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What's up IWSTI? Been a member here but I don't really post a whole lot. This will probably have a lot happening over the next 2-4 months. Here's a quick rundown and the plan.
2005 WRB STI
145k on the clock with original engine/suspension
Current mods:
-TurboXS turboback exhaust (previous owner)
-Tuned with TurboXS UTEC (previous owner)
-Kartboy short shifter
So really...it's a fairly stock car. Haven't had a lot of time or money to do anything to it with buying a house and medical bills for my kid. However, the engine is kind of on its last leg, and has been for a while. Here's a list of the major issues:
-Currently burns about a quart of oil per month
-Random smoking when at a stop coming from the hood scoop. Smells inside the car frequently. Very random.
-Fuel smell when it's really cold out (doesn't happen in the summer)
-Clutch slips really bad (3rd-6th)
-3 of the 4 struts have leaked and the ride is quite frankly, pretty crummy
So you may ask, "What's the plan?". Well, I'm not an idiot when it comes to cars. I come from a Honda background and have done pretty much everything there is to do except disassembly a tranny. That said, I don't really have the time, or space, or IMO, the proper tools to do the job to the level I expect of myself. So for the motor rebuild, I'm going to be letting it up to Agile Auto Performance in MD. I know IAG is there and I have had nothing but good experiences with them, but for a few reasons, I've chosen to not go with them (if you'd like more info, PM me). The guys at Agile have been awesome to talk to and from everything I've read, they seem to do a great job. Here's a quick rundown of the scope for the motor:
Machine the block
Manley rods
Manley pistons
KillerB pickup
Refurbish the heads
Protune with the AP V3
I do also have some concern that my turbo is going kablooey so a Blouch 20g (or something in that realm) and ID 1050s might be in the scope too. This will have to wait until it's disassembled.
Additional work that I'm doing before going to Agile (hopefully by February):
Dual catch cans (in progress)
Universal Mishimoto FMIC with custom bumper beam/bracing (in progress)
Welding intercooler piping (in progress)
AEM 320lph fuel pump (complete)
When I get the car back, I plan on replacing all of the bushings under the car and getting some sort of coilovers (TBD)
I'd like to get into some more AutoX events and maybe a track day here and there.
Alright guys and gals...I think that about does it for the first post. Any tips/questions, let me hear it.
2005 WRB STI
145k on the clock with original engine/suspension
Current mods:
-TurboXS turboback exhaust (previous owner)
-Tuned with TurboXS UTEC (previous owner)
-Kartboy short shifter
So really...it's a fairly stock car. Haven't had a lot of time or money to do anything to it with buying a house and medical bills for my kid. However, the engine is kind of on its last leg, and has been for a while. Here's a list of the major issues:
-Currently burns about a quart of oil per month
-Random smoking when at a stop coming from the hood scoop. Smells inside the car frequently. Very random.
-Fuel smell when it's really cold out (doesn't happen in the summer)
-Clutch slips really bad (3rd-6th)
-3 of the 4 struts have leaked and the ride is quite frankly, pretty crummy
So you may ask, "What's the plan?". Well, I'm not an idiot when it comes to cars. I come from a Honda background and have done pretty much everything there is to do except disassembly a tranny. That said, I don't really have the time, or space, or IMO, the proper tools to do the job to the level I expect of myself. So for the motor rebuild, I'm going to be letting it up to Agile Auto Performance in MD. I know IAG is there and I have had nothing but good experiences with them, but for a few reasons, I've chosen to not go with them (if you'd like more info, PM me). The guys at Agile have been awesome to talk to and from everything I've read, they seem to do a great job. Here's a quick rundown of the scope for the motor:
Machine the block
Manley rods
Manley pistons
KillerB pickup
Refurbish the heads
Protune with the AP V3
I do also have some concern that my turbo is going kablooey so a Blouch 20g (or something in that realm) and ID 1050s might be in the scope too. This will have to wait until it's disassembled.
Additional work that I'm doing before going to Agile (hopefully by February):
Dual catch cans (in progress)
Universal Mishimoto FMIC with custom bumper beam/bracing (in progress)
Welding intercooler piping (in progress)
AEM 320lph fuel pump (complete)
When I get the car back, I plan on replacing all of the bushings under the car and getting some sort of coilovers (TBD)
I'd like to get into some more AutoX events and maybe a track day here and there.
Alright guys and gals...I think that about does it for the first post. Any tips/questions, let me hear it.
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