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    V8 black chrome headlights

    I got some questions regarding the v8 black chrome headlights vs the usdm. I?ve seen the usdm versions. But I believe I have a set of the black chrome. But I?m not 100%. I don?t know if they?ve just been cracked open and the orange reflectors have been removed. They are a bit darker than chrome...
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    Water jacket

    Ok. So I?m hoping you guys can help me out real quick. I ran into a problem on my build. What is under the exhaust studs? I?m assuming it?s the water jacket. I don?t think it?s an oil passage. But I want to make sure what it is so I can properly and correctly fix this problem. Sent from my...
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    Sensor locations

    So I?m butttoning up my motor. Finally. I need some help finding out what sensors go where on the motor. I took the motor out but didn?t disassemble it. Another guy did that who was also gonna build the new one. But one thing lead to another and I decided to build it myself. So I?m not sure...
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    5x100 to 5x114.3 conversion

    Ok so I am no where close to doing this. Just a curiosity question. Could I take the hubs to a machine shop and get them to cross drill and spline holes in 5x114.3 pattern with my 5x100 holes still there? Like a universal rim is? What is the benefit of doing a whole hub swap? Sent from my...
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    Bride seat rails

    Once again the search hasn't come up with anything definitive. So I'm here for your input. So I just got a set of Bride Vios III low max. And they don't make seat rails to fit that seat for an 04 sti. So what have you guys done to make them fit. Ideally id like something that's direct...
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    Sti bolt pattern

    I know the pattern for the years. Its just live got an 04 sti and I found some OEM bbs and they guy doesn't know what year they are from since his neighbor gave them to him. Are the patterns stamped on the wheel somewhere? Or is the only way to test fit them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Which wheel bearing is best

    I'm looking to replace wheel bearings. And I can't find a thread with opinions on which brand is best. All I can really find online is oem. Are there any other higher performance bearing out there. It's a fully built 04 sti. So I'm just wondering if there's anything out there better than oem...
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    Port and polish heads diy

    I'm trying to find any tips or tricks for port and polishing heads. I want to port intake, exhaust, and headers. Do I use the old gasket that's crushed or do I use a new one? Really any info that could help. I'm probably going to do a write up on this. Since I can't really find a how to. Sent...
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    Hey everybody

    Hi. I'm Tommy I live in Newport news va. And I've got an 04 sti that I've been building for the past year and a half. I'm in the process of a full motor build. My first time building a motor. So it's going pretty slow. But it's better to get it right. Cause I've had my fair share of motor...
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