xluben's FogTurbo Bugeye

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xluben's FogTurbo Bugeye | NF | 800+ WHP | 2002 WRX | 6766 | IAG Closed Deck 2.5L |

Compliments of xluben @ nasioc.com

7-16-2013

Car: 2002 Subaru WRX
Engine: EJ20 2012 STI EJ257
Turbo: TD04 VF39 STX 71 Kinugawa TD06H 60-1 Precision 6266 Precision 6766 (KillerB/Fobia Low Mount)
Transmission: 5MT 2012 STI 6MT
Body Style: Sedan
Color: Platinum Silver Metallic

Event: MAPerformance Proving Grounds
Location: Brainerd International Raceway (MN)
Ambient Temp: ~60°F
Elevation: ~1,200ft (DA: 1,335ft)
Weather: Sunny and Clear
Tires: 26" Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials on 15x7" +35 Rota Slipstream Wheels

Car: 2002 WRX Sedan
Tuner: Nuke @ NF Performance
Transmission: 2012 STI 6 Speed
1/4 Mile ET: 9.51s
1/4 Mile Trap: 150.5mph
60': 1.56s
Target Boost: 43psi
Target AFR: 11's
Fuel: E85

9.5s @ 150mph @ 43psi on E85

Other Photos:

Engine:

• IAG Closed Deck 2.5L Case
• IAG 1/2" Head Studs
• OEM Subaru Crank
• JE Pro Seal Head Gaskets
• JE 99.75mm Pistons
• Manley Turbo Tuff I Beam Rods
• King Rod and Main Bearings
• OEM 2012 STI Heads (Running Non-AVCS)
• Kelford 199-L (282) Camshafts
• GSC Beehive Springs w/Retainers
• GSC Valve Seals
• Aluminati Solid Billet Motor Mounts

Intake/Exhaust/Fuel:

• Precision 6766 Turbo
• KillerB EL Header
• Fobia Fab Modified for FogLight Mount
• Fobia Fab Fender Exhaust Dump
• Fobia Fab Oil Sump
• TurboWerx Exa Pump Mini Oil Scavenge Pump
• Custom AN Oil Return Lines/Fittings
• Treadstone FMIC
• TurboSmart 40mm HP EWG
• TurboSmart Race Port BOV
• TurboSmart FPR 1200
• GrimmSpeed MBC
• Walbro 465 Fuel Pump
• DW300 Fuel Pump
• ID2000cc Injectors
• IAG Fuel Rails and Lines
• Treadstone 4" Velocity Stack

Drivetrain/Transmission

• OEM 2012 STI 6MT
• DSS CF Driveshaft
• DSS 800HP Rear Axles
• OEM STI R180 Rear Diff
• OEM 2004 STI Front Axles
• Anarchy Motive Shift Knob
• Kartboy Short Shifter
• Kartboy Front Shifter Bushings
• Karboy Rear Shifter Bushings
• Aluminati Solid Billet Tranny Mount
• Aluminati Solid Billet Pitch Stop Mount
• ACT HD Pressure Plate
• ACT 4 Puck Unsprung Disk

Suspension/Wheels:

• OEM 2002 WRX Wheels (Winter)
• 205/60R16 Blizzak WS70 Tires (Winter)
• 15x7" +35 Rota Slipstream Wheels (Summer)
• 235/60R15 Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial Tires (Summer)
• 15x7" +35 Rota Slipstream Wheels (Track)
• 26x8.5" Hoosier Slicks (Track)
• 02 WRX Struts
• Eibach Pro Kit Springs

Interior/Electronics:

• MapDCCD Differential Controller
• MapDCCD Wheel Speed Signal Processor
• ProSport EVO Boost Gauge
• ProSport EVO Oil Pressure Gauge
• AEM Wideband O2 Gauge
• Odyssey Slim Battery

Exterior:

