syKo-STi The Revival
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Car Info: Version 7.5 2002 STi
syKo-STi The Revival
In the beginning...
One of my first cars was a silver 1992 Loyale wagon. It was my first Subaru, and I really hated it.
Sure it never broke down but it, but 90 HP and 101 ft-lbs means you really can’t be in a hurry to get anywhere.
It looked like this but was silver:
Now, an intro to the Subarus I’ve bought since 2004.
2004 WRX
Purchased January 31, 2004
I sold this car in February 2005 with less than 9k miles on it.
2004 STi
Purchased December 20, 2004
I wrecked this car on June 16, 2005 after putting about 4k miles on it.
2002 2.5RS
Purchased July 10, 2005
This is the shell that will be converted to a (I call it) Version 7.5 STi using the parts from my 2004 STi.
1997 Legacy
Purchased July 01, 2005
This is my no-frills daily driver. The only mod is WRX wheels to replace the stock steelies.
One of my first cars was a silver 1992 Loyale wagon. It was my first Subaru, and I really hated it.
Sure it never broke down but it, but 90 HP and 101 ft-lbs means you really can’t be in a hurry to get anywhere.
It looked like this but was silver:
Now, an intro to the Subarus I’ve bought since 2004.
2004 WRX
Purchased January 31, 2004
I sold this car in February 2005 with less than 9k miles on it.
2004 STi
Purchased December 20, 2004
I wrecked this car on June 16, 2005 after putting about 4k miles on it.
2002 2.5RS
Purchased July 10, 2005
This is the shell that will be converted to a (I call it) Version 7.5 STi using the parts from my 2004 STi.
1997 Legacy
Purchased July 01, 2005
This is my no-frills daily driver. The only mod is WRX wheels to replace the stock steelies.
Last edited by sykosis; Oct 4, 2005 at 02:45 AM.
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Car Info: Version 7.5 2002 STi
STi before the accident:
The day after the wreck -- Ouch!
After sorting everything out with insurance, the car was towed to Vakamon to be stripped down for the swap.
The day after the wreck -- Ouch!
After sorting everything out with insurance, the car was towed to Vakamon to be stripped down for the swap.
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The breakdown:
Over the next couple of weeks, the car was torn apart to the bare chassis.
The final goodbye:
Over the next couple of weeks, the car was torn apart to the bare chassis.
The final goodbye:
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The swap begins:
The conversion began on 07/29/05 with a stock 2002 RS 2.5 with 49k miles on it. The entire drivetrain and harness will be removed and swapped entirely with STi components. The end result will be to have a car that is appears 100% like it came off the factory as a USDM Bug-eye STi.
Out comes the original rear assembly.
And in goes the new stuff.
The conversion began on 07/29/05 with a stock 2002 RS 2.5 with 49k miles on it. The entire drivetrain and harness will be removed and swapped entirely with STi components. The end result will be to have a car that is appears 100% like it came off the factory as a USDM Bug-eye STi.
Out comes the original rear assembly.
And in goes the new stuff.
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The original engine was removed.
Then the front end was swapped.
The STI chassis harness...
Then the front end was swapped.
The STI chassis harness...
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It's getting there:
The cam gear and timing belt were shredded, so they need to be replaced.
Time for the engine to go in!
Putting on the finishing touches to the wiring.
The cam gear and timing belt were shredded, so they need to be replaced.
Time for the engine to go in!
Putting on the finishing touches to the wiring.
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Just waiting on a few more parts:
The car is almost running at this point. Everything old has been swapped and now we just need NEW parts
The guys at Vakamon modeling for the camera.
The car is almost running at this point. Everything old has been swapped and now we just need NEW parts
The guys at Vakamon modeling for the camera.
