Crawford Performance CP35R on 2005 ESX Signature STi

**CrawfordPerformance.com** · 07-26-2006, 05:23 PM

Ok, so recently we were approached by a customer who wanted to add a little more pep to his 2005 ESX signature Sti. Certainly seems like a logical progression, I mean the car already looks fast so why not add a few extra ponies and make it even faster?

So the car comes in on Wed (July 19th) and the work began that afternoon. Here is what the car came in at and four business days later (July 26th) the customer drove away with this::

Wheel Horsepower (Before - thin lines, After - bold lines)

Flywheel Horsepower (Before - thin lines, After - bold lines)

Typically we see 400whp on this kit
Avg. temp 70-75 degrees F
Avg. Humidity 40%
Avg. Pressure 29.5

On the ESX Signature STi (during baseline):
Avg. temp 93-98 degree F
Avg. Humidity 47%
Avg. Pressure 29.5

Surely the crappy weather put a damper on things. But, it still made some decent power

Mods:
Crawford CP35R Turbo Kit
Crawford TGV Deletes
Crawford Air/Oil Separator
720cc Injectors
APS FMIC (core)
3” HKS cat back
I-Speed USA base CP35R map on 91 Arco Gas…yes Arco!

More pictures here

Happy motoring Andrew! Remember your car may be faster now, but it will never be as fast as a CHPs Motorola!

Drive Safe

krazyk1371 · 07-26-2006, 06:06 PM

Nice numbers Chirs and Bill.

I'm wondering if this is the street legal ESX or the non street legal ESX car. When you go and buy an ESX from the dealership they will ask you if you want more power. If you say no they give you the keys and your on your way. If you say yes you must sign a waiver form stating that you know that you are buying a modified car and the dealership is not liable for anything there after. From there an appointment will be made with ESX to install a TBE and tune the ECU. I believe that there is no extra charge for this as it is all covered by the purchase price.

mofoSTI · 07-26-2006, 08:36 PM

ESX was on the right track with the uber STI, but they made you pay for paint that only a few people wanted and could afford. They could have sold more cars if the paint, dvd/nav, int ect were optional. The money saved can go toward a turbo upgrade like this. Good #'s in hot conditions btw.

2fas4u · 07-27-2006, 07:13 AM

not to mention there were no suspension mods at all for that price!

krazyk1371 · 07-27-2006, 06:02 PM

Brakes are also the standard STI Brembo's just painted a different color. You could build a much better STI using a lot less money.

**lackskill** · 07-27-2006, 07:45 PM

the fact that you would run arco gas in a car like this is beyond me, they make worse gas than the one-off refineries in the midwest. Shame on you...

**CrawfordPerformance.com** · 07-28-2006, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

the fact that you would run arco gas in a car like this is beyond me, they make worse gas than the one-off refineries in the midwest. Shame on you...

We believe if it can run on Arco gas, anything else is just a bonus.

krees23 · 07-28-2006, 06:27 PM

Good job on the numbers. The ESX has stock internals / clutch?

**CrawfordPerformance.com** · 07-28-2006, 06:42 PM

Yes, the ESX car had stock engine internals and stock clutch. We don't expect it to last long if you are drag racing it.

ESXSTI008 · 07-29-2006, 04:13 AM

you used ARCO gas in my car...wtf

That should be illegal I might as well fill it up with corn syrup and extra virgin olive oil =-(

But overrall good job on the car...fast turn around...amazing power...wonderful service..would highly recommend Crawford Performance...go talk to Chris!

--Andrew
ESX STI OWNER

WRB Kid · 08-01-2006, 11:05 AM

Crawford for the win They did my brothers car and nothing but great service and great results the only place I would take my car is Crawford!!!

traction · 08-01-2006, 12:32 PM

nice floor mats.

krazyk1371 · 08-01-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyk1371

Nice numbers Chirs and Bill.

I'm wondering if this is the street legal ESX or the non street legal ESX car. When you go and buy an ESX from the dealership they will ask you if you want more power. If you say no they give you the keys and your on your way. If you say yes you must sign a waiver form stating that you know that you are buying a modified car and the dealership is not liable for anything there after. From there an appointment will be made with ESX to install a TBE and tune the ECU. I believe that there is no extra charge for this as it is all covered by the purchase price.

Well you guys have had enough time to answer so I assume my question will go unanswered...notice a trend?

**CrawfordPerformance.com** · 08-02-2006, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyk1371

Well you guys have had enough time to answer so I assume my question will go unanswered...notice a trend?

Sorry we missed your question the first time around. The ESX STi is the street legal version of the STi. At least that is what we were told, I sure hope it wasn't the none street legal version because it would be way under powered.

ESXSTI008 · 08-05-2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyk1371

Well you guys have had enough time to answer so I assume my question will go unanswered...notice a trend?

