As you all may know, I took a break from Subarus for a while. It was suprising enough when I came back with an 08 STI, but this latest project is going to surprise a lot of people. I know this because even I’m suprised, and I know what’s coming…
So, what’s all the fuss about? I’m building a new track car…and this one is going to make the old race car build-up look like a joke.
Introducing the Team RD #27 GC8 STI Race Car
I just purchased a 1995 Impreza L and it’s being shipped to me next week. This poor car isn’t doing so well at the moment, seeing as how it doesn’t have an engine or transmission. It’s quite dirty, the windshield is cracked…let’s just say it’s seen better days.
That’s all nothing to worry about though. I won’t be needing the engine or transmission. In fact, I won’t need anything besides the shell.
The following is arriving in about a week and a half:
- Complete 2005 STI 2.5L Engine with 1,500 miles
- STI Top Mount Intercooler
- STI VF39 Turbo
- STI Starter
- STI Radiator /w brackets
- Invidia v2 Downpipe
- Cusco Motor Mounts
- STI Clutch
- STI Flywheel
- STI Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder
- STI 6-Speed Transmission
- STI 6-Speed Shifter / Lever / Linkage / Knob
- STI Front & Rear STI Cross Member
- STI Driveshaft
- STI Rear Differential
- STI Axles (front & rear)
- STI Rear lateral links
- STI Rear trailing arms
- STI Struts and Springs (front & rear)
- STI Font & Rear Hubs 5×114.3
- STI Front Aluminum Control Arms
- STI Brake Booster & Master Cylinder
- STI Pedal Box
- STI ABS Controller
- Brembo Calipers
- Brembo Rotors
- Brembo Brake Lines
- Brembo Pads
- STI E-brake cables
- STI E-brake handle
- STI Gas Tank
- STI Gas Tank wiring
- Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
- STI Full Wiring Harness /w all sensors & controllers
- STI Immobilizer with ECU and Key
- STI Drive by wire gas pedal
- STI Fuse boxes
- STI DCCD units / controller / switches
- STI Gauge Cluster
- STI Dash w/o Stereo or HVAC
- STI Center console (cup holder / ebrake area)
- STI (BBS) 17×8” Wheels /w tires
- Personal Steering wheel /w quick release
- Recaro Pro Racer Hans Driver’s seat
Yes, you read that list correctly. That’s EVERYTHING that is needed to fully convert a 95 L to an 05 STI. Nothing is being half-assed here, this is going to be the real deal. The only non-STI parts on the entire car will be the chassis and exterior panels.
With that said, what’s up first? Seam welding! The car will be stripped down and out comes the saws and sanders. I’m getting rid of every square inch of sound deadening material and seam welding the entire chassis. Once that’s done, a cage is going in, but we’re still figuring out the exact cage details at this point.
Once the chassis is finished we’ll paint it and begin the swap. In the mean time all the STI goodies will probably have to sit in a storage locker .
This is going to be one hell of a project. The initial goal is 400whp in a 2600 lb car. I think we’ll hit that no problem. Stay tuned!
