FLI 06 STI GT30 reborn

Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 08:24 PM

Fine Line Imports has been lucky in it's 7+ years of business to have some of the best customers anywhere. We are also lucky to be able to work on some of the most exciting Subarus on the streets. The following car is one of those cars and is owned by one of Fine Line Imports best and most liked customers. Over the years this car has transformed from a very sedate stage two to an APS- powered fast street car to yet another transformation as a GT30- powered monster. This next transformation the car undertook takes it to another level all together.

The owner of the car came to us and wanting to really push the limits of the GT30 that he had. With the stock motor in place adding too much power over what the car already made was not the best idea for longevity so a built motor was decided upon. Coupled with our reverse intake manifold and a few more modifications the car below is what we ended up with. We are very happy to have been able to see this car from stock all the way to where it is now and we thank our customer for his continued support throughout the years.

This is how the car looked when it drove in

This is the old GT30 set up on the stock motor as we started the project.

Engine out and the real work can start.

New 2.5l FLI closed deck block halves waiting for there internals.

FLI 2.5 closed deck block with its insides out.

FLI engine built to our own stringent specifications.

Complete long block with JDM version 8 heads and AVCS cams with the Morosso oilpan.

Getting close to a complete engine.

Almost ready to go back into the car.

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Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 08:25 PM

Good shot of the Exedy twin plate as the motor goes back in.

The engine back in its home.

Soon these will become the reverse intake manifold pipes.

One side all tacked up and fitted.

And the other side

Fitting up the Tial BOV and flange.

Pipe all marked up for cutting and welding.

All the pipes done and finished welding. Final fitment check before there off for powder coating.

IC tube support bracket

All back from being powder coated wrinkle Titanium gray.

For more information check out our blog at : http://fliblog.wordpress.com/categor...-flagship-001/

Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 08:25 PM

Intercooler pipes and intake manifold back from coating and the wiring for the stand alone has begun.

More wiring this time on the inside of the car.

Finishing up the wiring for the cable throttle.

All done in the engine bay

Stay tuned for more updates.

For more information check out our blog at : http://fliblog.wordpress.com/categor...-flagship-001/

crasyboy412 · 06-16-2009, 08:25 PM

Very very nice.

T

pattylicous · 06-16-2009, 08:43 PM

Looks great! Did you cut the alternator shroud all the way in half?

Robbie_R · 06-16-2009, 08:46 PM

Damn that looks killer

wrxgeneration · 06-16-2009, 08:48 PM

damn! that's some impressive stuff.

NOboostSUBIE · 06-16-2009, 08:52 PM

looks like a monster! I'm diggin' the "subtle" grey piping.

2slow2nice · 06-16-2009, 08:57 PM

What is the exhaust wrap/blanket? Sexy

Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pattylicous

Looks great! Did you cut the alternator shroud all the way in half?

Yes we did Its the first time we have tried that and it worked out pretty good.

Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2slow2nice

What is the exhaust wrap/blanket? Sexy

That is a turbonetics turbo heat shield. From my memory its about 100 bucks or so.

Ryan

mdelosrey · 06-16-2009, 09:27 PM

Never been to FLI and I live in the bay area, after seeing the rotated manifold setup you have, I am interested in actually going with a front mount. How much would the rotated manifold and intercooler setup run? I have an 06 STI thats being held back by the stock sti intercooler. Thanks for your time.

-Mike

Staples · 06-16-2009, 09:55 PM

whoa . . . very nice!

sparspecker · 06-16-2009, 09:57 PM

Did you use an 05+ NA intake manifold?

2slow2nice · 06-16-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fine Line Imports

That is a turbonetics turbo heat shield. From my memory its about 100 bucks or so.

Ryan

Thanks thats cheap...

-as well...I am Ryan

robbieshonda · 06-16-2009, 10:09 PM

Looks great. I wanted to do the rotated manifold but havent seen it done much keeping AC. Gotta keep the AC lol

Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdelosrey

Never been to FLI and I live in the bay area, after seeing the rotated manifold setup you have, I am interested in actually going with a front mount. How much would the rotated manifold and intercooler setup run? I have an 06 STI thats being held back by the stock sti intercooler. Thanks for your time.

