[gabedude]

I bought the car brand new in March of 2007. I have a long list of stuff I have done, so bear with me as I build this and post all ECU logs (for tuning purposes), pics and stuff. This will be made so people can get an idea of what the stock limits are on an 07 STI and how to build it up after you break it.

Gabe

Update:

Power mods when engine went(316 WHP, 352 WTQ):

APS 65MM CAI
Full TBE (Catless Agency Power D/P with SPT 3 inch catback)
My modified XPT Stage 2 mapping (the failure was due to previous abuse and a casting flaw in the #3 piston compression ringland, not the map)
LC1 perm WB w/ Red BD gauge
Gaugepod.com a pillar pod
Autometer boost gauge

Done building engine (on breakin tune):

Homebrew block with forged and ceramic coated CP pistons
TD05 20G 8CM^2 Turbo
08 STI TMIC
Snow performance meth kit (need to get safe injection still, but I have a safegaurd solenoid for low level indicator), plan on getting the digital controller and safeinjection from Labonte
750CC DW injectors (balanced well)
WB Fuel pump
Gates timing belt
Samco turbo inlet pipe
Samco MAF tube
Samco radiator hoses
Samco IC hoses
TXS dual catch cans
Grainger BCS
TBolt clamps
TGV weldless deletes ( Weldless TGV Delete Kit - '07+)
Smog pump delete ( Subaru WRX/STI Air Pump Delete - Driver Side Block-Off Plate)

Update (2/16/2009, 393 WHP, 398 WTQ aggressive tune):
SRS 3 inch CBE
Meth tuned @ 22 PSI peak taper to 19 PSI @ 7k
Detuned ~20WHP for street use @ 370 WHP, 370 WTQ with meth on
Engine has 10k on it since rebuild, runs great, now running for longer than the stock block with more abuse Other mods:

Whiteline rear sway with endlinks set to full hard
Whiteline front sway with endlinks
Kenwood DPX701 Head unit with G-Meter

Update (12/24/2009); breaking 400WHP on a 20G:

SSAC FMIC (black)
Forge Motorsports WG actuator
AP Fuel rails
APS hard inlet
GS Xover pipe
Nvidia Uppipe
Mishimoto radiator and t-stat
Khumo XS tires
Running E85 instead of Meth now
Need to finish tuning on E85 for ~420 WHP (did 390 with the WG leaking on E85, low boost)

Update (2/12/2010); breaking 400WHP on a 20G:

With the new radiator installed, Forge actuator at spring pressure, I am right at 400 WHP on average running failsafe SD (no MAF).

Need to up the fuel pressure and boost to get ~420/420 with a nice flat curve.

Here is the average as of now:



Future:

35R Rotated. 40R if I get cams.

[gabedude]

Reserved

[valleySTI]

NICE CAR GABE

good luck on your rebuild man, i went threw the same thing but at 1100 miles and no help from SOA

btw i will be contacting you to get a good idea of what you are going to run caue we almost have the same setup

[valleySTI]

btw that pic with the piston brings back alot a memories

[gabedude]

I updated my build list.

I remember about your STI failing.

[valleySTI]

Originally Posted by gabedude

I updated my build list.

I remember about your STI failing.

yeah

but i am thinking of going your route, just need the turbo and injectors, but i will get in touch soon so i can get some info on how to run the meth

[BillFromTR]

Good luck with you new build. I never heard how your first one went but my symapthys go out to you.

[EROCK11]

Good luck with your build...I am particularly interested to see how the 08 STI intercooler performs for you.
Do you think you will have issues maxing out the stock MAF with the APS 65mm? Any thoughts of going with the 70mm instead?

[z38er]

sooooo, why did the 3rd piston ringland broke ???
lean air mixture ?, detonation ?, knocking ???

[gabedude]

Originally Posted by z38er

sooooo, why did the 3rd piston ringland broke ???
lean air mixture ?, detonation ?, knocking ???

Take a look at the pic closely. (bubble - casting defect)