I've been working on this for 2 years now but never established a thread to keep track of the project. I started out with an 02 WRX sedan with 83k miles. Nearly bone stock with the exception of a KartBoy short shift lever, and Whiteline swaybars. Here's what we were working with from day one:




I then went after the handling by picking up some Tein Flex coilovers, 17x9 Work Cr Kais with 255/40 Falken Azenis and KartBoy drop links.




Not much has changed since then in terms of looks.

The current mod list goes like this:


6/19/2011

Engine
Cobb Catted Downpipe
Cobb Cat-Back Exhaust
Cobb Accessport (Stage 2 Map)
Cobb Turbo Heatshield
STi Top Mount Intercooler (9/10)
Walboro 255lph - HP Fuel Pump (10/10)
Gimmick Motorsports Turbo Inlet (8/09)
Gimmick Motorsports After-MAF Hose (8/09)
Samco BPV Recirc Hose
Hosetechniques.com Vacuum Hoses
TiC T-Bolt Clamp Kit
Braille 11lbs Racing Battery (8/09)
Grimmspeed Ported and coated Up Pipe (3/10)
Grimmspeed Ported and coated Cross Pipe (3/10)
Hallman MBC (6/11)

Drivetrain
Kartboy "Botox" Lockdown Bolts (6/11)
Kartboy Rear Diff Mount Bushings (6/11)
Kartboy Outrigger Bushings (6/11)
Kartboy Short Shifter
Kartboy Front Stay Bushings
Kartboy Rear Stay Bushings
TiC Pivot Bushings
Custom Copolymer/Brass ****
TiC Transmission Cross Member Bushings (7/09)
Group-N Transmission Mount (8/09)

Suspension
Tein Flex Coilovers
Whiteline 22mm Front Sway Bar
Whiteline 22mm Rear Sway Bar
Whiteline Heavy Duty Mount kit
Kartboy Front Drop Links
Kartboy Rear Drop Links
Cusco Lower Arm Brace Type 2 (7/09)

Brakes
DBA 4000 Slotted Rotors
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid

Wheels/Tires
Work Cr-Kai 17x9 +44
Work RS Aluminum Lug Nuts
Falken Azenis RT-615 255/40/17

Exterior
Nada

 

Just got my Walboro 255lph pump in the mail today. One part closer to the VF39 swap! Gonna go get to work on it.

 

Nice rims!! Cars looken good.

Get a VF34!!

 

Similar to what i have. just got my walbro yesterday! Just need to put everything in. My car is not nearly as clean as yours tho.

Suspension:
Tein S-tech i think?
Stock everything else in suspension

Engine:
Cobb Ap (Stg 2)
Perrin Up-pipe
Perrin Down-pipe
Greddy Evo 2 Exhaust
Sti Topmount

Putting in Next Week:
Vf-39
06 injectors
walbro 255 Fp

Future mods:
ALL SUSPENSION!

 

Thanks. I might get a vf34 - I haven't done enough research yet to make any sort of decision.

In all of the instructions and installation notes I found online everyone seemed to mention a necessary modification to the hard pipe that connects to the pump outlet in order for the (bigger) walboro pump to fit.

I was shocked to see that mine mated right up and did not require any modifications. Just wanted to share that with you since you'll be running into that soon enough.

 

Got a delivery today:



DBA 4000 Series Slotted F&R rotors
Goodridge Brake lines
Motul RBF600 x2

Also (but not pictured) Hawk HPS pads

 

nice! bugeye FTW!

 

Nie thread bro. Can't wait to see more posts!!!

 

My APS 65mm CAI came today. I bought it from Ruehl, and would like to mention what an incredible packing job he did. He's got a few other items for sale, so buy with confidence.

The intake is quite heavier in gauge than I was expecting, but am quite content with the construction. I also thought the raised coolant-line holder was a nice touch, where as some intakes don't accomodate the coolant hoses, or hold them right to the body of the intake (SPT).

Without further ado, here's how it went



(About the missing grill: I started to think that I needed to remove the bumper in order to get this thing in because I didn't realize I could just force the intake through the opening from the engine bay )



The plan is to media blast it and powder coat it black when I'm back at home for Thanksgiving break.


I'm currently waiting on my GrimmSpeed 3 port EBCS (should come Monday). If anyone wants to buy my GrimmSpeed MBC speak up!

Once I get that set up I'll be taking the car in for a tune.

 

Sexy car, those wheels look really good!

 

Grimmspeed 3 port EBCS came yesterday. Just plugged this thing in this morning.

 

Nicelooking boost solenoid. NIce to see tht grimmspeed isn't just labeling a grainger unit as a grimmspeed product like many other manufacturers. +1 Grimmspeed! Nice mods to you!

 

So you just installed a Grimmspeed EBCS. i have a prodrive EBCS similar to yours. but i was told i don't need to install it on my stock turbo. am i wrong. b/c your running a stock turbo. help me out. LOL

 

Some people have had issues running the stock EBCS with high boost pressures, so when people say that an aftermarket solenoid isn't necessary for the TD04, they are simply operating under the assumption that you are running low boost on your TD04.

I didn't have problems holding boost on my factory solenoid, but I upgraded for a different reason. The factory 2 port solenoid is bleed-based system, in which you will lose a little bit of pressure (notice the T-fitting routes back to the inlet). This 3-port solenoid is supposed to build boost slightly faster, and have better throttle response. Ultimately my goal is to cut down on turbo lag and maximize low RPM power as much as possible, so I'm resorting to marginal improvements like this to help me get there.

So to answer your question:
-Do you need to upgrade your solenoid on the stock turbo?-Might you benefit slightly from upgrading anyway?

 

Thanks!! I might install it right now. Also where are you located in the Bay Area? I might want to buy your MBC. im currently waiting to buy some injectors so i can run my VF-39. and would like to have a MBC when ready.

Thanks,
Michael