DES 818C build by wallace18

[wallace18]

Today I picked up a 818C unfinished kit from David. He lives about 2 hours to the NE of me and I was able to come up with a price we both could live with to buy. It comes with a 2006 WRX Co Part donor parts. After loading everything in my FFR trailer we parted ways as new friend's. Funny we both originally came from PA. and lived about 30 miles from where each other grew up. He is heading back to PA. Here is a photo of me and David as well as the stuff. I will post soon on what I plan to do with it. I am still waiting on my new shop to be finished as well as finish my wife's 33.

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[Shawn818c]

Sweet! Another Wallace build!!

[wallace18]

Sweet! Another Wallace build!!

Thanks! Yep this is the forth 818 for me. Marsha my wife really likes the look of the 818C. May have to keep this one a while once done. I think she misses her BRZ.

[FF33rod]

Excellent, will enjoy your build thread. Is Marsha's 33 finished yet?

Steve

[wallace18]

Excellent, will enjoy your build thread. Is Marsha's 33 finished yet?

Steve

Covid has slowed that way down. Color should be painted on body in the next 2 weeks or so. I'll post when that happens.

[octobersknight]

What color is the 818 in your avatar picture? I'm thinking of getting something close for my 818C ... I like Nissan Monarch Orange Metallic, Sunset Drift Chromaflair, Sherwin Williams "Big Bad Orange" PCRS3, and and Sherwin Williams "Orange Crush" PCRC46.

[wallace18]

What color is the 818 in your avatar picture? I'm thinking of getting something close for my 818C ... I like Nissan Monarch Orange Metallic, Sunset Drift Chromaflair, Sherwin Williams "Big Bad Orange" PCRS3, and and Sherwin Williams "Orange Crush" PCRC46.

It was a custom PPG color that my painter made up. It was one of a kind. Not sure we could even reproduce it. Here is build thread it has some paint info in it.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...ot-s-818-Build

[wallace18]

Finished up the inventory. A few things missing. Hopefully FFR will help me out. I removed engine and trans. Car must have been hit in front. Cam covers shot. Pulleys and belts turn true though. Not sure why someone would cut the engine harness 2" from the connectors instead of just unplugging the connectors. Just some wire fixing to do. I removed seats and stock seat belts. I will use other stuff. I put most of the body back on the chassis for storage till my new shop is done. I will start on engine and transmission tear down. I like to have the drive train already to go when I reinstall it.

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[wallace18]

I have about a week before my 33 body is all done, so I am doing a little work on the 818C. The car did not roll well at all, so I am replacing all the wheel bearings and hubs. The chassis does have nice new rotors, pads, tie-rod ends and all new poly bushings on all the suspension parts. Got the stuff from Rock Auto , but I need to get front inner and outer bearing seals. The rear kits came with seals but not the front. Back to Rock Auto, LOL.

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[wallace18]

Front wheel seals came in. Replaced front wheel bearings, seals and hubs. Car rolls easy now. I will still replace rears as well at a later date. I removed steering rack and plugged off some holes and started on hose from one side to other. Trying to do a little while waiting on Marsha's 33 paint.

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[Shawn818c]

you're a pro! need you to come up to MI and finish mine...

[wallace18]

Cleaned/painted and did all the necessary work to the steering rack and coupler. My wheels and tires came in, as well as my steering wheel. Wheels are basically same dimensions as the FFR wheels and suggested tires. The steering wheel is 320MM like the FFR unit. I did buy the FFR adapter. I did not want to use the factory airbag steering wheel.

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[wallace18]

My Kirkey seats from Summit came in today. They are the 20" Pro Street drag seats not the road race/circle track seats. Sides are not as big to aid getting in and out better for us old guys. LOL. Plenty of head room and leg room with these in the 818C. I am 6'3" tall with a 32"inseam.

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[wallace18]

Finally had some time for the 818C. I stripped down the engine and came up with a parts list. Also did the transmission conversion. I will most likely do a long block. Too much stuff is bad.

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[J R Jones]

octobersknight,
I did development for Harley Davidson in seventies/eighties, and worked with the styling guys. They specified Big Bad Orange for the race team, flat track by then. The color originated at AMC for their pony cars in the sixties.
They also told me orangie reds are favored by men, purply reds are favored by women. They also recognized that trendy colors move through various industry/markets, but originate in women's lingerie.

[wallace18]

Got to work on the 818C some today. I had to replace the RF steering knuckle and wheel bearing. The ones that came with the car were bent, most likely from the Co-Part accident donor. I also replace the rear wheel bearings and rear most control arms with adjustable units I had laying around. I will next replace all the brake calipers as they are all rusted solid. This Co-Part buy was not a good one IMO. I prefer a donor I can drive before buying. At least now the 818 will have all new wheel bearings as well as hubs and brakes.

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[wallace18]

I installed rack stops so the front tires do not hit the frame at full lock. I use 1" collars from Tractor Supply and just increase the ID slightly with a die grinder. Works great IMO. Now I have room at full lock L&R. I am now working on dieting the engine harness to delete all smog equipment. as well as fix the 2 engine connectors Co-Part cut off.

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[Shawn818c]

Do you think 1/2" wide collar would be sufficient? I see those are 5/8"...