• RS Flat Hood
• OEM Fog Light Covers
• Removed Rear Wing

2013 Updates:

07/14/13 - 2002 Silver Bugeye WRX (Mileage: 185k)
07/20/13 - Interior Photos
07/20/13 - Engine Bay Photos
07/21/13 - Struts, Uppipe, Crosspipe, Downpipe Photos
07/21/13 - Header, Uppipe, Turbo, Downpipe Photo
07/23/13 - Stock Baseline Virtual Dyno and Video
07/26/13 - DIY Wood Ramps
07/27/13 - TMIC, Splitter, Scoop, Exhaust Photo
07/29/13 - STI Fuel Pump Hanger and Walbro 255
07/30/13 - Round 1 of Mods (Bolt On's) - Part 1
07/30/13 - Round 1 of Mods (Bolt On's) - Part 2
08/02/13 - 2.0L, 5MT, VF39, Pump Gas Virtual Dyno
08/03/13 - 2012 Forester Wheels
08/03/13 - 2.0L, 5MT, VF39, Pump Gas Video
08/14/13 - 2012 STI Motor and Tranny Pull
09/13/13 - New Garage - Full
09/13/13 - New Garage - Empty
09/16/13 - 2.0L, 5MT, VF39, E85 Virtual Dyno and Video
09/20/13 - 2.0L Motor Pull
09/24/13 - New Garage CFL Lighting
09/25/13 - Organized Garage
09/27/13 - 5MT to 6MT Swap
10/03/13 - Photo Studio and Beats by Dre
10/11/13 - MapDCCD and Progress Photos
10/14/13 - DCCDPro vs. MapDCCD Comparison
10/23/13 - Craftsman 3/8" and 1/2" Impact ptI
10/23/13 - Craftsman 3/8" and 1/2" Impact ptII
10/30/13 - Progress Photos
11/10/13 - Steam STX 71 (TD06SL2+GTX3071R) Turbo - Rotating
11/01/13 - Steam STX 71 (TD06SL2+GTX3071R) Turbo - Photos
11/01/13 - Turbo Swap, Steam STX 71 (TD06SL2+GTX3071R) Turbo Installed
11/01/13 - Gojo Hand Cleaner
11/07/13 - AMR Inlet, MAW Plastic TGV's, ID2k, Injectors
11/09/13 - 2.5L Motor Install Part 1
11/23/13 - 2.5L Motor Install Part 2
11/23/13 - 2.5L Motor Install Part 3
11/30/13 - Harbor Freight Tool Chest and Tool Cart
12/01/13 - Steam STX 71 (TD06SL2+GTX3071R) 25psi E85 Tune - 427WHP / 413WTQ
12/05/13 - GrimmSpeed GD Hood Struts
12/06/13 - Interior (Indoor) Photos
12/09/13 - Interior and Exterior (Outdoor, Winter) Photos
12/19/13 - 2.5L, 6MT, STX71, E85 Video

