Factory Five Forums - Blogs - lsfourwheeler https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/blog.php?24247-lsfourwheeler Builder community site for Factory Five Racing. en Sat, 02 May 2026 22:29:14 GMT vBulletin 10 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Factory Five Forums - Blogs - lsfourwheeler https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/blog.php?24247-lsfourwheeler Donor Teardown Complete and Kit preparation https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1231-Donor-Teardown-Complete-and-Kit-preparation Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:37:02 GMT [QUOTE=lsfourwheeler;322680]Here's what I've been up to the last few months: Lots more pictures and info on my website if you're interested.

[B]Big Milestones[/B]:
[LIST=1][*]Donor fully stripped and the shell has been taken off to scrap.[*]I tore down the engine, replaced just about everything, and now have it mostly back together.[*]Kit is payed for with pickup happening on [B]May 14th![/B][/LIST]
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Engine Rebuild:[/B]
[LIST][*]Since my donor engine was a bit of a mess, I quickly got to rebuilding it in January. It's been a long process learning how to get this thing back together but I've certainly gained a few new skills.[*]The entire engine has either been machined or replaced except for the rods. New (used) block, new pistons, machined heads, valve job, new (used) STi oil pan, new (used) STi side-feed injectors and fuel rails, and new TGV's. Plus lots of new bolts and everything else has had a thorough cleaning.
[LIST][*]Had to replace the block because of cylinder damage and lots of stripped threads. A used block proved to be the cost-effective solution.[*]Pistons are JE Hybrid pistons that drop the compression ratio since I am running EJ205 heads on a EJ257 block.[/LIST]
[*]Rebuild is almost finished, it needs the accessories, timing belt system, and intake.[/LIST]

[B]Donor:[/B]
[LIST][*]Got all of the donor parts removed from the car. Shell has been scrapped.[*]Wiring harness was as big of a mess as I anticipated. I don't know what route I'm going for the kit, but this harness will only be used for connectors at most.[*]Sold lots of parts! In total, the net amount I payed for the donor parts after sales is ~$1000 (does not include engine rebuild costs).[/LIST]




[ATTACH=CONFIG]84792[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84793[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84794[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84795[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84796[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84797[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84798[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84799[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84800[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]84801[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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]]> lsfourwheeler https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1231-Donor-Teardown-Complete-and-Kit-preparation <![CDATA[Lawson's 818C]]> https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1230-Lawson-s-818C Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:36:32 GMT [QUOTE=lsfourwheeler;309237]While I've technically been working on this project for 6 months, the real progress on the build has just begun and the 818 part is still a few months down the road. I figured now would be a good time to start a build thread and introduce myself since I'll be asking more questions on the forum as I begin working on the donor and kit parts. I'm a Georgia Tech mechanical engineering student from Georgia, but my build will actually take place entirely in Michigan. I'm co-oping with General Motors (alternating school/work semesters) and all of my time on the build will happen during my work semesters. This means that I will only be making any progress during 6 months or so out of every year but the upside is I plan to make that a very productive 6 months. I've gotten to look at Hindsight's 818S in Atlanta and there are lots of great builds on here that I know I'll steal a few good ideas from.

A little info on my build as it stands:
[LIST][*]Donor Car- 2004 Subaru WRX with an STI shortblock and WRX heads that I picked up for $2300. It's not in great shape, but perhaps worth what I payed.[*]Kit Delivery and Options- I ordered an 818C kit with the ktuned shifter, carpeting, and powder coated frame. Kit delivery in May 2018.[*]I'm currently tearing down the donor and rebuilding the engine before I take delivery of the kit.[/LIST]

Goals:
[LIST][*]Street legal car[*]Comfort features such as power locks, A/C, and stereo. A/C especially for a coupe that I plan to drive in GA.[*]Modest power goals- ~300hp at the crank[/LIST]

I don't plan to use this thread as my main way of sharing the build. Most of my frequent updates will be posted on the website I've created for the build. I like the Google Sites webpage because it makes it much easier to share photos and content in an organized format compared to a really messy build thread. I'll update this thread at most major milestones though as a sort of overview version of the website (think like 3-4 posts a year). The thread is also a good way for people to contact me about the build so I'd like to keep it semi up-to-date. I've got a blog on the website that you can subscribe to email updates for if interested.
[B]Website Link:[/B] [URL="http://818coupe.com"]818coupe.com[/URL]

Donor: [ATTACH=CONFIG]84789[/ATTACH]
Disassembly:[ATTACH=CONFIG]84790[/ATTACH]
Engine: [ATTACH=CONFIG]84791[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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