2002 Subaru WRX - Page 2

**goodhart** · 11-05-2010

Yea, you would definitely need a Walbro. Should be a blast of a car on corn! We will probably be right around the same power level by then.

**scheides** · 11-05-2010

Nice job with the swap, looking good!

**mlomker** · 11-05-2010

Great progress. Looks like a nice garage there.

psychorunner · 11-06-2010

Thanks! Yup, lotsa space to make a mess!

psychorunner · 12-07-2010

crappy cell phone video of one of the first start ups

So just had to fix a few boost leaks, had to get the intercooler welded. After that it would still studder when you really got on it. So changed the plugs (should have done that right away anyway) and now it runs great! Just headed down to Nuke for a tune today to finish things up. Last night fixed the ABS, just had to use a different speed sensor. Just a few little odds and ends here and there. Still has some sort of tourque steer, but I know it's not because I'm putting out that much power. . . Must be something loose under the car. Only other concern so far is excess lifter noise. At least that's what it sounds like, so I'm not too worried about it.

**goodhart** · 12-07-2010

Bout time you update! haha

Your welcome for the spark plug reccomendation also

I'm excited to see what Nuke can get out of it for power, we'll definitely need a re-match now that you have an extra .5L of displacement and a bigger turbo.

Really our cars are at about even levels now, cause if yours was a factory STi like an 04-05, it would be considered "Stage 2" right? I wonder if Bugeye's weigh any less?

psychorunner · 12-07-2010

Yea! headed down there today. It is considered "stage 2" but the weight difference really isn't much I don't think. 2002 WRX curb weight is 3085 and the 2005 STI is 3265 from what I found. I'll have to see how much it really weighs now though...We'll have to get a re-match in the next week sometime??or go play out in the snow!

**goodhart** · 12-07-2010

Heck, 180 lbs is a fair amount. I really wonder how much that 2.5L, 6 speed and the huge ass brakes add to it though? Cause WRX brakes are tiny tiny compared to the STi brembos.

DoughtCom · 12-07-2010

The 6 speed and the brakes add 100-200lbs, it's still gonna be quick though a cobb "stage 2" STi is about the same power as a stock Evo IX with a few addons and a tune.

That's awesome you got it done man! I would like a ride in this thing sometime, I bet it's a sweet ride. How does it feel to finish a big swap like this?

eagle talon guy · 12-07-2010

Who's rally car?!

psychorunner · 12-08-2010

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Originally Posted by DoughtCom

The 6 speed and the brakes add 100-200lbs, it's still gonna be quick though a cobb "stage 2" STi is about the same power as a stock Evo IX with a few addons and a tune.

That's awesome you got it done man! I would like a ride in this thing sometime, I bet it's a sweet ride. How does it feel to finish a big swap like this?

I was kinda thinking the weight really wouldn't be too much different...

Feels great to get it done, still a few odds and ends, but it's running good!

I went and got a tune from Nuke yesterday and I need more fueling because my dumb ass didnt switch over the STI fuel pump and was using the WRX fuel pump. So if I find the right injectors I will probably just jump to E85 right away since I have to change the fuel pump anyway.

eagle talon guy · 12-09-2010

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Originally Posted by psychorunner

because my dumb ass didnt switch over the STI fuel pump and was using the WRX fuel pump.

lol youre not a dumbass... the STI was kinda disposed of before you were done taking the stuff off of it lol

Perkul8r · 12-10-2010

Nice work man. I wish i could pick your old parts. The head gaskets just went out on my 97 outback. And i would love to do a turbo swap. lol

DoughtCom · 12-10-2010

Ahhh yes the EJ25D and it's headgasget issue

Good luck man.

Perkul8r · 12-10-2010

Ya its gonna suck to replace them. Specially with the motor in the car. lol. And sadly now i have to dig into the money i was starting to save for the talon.