04 STI 11.39@130mph

2FastCars · Jan 6, 2006

OK, I see everyone starting a thread on their build ups, so I figured I'd share as well. Towards the end of last year, I had Automaster of Westchester install an FP Red turbo with an external wastgate and all the supporting goodies. The car ran fantastic and was fast!! On Automasters Dynodynamics dyno, the car layed out 388whp and 35Xwtq (on pump and on a conservitive tune)....it was an animal on the street. I really wanted 400whp on pump gas, so I brought the car back for a retune....well, the motor was already hurt from a previous shops tune (Automaster did a compression test) and it decided to take a hike on me. So, I decided to make my STI an 11 second daily driver, and take the car to a whole new level.

The first thing I needed was a bottom end to hold the amount of power I wanted, so I had Automaster order me an S3L block from Crawford Performance. In addition, I needed all the gaskets, APR head studs, PE kevlar timing belt, etc, which was also ordered.

The next thing I needed was to do something with the heads, especially if we want to make some serious power. So, Automaster called his connection to do the heads with all the possible upgrades that can be done....basically race heads.

For right now, I'm going to keep the FP Red turbo and see what the red is really capable of doing. I'll keep you posted once the motor is broken in properly.

I will be keeping a picture diary of all the mods and the progress as we move further into the project. Right now the Crawford block is at the shop, and I will be posting pictures as soon as I can upload them from my camera. As soon as the heads come in I will be posting pictures of those as well, along with any other miscellanious parts that come in.

I can't wait to see where this project goes!

Updated: Here are a few pictures:

I also forgot to mention in the above post that I have the whiteline Group 4 coilovers installed on my ride...and new shoes for next summer.....Volk LE28N's

Here are a few picts:

CbnSTi · Jan 6, 2006

Great!

That def. sounds like its going to be interesting

, Cant wait to see those pics and a review after the break in. Good Luck

2fas4u · Jan 6, 2006

Good luck with your project. I just figured I'd been on here long enough now and I need to get some picts posted

evilSTi7 · Jan 6, 2006

sounds good. what engine mang. are you planning on running? i think the best piece of advise to give you comes from Bruce, don't micromanage. you can pick what major mods you want, but you shouldn't try to figure what little extra parts or what brand you need.

Illusive · Jan 6, 2006

sweet good luck, any more specific details on the headwork?

johnson81 · Jan 6, 2006

can't wait to see some pics!

ravi · Jan 7, 2006

I have his old green.... sounds like i may be upgrading to a red

InfamousDX · Jan 7, 2006

Sounds like a very nice setup... hell, the red should go 10's on race gas... I've seen the green go 11.40 on race so the red should easily outdo that.

Nachos Libres · Jan 7, 2006

Sounds good to me, can't wait to see the pics.

luSTI · Jan 7, 2006

Sounds awsome man! Look foward to seeing what the red is really capable of! I should be ordering mine Monday.

2FastCars · Jan 9, 2006

Updated with pictures!!!

Thanks for all the kind words, I really appreciate it!!

EvilSTI, for the EM I'm going to use an Ecuteck reflash...this has been working great, so I do not see the need in changing it.

Illusive, for the headwork, all the ports are going to be increased in size, new high performance valves which will be larger than stock, Multi angle valve job, new valve springs, etc. These things are going to be crazy!!!

05SilverSTI · Jan 9, 2006

The pics aren't working for me. I don't know if it's because I'm on a mac or what.

2FastCars · Jan 9, 2006

Pictures are fixed now!!! Sorry about that!!

XfactorSTi · Jan 10, 2006

nice set up, i love my FP red, my stock block couldn't handle it so im going with a built block now too, can't wait to see how yours turns out.

mllrsti · Jan 10, 2006

Xfactor........wtf happened man?

mllrsti · Jan 10, 2006

2fastCars.....let me know how things go......I too run the RED.

SubyFreak05 · Jan 10, 2006

Nice your car is gonna be a beast!

XfactorSTi · Jan 10, 2006

mllrsti said:
Xfactor........wtf happened man?

LOL! don't want to high jack here, but i think i blew a head gasket, it makes a coffe like liquid coming out of the PCV into my catch can... im thinking water and oil mixed, i knew i shouldn't have messed with the boost...

Flycaster · Jan 11, 2006

XfactorSTi said:
...a coffe like liquid coming out of the PCV into my catch can...

A frothy brown mix (aka, splooge) is fairly common - there is usually some condensation mixed in with the oil. That's a typical by-product of high boost blowby, and I've seen it in a lot of catch-cans, especially on cars that have recently been tracked. What you want to watch for is a sudden increase in volume...that is usually a good indication the motor is starting to check out.

forgedSTi · Jan 11, 2006

2FastCars said:
Pictures are fixed now!!! Sorry about that!!

they are? why can't I see them still? red x's all the way down.

Interior Flair · Jan 11, 2006

Pics are down for sure. Red x's here as well.

CB

silver arrow · Jan 11, 2006

keep us posted

XfactorSTi · Jan 11, 2006

Flycaster said:
A frothy brown mix (aka, splooge) is fairly common - there is usually some condensation mixed in with the oil. That's a typical by-product of high boost blowby, and I've seen it in a lot of catch-cans, especially on cars that have recently been tracked. What you want to watch for is a sudden increase in volume...that is usually a good indication the motor is starting to check out.

ive filled up my catch like twice, something is not right

Flycaster · Jan 11, 2006

XfactorSTi said:
ive filled up my catch like twice, something is not right

If you filled it up twice in a short period of time (normal driving), that's not good news. Stop guessing and run a leakdown test.

2FastCars · Jan 24, 2006

Here are some new pictures of the heads, the motor partially put together, and some bling!! Enjoy...

AND a little BLING!!

AdamBlitzer · Jan 24, 2006

nice pics. i am excited for you.

04 STI 11.39@130mph

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