Nate
Founding Father
So as I'm sitting here today, I realize that I've never really done a formal thread about my car. I have recently (nearly) completed a major change to the car and instead of just tossing up some pictures I thought I might go back and start from the beginning.
This will include a complete mod list as of 1-24-2010
Engine/Drivetrain:
VF-52
TSUDO DP Heat wrapped and sprayed black
IAG external wastgate up pipe Heat wrapped and sprayed black
Tial 38mm EWG
SPT catback
Perrin intake
TurboXS manual boost controller
Perrin TMIC (black)
Perrin BPV (black)
Walbro 255 pump
1 step colder plugs
GTspec lightweight crank pulley (tensioner added)
SPT boost guage
Innovate LC-1 wideband w/guage
Kartboy STS
COBB bushings
hand made delrin shift knob (2" shorter)
STI tranny mount
Tactrix openport 2.0
Suspension:
Swift springs
STI rear sway bar
Exterior:
Debadged sport grill
Perrin shorty antenna
Custom made hood scoop grill
Blacked/cleared headlights
DDM 5k HID lowbeam and fogs
Spray tinted tails
Painted chrome trunk strip
Painted lower rear valance
STI lip
18" KR-210's (summer) w/TPMS
17 Rota tarmacs (winter) w/ TPMS
Wingless trunk lid (swapped)
Rally Armor UR flaps
Thule ski rack with hand made low mounts
Factory tow hook
Interior:
35% tint
Auto-dimming mirror.
LED Interior lighting
SPT footwell lighting (red)
Cubby light swapped to red
rubber mats (winter)
Seat mod
Subaru Trunk nets
The most recent additions were the: turbo swap, EWG, changed to a new DP, TMIC, MBC, and don't forget the tuning done be Brendan Griffen (BrenTuning) in Mass. He has been working back and forth e-tuning my car for weeks now. The car is finally running strong after working through issues with boost leaks, and MBC problems. Im sitting right around 19psi, but now with the new TMIC, we will be working to push the tune further, and safely up the boost without worry of killing my factory TMIC.
Right now I'm in winter mode, but looking at future plans: my summer wheels are as we speak sitting at the powder coater for a reworking. They should look nice for spring. Im looking at getting PnP manifolds, with high flow cross pipe. My cat back will be getting hightemp coated as well as most of my exhaust work. Also I may think of replacing my MBC again with something different. Im still having some issues with dropping too much boost toward redline, and we think its contributed to my current MBC. Im looking at the Hallman with the remote cable you can run into the cab. Should make for easier adjustments.
Turbo setup:
Winter mode pics:
Special Thanks:
A special thanks goes out to EG for putting up with all my crazy parts orders, and having my car in and out of their shop, a lot.
To M&A for helping me diagnose some recent issues, and giving their time whether at there shop or on the phone.
To Gabe for bailing me out with parts with no notice, and the best prices on used parts.
Bren Tuning for getting my car back to running right. Knowing your stuff, and diagnosing issues from data logs while 200 miles away.
Biggest thanks to Jami (Ferrari) who has help we work on this car from day one. He has always been there till the job was done no questions. Thanks for being someone to count on! Your help = Priceless!
This will include a complete mod list as of 1-24-2010
Engine/Drivetrain:
VF-52
TSUDO DP Heat wrapped and sprayed black
IAG external wastgate up pipe Heat wrapped and sprayed black
Tial 38mm EWG
SPT catback
Perrin intake
TurboXS manual boost controller
Perrin TMIC (black)
Perrin BPV (black)
Walbro 255 pump
1 step colder plugs
GTspec lightweight crank pulley (tensioner added)
SPT boost guage
Innovate LC-1 wideband w/guage
Kartboy STS
COBB bushings
hand made delrin shift knob (2" shorter)
STI tranny mount
Tactrix openport 2.0
Suspension:
Swift springs
STI rear sway bar
Exterior:
Debadged sport grill
Perrin shorty antenna
Custom made hood scoop grill
Blacked/cleared headlights
DDM 5k HID lowbeam and fogs
Spray tinted tails
Painted chrome trunk strip
Painted lower rear valance
STI lip
18" KR-210's (summer) w/TPMS
17 Rota tarmacs (winter) w/ TPMS
Wingless trunk lid (swapped)
Rally Armor UR flaps
Thule ski rack with hand made low mounts
Factory tow hook
Interior:
35% tint
Auto-dimming mirror.
LED Interior lighting
SPT footwell lighting (red)
Cubby light swapped to red
rubber mats (winter)
Seat mod
Subaru Trunk nets
The most recent additions were the: turbo swap, EWG, changed to a new DP, TMIC, MBC, and don't forget the tuning done be Brendan Griffen (BrenTuning) in Mass. He has been working back and forth e-tuning my car for weeks now. The car is finally running strong after working through issues with boost leaks, and MBC problems. Im sitting right around 19psi, but now with the new TMIC, we will be working to push the tune further, and safely up the boost without worry of killing my factory TMIC.
Right now I'm in winter mode, but looking at future plans: my summer wheels are as we speak sitting at the powder coater for a reworking. They should look nice for spring. Im looking at getting PnP manifolds, with high flow cross pipe. My cat back will be getting hightemp coated as well as most of my exhaust work. Also I may think of replacing my MBC again with something different. Im still having some issues with dropping too much boost toward redline, and we think its contributed to my current MBC. Im looking at the Hallman with the remote cable you can run into the cab. Should make for easier adjustments.
Turbo setup:
Winter mode pics:
Special Thanks:
A special thanks goes out to EG for putting up with all my crazy parts orders, and having my car in and out of their shop, a lot.
To M&A for helping me diagnose some recent issues, and giving their time whether at there shop or on the phone.
To Gabe for bailing me out with parts with no notice, and the best prices on used parts.
Bren Tuning for getting my car back to running right. Knowing your stuff, and diagnosing issues from data logs while 200 miles away.
Biggest thanks to Jami (Ferrari) who has help we work on this car from day one. He has always been there till the job was done no questions. Thanks for being someone to count on! Your help = Priceless!
