Master C's 2000 RSTi Coupe

master c · 12-12-2019, 04:16 PM

Hello NASIOC!

I have been a long time member, lurked since 2004 when I bought my 2000 2.5RS coupe and signed up in 2008 when I finally moved over from rs25.com. Most of my build progress is on Instagram but since NASIOC now has image hosting I thought I'd start a thread.

Instagram: Chaecker5

I have owned this 2.5RS coupe since 2004 and it has gone through several evolutions:

2004-2006: N/A basic bolt ons, Apexi N1 exhaust, intake, HKS lowering springs

2006-2008: N/A-t build. Started with a small vf11 turbo and variable rate fuel pressure regulator and eventually got up to a TD04 and about 12psi of boost with emanage blue piggyback

2008-2012: built the original EJ251 with forged pistons, STi rods, and custom heads from delta cam. Ended up with a Greddy 18g and emanage ultimate piggyback and eventually had 800cc injectors and a Greddy 25g turbo running 21psi which maxed out my injectors and capabilities of the piggyback.

2012-present: decided to go full STi swap, shaved engine bay, chargespeed body kit, and go after my dream build. Life has got in the way along the journey but I have slowly been building.

Now that the thread is started, I will try and find pictures of the older build and share as it progresses.

Pictures as it sits today:

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lub · 12-12-2019, 04:40 PM

I need moar!

pazzoduc · 12-12-2019, 07:13 PM

very cool stuff
Dah... no radiator build?

master c · 12-12-2019, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pazzoduc

very cool stuff
Dah... no radiator build?

Process West V-Mount setup

master c · 12-19-2019, 01:55 PM

Just scored a set of Defi Link gauges in white with green backlight to match the STi 10k rpm cluster I have. Won't be using the tach, but these should look good together.

D-Rodman · 12-19-2019, 02:09 PM

I’m really liking what I see here.

JDMJNKY · 12-19-2019, 02:48 PM

SUCH A TEASE!! Lessssss go Master C!!

just followed you I'm @elcucuy_sti

master c · 12-19-2019, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Rodman

I’m really liking what I see here.

Thank you!

Quote:

SUCH A TEASE!! Lessssss go Master C!!

just followed you I'm @elcucuy_sti

Thank you - When I am off work I will follow back! I enjoy tracking your builds

master c · 01-20-2020, 06:06 PM

Quick update: built a custom bracket setup for the hella horns, designed a fuel filter mount for my AEM fuel filter, got the power steering system from Chase Bays routed, and am currently working on the fuel pump hanger/fuel tank and getting the engine oil cooler mounted/duct work completed.

stu · 01-21-2020, 04:44 PM

Love It!

horsePOOGAS · 01-22-2020, 09:27 AM

Followed you as well man. mine is @OG_Boo.Barusti

Love builds like these.

master c · 01-22-2020, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horsePOOGAS

Followed you as well man. mine is @OG_Boo.Barusti

Love builds like these.

Followed back - thanks for checking out the build

XROLLER · 01-22-2020, 02:40 PM

following

kaos200 · 01-22-2020, 09:37 PM

Well whaddawehave here?... Sub'd

master c · 01-23-2020, 01:37 PM

Rear fenders cut, welded, and ready for seam sealer. used stainless rivnuts and hardware for mounting the flares. Final fitment after paint will include a rubber weatherstrip seal around the flare to body mounting surface to seal up any small gaps and prevent rubbing.

master c · 01-27-2020, 03:30 PM

AEM fuel filter bracket complete:

SubieSteveSTI · 01-28-2020, 10:31 AM

Looks amazing !

kaos200 · 01-28-2020, 03:05 PM

Cool, what filter bracket is that?

master c · 01-28-2020, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Looks amazing !

Thank you!

Quote:

Cool, what filter bracket is that?

Generic 2.5" billet aluminum bracket from siliconeintakes.com. They can be found at Jegs or Summit Racing too. Comes with rubber isolator so the finishes don't get marred and reduces vibration.

kaos200 · 01-30-2020, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master c

Thank you!

Generic 2.5" billet aluminum bracket from siliconeintakes.com. They can be found at Jegs or Summit Racing too. Comes with rubber isolator so the finishes don't get marred and reduces vibration.

Thanks!

master c · 02-13-2020, 05:35 PM

2/13/20 Update:

Finished modifying custom made master cylinder brace to mount AEM fuel filter and Apexi super grounding stabilizer.

Started on cleaning up the fuel tank which includes: degreasing, removing and replacing all hoses, delete EVAP system, and upgrade fuel pump hanger.

Pics:

JDMJNKY · 02-13-2020, 10:56 PM

That fab work on the rear pitch mount though, lol JK MC. Diggin your work.

