Garage - Snail Racer
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January 23, 2011
Year:
2003
Make:
Subaru
Model:
Impreza
Trim:
Wrx
Vehicle nickname:
Snail Racer
State:
TX
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
4WD
How fast do you drive?:
100
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
The Snail 2003 Subaru Wrx was bought in Dec of 03 from a Mitsubishi Dealership because some guy traded it in on an Evo, but whatever my gain his loss. I had been planning on buying a Wrx for some time and luckily l I got my hands on this one. So first things first, I had to go faster so I started out with a vf22 and its supporting mods, but that wasn't enough. I decide to do a conversion with a 2.5L swap and a rotated Gt30r setup with an Element Tuning Hydra EMS in control of the engine. I put it on the dyno and started tuning. I managed to pull down 450 WHP on race gas, not too bad. I now had the power, but I needed something to handle it all. I upgraded the drive train by swapping in a JDM 6 speed to replace the weak stock 5 speed. Now with all this go fast power I needed to be able to stop so I ordered up the StopTech 332 BBK for the front because I had to swap in the R180, I had to put Brembos in the back. It began with drag racing at Speedworld and Firebird with a top run of 11.30 at 128mph. That was fun and all but it is such a short rush and I needed something more to satisfy my need for speed. So now the plan is to track the car at NASA events and running in Time Attack Events. Well, going in a straight line is easy but I didn't have much done in the way of handling. So now I need to work on the suspension. I started bolting on the following suspension parts: Whiteline F&R sway bars, Front strut tower bar with Rear V-brace, Custom Subframe, and PIC Coilovers. With the outside done, I move to the inside. I bolted in some Sparco Torino seats, 6-point harnesses, steering wheel, and Autopower 4-point roll cage. To help me keep track of what the motor is up to along with lap times I installed an Aimsports MXL Pista. Of couse I could go on forever on this car with all the little here and there stuff that is done to it, but I doubt you want to read the mile long story. Below is a complete mod list for your viewing pleasure. I plan on road racing the car until the wheels fall off and speaking of wheels I just got a new set of 18' Rota grids for the Hoosiers I bought. You can never seem to stop once you get started, itÂs an addiction. See you guys at the track.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Block: Subaru EJ257
Crankshaft: Top Secret 83mm Billet
Connecting Rods: Billet H-Beam Rods
Camshafts: Cosworth 278 IN / 274 EX
Valves / Valvesprings / Spring Retainers: Brian Crower Stainless Steel Valves / Single Spring, Titanium Retainer
Head Studs: Cosworth H-11
Intake Manifold: Stock Subaru Sti Reversed mounted / Motive Autowerks composite TGV's / GrimmSpeed 8mm Phenolic Thermal Manifold Spacer
Turbocharger: Garrett GTX3076r
Turbo Manifold: Forced Air Technologies Single Scroll V-Band Kit
Wastegate: Turbosmart Hyper-Gate 45 45mm External Wastegate
Blow-Off Valve: Turbosmart Race Port ÂPinkÂ
Exhaust: Espelir JGT500
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Turbosmart FPR-1200
Fuel Delivery: Fuel Safe Pro Cell 12gl / Custom Surge Tank / Bosch 044 Fuel Pump / AFI Turbo Fuel Rails
Fuel Injectors: Injector Dynamics 2000cc
Spark Plugs: NGK Racing 7 Heat Range
Radiator: LIC Motorsports v2 Radiator/Oil Cooler Combo
Intercooler: Turbo XS FMIC w/ custom IC Pipes
Oil System: Cosworth High Pressure / High Flow
Additional Engine Work:
LIC Motorsports Adjustable Timing Idlers
Cosworth Timing Belt Guide
Engine Management: 04 Sti Stock Ecu w/ Cobb Tuning AP Speed Density
Suspension Modifications:
Shocks: Mann Engineering Type-25 Inverted Coilovers ÂRoad Course SpecÂ
Springs: Mann Engineering Type-25 Inverted Coilovers ÂRoad Course SpecÂ
Sway Bars: Whiteline 27mm Front & Rear
Additional Suspension Work
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings, Roll Center Kit, Anti-lift Race, Adj Lateral Links, Front & Rear Endlinks
Subaru Wrx Aluminum A-Arms
Snail Performance Front Strut Bar & Subframe
04 Subaru Sti Steering Rack
Mann Engineering by AST Front & Rear Camber Plates
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Wheeldude Rota T2R 18x10 30 offset
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Cage: Fathead Fabrication Custom 6-point
Paint: Elite Automotive Finishes "Cage and Interior Paint"
Seat: Sparco EVO 2
Harness: Sparco 8 Point Belt
Steering Wheel: Sparco 323
Gauges: Aimsports MXL Pista w/ GPS
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Front Bumper: OEM w/ Prodrive Front Lip
Spoiler: Custom Snail Enterprises Splitter
Hood: Seibon CW-Style Carbon Fiber Hood
Rear Diffuser: 07 Sti Rear Diffuser
Trunk Lid: LIC Motorsports Dry Carbon
Spoiler/Wing: Aeromotions R2 Wing w/ LIC Motorsports Custom Wing Mounts