2014 Updates:

01/09/14 - TurboXS BOV Studio Photos
01/10/14 - TurboXS FMIC Kit Studio Photos
01/18/14 - Front End Removal
01/29/14 - FP Turbo Oil Feed Line
02/04/14 - TurboSmart CompGate 40 EWG
02/06/14 - COBB Catback Exhaust
02/08/14 - OEM Foglight Covers
02/10/14 - DEPO Headlights
02/13/14 - RacingLine Shirts and Shoes
04/18/14 - Installed Uppipe
06/06/14 - Installed EWG and Turbo
06/09/14 - Installed FMIC
06/09/14 - FMIC Install Details
06/10/14 - FMIC Fitment Issues
06/11/14 - Installed Hood and Downpipe
06/13/14 - Installed COBB Exhaust and Removed Charcoal Canister
06/16/14 - Installed Wheels/Tires, Fixed Oil Leak, Started Car
06/16/14 - Turbo Oil Feed Leak Details
06/16/14 - First Outdoor Photos with FMIC and 2011 WRX Wheels
06/16/14 - Federal 595 RS-R 235/45R17 Tire Bulge
06/18/14 - Park Photos with FMIC and 2011 WRX Wheels
06/18/14 - STX 71 - FMIC - EWG - 26psi E85 Tune - 452WHP / 389WTQ
06/21/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - 11.58 @ 119mph
06/21/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - Timeslips Photo
06/23/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - 11.42 @ 122mph - 8k Launch Video
06/23/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - Dragstrip Video - Broken Axle Video
06/24/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - Photos
06/25/14 - MNSubaru Boom Island Meet
06/27/14 - PW JDM Bumper Quick Release Install
06/27/14 - Dead End Photos
06/30/14 - Interior and Exterior Photos
06/30/14 - Prodrive Front Lip Install
07/01/14 - Prodrive Front Lip Outdoor Cameraphone Photos
07/02/14 - Prodrive Front Lip DSLR Photos
07/02/14 - Bent Front Strut
07/02/14 - Eibach Spring Side Photo
07/02/14 - 02 WRX and 15 STI Photo
07/04/14 - 1 Year Before and After
07/05/14 - MN Cars and Coffee Photos
07/07/14 - Outdoor Farm Photos - Eibach Springs
07/07/14 - COBB Exhaust Video
07/09/14 - Dead End Photo w/Flare
07/15/14 - Cabin Air Filter Install
07/17/14 - Spark Plug Install
07/17/14 - DIY $10 Oil Pressure Relocation Install
07/18/14 - MapDCCD Wheel Speed Sensor (VSS) Install and Review
07/24/14 - BPV Hose and Speaker Delete and License Plate Relocation
07/24/14 - Park/Woods Photos
07/28/14 - STX 71 Turbo Sold
07/30/14 - Uppipe to Turbo Leak
08/04/14 - New Turbo Installed - Camera Phone
08/04/14 - Kinugawa TD06H 60-1 Turbo Info and Installed Photos
08/07/14 - Kinugawa TD06H 60-1 Turbo Virtual Dyno Results - 484WHP / 426WTQ
08/07/14 - Kinugawa TD06H 60-1 Turbo 50-100mph Video
08/08/14 - Kinugawa TD06H 60-1 Turbo 45-120mph Video
08/10/14 - Reverse Flow FMIC Mods
08/14/14 - WRX vs RS Hood Weight
08/15/14 - 04 STI BBS Wheels
08/16/14 - FMIC 45 deg Coupler and EL Header
08/18/14 - 04 STI BBS Wheels and WRX Hood Outdoor Photos
08/23/14 - ID2000 Injector Seals
08/27/14 - ELM Bluetooth Adapter and Torque App
08/28/14 - ProSport Boost Inline Filter Broken
08/28/14 - AP EL Header Speedo Video
09/04/14 - 112lb Weight Reduction Details
09/04/14 - Rear Bumper Beam Removal
09/05/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.2 - 10.99 @ 126mph
09/09/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.2 - 1/4 Mile Video
09/09/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.2 - GTR Roll Race Video
09/10/14 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.2 - Other Roll Race Video
09/18/14 - KillerB Header Install
09/22/14 - KillerB Header Speedo Video
09/23/14 - Weekend Update (Stumble Fix)
09/26/14 - AccessPort V3 and 04 STI Tail Lights
09/29/14 - RS Motors Mustang Dyno - 457WHP / 422WTQ
09/29/14 - 60-1 vs. HTA68 vs. Stock Dyno Comparison
09/30/14 - Parking Ramp Photos
10/01/14 - AEM 3.5 Bar MAP Sensor Install
10/01/14 - RS Motors Mustang Dyno Video
10/04/14 - Stock 02 WRX Wheels and Blizzak WS70 Tires
10/06/14 - Outdoor Photo with 02 WRX Wheels
10/07/14 - DSLR Photo with 02 WRX Wheels
10/10/14 - PTE 6266 and Toy Bugeye
10/10/14 - Toy Bugeye Photos
10/13/14 - Rock Falls Drag - 10.98 @ 128mph on Snow Tires
10/16/14 - Rock Falls Drag - 60' vs. ET vs. Trap Video
10/23/14 - Rock Falls Drag - Data Log Plots
10/23/14 - Parking Ramp - No Bumper or Hood
10/31/14 - KillerB and PTE 6266 Photos
11/04/14 - Stock Location Parts FS
11/07/14 - PTE Turbo Blanket
11/10/14 - Fobia Low Mount Header
11/10/14 - Fobia Low Mount Header pt II
11/12/14 - Fobia Low Mount w/PTE 6266 Test Fit
11/14/14 - Fobia Low Mount w/PTE 6266 Test Fit pt II
11/14/14 - BOV, Oil Pump, Oil Lines and Fittings
11/28/14 - Treadstone FMIC

