My GM4

[Gnome]

Hey guys...
Im Austen, Im 18, and i am in love with subaru's

Ive owned two as of now, this one is a 2dr GM4 from 1996

so a 2.2 liter coupe

136000 miles black puke yellow inside

stock when i bought it

noitw has a cheapo exhaust i want to change and an intake along with wingless trunk.
and im working on a deal to get some 02 wrx rims

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2&pictureid=3
not my first time getting dirty but one of the best times:)
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reason to not own a really nice bumper
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halo's ftw
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DI support


I'm looking to swap my car soon, if you have advice please im willing to accept it:)

[lminette]

Nice ride Austen!!!

[Gnome]

thank you i sure think so :)
i really am looking forward to a new engine though...
im not really sure where to start on that and all but I know there are people here that can help :)

[subydrift]

I have your cars younger sibling!!! Mine is a 96' GM2, but its Brilliant Red, wingless, and with WRX wheels. Lol.

As far as swaps, the easiest power for the money is a straight EJ25 longblock swap. You get a Phase 2 longblock and bolt your 2.2 intake and exhaust manifolds to it and use some side feed 2.5 injectors and your done! An extra 25 hp and torque with a motor that will benefit more from mods and for not much money. It is a really popular swap with the early L Imprezas. You can find more info about it on RS25.com.

[Gnome]

nice!!!! i will be checking that out thank you

[RS MN]

i was actually looking at getting just the shell of a 96 coupe GM4 and putting the phase 2 longblock in it.
great looking car and GL with the swapping!

[Gnome]

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since my last post
i got a wing
i crashed it
i got new tailights
mudflaps
and i have but have not installed my RS springd

[Daniel B]

Nice hood scoop/aero mod!

I did that once, you can feel the improvement instantly!

[Gnome]

Gee thanks I like it too ;)

[renegade]

Nice hood scoop/aero mod!

I did that once, you can feel the improvement instantly!

Gee thanks I like it too ;)

I would say involuntary mod. It happens though. At least now he can get an upgraded one that matches the new head lights, unlike the old 96 style one

[Gnome]

No the stupid thing is that the hood is fine. It's resting on my radiator though. Which sucks. I need to take off my bumper. Bumper beam. And radiator and bend down what's bent up.

[renegade]

No the stupid thing is that the hood is fine. It's resting on my radiator though. Which sucks. I need to take off my bumper. Bumper beam. And radiator and bend down what's bent up.

Daniel B was talking about you removing the front grille. I was just mentioning that the old grill didn't maatch the new head lights. I mentioned involuntary because of a little accident/crash or whatever happened. As I've said it happens and even the professionals wreck so it's all good. nice car by the way. I like the huge mud flaps.

Oh yeah and the love of Subaru will go away it's just a phase. Just ask Ken Block....awe too soon, lol.

[Gnome]

Oi my bad lol still same problem. The mount holes are all bent outta place

[Gnome]

UPDATE
im looking at 1 1994 ej22t block+internals

[RS MN]

ah lucky, ive been wanting to put one of those in my car for a while.
where'd ya find it?

[Gnome]

uhm the guy i got the wing from, a guy from 25rs lol

[RS MN]

thats pretty awesome man, and also really lucky that its local!

[Gnome]

Yea it's maybe an hour and a half away

[anaonbd]

That looks like a really cool impreza, and a 2.2 will be wicked. I like the mods you've done so far, much more tasteful than rice.. Ignore how I bought my car.

[Gnome]

Hey guys up date. I have new wheels and muddiest pix yet. And a new axkeback. Yes it is a can and if it sounds like crap I'll promply sell it. But I have a feeling thag nothing but mean sounds will come from it's new mouth. Pictures to come

[RS MN]

what wheels did you get?
and most cans actually sound pretty good on subies. kinda suprising.

[Gnome]

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=53&pictureid=295
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kinda dirty lol....
but they are a sparkling gun metal grey and look legit

[RS MN]

looks good man.
i keep thinking of trading my RS 6 spokes (summer wheels) for some WRX 5 spokes, but am still not sure.

[Gnome]

i want another pair really badly lol

[Newk_Rally]

looks good man.
i keep thinking of trading my RS 6 spokes (summer wheels) for some WRX 5 spokes, but am still not sure.

remember the rs 6 spokes are lighter then the wrx 5's ;)

[RS MN]

haha i dont know if the weight difference would matter much with some decently sized all seasons on them hahaha.

i dunno, i always think about trading them, then say nah, the 6 spokes are just too damn sexy to trade :p

[Gnome]

lol i just want three sets that way i can just swap em quickly.... street-dirts-studs

[HeathyVT]

UPDATE
im looking at 1 1994 ej22t block+internals

Is your car OBD1, if so its a easy swap. If its OBD2 and you need to pass emissions... it becomes a PITA

The car looks great, what kind of flaps are you running?

[Rex_Saugerty]

haha, your sig is just hilarious :D and car looks nice :) do the brake conversion

[R Schumacher]

Oh yeah and the love of Subaru will go away it's just a phase. Just ask Ken Block....awe too soon, lol.

for some mabey
since the release of gran tourismo 1, ive had the love
i owned a really nice pick-up that honestly, was a better vehicle than my subie
i lost a few gran on the deal, but i finally got my subie
7years later, im still JUST AS MUCH into it as day one, and years before

at least, i hope it doesnt fade away
this is a good feeling!

[Gnome]

Is your car OBD1, if so its a easy swap. If its OBD2 and you need to pass emissions... it becomes a PITA

The car looks great, what kind of flaps are you running?
i really dunno what that means

and i had rally amour mudflaps i need to put them back on lol

[Gnome]

Soo my new wheels are on and they are pink. My front ends fixed much more it's not perfect bur you have to look alot closer to notice now. I have a new catless exhaust with a n1 (slanted) styled muffler. It sounds great. I gots rumbles:). Anyways I'll get pictures and video soon!

