Life of a Blue Squirrel

[DaBlueSquirrel]

On 23 Feb 2012 I bought my first Subaru. As soon as I bought it I started to go through the previous modifications and fixing it up. Here is the process.

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Ground Zero (Day 1)

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[DaBlueSquirrel]

And the Modifications Begin:

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Just a rundown of what is all inside As of 22 April 2012

APS DR550 Front Mount Intercooler
Blouch Performance 2.5 Dominator 'Polka' Turbo
HID Retrofitted Headlights
Deatschwerks WRX 650cc Fuel Injectors
Custom Parallel Fuel Rails
Turbosmart Fuel Pressure Regulator
Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
APS 3" Turbo Inlet Pipe
APS High Volume Twin Vent Blow Off Valve
Tomei Expreme Unequal Length Exhaust Manifold
COBB 3" Turboback Exhaust
OpenSource Tuned
GM Boost Control Solenoid
Custom Ported and Deleted TGV’s
COBB SF Intake (Perrin big MAF on its way)
ACT Street Clutch
Tein Front Strut Tower Brace
Tein Rear Strut Tower Brace
AEM EUGO Digital Wideband Gauge
AEM Digital Boost Gauge
Dual Gauge Bezel Mount
HELLA Supertone Horn Set
Optima Red Top Battery

[edo2000]

Very nice! How's the lag with that turbo?

[fightnhawaiian]

Nice! almost running the same setup

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Originally Posted by edo2000

Very nice! How's the lag with that turbo?

The turbo itself isnt too bad, now the ridiculous size intercooler however plays a big role. LOL with the current tune ill have full boost by 4500 but I am working on that

Originally Posted by fightnhawaiian

Nice! almost running the same setup

Thank you, how do you like your setup?

[fightnhawaiian]

I like it but the boost does kick in later but pulls good to the end...A good tune will definitely make it run smooth

[Alaskan EJ20]

get 2.5s under those heads and you guys will be in good shape.......

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Just a little update on a few new toys.

Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator


Front mount Removed and a Large Top Mount was installed. To include a HKS SSQV BOV.

[cosseywrx]

Whats full boost at now? rpm?

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Originally Posted by cosseywrx

Whats full boost at now? rpm?

TOP SECRET LOL

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Received and installed my VIS Carbon fiber STI Scoop.

[cosseywrx]

Ohhhh all carbon like and stuffs

[Dominator]

Looks great. Let me know if you want to get rid of your stock scoop.

[DaBlueSquirrel]

LOL replied to the other post. Ill bring it out this weekend if you want to take a look .

[DaBlueSquirrel]

LOL replied to the other post. Ill bring it out this weekend if you want to take a look .

[Dominator]

Sounds good... On both counts... or all three counts. lol

When this weekend? I'm not up to date with my meet-up schedule.

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Originally Posted by DaBlueSquirrel

LOL replied to the other post. Ill bring it out this weekend if you want to take a look .

?? i diddnt send it twice..

Originally Posted by DOMIN8R

Sounds good... On both counts... or all three counts. lol

When this weekend? I'm not up to date with my meet-up schedule.

I have no idea how I missed this post, Had a long day yesterday and diddnt make it out to the meet. You can call or text me if you want and we can arrange a time for you to see it. 334-470-1967 (Scott)

[Dominator]

^^ No worries man, I was pretty busy this weekend too. Maybe next weekend we could meet up at Riverview or something for a sec. I live right near there, so it would be ideal.

If you can PM me what you think you would want for it, that would be awesome. I'm going to repaint it and have it ready to put on Kelly's car, since the paint on her's has peeled pretty bad.

[DaBlueSquirrel]

PM Sent

[DaBlueSquirrel]

New Wheels, I just need my suspension to come in so I can close up the Gap up front.

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Alot has changed so I figured I would update list of whats all going on with it. As of 28 MAY 2012

Tuning:
• Open Source Tuned (ECU Flash, RomRaider)

Engine:
• Blouch Dominator 1.5 XT-R Turbo
• Turbo Blanket
• 20 x 11.5 x 4.5 Bar & Plate Top Mount Intercooler
• HKS Super Sequential Blow Off Valve
• Custom Ported and Deleted TGV’s
• NGK BK6EIX Plugs
• AMSOIL 5w30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil

Fuel System:
• Deatschwerks WRX 650cc Fuel Injectors
• Custom Parallel Fuel Rails
• Turbosmart Fuel Pressure Regulator
• Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump

Cooling:
• Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
• Samco Radiator Hoses

Intake:
• APS 3" Turbo Inlet Pipe
• COBB SF Intake

Exhaust:
• Tomei Expreme Unequal Length Exhaust Manifold (Heat Wrapped)
• COBB Tuning Stainless Steel 3" Turboback Exhaust

Electronics:
• GM 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid
• AEM EUGO Digital Wideband Gauge
• AEM Digital Boost Gauge
• Relocated Optima Red Top Battery

Drivetrain:
• ACT Street Clutch
• ACT StreetLite Flywheel
• AMSOIL 75w90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil

Interior:
• Dual Gauge Bezel Mount

Exterior:
• HID Retrofitted Headlights
• HELLA Supertone Horn Set
• VIS Carbon Fiber STI Hood Scoop
• Wingless DeBadged Trunk

Suspension:
• TEIN Front Strut Tower Brace
• TEIN Rear Strut Tower Brace
• TEIN S. Tech Springs (En Route)

Wheels
• Summer: 17x7 5 Zigen FN01R-C
• 225/45/17 Sumitomo HTR Z II

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Tuning:
• Open Source Tuned (ECU Flash, RomRaider)

Engine:
• Blouch Dominator 2.5 XT-R Turbo (Polka Pickle)
• Turbo Blanket
• 20 x 11.5 x 4.5 Bar & Plate Top Mount Intercooler
• HKS Super Sequential Blow Off Valve
• Custom Ported and Deleted TGV’s
• Gate’s Racing Timing Belt
• NGK BK6EIX Plugs
• AMSOIL 5w30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil

Fuel System:
• Deatschwerks WRX 650cc Fuel Injectors
• Custom Parallel Fuel Rails
• Turbosmart Fuel Pressure Regulator
• Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump

Cooling:
• Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
• Samco Radiator Hoses

Intake:
• APS 3" Turbo Inlet Pipe
• COBB SF Intake

Exhaust:
• Tomei Expreme Unequal Length Exhaust Manifold (Heat Wrapped)
• COBB Tuning Stainless Steel 3" Turboback Exhaust

Electronics:
• GM 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid
• AEM EUGO Digital Wideband Gauge
• AEM Digital Boost Gauge
• Relocated Optima Red Top Battery

Drivetrain:
• ACT Street Clutch
• ACT StreetLite Flywheel
• AMSOIL 75w90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil

Interior:
• Dual Gauge Bezel Mount

Exterior:
• HID Retrofitted Headlights
• HELLA Supertone Horn Set
• VIS Carbon Fiber STI Hood Scoop
• Wingless DeBadged Trunk
• CURT 1 ¼” Reciever

Suspension:
• TEIN Front Strut Tower Brace
• TEIN Rear Strut Tower Brace
• TEIN S. Tech Springs (With 06 Rear Tophats)

Wheels
• 18 x 8.5 Rota Grid’s (Bronze)
• 225/40/18 Kuhmo Ectsa SPT”s

[DaBlueSquirrel]

Took a little road trip with the wife, 320 Miles of Mud/Rock roads.

[insane_one]

looks pretty clean sir