It isnt that luxurious. You don't just cruise down to Easy Street and they give you the keys lol. They send the STREET LEGAL ESX to the dealership through the transportation truckand there are only 40 so its not as if they have hundreds lying around. And the non street Legal ones are harder to come by. That is why I purchased this one, plus I love the color scheme inside and out and how it had the capability of being a great car..if its held onto for a while it hopefully can be worth a bit of cash in the future and can be added to my car collection.

--Andrew
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07-26-2006, 05:23 PM	#1
CrawfordPerformance.com Authorized Vendor Car: Org/GunMtl 08 STI Fav Mod: Power Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Crawford Performance CP35R on 2005 ESX Signature STi Ok, so recently we were approached by a customer who wanted to add a little more pep to his 2005 ESX signature Sti. Certainly seems like a logical progression, I mean the car already looks fast so why not add a few extra ponies and make it even faster? So the car comes in on Wed (July 19th) and the work began that afternoon. Here is what the car came in at and four business days later (July 26th) the customer drove away with this:: Wheel Horsepower (Before - thin lines, After - bold lines) Flywheel Horsepower (Before - thin lines, After - bold lines) Typically we see 400whp on this kit Avg. temp 70-75 degrees F Avg. Humidity 40% Avg. Pressure 29.5 On the ESX Signature STi (during baseline): Avg. temp 93-98 degree F Avg. Humidity 47% Avg. Pressure 29.5 Surely the crappy weather put a damper on things. But, it still made some decent power Mods: Crawford CP35R Turbo Kit Crawford TGV Deletes Crawford Air/Oil Separator 720cc Injectors APS FMIC (core) 3” HKS cat back I-Speed USA base CP35R map on 91 Arco Gas…yes Arco! More pictures here Happy motoring Andrew! Remember your car may be faster now, but it will never be as fast as a CHPs Motorola! Drive Safe This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by CrawfordPerformance.com; 06-30-2007 at 02:35 PM.

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07-26-2006, 06:06 PM	#2
krazyk1371 Professional STI Racer Car: '06 WRB/Silver STI Fav Mod: Kartboy Gear Location: San Marcos, Ca. Posts: 701 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Nice numbers Chirs and Bill. I'm wondering if this is the street legal ESX or the non street legal ESX car. When you go and buy an ESX from the dealership they will ask you if you want more power. If you say no they give you the keys and your on your way. If you say yes you must sign a waiver form stating that you know that you are buying a modified car and the dealership is not liable for anything there after. From there an appointment will be made with ESX to install a TBE and tune the ECU. I believe that there is no extra charge for this as it is all covered by the purchase price.

07-26-2006, 08:36 PM	#3
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,478 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	ESX was on the right track with the uber STI, but they made you pay for paint that only a few people wanted and could afford. They could have sold more cars if the paint, dvd/nav, int ect were optional. The money saved can go toward a turbo upgrade like this. Good #'s in hot conditions btw.

07-27-2006, 07:13 AM	#4
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 2,265 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	not to mention there were no suspension mods at all for that price!

07-27-2006, 06:02 PM	#5
krazyk1371 Professional STI Racer Car: '06 WRB/Silver STI Fav Mod: Kartboy Gear Location: San Marcos, Ca. Posts: 701 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Brakes are also the standard STI Brembo's just painted a different color. You could build a much better STI using a lot less money.

07-27-2006, 07:45 PM	#6
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,727 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	the fact that you would run arco gas in a car like this is beyond me, they make worse gas than the one-off refineries in the midwest. Shame on you...

07-28-2006, 06:27 PM	#8
krees23 Senior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Cobb Swaybars and Kartboy Endlinks Location: Minnesota Posts: 351 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Good job on the numbers. The ESX has stock internals / clutch?

07-28-2006, 06:42 PM	#9
CrawfordPerformance.com Authorized Vendor Car: Org/GunMtl 08 STI Fav Mod: Power Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes, the ESX car had stock engine internals and stock clutch. We don't expect it to last long if you are drag racing it.

07-29-2006, 04:13 AM	#10
ESXSTI008 Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Suabru Sti Esx Fav Mod: Blow off valve Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 21 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	you used ARCO gas in my car...wtf That should be illegal I might as well fill it up with corn syrup and extra virgin olive oil =-( But overrall good job on the car...fast turn around...amazing power...wonderful service..would highly recommend Crawford Performance...go talk to Chris! --Andrew ESX STI OWNER

08-01-2006, 11:05 AM	#11
WRB Kid Professional STI Racer Car: My06 WRB w/ Gold STi Fav Mod: Mature Diffuser!!!! Location: SoCal Posts: 635 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Crawford for the win They did my brothers car and nothing but great service and great results the only place I would take my car is Crawford!!!

08-01-2006, 12:32 PM	#12
traction STI Driver Car: 05 STI Location: Seattle Posts: 209 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	nice floor mats.