05 STI BUILD

It's going to feel better then new but I'm interested to see how much increase the NVH is after all my suspension and chassis work is done. I expect an increase I just hope I'ts under what I expect lol.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
Beatrush Differential Brace installed.

I'm thinking this should make a decent difference since the two center bolts are now tied in to the subframe. Before they were just attached to the differential mount and the two outer bolts are what secure the mount to the subframe.
9e571de406619c8e25ef7c69e6a09b86.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
Last edited:
Using the stock IC sprayer as the windshield washing fluid reservoir and pump. Overall I estimate this as a 3 pound weight reduction and a 13 pound front to rear weight relocation when full of windshield fluid. The other main benefit is more engine bay room to work on car since battery will be relocated to trunk as well
5fd4543ad1c44322616acc91921c94bf.jpg
724e029c451bda3c83190da6ab2901d5.jpg
a52da72a15998ace7ca6558fedbd864b.jpg
2df8d49fa6631638b86c00de1cf1764e.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
Some IAG goodies to help finish up the build. I believe the last things I need now is the fluidampr, FPR and larger fuel pump. I also have a drive shaft shop CF drive shaft in transit.
190da7e3cecb4b1c97107e64a5aa741f.jpg
7fc59c75036f8ed7d395af60ad8e0856.jpg
8b91bc9ced17344367e1001d107131f8.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
I just ordered an 06 and up Sti Oil pan since my stock 05 sti pan was a bit closer to the headers then I cared for lol. At least the 06 has a bit more clearance due to the sump design which also has better internal baffle design. I figure the 06 pan with my upgraded oil pickup and aftermarket baffle I have should make for a good inexpensive street set up. The below pics show a test fit of the headers with the 05 sti pan.
3fe3097a4505884797621d15f16fd252.jpg
604d6b660388a59b09e797662aa995de.jpg
7589104103856915f4ec8bd63dc1d544.jpg
8c181aa8dbf05807d55c5a235e9f7728.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 

Batmobile_Engage

Squirrel Meat Aficionado.
Staff member
YESSSS! Wooohooo CF Driveshaft!!!

Also, that header looks pretty nice. I'm sure it performs better than a UEL, but how does it sound? Have you run the car with that header yet (I can't remember)? How much of the Subie rumble, and sound in general, do you lose?

I guess if I had a twin-scroll turbo, that might make me get an EL header, but otherwise I'd just hate to lose that rumble.
 
YESSSS! Wooohooo CF Driveshaft!!!

Also, that header looks pretty nice. I'm sure it performs better than a UEL, but how does it sound? Have you run the car with that header yet (I can't remember)? How much of the Subie rumble, and sound in general, do you lose?

I guess if I had a twin-scroll turbo, that might make me get an EL header, but otherwise I'd just hate to lose that rumble.
I haven't ran the header yet but Im hoping it sounds great and not like a honda

Atm I'm trying to figure out the stupid short runner NA intake manifold which I love lol. The reason I went with the short runner was so I didn't have to use phenolic spacers like you have to with the long runner NA manifold. Now I believe I have to raise the manifold up a bit to get the turbo inlet to clear under the runners since I'm a stock location for green turbo. Call me crazy but I'm thinking out side of the box and rather then using phenolic spacers between head and tgv I'm thinking about buying a phenolic sheet and making a spacer between TGV and actual intake. Better yet I contacted my friends boy friend who works at a machine shop with cnc and I'm chatting with him about trying to get me some cnc aluminum spacers made. I really hope he agrees to it. I'll attach pics of TGV housings and intake so you can picture what I'm talking about. I won't find out if I need to go the extra step till my killer b turbo inlet gets here though.
8308db9d3c501b5c553214ad75317bb1.jpg
bc4e62af8f762a368e72f6001874834c.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
I'm thinking he can scan an intake gasket on the cad and pump one out pretty easily if he's up to it. If not I'll use the gasket on a phenolic spacers sheet and trace it then cut, sand down the edges and drill the holes. Trying to think outside of the box best case scenario it adds more CFM to the already large intake flow worst case scenario it is a leak nightmare

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 

Batmobile_Engage

Squirrel Meat Aficionado.
Staff member
If you end up needing a large phenolic spacer, let me know. I might have an extra one in my box of spare parts in the garage. I'd make you a good deal on it...or really, anyone on the forum, for that matter.
 
