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#1 · (Edited)
Holy Smokes... I've never made one of these. I should have. I've had the car since 2006 when I got back from Iraq. Kind of a present to myself. Since then it's been a massive money pit... Incredibly fun... and an insane learning project. I've finally got the funds, room, and garage together to be able to turn her into a toy that I can drive to work, and then to the track! Should be a fun close to 400whp e85 beast :D

I've gotten almost all of the parts from WRXPro.com, TiC, and a few from RallySportDirect.

Update:
Just got done with the new tune. Made 430/429whp

Updated Mod List (9/4/12):

Still to install:
Volk Aluminum Hubcentric Rings
Subtle - Saggy Butt Shims

Currently:

Engine Bay:
EJ25 Block with D25 Heads
Nitride Crank
STi Forged Rods
CP Forged Pistons
ARP Headstuds
Suba Performance built the engine.
K&N Typhoon Short Ram Intake
Blouch 1.5XTR 10cm with 15psi IWG Actuator
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
Processwest TMIC w/ Silicone piping and Shroud
SPT Radiator Shroud
Cobb Turbo Heatshield
Grimmspeed Air Old Separator
NGK -1 Plugs
Perrin Inlet
ID1000cc Injectors
Perrin Fuel Rail
Grimmspeed EBCS
Grimmspeed TGV Deletes with Coating
Grimmspeed Phenolic Spacers + Gaskets
Grimmspeed Intake manifold PnP with Coating
Grimmspeed Exhaust Manifold Pnp with High Flow Crosspipe and Coating + gaskets
Invidia heatwrapped v2 downpipe
Hanksville Hotrods Custom Catback
killer b oil pickup
Protune by Eric Minehart of Torqued Performance
Carbon Fiber Hood Struts


Traction Bits:
Enkei 17x8 45et RPF-1 Wheels
245/40/17 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Summer Tires
225/45/17 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 Winter Tires
STi Pink Springs
Cobb 25mm R Swaybar
Perrin 22mm F Swaybar
Perrin Spherical Bushing Endlinks
Eibach Camber Bolts
SPT F/R Strut Tower Bars


Brakes:
Brembo Calipers
Hawk HPS Pads
Goodrich SS Lines
ElF DOT 4+ Fluid


Drivetrain:
6spd STi Transmission
DCCDPro
ACT Streetlight Flywheel
ACT XTSS Clutch
STi Factory Short Shift Linkage with Kartboy Shortshifter Bushings
KB Front/Rear Shifter Bushings
TiC Shifter Linkage Bushings
KB Outrigger Bushings
KB Subframe Lock Bolts
Group N Engine Mounts
Group N Tranny Mount
TiC Tranny Crossmember Bushings
KB Pitch Stop


Interior:
Scroth QuickFit Pro Racing Harness
STi Shift Knob (Not OEM... the one from the STi/SPT Catalog)
STi Aluminum Shifter Bezel
STi Gauge Cluster
AccessPORT v2 mounted next to gauge cluster
Pioneer AVIC - F90BT
STi Floor Mats (Black)
Escort Passport 8500 Radar Detector Hardwired
OEM Style Dead Pedal


Exterior:
JDM Legacy STi Badge
GM Flexfuel Badge
RetroQuik HID Retrofit: D2S BiXenon HID Projectors with 5000k Morimoto Bulbs
STi License Plate Delete
Grimmspeed License Plate Relocation Kit
Tint
WRXPro.com Vinyl Decals on rear windows
High Output PIAA Ion Yellow Fog Lights
 
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#456 ·
Got my tune today from Eric of Torqued Performance. The road tune on 91 and e85 is complete. He's going to be doing the dyno tune on tuesday.
 
#457 ·
Feeling good to start? Doing a road tune first is interesting. I'd expect vice versa after all the work, but I guess that would work as well.

Expect a nice bump up in the low and mid range responsiveness I'd say :)
 
#458 ·
Just got done with the tune. Made 430/429whp 24psi tapering to 22psi and 11.8 AFRs. I'll post the graph in a little bit.
 
#459 ·
Nice stuff dude! Feel great to drive again?
 
#467 ·
Nope. That Dom 1.5XTR with a 10cm just loves it up top
 
#468 ·
I had a fuel leak :( retuning weds to double check that my tune isn't off from the fuel leak.
 
#471 ·
#472 ·
Thanks dude!

Here are some updates:
Randomized p0016 code... I can't figure it out, and i've talked to 2 engine shops and a tuning shop. No one knows. Replaced the ckps and it's still doing it.

Have a slight clunk on start... Not sure what from. I'm going to dig deeper when I have a chance.

Had a fuel leak, turned out to be the FPR pushing on the oeteker clamp, easy fix.

Taking her to bandimere on Wednesday to race. I'll be in the 12's... Just not sure how low. I'd like to break 12.3.

Got an alignment and my front left has a clunk. Taking her back tomorrow to an alignment shop. Not the same one though. They stripped a bolt last time.
 
#476 ·
No clue. They did the alignment and the toe was totally off. I'm guessing a loose bolt
 
#477 ·
No clue. They did the alignment and the toe was totally off. I'm guessing a loose bolt
That is annoying. Camber was okay? Just one wheel on the front?

At least its cleared up, regardless :thumbup:
 
#478 ·
Camber was alright. I'm over this place. The kid was hot dogging my car when he went for a drive. I don't think I'm going back to this one.
 
#479 ·
That's annoying. Hey.. at least its fixed.

