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    Wallace18"s 818 Build

    Here is a thread with what I have done so far. I started with a 2002 WRX donor with 276K on it. I lucked out and it had a rebuilt long block in the trunk. Lot's of this was on the working on the donor thread but I wanted one spot just for my build. Here is the car and coming apart. I hope you enjoy it.

    P.S. I have a 33 build thread also.

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    Here is the depowered rack. I replaced the boots and tierod ends. Also the front and rear wheelbearings, rotors, pads, balljoints, control arm bushings, CV boots and painted everything after clean up. I used Eastwood products mostly.


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    Engine and trans.

    On the engine I used the CCR longblock that came in the trunk. I got with AJW and they hooked me up with a larger turbo, intercooler, injectors, S/S headers, boost controller, New clutch, P/P, Flywheel, Intake hoses and cold air package. I cleaned and painted stuff as well as replaced all hoses, Tstat and anything that needed to be replaced. With 276K that was a lot of stuff. The trans I had rebuilt with a Cusco diff.

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    Here is everything I have ready so far. I have all the donor parts listed on the FFR site here in this picture. I laid them out as if I am waiting on the kit. I am due to get it on 8/3/13. Meanwhile I go to pick up my 33 kit on Monday 2/4/13. This will keep me busy till 818 time comes.

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    Did you already have a block off plate and locking collar for the trans?
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    What do you have two garages one for the dirty work and one for the clean. That trans looks great. Did you blast it then clear it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by longislandwrx View Post
    Did you already have a block off plate and locking collar for the trans?
    No that is just duct tape. I am waiting for the blockoff plate from the kit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Samiam1017 View Post
    What do you have two garages one for the dirty work and one for the clean. That trans looks great. Did you blast it then clear it?
    No I do the blasting outside. I blasted the trans and then used Eastwood aluma blast paint. It is great looking stuff. I used it some on engine parts as well.

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    I made it to FFR on 2/4/13 and got my 33 kit. Both 818s and r were out for testing. I was bummed I could not see one in person. I did see a 818 chassis with seats. I'll post its picture later. All the FFR guys say it is coming along fine but still much to do. More news will come in a week or so.

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    Looking forward to the pic.
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    WOW! You are WAY TOO organized and clean for a car guy!
    The parts look fantastic!

    What are you plans for the 33? (I'm amazed that you are going to build '33 while you wait for your 818).
    Very cool!
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    I want to officially say that I am jealous! There, I said it. Oh, one more thing. WOW I am impressed. You have done some beautiful work.
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    Well I made it to and from FFR fine. Here is the only 818 photo I could get. The cars were out for testing and this was under a large shelf. There is not much to see we have not already seen. But it was nice to touch the frame in person

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    I am interested to know if the cars will use power brakes or not... Seems like the 818R they are testing does not but this picture has a booster.
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    I think in the go kart videos the booster was simply capped off. It's likely there just to reuse the stock stuff. I'm not knowledgable enough to know how to remove the boost and make it full manual myself without going to a whole new assembly.
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    I think we will end up unboosted with a proportioning valve

    boosted will be verrrrry touchy with so much less weight and the bias will be all wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RM1SepEx View Post
    I think we will end up unboosted with a proportioning valve...
    I sure hope so. Despite it being the norm for most cars, I'm not really a fan of power brakes. Too hard to feel what's going on, and too easy to apply to much (which is not so much of an issue with ABS, but still...).

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    My plan: no brake booster, no ABS, depowered steering rack

    I want maximum "feedback" like when I autocross my Rotax DD2 kart!

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    I finalized my 818S order today. I added powercoat frame, all the carbon bits and the shift knob. I go on 8/19/13 to pick it up. I got to get my 33 kit done before that so I have room in my shop. Though it is great to have these kind of problems. LOL.

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    Indeed. Lol.
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    Easy to make Manuel brakes, I will post when I do so

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    Quote Originally Posted by metalmaker12 View Post
    Easy to make Manuel brakes, I will post when I do so

    Who is this Manuel fellow you speak of?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wildbill View Post
    Who is this Manuel fellow you speak of?
    Lol yea auto correct hates me

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    Well I am heading to FFR on Sunday the 18th to get my 818S. My 33 is 99.5% done. I hope they have some of the gremlins worked out on my frame.

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    I got an email from Joe Scott at FFR. My frame is ready and I am a go for pickup on Monday. I'll set sail from Florida on Saturday night. Wish me luck.

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    Here is some pics of the 818 Boyd tank I got today. Note the fittings, sender, fuel pump and filler all at the top. I went with their 33 tank on my 33 and I am very pleased.

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    Very nice and if I had the extra coin right now I would be getting one to. I need to get other things

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    Safe travels Tom!

    Really hope I can hook up with you once I get moved down to Florida next month. Moving to Beverly Hills (about 45 minutes from Ocala, so I should be about 1 1/2 hours from you.

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    Looking good Tom. I will be down in Florida this October I plan on reaching out to you.

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    Did you get the same deal on the 33 tank as the 818?
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    Quote Originally Posted by longislandwrx View Post
    Did you get the same deal on the 33 tank as the 818?
    My 33 tank was carb. So it was less exspensive.

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    trip to FFR and back.

    Well I safely made it to FFR and picked up my 818S. I know it has been said before but, the car is awesome in person. Pictures do it no justice IMO. I met Dave Smith and had a short talk with him. Truly a car guy through and through. Tony was very helpful with hints as he was with my 33. Dave you have a great crew working for you. Everthing fit in my 6x12 enclosed trailer. Unfortunatly my camera died after one picture. I made it home last night and will unpack later today. I must go get my 33 from the pinstriper today before it rains.

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    Congrats for the pick-up!
    Not so much for the camera though. lolll So that's the one and only picture.
    What have you put underneath the car? I guess it's on rollers or something?
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    I look forward to seeing your 818 in person! Less than 6 weeks and we'll be living in Florida!
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    awesome!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank818 View Post
    Congrats for the pick-up!
    Not so much for the camera though. lolll So that's the one and only picture.
    What have you put underneath the car? I guess it's on rollers or something?
    Those are 2 new sets of the old style metal shelves you put together. I visited my brother in Pa. on the way home. He was going to throw them away. I said I'll take them. I am going to start inventory this weekend. I may not start the build for a few weeks. I am installing a 4 post lift in my barn to store my 33 up and out of the way when I am not driving it. I can park the 818 under it later also.
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    Well the last 2 days I have installed a 4 post lift in my extra 12x24 bay. This way I can store my 33 and still have room for boxes and ect. from the 818 kit. I am done with inventory. Lots back ordered! I was able to unload everything by myself with the help of a furniture dolley. Hope to start on the kit later this week. Grass needs mowing. Ugh!

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    Wow.. you've had your kit for a year and a half? Or, maybe just the date on your camera is off

    Seriously, though... I wish I had the same space and resources for my build.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wleehendrick View Post
    Wow.. you've had your kit for a year and a half? Or, maybe just the date on your camera is off

    Seriously, though... I wish I had the same space and resources for my build.
    Yea date is off for sure. It is a cheapo camera and I have to change the batteries often. I forget to change the date. I am debating using the stock harness or getting an ECU from Wayne. I'll make a decision soon enough.

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    You unloaded by yourself. That's my dream, as I have no idea how I'll do it. I plan on renting a 20' truck for the kit + AJW donor boxes, but I have no idea yet how I'll unload. lolll

    Nice 4 post lift though!
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