2015 Updates:

12/01/14 - Treadstone FMIC Test Fit
12/12/14 - Speaker Brackets
12/22/14 - Treadstone FMIC Test Fit pt II
12/26/14 - Tire Rack, Snap On Swivel Sockets, Charger
12/27/14 - Pittsburgh Professional Flex Head Ratchet
12/27/14 - Ratchet Comparison Photos
01/21/15 - Fobia Low Mount Treadstone FMIC Modification
01/23/15 - Bumper Cut and Installed
02/03/15 - Fuel Lines and Fittings and Preliminary Oil Fitting List
02/03/15 - Oil Lines and Fittings and Oil Pump Mounting
02/08/15 - IAG Fuel Rails
02/08/15 - Garage Clean Up and Wastegate Mounting
02/09/15 - Velocity Stack and Oil Sump Mounting
02/12/15 - -12AN Oil Drain and Bumper Exhaust Dump Cutout
02/14/15 - 3/8" NPT to -12AN Fitting, Line Routing, and Exhaust Dump Trim
02/16/15 - Trimmed Exhaust Dump with Bumper Installed
02/17/15 - 1320Video Facebook Post
02/23/15 - TurboSmart FPR Cap Switch
02/23/15 - IAG Rails Installed on MAW TGV Deletes
02/24/15 - Installed Fuel Lines, Rails, Intake Manifold, Turbo Oil Feed, and Crankcase Vent
02/25/15 - Crankcase Vent Photo
02/27/15 - Mishimoto Radiator Photos
03/03/15 - Oil and Fuel Pump Wiring: Part 1
03/06/15 - Odyssey Slim Battery and Die Hard Charger Photos
03/06/15 - TurboWerx Exa Pump Mini Photos
03/08/15 - FogTurbo Bugeye Rolling Shots and Engine Bay
03/10/15 - Initial Tune and Radiator Hose Replacement
03/10/15 - Camera Phone Photos
03/11/15 - Parking Ramp Photos
03/11/15 - Parking Ramp Exhaust Video
03/12/15 - Proven Power Bragging Thread - Virtual Dyno Results
03/12/15 - Speedo Video and 50-100mph Comparison
03/12/15 - Speedo Video 50-100mph 7k Shift Comparison
03/13/15 - Anarchy Motive Shift Knob Photo
03/25/15 - Air Filter Comparison Photo
03/26/15 - Air Filters Installed Comparison Photo
03/26/15 - Parking Ramp Rig Shot
03/28/15 - Intake Filter Testing Results
03/28/15 - Enkei RPF1 Test Fit Photos
03/31/15 - Outdoor Photo with Stock Wheels
04/01/15 - RPF1 Spacer Install and Outdoor Photos
04/06/15 - RPF1 eBay Center Caps
04/06/15 - Cam Timing Changes and Comparisons
04/06/15 - Hoosier Slicks Test Fit Photos
04/08/15 - T-Brace Repair, R180, and DSS Axles
04/09/15 - T-Brace Repair, Header Photo
04/14/15 - Speedo Video and 50-100mph
04/18/15 - Rock Falls Drag Camera Phone Photos
04/20/15 - Rock Falls Drag - 10.36 @ 139mph on Street Tires
04/25/15 - Replaced Front Brake Rotors, Calipers, and Pads
04/25/15 - Slowing Down at the Dragstrip Video
04/30/15 - Dyno Tune - 666WHP on Dynojet
04/31/15 - Dyno Tune Full Details and Video
05/04/15 - Rig Shots with Eric V
05/09/15 - Seibon CF "RS Style" Hood
