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I have been trying to fix up (turbo engine and other changes) for six years. It's getting to the point that I think some higher power is preventing it from happening. Every time I get close to doing it something directly affects my ability to do so -

- Had a complete donor engine to buy back in 2003 (I think) and the person sold it to a WRX owner because he offered him 300 more.
- Bought a complete running 91 turbo sedan (bad auto trans). Gave it to Imprezive's brother in law along with all of my service manuals (90, 92, 93, 94 haynes, chiltons), a ton of OEM parts and 1500 and then he basically stole it all and disappeared.
- Bought a turbo engine from the junk yard and "issues" at work forced me to sell it to Thawa
- I had to divorce my "wife" who essentially used me for her citizenship.
- Got sued because of a car accident caused by another person.
- Found cancer in 2005 surgery removed it. Found out it was back around my birthday in 2006, got chemo. Found out it was back around my birthday in 2007, got worse chemo
- Was fired from Logitech because of my illness
Other things have happened that I didn't list, some worse, but much of it is too private to share where any random person could read.

Now most recently sent email to the guy selling the car up in Sac saying I would buy it assuming it passed smog. Posted to the thread as well. Didn't hear back on either front so I (stupidly) assumed he hadn't replied to anyone and started to gather parts. When much time passed I assumed the first email was lost so I sent another and replied to the post again... Then look what happens. The only thing keeping me from killing the guy is that another board member ended up with the car.

I don't even plan to keep the EJ22T in the car. I would have given it back to the community, probably within this year. I only needed it to get a BAR inspection and then I will do an EJ255/7 DBW swap.

Instead of being excited to do the work on the car I have started to feel like "Ill swap this damn car if its the last thing I do" and thats not exactly the right attitude. I am also becoming envious when I read about all of my friends on the legacy central board performing all sorts of swaps and modifications to their car.

I've already swapped a few other subarus, tuned a few other subarus, raced a few other subarus so I can't wait until its my turn.

With all that said I am planning a practice run of the swap. I am taking my 91 beater and rewiring it to a 98 RS with phase 2 block. I hope to have enough experience specific to the first gen that when I finally am able to work on the wagon it will be a breeze.

This thread has no specific point.

Somebody needs an internet hug!

That sucks man - don't give up though. It'll happen.

I certainly have nowhere near the right to complain, but mine's been dead in the garage for 3 years. I'm having to drive a Mazda3 instead, which probably wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't spoiled by old Subaru durability, reliability, personality, entertaining drive. 18 yo Subaru>new Mazda. I bought a house because I wanted a garage, but now I have the garage, but too much other shit to spend money on. Just to let you know there are other frustrated people with projects as well.

ciper,

i am sorry things are piling up on you.

you have always come across as a good guy and i hate that all these things are bringing you down.

i hope things get better for you

QL

Yeah man, I remember when you resurfaced and mentioned cited cancer, divorce, lawsuit and firing as the reason you had been offline for a while.

I was like, "Holy Shit!"

I am really glad you are around. That you still want to embrace the 1st gen world off total wrenching inconvenience and secret sincere driving pleasure.

I'm pretty sure that at this stage if you are pursuing something, it's cuz deep down you want to. even if you feel now like it's a chore.


If I come into money, I'm buying you parts

sounds like you've had more than just a tough time, i'm glad to see you're hanging in there.

Don't ever give up. That is the easy way out. You don't learn anything by giving up.



I'm not saying that you haven't had a rough time with it, but just keep your head up and believe that you'll get there.

If it makes you feel any better, I haven't even been able to scrape together enough $ to get my bodywork straightened out... and I wanted to do that 4 years ago.

Hang in there ciper. If anyone can get it done, it's you.

Ciper, my Turbo Wagon will be for sale soon. I cant sell it as a parts car, but im near positive it will pass smog.

You know how to reach me. I don't frequent this board as often as I used to.

-Brian

Stick with it homeboy, you'll get through all this shit. If I get a job with an airline, or really any additional money, I'll visit more and force you to finish your swap.

I still have a tranny I haven't swapped in from three years ago.

Some of those issues have silver linings. That JY motor was/is crap. You have a better GF now. You're kicking ass and taking names in so-cal because of the whole snafu with the STi swap and my "connections".

Brian, are you really selling your car? Last post you made said you wanted a G for it. Is that still a valid price? I almost want to buy it.

I haven't quite given up. With the help of some nice people from the community I gathered up a bunch of "junk" parts and have got my Sedan running again!

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