-Mike

What kind to turbo set up are you running at the moment?

Ryan
Fine line Imports

Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparspecker

Did you use an 05+ NA intake manifold?

Nope we used a 04 WRX manifold.

Ryan
Fine Line Imports

02aspenwrx · 06-16-2009, 10:30 PM

Dang, that is beautiful. Keep it up!

ADAS1223 · 06-16-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fine Line Imports

That is a turbonetics turbo heat shield. From my memory its about 100 bucks or so.

Ryan

not the turbo blanket but... Is that corrugated aluminum exhaust manifold wrap? How much do they run? you sell it or is there a website that sell them by yards?

scby rex · 06-16-2009, 11:48 PM

So your closed deck block is basicly a filler plate thats been decked, like the honda guys have been using for 10 years? Looks great though, interesting how the pc changes in the pics.

scby rex · 06-16-2009, 11:48 PM

So your closed deck block is basicly a filler plate thats been decked, like the honda guys have been using for 10 years? Looks great though, interesting how the pc changes in the pics.

Fine Line Imports · 06-16-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADAS1223

not the turbo blanket but... Is that corrugated aluminum exhaust manifold wrap? How much do they run? you sell it or is there a website that sell them by yards?

Oh that is the APS header wrap. Its precut for there headers. I made it work for my tomei headers as well. So if you have a equal length header with some work it might work for you. You can find the APS header wrap on our website.

Ryan

mdelosrey · 06-17-2009, 01:47 AM

I'm currently running Tomei ARMS and Expreme manifold. I want to be able to see how far the ARMS can take me but if need be I will go slightly bigger later. Big reason I don't want to go bigger now is I love the way the car spools up. Power is smooth, but like everyone else I want more now. I'm just afraid of gaining lag so a "regular" front mount was out of the question. My goal is low-mid 400's on pump to high 400's with 100 octane. I have been told that an aftermarket TMIC might not be able to support my end goals so I always keep other options open. Sorry for the long answer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fine Line Imports

What kind to turbo set up are you running at the moment?

Ryan
Fine line Imports

AWD Ninja · 06-17-2009, 02:14 AM

holy **** and balls !

06-16-2009, 08:24 PM	#1
Fine Line Imports NASIOC Vendor Member#: 81166 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Rosa California Vehicle: 2008 Forester silver	FLI 06 STI GT30 reborn Fine Line Imports has been lucky in it's 7+ years of business to have some of the best customers anywhere. We are also lucky to be able to work on some of the most exciting Subarus on the streets. The following car is one of those cars and is owned by one of Fine Line Imports best and most liked customers. Over the years this car has transformed from a very sedate stage two to an APS- powered fast street car to yet another transformation as a GT30- powered monster. This next transformation the car undertook takes it to another level all together. The owner of the car came to us and wanting to really push the limits of the GT30 that he had. With the stock motor in place adding too much power over what the car already made was not the best idea for longevity so a built motor was decided upon. Coupled with our reverse intake manifold and a few more modifications the car below is what we ended up with. We are very happy to have been able to see this car from stock all the way to where it is now and we thank our customer for his continued support throughout the years. This is how the car looked when it drove in This is the old GT30 set up on the stock motor as we started the project. Engine out and the real work can start. New 2.5l FLI closed deck block halves waiting for there internals. FLI 2.5 closed deck block with its insides out. FLI engine built to our own stringent specifications. Complete long block with JDM version 8 heads and AVCS cams with the Morosso oilpan. Getting close to a complete engine. Almost ready to go back into the car. For more information check out our blog at : http://fliblog.wordpress.com/categor...-flagship-001/ * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Fine Line Imports; 06-17-2009 at 04:39 PM.

