Project RS - dirt/ice racer

[GrimmSpeed]

So i made the decision that Project L is going to be a tarmac only car so that meant i needed to find something for dirt and ice racing. Welcome Project RS.

I believe i'm going to keep this n/a for awhile so i can keep it more reliable because i dont want it to be breaking all the time when we are 5 hours away from home out in the woods some where. The engine and tranny will need to be changed out because they are on the fritz.

The car came with lowering springs, some black w/ chrome lip rims, injen cai, and ricer tail lights. So far i have replaced the lowering springs/rs struts with oem wrx stuff which ended up jacking the car up a good 2 inches lol. I also put on some non ricer'ish rims.


http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/first_pics_1.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/first_pics_2.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/first_pics_3.jpg


Justin

[Not All There]

good luck with the new build

[409industries]

Glad you're keeping it real in the dirt / ice :) Can't wait to see what this one transforms into!

[pigpen]

sounds like you have been looking for this:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc37/stonegroovin27/smileys%20etc/dericer_320.jpg

:lol2: i'm looking forward to this project!

[Recce80]

you should just ice race it like the way it is hahaaha itll be more exciting with those altezza lights :P

[GrimmSpeed]

well since you guys liked the ricer tails so much i added this for you ;)

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/hood_scoop_1.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/hood_scoop_2.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/hood_scoop_3.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/hood_scoop_4.jpg

[kreitz3]

Oh wow. This rice has got out of hand. lol.

[GrimmSpeed]

ok, time to start working on this beast.

We are excited to now have Deltacam on board as an official sponsor of the car!! We now have a set of fully built heads from Deltacam. I havent had a chance to play with them yet, been sitting in the box..more info to come on this though. I will say the guys over at deltacam have been awesome to work with!

http://www.deltacam.com/


starting to drop some weight...
swapping stock seats for Corbeau CR-1. ditching misc interior panels.
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/1.jpg

oh the joys of getting tar/sound deading out
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/2.jpg
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/3.jpg

took off those stupid vent block off plates. probably 3 lbs lost between the 3.
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/4.jpg

engine is out. typical spun rod bearing, now i have to find a 2.5n/a asap for ice races coming up in a month. anyone have one?
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/5.jpg

the popular ebay borla knockoff. going to coat and wrap it up. anyone have issues with them cracking after wrapping?
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/6.jpg

Justin

[GrimmSpeed]

making some progress now.
got the new 01 2.5 block from subaru this morning.
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/1.jpg
BEAUTIFUL build DeltaCam heads! These things are stunning. oversized valves, cams, and valve job(cant remember if 3 or 5 angle lol).
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/2.jpg
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/3.jpg

had to start building it since i got the block today. put some of our phenolic spacers on already ;)
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/4.jpg
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/5.jpg

got more goodies on by 9pm tonight.
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/6.jpg

WORTHLESS ebay header fitment..ARGH. hopefully the ebay seller lets me refund.
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/7.jpg
Justin

[Galen]

Stupid Ebay. I hope all works out. Let me know how wrapping headers goes. This thing will be awesome on the ice!

[sebhockey]

It's looking good. I know how antsy one can get waiting to install stuff once you get the goodies in that you end up working till 2am. The crappy header fitment sucks, good luck in getting a refund.

[g wilikers]

since you may be short on time, not want to deal with a refund from the seller and will be wrapping the headers any ways, just break out the oxy/act torches & "move" the header were you want it. :mrgreen:

my .02

greg

[WRXCMM]

that right there is looking mighty sexy, keep it up.

[GrimmSpeed]

that right there is looking mighty sexy, keep it up.


The motor sure is one sexy beast! I can't wait to rip around in this thing.

:tongue:

Mike

[Newk_Rally]

Awesome! can't wait to see the video's of this beast tearing s*** up:muhaha:

[409industries]

OMG hot! Why not PnP some stock headers for the RS? Do you guys even offer this for NA motors?

[GrimmSpeed]

OMG hot! Why not PnP some stock headers for the RS? Do you guys even offer this for NA motors?

It's something we COULD do but with the stock RS design being so poor it really isn't worth it. Besides the horrible 180* bend at the collecter the exhaust ports can't be gasket matched becuase we would cut through the welds:nono All in all they are a far cry from the quality of the turbo manifolds.

Mike

[GrimmSpeed]

We got the engine bay all cleaned up and the motor fully assembled!

Updated pics coming SOON!!

Mike

[GrimmSpeed]

finally was able to do something i have been wanting to do for awhile..put a thermo-tec blanket over the top of the block to keep the radiant heat out of the intake manifold. this in conjuction with our Phenolic Spacers and our Thermal Coating will keep the intake manifold very COOL!!

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/8.jpg
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/9.jpg
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/10.jpg

[GrimmSpeed]

updates. car is up and running now. didnt know that the valve lash wasnt adjusted so the valve tick was really loud. adjusted them to correct specs and its definitely quieter but still loud.

one of the best cheap/free mod ever has been completed...welded rear diff. i cant believe how much of a difference it makes...it is REALLY fun to let loose in the snow. i really wish i would have welded my diffs years ago cause its a blast. thanks again fuji!!

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_rs/welded_diff.jpg

Justin

[not12listen]

the RS is looking great. :)

MORE PIX!!!! :)

and how much of a pain is it to install the phenolic spacers after the engine is already in??? :) because i've been looking to get a pair...

[Galen]

Looks nice, and I agree welded diffs are FUN! I drove a 240sx with one and it was a blast!

[kreitz3]

Nice. I bet the rear diff does feel good and it's nice to have a new block with sexy heads too!

[GrimmSpeed]

the RS is looking great. :)

MORE PIX!!!! :)

and how much of a pain is it to install the phenolic spacers after the engine is already in??? :) because i've been looking to get a pair...


not to bad...you dont have to take it completely off. you can just lift it up slightly and slip them in.

Justin

[carl]

Looks nice, and I agree welded diffs are FUN! I drove a 240sx with one and it was a blast!
yea one of my old 240's had a welded diff - quite a lot of fun

it was good seeing the car at the ice races justin! it didn't even break lol