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LOL I know where you are coming from, but if i dont fit both turbos at some point, i know i will always be wondering what the other would have been like. I figure that i'll start with the hybrid, then when i want more power, i'll fit the 18g :-)

Thermal spacers, TGV deletes, CDF fuel rails, fuelab fuel pressure regulator and silicone turbo inlet pipe going on today :-)


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Rear tow removed!! Looks much better!


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Turbo with billet wheel now in :-) with the silicone turbo inlet pipe on!


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Fuel rails on, ready for the inlet to go back :-)


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Good progress!

Cheers fella :thumb:

I have my map with Bob Rawle booked in for the 22nd of Dec, so i want to have the engine, suspension and break mods all sorted for then.

Still have a few more bits to go on! But should be able to have it all done by the 22nd :-)

What sort of increase are you expecting? Any specific reason for new fuel rails, FPR etc?

I'll take the first stab at the power when complete as 297bhp & 368lb/ft. :)

I'm not too bothered about total power, i'm really interested in torque (especially low down torque) and how it drives as a daily driver.

Because i do heavy traffic driving in the morning, i thought i would wrap the downpipe, ceramic coat the hotside of the turbo, and put some thermal inlet spacers in. I know a smaller turbo will generate more heat than a larger turbo, so thought i'd practice caution.

The roads are mainly clear on the way home from work, and are always fun :-)

While the intlet was off to fit the air pump delete, it made sense to do it all in one go. I came across a bargain for the fuel rails, lines and FPR, and I know fuel rails help protect all cylinders, i think cylinder 3 in particular can over heat because of not enough fuel acting as a lubricant or to cool it.

So the fuel rail lines and FPR are there more for protection than power, and i thought why not, since i got such a good deal on the bits.

368Lbs/ft of torque sounds nice. As long as it gets me from 0-70 as quickly as possible, and keeping the engine/gearbox safe, i'll be happy :thumb:

I suppose it's more so because of the 2.5 block that your adding a few safety measures as such? I've not had my wagon long so it's interesting understanding what can be done and for what reasons. I also steered clear of the 2.5 because of the bad reputation but I'm sure it's fine if you don't go crazy.

Also interested to see what figures you come back with, I'll keep an eye on the thread.

Well, i would have done the same for a 2.0, because i drive in stop start peak time traffic in the mornings. I know the Ecu will compensate and add more fuel to protect the engine. But, i just wanted to do what i could to keep everything nice and safe. It can go quite quickly from stop start to a quick escape and getting up to speed on the journey to work. Which is not recommended for our cars.

I was REALLY worried about 2.5 engine, so the first thing i did was have a compression test, which came back measure 140 psi (if i remember correctly) which is VERY good. So i know it was OK to mod. From what i can see its boost pressure that kills the ringland/2.5 engines. I've been told that 1.2 bar is safe pressure to run, but others seem to be running 1.3 to 1.35 without problems. But i'm going to keep the boost down, and with the other bits i've done, i'm hoping to enjoy my car for years without having to worry about the engine :-) I could be a little over cautious, but i dont mind, since i got all the bits for cheap, and have a REALLY good mobile mechanic. Being mobile, his rates are very reasonable.

I'll post the figures when i get them, but as long as i have lots of torque to get me going quicker than everyone else at the lights, i'll be very happy :-)

Inlet cleaned and fitted, TGV fitted, CDF fuel rails, FPR and 3 port oil catch can fitted.

Just waiting for the STI TMIC to come through and be fitted, before putting everything in its place and securing.


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Progress has been slow lately!

Wrapped the STI PPP Sport cat downpipe over the weekend


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I really wish i didnt sell my previous H&S de-cat downpipe now :-( I had a bit of a garage clear out before i bought this car! Its always the way!


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Hi I have brand new gb270 leather interior covers including door inserts for wagon if interested many thanks

I'm good thanks :-)

I bought a full leather interior ages ago, which will be going in after the engine and suspension mods are all done :thumb:

Thanks anyway.

Got an AS performance, aka Harvey trick up pipe and ported headers to go on before the map in 19 days!! :-)

Gaskets ordered from Import car parts, hopefully they get here soon!


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Light weight Spec C aircon pump and heavy passenger airbag removed today :-)


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Strut brace fitted :-) The mechanic said its the lightest strut brace he has ever fitted!

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Gauges fitted to the cluster and ready to go in :-)

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Where did you find the cluster, I really need one! Also what size gauges does it take?

Hello mate, someone on a Facebook Subaru parts group was selling it :-) got it at a good price!

A company called ATI in the USA makes them, which is why they are are all designed for left hand drive cars, but do fit RHD cars. Its quite expensive if you buy it direct from ATI though!

STI scoop undertray fitted, ready for my STI TMIC to go on!

Looks to be almost double the size!


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Big money from ATI! I'll keep my eyes open for one but I really need one now haha

Gauges and cluster now fitted :-)


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STI TMIC back from Zircotec, ceramic coated :-) and STI logo sprayed on. Not quite happy with it though and might spray it back to OEM silver.


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Gauges look brilliant, intercooler looks naf IMO.

Loving the build.

Sensible mods so far, but speaking from experience the 18g is a great blower on a 2.0 so would be epic on a 2.5 :)

I agree, the Zircotec didnt come out as clean as i would have liked. Its excelent around the sides, but It looks like they had some sort of over spray over the fins. To make it worse, the mechanic thought he would do me a favour and surprise me with the STI logo across the fins.

I was actually after more of an OEM look and planned to pray it silver. Might try and sort the logo out later, and spray the vertical bars silver.

But for now, its very much function over form.