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Old 05-26-2010, 03:58 PM
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*PowerPlenty* RWD SR20DET/95' Impreza L

*PowerPlenty* RWD SR20DET/95' Impreza L Build
*Parts will be added as they are acquired*

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Make/Model
Subaru Impreza L

Year
1995

Location
Vallejo, CA

Owner
Robert Ljuba
Instagram/Twitter: robertljuba

Project Build
RWD Impreza GC8/SR20DET (Drift Project)

Modifications
Engine:
SR20DET Redtop
Neukin Turbo Manifold
GT2871RLE
Tial 44MVR Wastegate
GReddy Type S BOV
SARD 550cc Injectors
Apexi Fuel Pressure Regulator
Apexi Headgasket
Supra TT Fuel Pump

Electronics:
Apexi Power FC D-Jetro
HKS EVC-S Boost Controller

Exhaust:
GD STi APS 3 ½ inch Axle-Back Exhaust
Custom 3inch Cat-Back

Cooling/Oil System:
Mishimoto Radiator Hoses
Mishimoto G-Line Intercooler
Howe Racing Radiator
16” Spal Fan
3qt Accusump
HPI Oil Block Adapter
Earl’s Remote Oil Filter Relocator
Tomei Oil Pan

Drivetrain:
05 STi R180 (Modded by Weir Performance)
DriveshaftShop 800hp Rear Axles
Exedy Hyper-Single Clutch
Custom 1-Piece Driveshaft
Nismo Transmission Mount

Suspension/Brakes:
V8 STi Hub/Brembo Conversion
Fortune-Auto 500series Coilovers
Tilton 600 Series Pedals (Converted to Manual Brakes)
Titlon 75 Series Master Cylinders
PowerSlot Rotors
StopTech Pads
StopTech SS Brake Lines
CNC Hydraulic Handbrake

Interior:
04 WRX Dashboard
04 WRX Gauge Cluster
Custom Switch Panel
AutoMeter UltraLite Gauges
Bride Maxis III Low Max
8pt SCCA Spec Cage
Simpson 5pt Harness

Exterior:
40mm B-Magic Widebody Quarter Panels
40mm B-Magic Widebody Fenders
99-01 Impreza 2.5RS Front Bumper
HT Auto Side Skirts
JDM Rear Spats
Depo Headlights
FRP V5/6 Grille

Wheels:
Enkei RPF1 17x9.5 +18 (Front)
Enkei RPF1 18x10 +38 (Rear)

Supported By:
Cricks Racing Fabrication
Neukin Motorsports
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Press:
Import Tuner Magazine (May 2011 Issue #146)
5Zigen Blog entry 2/16/2011 (Impreza for Drifting)

Table of Contents:
(12/1/10) Beginning Stage "Mock-Up":
(1/5/11) Car moved to Duncan Motors:
(1/29/11) Overview/Widebody Mock-Up:
(2/12/11) Wheels/Widebody Fitment:
(3/18/11) Wiring/Body Work started:
(4/5/11) Paint/Body Work Complete:
(9/10/11) New Coilovers/Turbo Setup/Brakes:
(11/22/11) Crossmember Build/Installation:
(11/27/11) Crossmember/Mounts as a finished product:
(1/11/12) First Start-Up Video:
(1/15/12) Beginning of SCCA Cage, New Oil Pan, Downpipe:
(1/20/12) Finished Cage/Front-End Mock:
(3/31/12) Painted Cage/Quater Panel Fabrication:
(4/8/12) Engine Rebuild/Rear-End Swap:
(6/9/12) Manual Brake Setup/Reservoir Mounting:
(6/22/12) Brake Upgrade/Accusump Install "Beginning":
(7/13/12) Interior and Engine Bay Tear-Down pt.2:
(8/16/12) Interior Paint Final:
(9/15/12) Professional Engine Rebuild:


Well well well where do I start with this? So basically I've had this dream/idea of having a SR20 powered subaru. Since my 1st love was a gc8 and my 2nd was my SR/S13 I only thought it would be necessary. I always wanted to do it but was low on funds. I got together with some newly acquainted people that are pretty damn good at what they do when it comes to fabrication and wiring. The guys down at Duncan Motors here in Vallejo, CA have been more than helpful to me. The guys down there most definitely know what they're doing especially when it comes to fab work and electrical. We are going through the process of making EVERYTHING perfect for this setup from motor placement to the actual geometry of the car. This car has a lot of man hours and patience put into it, and when you see the finished project you will understand why. This car already had a SR in it and was running but was strictly a mock up, but the engine blew so now I'm basically starting over. I yanked the old motor and got another one. Basically what we have here is a 95 Impreza L that has been converted from AWD to RWD. The car was originally supposed to be a track car, but I'm working on putting interior back together and using it on a daily basis. I know there is less than a handful of people already trying this swap, but i plan to be the first on actually having it running and driving with ZERO problems. For the mock fit, the crossmember was lowered 1 1/2inch and notched. We used solid polyurethane S13 engine mounts with a S13 Nismo transmission mount. The welded R160 differential and 1-piece driveshaft is already made and ready to go as well. Please feel free to ask any questions. These are pictures of where the car stood almost 2 years ago. (02 WRX dash, FMIC and some other things haha). The nicer/cleaner looking Impreza is just a parts car i bought. More pictures will be posted after every step is complete!

The shell was purchased in May of 2010. Here are some pictures of how the car looked when I bought it:

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Later we made strictly a mock-up fitment to get the engine and driveline in and this is how it turned out:
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Lastly my friend Trent helped me out with some aluminum and we made a template for the upcoming switch panel:
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Old 05-26-2010, 04:37 PM
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This is about to be a one crazy ish!! Keep it up bro. Hit me up if you need help. I'm right around the corner from ya. Good luck with everyhing!
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Old 05-26-2010, 07:27 PM
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thanks yall! ima do the first test drive to both of your houses haha
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impressive build man keep it up! prolly will see you when i get to the track to hit it up sideways
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Old 05-27-2010, 08:18 AM
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impressive build man keep it up! prolly will see you when i get to the track to hit it up sideways
haha mos def. you have a nice selection of cars i see...kouki s14/350z/zenki s14/and cressy. what track do you go to? T-Hill?
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VAAARY nice! /borat

question: sup with the steering? stock shafts/location? are you gonna have that crazy angle dori dori setup?
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dude this is the greatest ever!
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All I can say is.....awesome!
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Old 05-31-2010, 12:48 PM
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VAAARY nice! /borat

question: sup with the steering? stock shafts/location? are you gonna have that crazy angle dori dori setup?
yes!!! it already has a quick steering rack installed and custom made knuckles (compliments to Team Orange's Mechanic). So the angle will be ridiculous
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Selling the car?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1776433550.html

ok lets make this short and sweet.

95 impreza L ready for SR20DET

comes with:
FMIC w/piping
one piece driveshaft
wrx dash w/cluster
22B widebody quarter panels/fenders
quick steering rack
modified knuckles (more angle)
legacy big brake kit (rears)
fully gutted (will throw in carpet)
custom downpipe to fit bottom mount turbo
notched crossmember to fit s13 mounts
custom trans mount bracket
welded differential

Basically this is EVERYTHING you will need to just drop in the SR and go. So this is a killer deal. All custom fabrication is done you just need to do the finishing touch. THIS IS A TRACK CAR!!! This car will need to be towed by YOU not me. I need it gone unfortunately...1k or 1200 with brand new nismo mounts
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^ seems like it.. the pics are the same too.

unless a friend is playig a joke on him
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yes for a moment i thought i had to get rid of the car because i was moving...but things changed so the build is still in progress...now there is carpet, wrx cluster, passenger seat...and soon to be door panels. motor should be in the car in the month of july
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BUMP!!! Massive update yall!
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