Good alignment places are tough to find. I am working on a lead to allow me to use their rack on my own time =D. The lady wants me to fill the alignment dude in on typical wrx setups and tips. Could work out well for both parties.
 
#480 ·
They are sooo tough to find. But it is nice having a lifetime alignment. I've used it probably 20 times. Bought it for 80 bucks. :). 4 dollars an alignment? Yes please.
 
#481 ·
Thinking of something weird... So I feel like e85 is going out of the picture... E85 is leaving stations left and right because now it's 3.40 a gallon. Remember when it was 1.20??

Now... Matt would say... "Why not do methanol injection then?" And I agree. Great idea.

But... No one does N2O on WRXs. A simple 50shot with Q16 at 22psi? I would be able to do something kinda new and definitely different. Plus, I can refill it where I work. Don't know if I'd get a discount... But it'd be nice!

So... Q16 would give me the detonation resistance of e85... It'd be a lot more consistent... And it'd give me more fuel pump and injector headroom than e85 currently does.


With that additional headroom... It'd be enough pump for the additional fuel injection for the wet nozzle.

And let's be honest 50shot isn't really that much.
 
#482 ·
Sinister said:
Thinking of something weird... So I feel like e85 is going out of the picture... E85 is leaving stations left and right because now it's 3.40 a gallon. Remember when it was 1.20??

Now... Matt would say... "Why not do methanol injection then?" And I agree. Great idea.
You know me well :D

Meth injection, when paired with proper failsafes, is great.

When I do my build, I'll be running pump+meth. However, mine will not be an aggressive map. It will be a map utilizing meth more for knock control than for power; the goal for using meth is to run a setup that will never knock (regardless of gas quality).

Sinister said:
But... No one does N2O on WRXs. A simple 50shot with Q16 at 22psi? I would be able to do something kinda new and definitely different. Plus, I can refill it where I work. Don't know if I'd get a discount... But it'd be nice!

So... Q16 would give me the detonation resistance of e85... It'd be a lot more consistent... And it'd give me more fuel pump and injector headroom than e85 currently does.


With that additional headroom... It'd be enough pump for the additional fuel injection for the wet nozzle.

And let's be honest 50shot isn't really that much.
You're correct, people don't typically run NOS on Subarus. Personally, I'd rather not pioneer anything with my car.

If I were in your shoes, I'd go with Q16 for the track and 91+meth for the street. Don't tune the street map too aggressively, and your build should last "forever".
 
#483 ·
There are a few on nasioc and 1 on iwsti that have successfully used n2o... And I have yet to find a "I did nos and blew my STi" thread.

This isn't exactly a pioneer of a car, but I don't know anyone with 25-22psi on a Dom1.5xtr turbo with a TMIC... I don't usually follow the masses. I also had 400whp on a stock catback not long ago. ;). I do try and be different somewhat. And honestly, n2o is a lot safer than F&F makes it seem. It's just another power adder which adds oxygen... And the wet shot kits meter the fuel so you don't have to. Only concern is making sure you have a throttle switch so it turns off when off the throttle.

I'm not saying I'm doing it... Just thinking about it. I still have to get coilovers, and new brakes first.
 
#484 · (Edited)
Sinister said:
There are a few on nasioc and 1 on iwsti that have successfully used n2o... And I have yet to find a "I did nos and blew my STi" thread.

This isn't exactly a pioneer of a car, but I don't know anyone with 25-22psi on a Dom1.5xtr turbo with a TMIC... I don't usually follow the masses. I also had 400whp on a stock catback not long ago. ;). I do try and be different somewhat. And honestly, n2o is a lot safer than F&F makes it seem. It's just another power adder which adds oxygen... And the wet shot kits meter the fuel so you don't have to. Only concern is making sure you have a throttle switch so it turns off when off the throttle.

I'm not saying I'm doing it... Just thinking about it. I still have to get coilovers, and new brakes first.
There are a few. However, I still wouldn't do it myself.

You made decent power on the STI catback, but you'd have made better power. Similar to your stance on cams; just because you can make the power, doesn't mean you can't make more / do it more efficiently ;)
 
#485 ·
Actually... I removed the STi catback and put an aftermarket one on (custom 3" with borla muffler) and had it touched up by Harvey (at the time) and I didn't make any more power with any more spool. I still contend that the stock catback is good at 400whp
 
#486 ·
The only thing I'd like to add to the discussion is to consider your engine build if you are changing any of the topics of interest here.

I think one of the best advantages of e85 is that it is there 100% of the rpm/load range - meaning you can run a higher compression piston and still get your optimum timing.

With any 'additive' type system, you normally only use it in the heavier map areas. While that is the general idea (keep it from blowing way up high)... you may not be able to get some of the daily driving perks of running a higher compression piston and still hitting your timing on the dot.

Aside from that, Kevin, n2o is functionally another method of forced induction (as you hinted at). Whether it's worth it for what you get, that's your call. I like the idea but don't know that it is appropriate.

I have a feeling you'll be pushing the turbine side (and hence exhaust bottle neck) of the 1.5XTR pretty hard with the n2o in this situation. I'd consider meth injection in your shoes.

FWIW - your build is very similar to what I'm aiming for with my build. That Dom1.5 seems down right impressive and perfect for daily driving.
 
#487 ·
You can always have 2 maps... one for N2O and racing, and the other a daily. Which makes the most sense because I wouldn't be driving on Q16... right? :D

As far as the turbine side... I did a 10cm housing instead of the 8 which is usually seen on most of the 3071's that WRX owners pick up... I can't imagine a problem with it being too small
 
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