06-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
Fine Line Imports NASIOC Vendor Member#: 81166 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Rosa California Vehicle: 2008 Forester silver	Good shot of the Exedy twin plate as the motor goes back in. The engine back in its home. Soon these will become the reverse intake manifold pipes. One side all tacked up and fitted. And the other side Fitting up the Tial BOV and flange. Pipe all marked up for cutting and welding. All the pipes done and finished welding. Final fitment check before there off for powder coating. IC tube support bracket All back from being powder coated wrinkle Titanium gray. For more information check out our blog at : http://fliblog.wordpress.com/categor...-flagship-001/ Last edited by Fine Line Imports; 06-16-2009 at 10:17 PM.

06-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Fine Line Imports NASIOC Vendor Member#: 81166 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Rosa California Vehicle: 2008 Forester silver	Intercooler pipes and intake manifold back from coating and the wiring for the stand alone has begun. More wiring this time on the inside of the car. Finishing up the wiring for the cable throttle. All done in the engine bay Stay tuned for more updates. For more information check out our blog at : http://fliblog.wordpress.com/categor...-flagship-001/ Last edited by Fine Line Imports; 06-16-2009 at 10:16 PM.

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06-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
crasyboy412 Scooby Specialist Member#: 70840 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Vehicle: 2004 Subaru WRX STi Aspen White	Very very nice. T

06-16-2009, 08:43 PM	#5
pattylicous NASIOC Supporter Member#: 117487 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Vehicle: 2003 WRX PSM BenTuned Evo III 16g	Looks great! Did you cut the alternator shroud all the way in half?

06-16-2009, 08:46 PM	#6
Robbie_R Scooby Newbie Member#: 148110 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Georgetown Ontario Vehicle: 2002 STi seriously PSM	Damn that looks killer

06-16-2009, 08:48 PM	#7
wrxgeneration Scooby Specialist Member#: 170790 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Sacramento Vehicle: 2006 wrx cobb stg. 2 gcm	damn! that's some impressive stuff.

06-16-2009, 08:52 PM	#8
NOboostSUBIE Scooby Newbie Member#: 163322 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philly, PA / Richmond, VA Vehicle: 2002 PSM Impreza RS DD & Weekend Auto-x'r	looks like a monster! I'm diggin' the "subtle" grey piping.

06-16-2009, 08:57 PM	#9
2slow2nice Scooby Newbie Member#: 198896 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Clakalaka, Or Vehicle: 2006 WRX Limited White	What is the exhaust wrap/blanket? Sexy

06-16-2009, 09:27 PM	#12
mdelosrey Scooby Newbie Member#: 91867 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA	Never been to FLI and I live in the bay area, after seeing the rotated manifold setup you have, I am interested in actually going with a front mount. How much would the rotated manifold and intercooler setup run? I have an 06 STI thats being held back by the stock sti intercooler. Thanks for your time. -Mike

06-16-2009, 09:55 PM	#13
Staples Scooby Specialist Member#: 132586 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: T-Town / B-Lake, WA Vehicle: 07 STI Ltd #144 SWP stg 2	whoa . . . very nice!

06-16-2009, 09:57 PM	#14
sparspecker Scooby Newbie Member#: 130554 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ontario Vehicle: 2004 Foester xt PSM	Did you use an 05+ NA intake manifold?

06-16-2009, 10:09 PM	#16
robbieshonda Scooby Guru Member#: 122306 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Epic Motorsports Vehicle: 2002 Sti PTE 6262sp BMW Interlagos Blue	Looks great. I wanted to do the rotated manifold but havent seen it done much keeping AC. Gotta keep the AC lol

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06-16-2009, 11:48 PM	#21
scby rex Scooby Guru Member#: 104878 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: copperas cove Vehicle: 02 wrxbastardchild aw	So your closed deck block is basicly a filler plate thats been decked, like the honda guys have been using for 10 years? Looks great though, interesting how the pc changes in the pics.

06-17-2009, 02:14 AM	#25
AWD Ninja Scooby Specialist Member#: 181980 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ninja Land Vehicle: 2004 400w Ninja Cart White E85 ARMY	holy **** and balls !