Update 10/2/09 : : :
Update 7/1/09 : : :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3g6O_NWCnA
Update 6/30/09 : : :
Update 10/14/07 : : :
Motors in, front end is just about done. Just have some wiring to do and she'll be set.
Update 10/09/07 : : :
Almost done...
Update 7/29/07 : : :
Just a few teasers of the monster...
Update 4/03/07 : : :
Had a storm go through today that dumped quarter-sized hail all over the county. Luckily, my 9 months of prepwork remained untouched as the scooby lay nustled away in her new temporary abode, a homemade downdraft paintbooth built for under $300.
Update 2/15/07 : : :
Cleaned up the garage a bit to give me some room to put the finishing touches on the motor. Only thing left now is a little sanding on the body and the paint. She's almost there!
Here are some pics of the new wheels, heads, and the motor almost to completion. Still waiting on the TWE cams. After that, into the car she goes. Can't wait...
Update 10/06/06 : : :
Here's the new body panels in place. Time for body filler and tons of sanding.
Update 9/17/06 : : :
First off, I would like to thank everyone for their kind words in the guestbook while I've been out on a hiatus. It's been a while since my last update and it's certainly time to start documenting my recent endeavors with the Scooby.
2 months ago, I had a throwout bearing failure on the clutch that involved the separation of the engine from the tranny, standard operating procedure. I figured, well I have the engine separated for the clutch bearing replacement, might as well pull the thing and throw in that STi shortblock while I'm at it. Upon removing the engine, I decided the new gears might as well go in... along with the new turbo kit, ECU, body work, blah blah blah. One thing led to another and before I knew it, I had a full blown race car brewing in my garage.
Parts are slowly but surely coming together and when it's all said and done with, it should be sitting right around 400 ponies.
Sneak peek:
: : : List of Modifications
Engine/Electronics
EJ257 USDM STi Shortblock
Mahle 100mm Forged Pistons
Cosworth Bearings and Balanced Crank
SOHC Heads w/5-angle Grind
TWE Stage II Cams
TWE Ti Springs and Retainers
GT3582R Turbo
Perrin Electronic Boost Controller
Tial 44mm Wastegate
Blitz Frontmount Intercooler
Perrin Rotated Mount Up-pipe/Down-pipe
Blitz Nur-spec Axle-back/3" Midpipe
GReddy Type-S BOV
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
RC1000CC Injectors
Aeromotive Adjustable FPR
Vishnu Fuel Rails
Hydra EMS w/Wideband O2
Magnecor Spark Plug Wires
NGK BKR7E-09 Spark Plugs
Parallel Fuel Line Conversion
Wheels & Tires/Transmission
18x9.5 Rota P45R Wheels
114.3 20mm Hub Converters
K4rtb0y Short Shifter
ACT 6-puck Clutch and Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
Exedy Lightweight Flywheel
Braided Stainless Clutch Line
Suspension/Brakes
Megan Racing Coilovers
Whiteline Adjustable RSB/Solid Endlinks
Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushings
Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings
K4rtb0y Exhaust Hangers
WRX 20mm Front Sway Bar
WRX Front Engine Cradle
Subaru 4/2 Pot Brakes
Stainless Steal Brake Line
Slotted Rotors
Interior
STi Version 5 Seat (Singular)
Autometer Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
Autometer Boost Gauge
Autometer Pyrometer Gauge
Autometer Fuel Pressure Gauge
Autometer Oil Pressure Hauge
Autometer A-pillar Gauge Pod
HKS Type-0 Turbo Timer
OEM Center Gauge Pod Housing
Exterior
WRC Widebody Kit (Launsport, I think but really have no idea)
STi Version 5 Rear Spoiler
Shaved Rear Door Handles
Clear Side, Corner, Bumper Lights
JDM Lightweight Bumper Beams
Nabisco Decal
Trunk Debadge
Audio
Alpine MRP-F240 4-Channel Amplifier
Alpine MRP-M350 Mono Amplifier
Alpine SPS-170A Type-S 6.5
Alpine SPS-171A Type-S 6.5
JL 12W3v2 Subwoofer w/ Ported Box
Monster Cable: Power/Audio
Panasonic CQ-8400U Reciever
: : : Prior to July '06
: : : Photo Credits
Jeffrey Langlois- Palm Beach, FL
Brett Montgomery- Ellijay, GA
