View Full Version : Project 06 STI GT30 reborn


FLIWRX
06-16-2009, 03:57 PM
Fine Line Imports has been lucky in it's 7+ years of business to have some of the best customers anywhere. We are also lucky to be able to work on some of the most exciting Subarus on the streets. The following car is one of those cars and is owned by one of Fine Line Imports best and most liked customers. Over the years this car has transformed from a very sedate stage two to an APS- powered fast street car to yet another transformation as a GT30- powered monster. This next transformation the car undertook takes it to another level all together.

The owner of the car came to us and wanting to really push the limits of the GT30 that he had. With the stock motor in place adding too much power over what the car already made was not the best idea for longevity so a built motor was decided upon. Coupled with our reverse intake manifold and a few more modifications the car below is what we ended up with. We are very happy to have been able to see this car from stock all the way to where it is now and we thank our customer for his continued support throughout the years.


This is how the car looked when it drove in
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_flagship_001_mthammy_m.jpg?t=1245186824




This is the old GT30 set up on the stock motor as we started the project.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/p1010108-1.jpg?t=1245189498

Engine out and the real work can start.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010035-2.jpg?t=1245186931



New 2.5l FLI closed deck block halves waiting for there internals.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_closed_deck_12.jpg?t=1245187016



FLI 2.5 closed deck block with its insides out.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_closed_deck_17.jpg?t=1245187140



FLI engine built to our own stringent specifications.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010007.jpg?t=1245188141

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010006-2.jpg?t=1245188241



Complete long block with JDM version 8 heads and AVCS cams with the Morosso oilpan. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010014-2.jpg?t=1245189245



Getting close to a complete engine.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010038-1.jpg?t=1245189340



Almost ready to go back into the car.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010044-1.jpg?t=1245189408

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FLIWRX
06-16-2009, 03:59 PM
Good shot of the Exedy twin plate as the motor goes back in.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010054-1.jpg?t=1245190797


The engine back in its home.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/P1010063-1.jpg?t=1245190591



Soon these will become the reverse intake manifold pipes.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_09.jpg?t=1245190899



One side all tacked up and fitted.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_05.jpg?t=1245191035



And the other side
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_06.jpg?t=1245191090



Fitting up the Tial BOV and flange.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_12.jpg?t=1245191230



Pipe all marked up for cutting and welding.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_14.jpg?t=1245191286



All the pipes done and finished welding. Final fitment check before there off for powder coating. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_01.jpg?t=1245191423



IC tube support bracket
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_02.jpg?t=1245191467



All back from being powder coated wrinkle Titanium gray.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_07.jpg?t=1245191554


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FLIWRX
06-16-2009, 03:59 PM
Intercooler pipes and intake manifold back from coating and the wiring for the stand alone has begun. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_link_wiring_07.jpg?t=1245191805



More wiring this time on the inside of the car.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_link_wiring_08.jpg?t=1245191875



Finishing up the wiring for the cable throttle.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_link_wiring_11.jpg?t=1245191918



All done in the engine bay
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/FLIWRX/_fli_rfmic_088.jpg?t=1245192034


Stay tuned for more updates.

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