[Gnome]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byKA5NzGces

[Gnome]

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2&pictureid=355
josh(right)mine(left) josh is a poser!!!! hahahaha

[iceberg113]

Hey man you done any suspension work?

[Gnome]

yes i have RS springs and sock rs struts...
i am selling my mustang and getting bigger sways and strut tower bars...
and probably window tint lol....
but the car with the hood scoop next to me is complete stock and you can tell the difference from that picture

[Gnome]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tuo1wKCgpA

[Gnome]

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[Gnome]

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[Gnome]

mods
intake
exhaust
struts
springs
rebuilt tranny
25rs clutch
headlights
wing
took out my back seat to reduce the weight of the fat as$es that always wanted to sit back there
new rims
(getting new tires)
custom aereo mod ;)
lots of stickers (10hp a piece maybe more ;)
todo list
kyb struts
strut tower bars
bigger sways
IF i stay N/A
cams
pot and polish
F/I
enigne
clutch
tmic
rear diff
tranny(eventually)
HOOD SCOOPAGE :)
lots of cool gages so i light up my cabin at night!!!! not really...
sti injectors
invidia up/down pipes
and a skid plate!!!!!!
much much more fun goodness to be added if i turbo it

[Rex_Saugerty]

wrx swap

[Gnome]

i know i know....
i will probably do it lol

[EvansWagon]

so for your exhaust did you just buy an ebay muffler and have a shop weld the rest? im asking because in one thread you said you bought an axle back and then you sad you had a cbe?

[RS MN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tuo1wKCgpA


finally got to listen to this austen, sounds good!




still needs more uel :muhaha:

[Gnome]

so for your exhaust did you just buy an ebay muffler and have a shop weld the rest? im asking because in one thread you said you bought an axle back and then you sad you had a cbe?
the first part, i bought the can only and then had a buddies shop weld on form before the cat back... (cut it out)
finally got to listen to this austen, sounds good!




still needs more uel :muhaha:

im thinking im swapping it so i wont matter

[LURK]

if you do a swap, would you pass Oregon emissions testing? I live in California, where everything is illegal :angryfinger: i swapped my Impreza L and I love it! Almost too much fun...Im actually selling it if you wana buy it..anyway, nice car!

[AWD>FWD]

hahaha, Oregon emissions testing??

I don't think I've ever heard the two words in the same sentence.

[mavric]

Neither have I...gotta love it

[Gnome]

i agree i live out of city limits and i just get plugged into and thats it so when i do ill just pass it right before hand then deal with it when my tags expire

[RS MN]

whats new?
swap it yet?

[Gnome]

nope ;) ive crashed it 4 times though needless to say im skilled with zip ties haha ive just been savin money to buy a wrx in spring :)

[1999_SilverStreak]

Nice GM4 Gnome :thumbsup: I have wanted a Subaru coupe for a while.

[Gnome]

thnx man i reallly do love it but im ready for a 4 door car with a bit more umfff and ive got so many people round here loving me becuase of it /sracasm it would be nice to get a break from the hatred

[Gnome]

OK
to date my car is done as it is and will just have to keep me happy thru winter... but this is whats done to it and ill upload some pictures tomarrow

Suspension
Kyb Struts
Sway bars (ebay)
Strut tower bars (ebay) BTW coupe bars are a paiiin
RS springs

Wheels tires
WRX 5 Spokes (currently black with a red lip)
Toyo Proxie 4's (great tires)
Leggy Snowflakes (WRB powder coated FTW)
Hancook Winter Ipikes Studded (horrible performance on regular roads but best snow tires ive ever been on)
Steelies with old destudded snows for playtime
Modern race wheel with three tires (for sale 50 bucks takes em')

Brakes are stock i think i may upgrade to disks in the rear

Engine
Ej22 (whooooooo ;) cant kill it)
Cold air intake with a half 5 gallon bucket as a water shield
NGK plugs and wires
Full catless exhaust still searching for a decent header

Tranny
Its from a 25rs with all those goodies

Extras
I will have 4 aux lights at the new year (JR PM ME BACK MAN!!!)
2 500's 2 700's 100w hella bulbs
aftermarket halo headlights with PIAA bulbs
Full kenwood stereo Deck, door/rear speakers + a super slim truck subwoofer
Back seat delete ;)
full window tint
DI banner FTW

Im sure im missing something...
But thats all i can think of, if you have any questions hit me up and ill help yall out best i can, and ill post up some pictures tomarrow
/Gnome

[Gnome]

OK so im back on this page hoping ask about swapping my car... (turbo)
I know ill need an
Engine
Tranny
Ecu
Alot of room
Experience
now i need to know what im missing please and what would be best on a budget...
let me know!

[RS MN]

Wiring harness, crossmember from a oem turbo subaru, someone to merge harnesses for you (unless your doing it yourself), and $$$

[Gnome]

I forgot to say rear end axles etc etc, crossmember? Ill need a new core support and radiator too

[Allwheelsdriven.net]

You should pm me about the swap..;) we've done plenty of them.

Your "list" is probably longer than you think..

Barrett-
www.allwheelsdriven.net

[kyle-vick]

Nice car man, I just picked up a 96 LX Thursday and would like to do a lot of the same stuff with mine. And Barret, I may have to PM you about that as well in due time for swapping my RS or the LX.

[RS MN]

Austen, where your wrx members journal?

[Gnome]

Haha non existent, maybe I should do that.... Okay I Wil ;) lemme get home

[RS MN]

Awesome sir!

[Gnome]

Awesome sir!

try SEARCH ;)
i thought bout it and yea i had made one ;)
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22009
also needs moar pics and updates