Jockeygolf's 2011 STI Sedan Build by jockeygolfs

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OEM Water Pump

Grimmspeed Thermostat

OEM Oil Cooler

OEM Rear Block Seal Kit, nuts and other gaskets

Killer B Oil Baffle

Killer B Oil Pick Up

JDM Spec C Lower Intake (TGV Deletes)

Gates Timing Belt

ARP Head Studs

3 mm Phenolic Spacer

August 11'

Engine is dead. Even on a conservative map. i was running at 21.5 PSI max. My mechanic says 19 is the max on OEM pistons. Currently waiting to be towed. I'm in the middle of nowhere. Just south of the city of Okeechobee in FL. Car was sounding awesome and then sputtering. The car was making weird sounds like playing cards in bike spokes. 

I quickly took my short block parts to Bertune to have him assemble the block in case the dealership did not warranty the block. 

Here's the short block, all built up!

Ended up not needing the new block because SOA decided to cover my block!!

Turn In Concept Holy Shift Set installed 10/14/11 by TAV Racing

January 12'

Installed my Crawford V2 AOS. Took about 3 hours. I thought it would be faster since I did do half the work yesterday but then returned everything back to OEM since I got stuck. The Dom is really tight to the intake manifold and makes getting the crank case breather hoses out and back in real difficult. The hoses from the AOS are really thick and make putting everything back together difficult as well but it can be done. The pipe from the bottom of the AOS to the crank case is slightly shorter than what is seen in the install instructions and videos but does work. Also, being a newbie like me i did not know coolant would shoot out of the coolant reservoir to turbo hose when I removed it to reroute it to the AOS. I had to go get more coolant because i lost so much of it. 

Also, if anyone has the Perrin inlet hose, you need to get a 5/8"x1/2" coupler. The vent hose from the AOS to the inlet hose comes in 5/8" size. The perrin nipple is 1/2". This was my last connection and I couldn't believe I didn't see this.

Coupler:

Installed:

Finished:

February 12'

Finally did the FPR and Dampener swap. Got the 05' STI FPR and 07 Dampeners from Bertune. Thanks Bertune!

05' FPR and Dampener:

I pulled the fuel pump fuse. Started the car till it died. Cranked it several times more. Took off the gas cap and then disconnected the negative terminal on the battery. Unfortunately I did not crank the car enough because when I pulled off one of the hoses off the supply hose a stream of gas shot out and sprayed my whole counter in my garage. I was able to cover it up before it could spill into the engine bay. I had protective glasses on as well. It was good to be prepared. I wrapped everything with a towel before pulling it apart and still had gas pour out. Not horrrible though.

11' FPR and Dampeners out:

I have a guess, no backing for it though, that the balancer hose between the supply and return dampers may be one of the reasons for the hesitation issues. 

Install was pretty simple. No need to cut the existing hoses. Just used a hose that came with one of the dampeners to connect the FPR to the dampener.

Installed:

Car is running. Got a new map from Phatron with fuel compensation (I thinK) zero'd out. Going to do some casual driving and a few pulls for him to check on. Hopefully the hesitation will be gone. 

Time to do the swap was about 1 hour.

Purchased Aquamist HSF-3

Purchased Howerton Engineering 2 Tank System

Finally done with the wiring for the injector tank. Did a weather pack for the wires and a quick disconnect for the hose. This will allow me to remove the box without having to open the box while in the trunk. 

April 12'

Here are my tank install picks. I did not screw down the tank straps yet but everything else is done.

I ran the straps underneath the foam corner piece. I scored a line further out on the trunk liner so I can fold it. I then cut a few slits in the score so that I can run the straps through it.

The trunk liner can now flap over and cover the foam piece.

Finished product. Looks like it all came OEM.

May 12'

DBA T2 rotors and Stoptech pads all the way around. 

June 12'

Front lip is on! HT Auto model. The quality is great. I do not know what others are like since I've never seen the other models before but I'm pleased with this. I was worried that it would be real thin and flimsy. It isn't. Nice quality piece and all the holes line up for the clips. 

I used all the clips and the extra nuts and bolts. I also used 3M double stick tape on all flat surfaces where there were no bolts or clips. This thing is on tight!!

June 12'

Packing up the car with all the goodies  for the short block swap. 

Things are moving forward!!!!

My block is out of the car:

Stock pistons look pretty decent:

My new block on the stand:

Killer B Baffle and Oil Pick up installed:

Parts being installed onto the new block:

End of June 12'

My girl is home where she belongs!

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Installed the HT Auto side and rear skirts:

July 12'

Kartboy Short Shifter:

WRXFTW02 under the car doing the reverse lockout:

WRXFTW02 and THEMAUS swapping the shifter:

July 12': Here is the A pillar with gauges mocked up. Install is next week.

August 12':

Meth kit is installed finally!!!! My Weather Pack and quick disconnect line is working  Bertune's handiwork was well done as well. We decided to place the controller in the fuse box area on the driver's side. It is easy to access for any changes that need to be made. 

I also decided on 100% meth. No need to mess with mixing. I have plenty for back up 

Thank you Smeerone for coming by and dropping off some Burger King for us! I know it looked like Bertune and I were fighting a lot, we were lol. All in good fun though. 

Phatron and I are currently tuning tonight. So far a cruise and 2nd gear pull. This thing is kicking!!!