08_AW_GRB: GTX3071R, V-Mount, 18x12 Forgeline, Meats, Auto-X Purpose Built

[sysfailur]

Alright NASIOC I've decided to finally post up my car's journey on here for the first time in full. I've been on IWSTI continuing updates there but figured I would consolidate and re-post over here giving you the meat of my build.

I have a 2008 Aspen White STi and at around 44,000 hard driven miles during an auto-x run my 3rd piston decided it wasn't going to work any more.

So, the car sat for a little while I figured out what I was going to do. Initially I was just going to buy my friend's shortblock, put it in, and be done with it but as it often happens, I went balls deep instead.

My goal for the phase of modification was to make a nearly indestructible auto-x engine with extremely quick response and the ability to rev and boost high with all safety measures taken to ensure the engine will survive. Yes my hotside is small but it's v-band and there are .82 and 1.06 waiting to be used for other applications. What this phase of my car's life entails is power from down low (hopefully ~3300-3500) revving out to 8200 or so safely in 2nd gear with the best response possible.

5/24/2013: Where my car is at now is most fabrication is done and the last parts can not be modified until the engine is back in, the exhaust is back on, and we can route all the plumbing and mount everything. I also still need to purchase my wheels/tires/flares but those will come in time. I'm selling my current wheels to help the purchase of the new setup.... and I'm going BIG.

Also, a last note.. please don't mind the yellow hood. I clear coated it myself and the can was defective so I'll be having it properly done once the car is complete.

When will it be done? Not sure. When time/money allows for it to be done! I'm taking things slowly and properly and not cutting important corners. This is my dream car and I'm doing it the way I want!

Questions/comments welcomed. Enjoy!


MOD LIST BREAKDOWN:
(Rally Blue = Installed/Purchased Mods, Red = Coming Soon, Black = Potential Upgrades)

• Engine/Exhaust:
  • Garrett GTX3071R .63 Tial V-band Exhaust Housing
  • Fully Forged Short Block w/ Darton Sleeves, Stock Nitride Crank, CP Pistons, various other bits, will update later
  • BC S2 Cams, Springs, Retainers and mild PnP job by myself
    
  • Cometic Head Gasket
  • Gates Racing Timing Belt Kit
  • Tomei Timing Belt Guide
    
  • AVCS Delete, WRX Cam Gears
  • Supertech Inconel Exhaust Valves, SS Intake, Std Size
    
  • Area 1320 Custom Rotated Downpipe w/ electronic exhaust cutout (316L medical grade)
    
  • Area 1320 Custom Up-pipe / Dump Tube w/ Tial 38mm EWG (316L medical grade)
  • Area 1320 Custom Intake
  • Area 1320 Custom V-Mount Intercooler
    
  • Mishimoto MR2 Radiator -- modified for v-mount application
    
  • Greddy Ti-C converted to v-band
  • Greddy Mid-pipe has flex connector installed + electric cut-out + turn down
    
  • Tomei EL Headers
    
  • P&L Air Pump Delete
  • Hallman Pro RX Boost Controller
  • Turbosmart RacePort BOV
  • ATI Super Damper
    
    
• Electronics:
  • Carberry Engine Management + Omni 4 Bar MAP speed density
    
  • AEM Digital Gauges: Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Boost, Wideband
  • Odyssey PC680 Battery relocated to the boot
    
  • Racepak IQ3 w/ Data Logging
    

• Fueling:
  • Aeromotive 340 In-Tank Pump
  • Deatschwerks 1000cc Injectors (flow tested/cleaned 1050cc+)
    
  • Agency Power Fuel Rails
  • Aermotoive Fuel Pressure Regulator
    
  • Integrated Engineering Surge Tank / Bosch 044 submerged (-6AN)
  • Fuel Lab 40 micron Stainless In-Line Fuel Filter w/ check valve
  • Aeroquip -6AN Stainless Lines throughout w/ Aeroquip fittings
    
    
• Oiling:
  • Killer B Motorsports Oil Pan, Pickup
  • Canton Racing Accusump (2QT, -10AN)
  • Canton Racing Electronic Valve Controller
  • Aeromotive Billet Check Valve
    
  • Mocal 235matrix 25 row Oil Cooler (-10AN)
    
  • 190F Mocal Thermostat Sandwich Adapter
  • Aeroquip -10AN stainless lines throughout oiling system
    
  • Canton Racing 6" CM in-line oil filter
  • Peterson Fluid Systems Breather Can
    
    
• Track Prep / Cooling / Braking
  • WRC V-Mount Intercooler Vent
  • RunCool Hood Louvers 11"x17"
  • CF style Aerocatch latches
    
  • RaceTech RT4009WHR Seat
  • Planted Technology Seat Bracket
  • Planted Technology Seat Base
  • P&L SS Clutch Line
  • P&L SS Brake Lines
  • Hawk HPS Pads
    
  • Spare and other misc parts removed
    
    
• Drive Train:
  • Competition Clutch + Flywheel
  • Kartboy Rear Shifter Bushing
  • Perrin Front Shifter Bushings
    
  • Torque Solutions Engine, Tranny, Pitch Stop, Short Shifter
  • Cusco Rear Diff Inserts
    
  • WL Rear Subframe Inserts
    
  • TiC Tranny Crossmember Bushings
    
  • TiC Holy Shift Set
    
  • Kartboy Rear Subframe Bushings
    
    
• Wheels / Tires:
  • 335/30/18 BFG G-Rival
  • 18x12 Forgeline GA3R
  • 2.75" carbon fiber flares
    
    
• Suspension Upgrades:
  • Fortune Auto 510 V4 Coilovers 8kF/9kR Swift Springs + Roller Bearing Upgrade
  • Cusco Rear Adjustable Lower Control Arm
  • Cusco Front Lower Arm Bar Type II
  • Cusco Front/Rear Strut Bars
  • Kartboy Front/Rear Endlinks
  • Whiteline 22mm Front Sway Bar,Whiteline 20mm Rear Sway Bar
    
  • Whiteline Rear Sway Bar Mount Reinforcements
  • Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
  • Whiteline Front Control Arm Bushings
  • Whiteline Roll Center Kit
  • Whiteline Rear Toe Arms
    
    
• Exterior/Misc:
  • 2011 STi Bumper w/o fogs
  • Perrin Shorty Antenna
  • 25% Tint
    
    
• Fluids:
  • Amsoil 5W40 Signature Synthetic Engine
    
  • Amsoil 75W90 Synthetic Transmission / Diff
  • Amsoil 600 DOT 4 Brake Fluid
  • Amsoil Power Steering Fluid
    
  • Amsoil Dominator Coolant Boost
    

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[sysfailur]

AEM gauges testing https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...52871992382066

Gauges going in:


Electric cut-out switch added in:

[sysfailur]

Reserved for more pics. I will add more pictures when I get home later. I have many more to put up.

[sysfailur]

Reserved for more pics

[sysfailur]

One more reservation... and shower time. Back with more updates in a few!

[monjarassi]

sexy and intriguing

[Derek11WRX]

Damn.