12-12-2019, 04:16 PM	#1
master c Scooby Specialist Member#: 168226 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Juneau, AK Vehicle: 2000 2.5RSti Coupe 02 Forester L	Master C's 2000 RSTi Coupe Hello NASIOC! I have been a long time member, lurked since 2004 when I bought my 2000 2.5RS coupe and signed up in 2008 when I finally moved over from rs25.com. Most of my build progress is on Instagram but since NASIOC now has image hosting I thought I'd start a thread. Instagram: Chaecker5 I have owned this 2.5RS coupe since 2004 and it has gone through several evolutions: 2004-2006: N/A basic bolt ons, Apexi N1 exhaust, intake, HKS lowering springs 2006-2008: N/A-t build. Started with a small vf11 turbo and variable rate fuel pressure regulator and eventually got up to a TD04 and about 12psi of boost with emanage blue piggyback 2008-2012: built the original EJ251 with forged pistons, STi rods, and custom heads from delta cam. Ended up with a Greddy 18g and emanage ultimate piggyback and eventually had 800cc injectors and a Greddy 25g turbo running 21psi which maxed out my injectors and capabilities of the piggyback. 2012-present: decided to go full STi swap, shaved engine bay, chargespeed body kit, and go after my dream build. Life has got in the way along the journey but I have slowly been building. Now that the thread is started, I will try and find pictures of the older build and share as it progresses. Pictures as it sits today: * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-12-2019, 04:40 PM	#2
lub Scooby Newbie Member#: 343218 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2004 WRX wagon Blue	I need moar!

12-12-2019, 07:13 PM	#3
pazzoduc Scooby Newbie Member#: 493859 Join Date: Nov 2018 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: >> N. Dallas<< Vehicle: 06 WRX TD Swapped sorta black-ish	very cool stuff Dah... no radiator build?

12-19-2019, 01:55 PM	#5
master c Scooby Specialist Member#: 168226 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Juneau, AK Vehicle: 2000 2.5RSti Coupe 02 Forester L	Just scored a set of Defi Link gauges in white with green backlight to match the STi 10k rpm cluster I have. Won't be using the tach, but these should look good together.

12-19-2019, 02:09 PM	#6
D-Rodman Scooby Specialist Member#: 110078 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island N.Y. Vehicle: 05 Saabaru JDM STi Black Ver 7 VF48 6sp RA	I’m really liking what I see here.

12-19-2019, 02:48 PM	#7
JDMJNKY Scooby Specialist Member#: 253498 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: sOuL-CaLiFoRnIa Vehicle: 02 RSTI MURK'D	SUCH A TEASE!! Lessssss go Master C!! just followed you I'm @elcucuy_sti

01-20-2020, 06:06 PM	#9
master c Scooby Specialist Member#: 168226 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Juneau, AK Vehicle: 2000 2.5RSti Coupe 02 Forester L	Quick update: built a custom bracket setup for the hella horns, designed a fuel filter mount for my AEM fuel filter, got the power steering system from Chase Bays routed, and am currently working on the fuel pump hanger/fuel tank and getting the engine oil cooler mounted/duct work completed.

01-21-2020, 04:44 PM	#10
stu Scooby Specialist Member#: 25768 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: CO springs Vehicle: 2003 GEN2 GTX35 40++ 2.3 slobaru	Love It!

01-22-2020, 09:27 AM	#11
horsePOOGAS Scooby Newbie Member#: 450712 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Indiana Vehicle: 04 STi WRB	Followed you as well man. mine is @OG_Boo.Barusti Love builds like these.

01-22-2020, 02:40 PM	#13
XROLLER Scooby Newbie Member#: 1273 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: O'fallon Mo. Vehicle: 98 Impreza RBP	following

01-22-2020, 09:37 PM	#14
kaos200 Scooby Guru Member#: 2692 Join Date: Oct 2000 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCal & TX	Well whaddawehave here?... Sub'd

01-23-2020, 01:37 PM	#15
master c Scooby Specialist Member#: 168226 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Juneau, AK Vehicle: 2000 2.5RSti Coupe 02 Forester L	Rear fenders cut, welded, and ready for seam sealer. used stainless rivnuts and hardware for mounting the flares. Final fitment after paint will include a rubber weatherstrip seal around the flare to body mounting surface to seal up any small gaps and prevent rubbing.

01-27-2020, 03:30 PM	#16
master c Scooby Specialist Member#: 168226 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Juneau, AK Vehicle: 2000 2.5RSti Coupe 02 Forester L	AEM fuel filter bracket complete:

01-28-2020, 10:31 AM	#17
SubieSteveSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 511129 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: New Jersey	Looks amazing !

01-28-2020, 03:05 PM	#18
kaos200 Scooby Guru Member#: 2692 Join Date: Oct 2000 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCal & TX	Cool, what filter bracket is that?

02-13-2020, 05:35 PM	#21
master c Scooby Specialist Member#: 168226 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Juneau, AK Vehicle: 2000 2.5RSti Coupe 02 Forester L	2/13/20 Update: Finished modifying custom made master cylinder brace to mount AEM fuel filter and Apexi super grounding stabilizer. Started on cleaning up the fuel tank which includes: degreasing, removing and replacing all hoses, delete EVAP system, and upgrade fuel pump hanger. Pics:

02-13-2020, 10:56 PM	#22
JDMJNKY Scooby Specialist Member#: 253498 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: sOuL-CaLiFoRnIa Vehicle: 02 RSTI MURK'D	That fab work on the rear pitch mount though, lol JK MC. Diggin your work.