thing he did was to machine the pump to fit properly since the OEM mounting of the scavenge pump...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-11-2026, 02:07 PM
Replies: 19,915
Views: 10,049,797
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Well, since it didn't smell like anything but...

Well, since it didn't smell like anything but coolant (no oil/petroleum smell), what I'm finding was that it's residue in the system. I use Water Wetter and everything I can find says that would...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-10-2026, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19,915
Views: 10,049,797
Posted By RongTurnRacing
I discovered something that made me not very...

I discovered something that made me not very happy.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-10-2026, 12:02 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Yeah, I did a bit more research and it would be...

Yeah, I did a bit more research and it would be difficult to make that work.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-10-2026, 11:13 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Is there any reason why the vacuum pump for the...

Is there any reason why the vacuum pump for the automatic transmission wouldn't work/couldn't be modified for this purpose? (never mind. That won't work.)
Forum: Forced Induction 08-10-2026, 09:15 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
OK, well, I think I need to look into this sooner...

OK, well, I think I need to look into this sooner than later. I'm using the Full Blown Motorsport oil pan and I think I have oil pushing back up the drain into the turbo. I've heard before that it...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-06-2026, 04:10 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
Very cool. I have a buddy that took the WRX route...

Very cool. I have a buddy that took the WRX route but had to do something special to get it to work.

Are you using socketless hose for your oil line? If so, be aware that it doesn't like both heat...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-05-2026, 09:54 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 358,036
Posted By RongTurnRacing
How are you vacuuming the oil? Are you using the...

How are you vacuuming the oil? Are you using the automatic transmission vacuum pump or are you using some other contraption? I know PTuning has done this kind of thing but they won't sell any of...
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