2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 07-18-2007, 09:51 AM

Soooo... my car is almost a full STi

2004 WRX w/ STi driveline swap
WRBlue Pearl
6-speed manual

Rollers, Suspension & Driveline:
17x8 Bronze Work Emotion CR-Kai +47 (summer)
235/40/ZR17 Falken FK-452 tires

17x7.5 Gold Rota SDR +48 (winter)
225/45/ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires

FULL 04 STi Driveline swap
TURNINCONCEPTS AST COILOVERS!!!
Whiteline 24mm Front Sway Bar & Polyurethan Bushings
Whiteline 24mm Rear Sway Bar & Polyurethane Bushings
Kartboy Solid Rear Endlinks
Whiteline Polyeurethane Steering Rack Bushings
TurnInConcepts Polyurethane Rear Differential Bushings
TurnInConcepts Shifter Pivot Bushings
TurnInConcepts Shifter Linkage Bushings
TurnInConcepts Fender Braces!
TurnInConcepts Pink Trans Crossmember Bushings
STi Group-N Transmission Mount
Kartboy Short-throw Shifter Assembly
Kartboy Polyurethane Shifter Stay Bushings (front&rear)

Brakes
Gold STi Brembo Calipers
STi Rotors
Hawk HP+ Brake Pads (woo dusty)
ATE SuperBlue Racing Brake Fluid

Engine & Performance (stage 4)
282.7 WHP / 250 Ftlbs
COBB Accessport Protuned
IHI VF43 Turbo
Deatschwerks 650cc Injectors
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
APS Steel Turbo Inlet Hose
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs 1 step colder
Ported & Polished WRX Exhaust Manifolds with EGT Sensor
STi Catless Uppipe
TurboXS Turboback
TurboXS Magnaflow axelback
BadlanzHPE Electronic Exhaust Cutout
TurboXS/ Hyperflow Top Mount Intercooler
Samco blue IC Hoses
STi Intercooler Sprayer System
GTspec Radiator Shroud

Exterior
STi Hoodscoop
STi Splitters
STi Sideskirts
STi 06 Underbody Rear Diffuser
Hella Supertones 118db + 3 factory horns
DIY Cleared Headlights
DIY Pilarless Grill
Completely Debadged
RallyPig on Mirror
Nurburgring on Front Doors
JDM Taillight Mod
RallyArmor Black/Blue Mudflaps
Door dings & a couple scratches
DIY Touch up paint

Interior
WC LATHE WERKS Super Awesome Custom Shift Knob

Maddad Clarity v1 Red [Boost/EGT/Oil Pressure] Gauges
in OEM Triple Dash Pod
STi 2004 Center Gauge Cluster
STi Aluminum Shifter Trim w/ red lettering
STi 2007 USDM Seats *Heated & Bolstered* & Rear Pass-thru
STi 2007 USDM Blue Door Cards
STi Canadian Black Padded Floormats
STi Blue Carpet
Custom Black Interior Dash Trim
Custom Black A,B,C Pillar Trim
Custom Red Radio/HVAC/Keyring/Clock/Fogs/Windshield heater/cruise/IC sprayer buttons
Custom Clock Relocation to Ashtray
Custom Red Hazard Button

---next dream mod----
EJ257

+ lots of expenses and 2000+ pictures and counting!

Special thanks: TurnInConcepts, ABrulz, PolarisSnT, InfamousDX, NitroDon, Kory "Hans" S, DVN24, Jimmy of TheShopCT, RavSpec Eastcoast,

RacerXS · 07-18-2007, 05:28 PM

Looks sweet Chris, glad to see you finally started a journal!

No pics of your shift knob?

amg destroyer · 07-18-2007, 05:52 PM

Nice car you got there. Keep it up!

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 07-19-2007, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacerXS

Looks sweet Chris, glad to see you finally started a journal!

No pics of your shift knob?

Well I got pics of that thing up in the FS section, so I'd rather not get unwanted attention for advertising outside of allowed areas. Had a bad experience with that on another board

nice-rice · 07-19-2007, 08:20 PM

Good lookin car man, a lot of nice mods so far.

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 08-06-2007, 07:03 PM

Well I just got a set of Falken FK452s put on the car.
I decided to go with 235/40/ZR17 on my WRX to help out the gearing just a tad and increase maximum cornering grip.

I only have about 150miles on them (replaced Toyo T1S), but I noticed improved maximum grip, slightly more squishy initial turn-in (expected from brand new tires), but amazing grip under heavy/ full braking application. They REALLY grip to slow the car down!

Overall, I like them, and for $444.00 shipped, they are pretty damn good.