Thanks for the offer but I already have a set for when I originally planned on going long runner na manifold. I'm just trying to keep the injectors as close to the head as possible for better idle and tuning.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
Installed an 06 up sti oil pan along with a new oil baffle/brace and pick up. I will admit I had to enlarge the baffle/brace opening along the flange of the oil pick up pipe in order to get the brace to lan up with the blocks pan bolt holes.
8ff42e39bb70d16d627a5d120290e415.jpg
6901d1f0d816bca89a96b31367dd69aa.jpg
909540e9ed9ae8f2f4948174f435efea.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
Killer B hard turbo inlet came in today. Unfortunately I have to get some spacers for my build to run the stock location turbo. The great news is I found out that KSTec makes 19mm aluminum spacers which goes between the intake and the tgvs rather then the traditional phenolic spacers that go between the head and tgv. That means I get to keep the injectors closer to the heads intake path which was the main reason I switched from the long runner na Mani to the short runner na Mani.
8ed11e133f3a008b87a3d679e8cda83c.jpg
a688113c150919fdd53f8f1ed5c3a220.jpg
66102463734bd8d1c4fd903de0d93e2c.jpg
a560bee2a6135dd028b950eca80d8a97.jpg
a1b5f59c858852cd1ca916c8873fc4e5.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 

Grinder34

Track Monkey
*disclaimer* this is second hand knowledge, but I've passed it along willingly as it was from a guru from a while back...

Wrap that coolant pipe in the last picture, the one that goes diagonally across the engine, starting under the turbo inlet. Once everything is up to temp, it just keeps dumping heat into the inlet and manifold! Hot air = bad air.

Otherwise everything looks great! Looks like a TON of great mods getting done at once. It should be pretty much unrecognizable at the end of this. (y)
 
*disclaimer* this is second hand knowledge, but I've passed it along willingly as it was from a guru from a while back...

Wrap that coolant pipe in the last picture, the one that goes diagonally across the engine, starting under the turbo inlet. Once everything is up to temp, it just keeps dumping heat into the inlet and manifold! Hot air = bad air.

Otherwise everything looks great! Looks like a TON of great mods getting done at once. It should be pretty much unrecognizable at the end of this. (y)
Thanks for the info I'll look in to doing that or possible ceramic coating it.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
Putting the coolant manifold on a diet for weight loss. Just joking but this is the results of about an hour of shaving which nobody will ever notice
7777171d740c302fed5b59dd14b4f4d4.jpg
1e5169d967c07e199f6354b5f39213c0.jpg
ef9e3ad34584f760fd9f8f147181e006.jpg
441108d0daf24a6302ff94b3457daf80.jpg
f8f050c0d043a8b449b54f3716ad1a7f.jpg
3599f77a6f1c7fb709065c955178b247.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
I did some more prep work on the intake manifold as well. I also found some KSTech aluminum spacers which were exactly what I was looking for. The pic of the spacers it directly from their site.
ed4a7bd5e0c510890a0659888d727707.jpg
cb2301876c204995a22c5229c8e7df39.jpg


Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 

Grinder34

Track Monkey
Remind me again why you didn't want phenolic spacers at least in addition? Aluminum is an incredibly good heat conductor. So right now it'll help carry block heat into the IM, which undoes some good work from the IC. If you add even a thin phenolic spacer it should interrupt some of that heat xfer, right?
 
Oh yeah, did you do a before/after weighing of your coolant pipe?
I just shaved the water coolant manifold and it didn't need any welding so the above pics are the stock and shaved photos. Pretty much an easy mod anyone can do to clean up the engine bay during a rebuild.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
 
Top