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...=1%22%20collar

I've seen these posted before as a solution which wouldn't require any disassembly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-1-DOUBLE-...53.m1438.l2649

[wallace18]

Do you think 1/2" wide collar would be sufficient? I see those are 5/8"...

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...=1%22%20collar

I've seen these posted before as a solution which wouldn't require any disassembly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-1-DOUBLE-...53.m1438.l2649

It could work, IMO.

[wallace18]

Today I was able to repair the 2 engine wire harness connectors that were cut off of the donor car. I also removed the wiring to the tumbler units as well as the air injection system. I am using TGV deletes. After a lot of soldering, heat shrink and tape all is well now. Just to be sure I verified connectivity to all wires and connectors. All is left is to install some heat protection on the harness in key areas.

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[wallace18]

All my rebuilt brake calipers came in. I painted them with black caliper paint and installed them with the new pads that came with the donor parts. I also installed the new brake hoses to the calipers. I am going to take a few weeks off for a camping trip. Hopefully get really going on the 818C then.

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[aquillen]

Did you know that you can eat anything you want when camping - ? Camp fire food, like bacon, smores, and all that other fun stuff, even beer, has no calories!!!!

[wallace18]

Did you know that you can eat anything you want when camping - ? Camp fire food, like bacon, smores, and all that other fun stuff, even beer, has no calories!!!!

That is the plan! LOL.

[wallace18]

I have been on vacation camping for the last month. When I got home the long-block showed up. I am swapping stuff over. Cylinder heads are different. IAG has hose kit to fix this issue. I mounted my old winch from my previous shop. Now the roof is out of my way. Hope to get back to some real work on the kit now.

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[Robodent]

Welcome back Tom

[wallace18]

I have worked on the engine the last few days. Still waiting on some parts to come in. I forgot how dirty it is working on a donor build. Lots of cleaning, wire brushing and painting. I have a fair amount done. I had to install an IAG hose kit for the RS. I also installed a new cartridge for the turbo. Lots cheaper than a new turbo for sure. Hope to install drive train in a week or 2.

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[wallace18]

Installed the VCP cooling system mod. A must IMO. Also installed my headers, up-pipe, Wide range A/F sensor and heat wrap. Finished up inside front aluminum and fixed improper installed fuel tank items. All correct now.

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[wallace18]

Installed new motor mounts, alt, A/C compressor and turbo. Still waiting on a bunch of stuff. If I had to do this deal again I would have passed on this kit. The previous owner's Co-Part donor is a POS. I should have looked over stuff better. Oh well I did help out a guy who is having a real tough time health wise. If you are thinking of doing a 818 in the future. Spend the money to get a quality donor. You will save money in the long run. Trust me , I know. LOL.

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[FFRWRX]

A part of the intake runs right over the aluminum piece with the VCP fitting. Might want to check that you have clearance for the hose that connects to the VCP fitting with the intake. I just added that fitting to mine and it is pretty tight in there. Most people, including myself, angle the fitting toward the drivers side a bit for that reason.

Rick

[wallace18]

A part of the intake runs right over the aluminum piece with the VCP fitting. Might want to check that you have clearance for the hose that connects to the VCP fitting with the intake. I just added that fitting to mine and it is pretty tight in there. Most people, including myself, angle the fitting toward the drivers side a bit for that reason.

Rick

Thanks for the concern. It is not going to interfere with the intake. This is my 4th 818. Not my first rodeo. You did make me recheck it though, LOL.

[Santiago]

I'm in the middle of modifying my headers for more ground clearance. Yours look like they will hang awful low...I know this is definitely not your first rodeo [I think I have a file of "wallace18" photos on my computer that I've collected over the years] =), so I'm wondering what your fitment has been like (specifically with keeping the headers above the frame rail)? Just curious.

Best,
-j

[wallace18]

Most likely will be below the frame. They were on my first 818 also. I did not have any issues with that one. As with any Factory Five you must be aware of your surroundings. These cars are much lower to the ground than most OEM's. See post #296 picture #3 of my first 818 build.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...18-Build/page8

[tango68ss]

Hey Tom,

TC here.. long time! So, what are you going to do with this Coupe once done? Watching intently!20140524_123300.jpg

TC

[wallace18]

Hey Tom,

TC here.. long time! So, what are you going to do with this Coupe once done? Watching intently!20140524_123300.jpg

TC

PM sent. Good to know you are still about!

[wallace18]

Today I installed radiator, shroud and fans. I put bed-liner on aluminum in front area. Also made some patch pieces to fix openings in front cockpit aluminum.

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[wallace18]

I was able to put 2 coats of bed-liner on the underside of the 818C. I started to install the clutch and noticed the throw out bearing arm has a crack in it. Oh well another crap donor part. I started on my rear fire wall. Staying busy as I can waiting on parts.

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[Shawn818c]

I probably have a 5 spd shift fork if you need one...

Looking good Wallace!

[wallace18]

I probably have a 5 spd shift fork if you need one...

Looking good Wallace!

Thanks. I already ordered a new one.

[wallace18]

New clutch fork came today. This allowed me to mate the engine and transaxle. I also replaced the transaxle side seals for the axles. Hope to install all this sometime this week.

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[wallace18]

Over the last few days I was able to install the drivetrain, coolant tubes, Bleed brakes and clutch hydraulics. Still waiting on some key parts.

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