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Video of my recently built 2.35 engine on a sprint track
Love the chatter from the turbo and apologies for the whiney steering pump
hope you enjoy
https://youtu.be/koD7xaQO6os
for those who are interested here is a full spec list of my cars build and mods with a video of me driving round my local sprint track (PS apologies for the whiney power steering pump)
https://youtu.be/koD7xaQO6os
Engine
EJ22 Closed Deck Short Block
K1 Technologies Crankshaft
Perrin...
While car was in for paint
I had quickly decided on a 2.35 build after all the research and talking with my engine builder and mapper
Just as I decided on the build a friend just decided to sell his EJ22 CDB and internals so obviously I quickly i snapped his hand off.
the next decision was the...
Been a while since i last posted on here,
lots has changed with the car over the past year
the issues mentioned in previous post was all sorted and car was fully mapped and working fine.
a few months later August 2015 I sold the engine to a friend, after he blew his up....... again
During the...
Few pics of the engine bay looking cleaner
Still a few tweaks to sort out
While mapping car developed a misfire at 1.7 bar, so this has been backed off to 1.5 bar.
New leads have arrived so fingers crossed this fixes the misfire issue and we can wind the wick back up
Also, few...
build nearing completion, just waiting on the the GT Spec Gen 2 headers and up pipe to arrive
standard headers were a restricting flow and these should release some more ponies :thumb:
engine bay looking a little dusty but will be cleaned shortly
Works Bell hub (Short) finally with...
Few updates this week, things are progressing nicely
Timing belt covers fitted
Inlet manifold with billet fuel rails fitted
Perrin Turbo Inlet pipe fitted
Cusco Brake Cylinder stopper fitted
FMIC fitted with pipework fitted loosely while inner wing induction pipework is fabricated
Still quite...
another little update
few things are progressing with the 2015 winter modifications
Takata FIA 4-Point Harness in Green
OMP Velocita Superleggero 350MM 3 spoke Flat 350mm steering wheel Black Suede
Lifeline Quick Group N Release Steering Boss
Timing belt covers sprayed crinkle Red
Docking...
Time for a little update to this thread and provide a little teaser of whats to come....
So yesterday, I popped up to SCR (www.scoobyclinic.com) and finalised the next set of mods and gave the all clear to proceed
to name a few items being added...
Syvecs S6 ECU
FMIC
Various fuelling...
I did post up a video of my last track day outing here
http://igotasti.com/vBforum/showthread.php/7936-Type-R-Lap-of-Curborough-Sprint-Course-in-Engalnd?p=102135#post102135
feel free to check out my you tube channel if you want, I'm no exprt cameraman or editor but enjoy...
Thanks chap
yeah still see imports coming in starting around ?9k or about $19k NZ dollars according to days exchange rates, but I'm sure you have differing import taxes etc...
I did own a UK spec Impreza and drives few others, but IMO its all about the JDM's.
If you can find a Type R get...
I see...
Snap one if if you can, these Type R and Type RA's are becoming rare and are going up in value :tup:
We are seeing new imports here in the UK starting around ?9k or $15k
Subaru Impreza WRX Type R STI Version 5
Model code GC8F2DD
Little history of my car?
My weekend toy is a Subaru Impreza WRX Typer R STI Version 5
This car has only had one other owner from new who imported this fresh from the factory from land of the rising sun back in 1999.
When I picked her...
Hi all
Finally got round to finishing off a video off myself driving round Curborough sprint course at M-SOC's 10 year anniversary. Was a really good day, weather was spot on too
enjoy the video
Here is a bit more info on my car....
Subaru Impreza WRX Type R STI Version 5
no longer standard...
Yep 80 degrees Celsius, and by the time i've locked the garage up after reversing the car out, it's been sat idling for a good 30 secs before i set off, sometimes longer while I sort the stereo out to pick some tunes to play
yes driving off boost, not idling
i'm currently using Raven 10W50...
I have Defi gauges installed (oil temp & pressure and
Once car has been started it's driven straight away, but off boost.
Once oil temp has reached 80 degrees then it's given some
Depending on weather and temperature, I typically see my oil reaching 80 deg about 10-20 mins after water has...
Hey all
recently joined the site and thought I'd post up and say hi.
I live in Nottingham in England, and I have owned this Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type R version 5 (it of a mouth full) for just over 6 years.
I'm the second owner from new, the original owner, imported this car from Japan in...
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