Oh yea, I just got a new alignment also, running -1 Camber front, -1.5 camber rear, 0 toe all around. 2.8 caster is fixed.

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 09-16-2007, 04:55 PM

Well, I finally got these things properly broken in with about 800 miles on them. They got MUCH better compared to brand new. They have really nice lateral grip, pretty good turn in response, and dont squeal like piggies anymore.
I autoX'd them just once at around 500miles old and they could have been better, but Ill attribute that to the tall new treads, and I probably didnt have optimal inflation b/c I found out my pressure gauge was inaccurate when I got back home.

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 02-12-2008, 09:07 AM

I just spent way too much money on my car...

-17x8 bronze work emotion cr-kai wheels
-04 sti driveline
-FULL TiC/Kartboy shifter upgrade selection
-04 sti brembos w/ new Hawk HP+ pads
-michelin a/s tires for the winter
-TiC AST coilover suspension
-new WL rear sway bar & endlinks

I think ill install this and call it done for now. I'll be posting up pics in a couple days

ProRex · 02-15-2008, 08:12 AM

I am doing the same swap on my 02 wrx with 05 drivetrain. Did you do the work yourself or have a shop do it for you?

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 02-15-2008, 11:54 AM

Its not complete. The trans is sitting in my garage still, but I'll be doing it all at home with several knowledgeable people staffed and fed to help me.

wrxser · 02-15-2008, 04:35 PM

Coming along nicely Chris!

ProRex · 02-16-2008, 10:16 AM

That is cool. The car looks very clean, I likes. I will be putting my trans in tomorow hopefully. Good luck!

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 03-03-2008, 09:55 AM

Got a bunch of the parts in.
Still waiting for the Emotions to arrive.

STi brembos w/ Hawk HP+ pads & Goodridge stainless lines

TurnInConcepts AST Coilovers (front shown only)

Whole bunch of stuff including full bushing assortment for the new 6speed

T3h_Clap · 03-03-2008, 10:24 AM

why only 8" wide?

munky69 · 03-03-2008, 11:23 AM

+1 why so skinny? everything else is bad ass tho

07-18-2007, 09:51 AM	#1
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP Soooo... my car is almost a full STi 2004 WRX w/ STi driveline swap WRBlue Pearl 6-speed manual Rollers, Suspension & Driveline: 17x8 Bronze Work Emotion CR-Kai +47 (summer) 235/40/ZR17 Falken FK-452 tires 17x7.5 Gold Rota SDR +48 (winter) 225/45/ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires FULL 04 STi Driveline swap TURNINCONCEPTS AST COILOVERS!!! Whiteline 24mm Front Sway Bar & Polyurethan Bushings Whiteline 24mm Rear Sway Bar & Polyurethane Bushings Kartboy Solid Rear Endlinks Whiteline Polyeurethane Steering Rack Bushings TurnInConcepts Polyurethane Rear Differential Bushings TurnInConcepts Shifter Pivot Bushings TurnInConcepts Shifter Linkage Bushings TurnInConcepts Fender Braces! TurnInConcepts Pink Trans Crossmember Bushings STi Group-N Transmission Mount Kartboy Short-throw Shifter Assembly Kartboy Polyurethane Shifter Stay Bushings (front&rear) Brakes Gold STi Brembo Calipers STi Rotors Hawk HP+ Brake Pads (woo dusty) ATE SuperBlue Racing Brake Fluid Engine & Performance (stage 4) 282.7 WHP / 250 Ftlbs COBB Accessport Protuned IHI VF43 Turbo Deatschwerks 650cc Injectors Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump APS Steel Turbo Inlet Hose NGK Iridium Spark Plugs 1 step colder Ported & Polished WRX Exhaust Manifolds with EGT Sensor STi Catless Uppipe TurboXS Turboback TurboXS Magnaflow axelback BadlanzHPE Electronic Exhaust Cutout TurboXS/ Hyperflow Top Mount Intercooler Samco blue IC Hoses STi Intercooler Sprayer System GTspec Radiator Shroud Exterior STi Hoodscoop STi Splitters STi Sideskirts STi 06 Underbody Rear Diffuser Hella Supertones 118db + 3 factory horns DIY Cleared Headlights DIY Pilarless Grill Completely Debadged RallyPig on Mirror Nurburgring on Front Doors JDM Taillight Mod RallyArmor Black/Blue Mudflaps Door dings & a couple scratches DIY Touch up paint Interior WC LATHE WERKS Super Awesome Custom Shift Knob Maddad Clarity v1 Red [Boost/EGT/Oil Pressure] Gauges in OEM Triple Dash Pod STi 2004 Center Gauge Cluster STi Aluminum Shifter Trim w/ red lettering STi 2007 USDM Seats Heated & Bolstered & Rear Pass-thru STi 2007 USDM Blue Door Cards STi Canadian Black Padded Floormats STi Blue Carpet Custom Black Interior Dash Trim Custom Black A,B,C Pillar Trim Custom Red Radio/HVAC/Keyring/Clock/Fogs/Windshield heater/cruise/IC sprayer buttons Custom Clock Relocation to Ashtray Custom Red Hazard Button ---next dream mod---- EJ257 + lots of expenses and 2000+ pictures and counting! Special thanks: TurnInConcepts, ABrulz, PolarisSnT, InfamousDX, NitroDon, Kory "Hans" S, DVN24, Jimmy of TheShopCT, RavSpec Eastcoast, This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by WC LATHE WERKS : 03-04-2008 at 08:01 PM.