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Car Info: Version 7.5 2002 STi
Mod List:
Power:
STi USDM EJ25 Longblock
STi ECU and Complete Wiring Harness
STi Pitch Rod
STi Engine Mounts
STi Transmission Mounts
STi Clutch Line
STi Intercooler
STi IC Spray (Dual Nozzles)
Cobb Accessport Stage 2 Map
Cusco Turbo heatshield
Excedy Ceramic Clutch
HKS D1 Oil Filler Cap
HKS D1 Radiator Cap
Koyo Racing Radiator
K&N Typhoon Short-Ram Intake
Optima Red Top Battery
Perrin Radiator Hoses
Perrin Modified 816cc injectors
Redline Water Wetter
TurboXS Type-H Blow-off Valve
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
Exhaust:
Greddy Header (DEI Heat Wrapped)
HKS Up-Pipe (DEI Heat Wrapped)
B&B Twin-tip 3" Turbo-back Exhaust
Drivetrain:
STi 6MT Transmission w/ DCCD
STi Drive Shaft
STi Front and Rear Half Shafts
STi R180 Differential
Kartboy Front and Rear Shift Bushings
Redline 75w-90 in the rear diff
Redline MT-90 in Transmission
Brakes:
STi Front Brembo Brakes
STi Rear Brembo Brakes
ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid
Carbotech Bobcat Brake Pads
Cobb Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Handling:
STi Aluminum Control Arms
STi Front Sway-bar
STi Ver. 8 Struts
STi BBS Rims w/ RE070s
Cusco Front Strut Tower Brace
Noltec Steering Rack Bushings
Perrin Adjustable Rear Sway-bar
Perrin Endlinks
Tein S-Tech Drop Springs
Interior:
STi Gauge Cluster
STi JDM Spec-C Steering Wheel
STi Brake Handle
STi Pedals
STi Front and Rear Seats
STi Carpet and Door Panels
STi Climate Control
STi Center Console and Shifter Trim
Defi BF Amber 60mm Boost Gauge
Defi BF Amber 60mm EGT Gauge
Defi BF Amber 60mm Oil Pressure Gauge
OEM-style Aluminum Dead Pedal
Razo Shift ****
Zerosport Gauge Pod
Exterior:
STi JDM Headlights
STi Front Grill
STi Hood Scoop
STi Trunk Badge
WRX Wing
WRX Hood
Kartboy Short Exhaust Hangers
Gruppe-S CF Sidemarkers
Worx Hood Struts
Zerosport Hood Scoop Splitter
Zerosport Wing Risers
Power:
STi USDM EJ25 Longblock
STi ECU and Complete Wiring Harness
STi Pitch Rod
STi Engine Mounts
STi Transmission Mounts
STi Clutch Line
STi Intercooler
STi IC Spray (Dual Nozzles)
Cobb Accessport Stage 2 Map
Cusco Turbo heatshield
Excedy Ceramic Clutch
HKS D1 Oil Filler Cap
HKS D1 Radiator Cap
Koyo Racing Radiator
K&N Typhoon Short-Ram Intake
Optima Red Top Battery
Perrin Radiator Hoses
Perrin Modified 816cc injectors
Redline Water Wetter
TurboXS Type-H Blow-off Valve
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
Exhaust:
Greddy Header (DEI Heat Wrapped)
HKS Up-Pipe (DEI Heat Wrapped)
B&B Twin-tip 3" Turbo-back Exhaust
Drivetrain:
STi 6MT Transmission w/ DCCD
STi Drive Shaft
STi Front and Rear Half Shafts
STi R180 Differential
Kartboy Front and Rear Shift Bushings
Redline 75w-90 in the rear diff
Redline MT-90 in Transmission
Brakes:
STi Front Brembo Brakes
STi Rear Brembo Brakes
ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid
Carbotech Bobcat Brake Pads
Cobb Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Handling:
STi Aluminum Control Arms
STi Front Sway-bar
STi Ver. 8 Struts
STi BBS Rims w/ RE070s
Cusco Front Strut Tower Brace
Noltec Steering Rack Bushings
Perrin Adjustable Rear Sway-bar
Perrin Endlinks
Tein S-Tech Drop Springs
Interior:
STi Gauge Cluster
STi JDM Spec-C Steering Wheel
STi Brake Handle
STi Pedals
STi Front and Rear Seats
STi Carpet and Door Panels
STi Climate Control
STi Center Console and Shifter Trim
Defi BF Amber 60mm Boost Gauge
Defi BF Amber 60mm EGT Gauge
Defi BF Amber 60mm Oil Pressure Gauge
OEM-style Aluminum Dead Pedal
Razo Shift ****
Zerosport Gauge Pod
Exterior:
STi JDM Headlights
STi Front Grill
STi Hood Scoop
STi Trunk Badge
WRX Wing
WRX Hood
Kartboy Short Exhaust Hangers
Gruppe-S CF Sidemarkers
Worx Hood Struts
Zerosport Hood Scoop Splitter
Zerosport Wing Risers
Last edited by sykosis; Jul 1, 2006 at 12:31 PM.