Doors: Gutted OEM
2003
Make:
Subaru
Model:
Impreza
Trim:
Wrx
Vehicle nickname:
Snail Racer
State:
TX
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
4WD
How fast do you drive?:
100
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
The Snail 2003 Subaru Wrx was bought in Dec of 03 from a Mitsubishi Dealership because some guy traded it in on an Evo, but whatever my gain his loss. I had been planning on buying a Wrx for some time and luckily l I got my hands on this one. So first things first, I had to go faster so I started out with a vf22 and its supporting mods, but that wasn't enough. I decide to do a conversion with a 2.5L swap and a rotated Gt30r setup with an Element Tuning Hydra EMS in control of the engine. I put it on the dyno and started tuning. I managed to pull down 450 WHP on race gas, not too bad. I now had the power, but I needed something to handle it all. I upgraded the drive train by swapping in a JDM 6 speed to replace the weak stock 5 speed. Now with all this go fast power I needed to be able to stop so I ordered up the StopTech 332 BBK for the front because I had to swap in the R180, I had to put Brembos in the back. It began with drag racing at Speedworld and Firebird with a top run of 11.30 at 128mph. That was fun and all but it is such a short rush and I needed something more to satisfy my need for speed. So now the plan is to track the car at NASA events and running in Time Attack Events. Well, going in a straight line is easy but I didn't have much done in the way of handling. So now I need to work on the suspension. I started bolting on the following suspension parts: Whiteline F&R sway bars, Front strut tower bar with Rear V-brace, Custom Subframe, and PIC Coilovers. With the outside done, I move to the inside. I bolted in some Sparco Torino seats, 6-point harnesses, steering wheel, and Autopower 4-point roll cage. To help me keep track of what the motor is up to along with lap times I installed an Aimsports MXL Pista. Of couse I could go on forever on this car with all the little here and there stuff that is done to it, but I doubt you want to read the mile long story. Below is a complete mod list for your viewing pleasure. I plan on road racing the car until the wheels fall off and speaking of wheels I just got a new set of 18' Rota grids for the Hoosiers I bought. You can never seem to stop once you get started, itÂs an addiction. See you guys at the track.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Block: Subaru EJ257
Crankshaft: Top Secret 83mm Billet
Connecting Rods: Billet H-Beam Rods
Camshafts: Cosworth 278 IN / 274 EX
Valves / Valvesprings / Spring Retainers: Brian Crower Stainless Steel Valves / Single Spring, Titanium Retainer
Head Studs: Cosworth H-11
Intake Manifold: Stock Subaru Sti Reversed mounted / Motive Autowerks composite TGV's / GrimmSpeed 8mm Phenolic Thermal Manifold Spacer
Turbocharger: Garrett GTX3076r
Turbo Manifold: Forced Air Technologies Single Scroll V-Band Kit
Wastegate: Turbosmart Hyper-Gate 45 45mm External Wastegate
Blow-Off Valve: Turbosmart Race Port ÂPinkÂ
Exhaust: Espelir JGT500
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Turbosmart FPR-1200
Fuel Delivery: Fuel Safe Pro Cell 12gl / Custom Surge Tank / Bosch 044 Fuel Pump / AFI Turbo Fuel Rails
Fuel Injectors: Injector Dynamics 2000cc
Spark Plugs: NGK Racing 7 Heat Range
Radiator: LIC Motorsports v2 Radiator/Oil Cooler Combo
Intercooler: Turbo XS FMIC w/ custom IC Pipes
Oil System: Cosworth High Pressure / High Flow
Additional Engine Work:
LIC Motorsports Adjustable Timing Idlers
Cosworth Timing Belt Guide
Engine Management: 04 Sti Stock Ecu w/ Cobb Tuning AP Speed Density
Suspension Modifications:
Shocks: Mann Engineering Type-25 Inverted Coilovers ÂRoad Course SpecÂ
Springs: Mann Engineering Type-25 Inverted Coilovers ÂRoad Course SpecÂ
Sway Bars: Whiteline 27mm Front & Rear
Additional Suspension Work
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings, Roll Center Kit, Anti-lift Race, Adj Lateral Links, Front & Rear Endlinks
Subaru Wrx Aluminum A-Arms
Snail Performance Front Strut Bar & Subframe
04 Subaru Sti Steering Rack
Mann Engineering by AST Front & Rear Camber Plates
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Wheeldude Rota T2R 18x10 30 offset
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Cage: Fathead Fabrication Custom 6-point
Paint: Elite Automotive Finishes "Cage and Interior Paint"
Seat: Sparco EVO 2
Harness: Sparco 8 Point Belt
Steering Wheel: Sparco 323
Gauges: Aimsports MXL Pista w/ GPS
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
Front Bumper: OEM w/ Prodrive Front Lip
Spoiler: Custom Snail Enterprises Splitter
Hood: Seibon CW-Style Carbon Fiber Hood
Rear Diffuser: 07 Sti Rear Diffuser
Trunk Lid: LIC Motorsports Dry Carbon
Spoiler/Wing: Aeromotions R2 Wing w/ LIC Motorsports Custom Wing Mounts
Doors: Gutted OEM