07-18-2007, 05:28 PM	#2
RacerXS S204 Racer Car: 05' Sti Black Fav Mod: Dyslexia Location: Central, NJ Posts: 3,362 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Chris' 2004 Subie WRX Looks sweet Chris, glad to see you finally started a journal! No pics of your shift knob?

07-18-2007, 05:52 PM	#3
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,163 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Chris' 2004 Subie WRX Nice car you got there. Keep it up!

07-19-2007, 08:20 PM	#5
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,117 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Chris' 2004 Subie WRX Good lookin car man, a lot of nice mods so far.

08-06-2007, 07:03 PM	#6
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Chris' 2004 Subie WRX Well I just got a set of Falken FK452s put on the car. I decided to go with 235/40/ZR17 on my WRX to help out the gearing just a tad and increase maximum cornering grip. I only have about 150miles on them (replaced Toyo T1S), but I noticed improved maximum grip, slightly more squishy initial turn-in (expected from brand new tires), but amazing grip under heavy/ full braking application. They REALLY grip to slow the car down! Overall, I like them, and for $444.00 shipped, they are pretty damn good. Oh yea, I just got a new alignment also, running -1 Camber front, -1.5 camber rear, 0 toe all around. 2.8 caster is fixed.

09-16-2007, 04:55 PM	#7
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Chris' 2004 Subie WRX Well, I finally got these things properly broken in with about 800 miles on them. They got MUCH better compared to brand new. They have really nice lateral grip, pretty good turn in response, and dont squeal like piggies anymore. I autoX'd them just once at around 500miles old and they could have been better, but Ill attribute that to the tall new treads, and I probably didnt have optimal inflation b/c I found out my pressure gauge was inaccurate when I got back home.

02-12-2008, 09:07 AM	#8
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: Chris' 2004 Subie WRX I just spent way too much money on my car... -17x8 bronze work emotion cr-kai wheels -04 sti driveline -FULL TiC/Kartboy shifter upgrade selection -04 sti brembos w/ new Hawk HP+ pads -michelin a/s tires for the winter -TiC AST coilover suspension -new WL rear sway bar & endlinks I think ill install this and call it done for now. I'll be posting up pics in a couple days

02-15-2008, 08:12 AM	#9
ProRex Amateur STI Driver Car: Blue 02 WRX Location: columbia MO Posts: 8 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP I am doing the same swap on my 02 wrx with 05 drivetrain. Did you do the work yourself or have a shop do it for you?

02-15-2008, 11:54 AM	#10
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: 2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP Its not complete. The trans is sitting in my garage still, but I'll be doing it all at home with several knowledgeable people staffed and fed to help me.

02-15-2008, 04:35 PM	#11
wrxser Spec C Club Car: 06 STI obp Fav Mod: My Wife Location: Newberg, Oregon Posts: 1,024 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP Coming along nicely Chris!

02-16-2008, 10:16 AM	#12
ProRex Amateur STI Driver Car: Blue 02 WRX Location: columbia MO Posts: 8 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP That is cool. The car looks very clean, I likes. I will be putting my trans in tomorow hopefully. Good luck!

03-03-2008, 09:55 AM	#13
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,307 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (90)	Re: 2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP Got a bunch of the parts in. Still waiting for the Emotions to arrive. STi brembos w/ Hawk HP+ pads & Goodridge stainless lines TurnInConcepts AST Coilovers (front shown only) Whole bunch of stuff including full bushing assortment for the new 6speed

03-03-2008, 10:24 AM	#14
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Orlando Posts: 21,310 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP why only 8" wide?

03-03-2008, 11:23 AM	#15
munky69 S204 Racer Car: 04 STi, 06 Altima Fav Mod: jailbreak Location: SOsocal Posts: 3,011 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 2004 Subie WRX - STi SWAP +1 why so skinny? everything else is bad ass tho This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.