05/11/15 - Spark Plug and Grounding Upgrades
05/14/15 - GrimmSpeed Hella Horn Bracket Install
05/15/15 - Outfront Motorsport Alternator Relocation Bracket Install
05/15/15 - Gray Plasti Dip on RPF1
05/15/15 - Painted CF Hood and Photos of Wingless Trunk
05/18/15 - 04 WRX Cluster Swap
05/19/15 - 666WHP Updated 50-100mph Video
05/23/15 - Sold RPF1 - Stock Wheels Photo
05/29/15 - 26x9.5R15 Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials
05/31/15 - 26x8.5R15 Hoosier Slicks and 15x7 +35 Rota Slipstreams
06/02/15 - Brenizer Shot - Stock Wheels
06/03/15 - Sunset Shot - Stock Wheels
06/03/15 - Rota Slipstream 15x7" +35 Wheels
06/04/15 - 26x9.5R15 Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials and Rota Slipstream 15x7" +35 Wheels
06/05/15 - Slipstream and MT Installed - Cell Phone
06/05/15 - Slipstream and MT Installed - Daylight / DSLR
06/06/15 - Rock Falls Drag - 9.94 @ 139mph on Hoosier Slicks
06/10/15 - NF DCTC Photos - Part 1
06/10/15 - NF DCTC Photos - Part 2
06/15/15 - IAT Sensor, Fuel Filter, Aluminati Motor, Trans, Pitch Stop Solid Mounts
06/16/15 - ACT 4 Puck Clutch Disk Replacement
06/18/15 - Replaced Brake Light Bulb
06/20/15 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - 10.2 @ 137mph
06/22/15 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - Roll Racing
06/24/15 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1 - 10.1 @ 140mph
06/26/15 - Melted Bumper / Dump Alignment
07/07/15 - PTE 6766 and DW300
07/17/15 - 6766 at DCTC - Initial Tune at 40psi and TurboSmart HP EWG
07/22/15 - 6766 at 35psi Speedo Video
07/27/15 - FlexConverter.com E85 Sensor
07/27/15 - Xluben's FogTurbo Bugeye Facebook Page
08/04/15 - New Motor Internals, Kelford 282 Cams, and Garage Photo
08/06/15 - Engine Internals and IAG Case Halves Core Shipment
08/07/15 - Motor Pull Video
08/12/15 - Yellow Bugeye Motor Pull Video
08/14/15 - IAG Closed Deck Machining Photos
08/19/15 - Gas Can Updates
08/20/15 - IAG Closed Deck Block Studio Photos
08/21/15 - GSC S1 Cams For Sale
09/10/15 - Motor Installation and DSS CF Driveshaft Photos
09/10/15 - Dyno Photos - MAPerformance Dyno - Tuned by Nuke at NF Performance
09/11/15 - 834WHP Dyno Plot, Packed up for Proving Grounds, and 9.5 @ 150mph
09/14/15 - MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.2 - 9.5 @ 150mph
09/15/15 - Motor Install Video
09/18/15 - Refurbished PTE 6766 Photos and Speedo Video
09/21/15 - Bumper Off, Dead End Photos
09/23/15 - Virtual Dyno Plot - 4th Gear
10/04/15 - Rock Falls Drag - 10.04 @ 148mph
11/16/15 - Removed MT Radials, Installed Stock WRX Wheels and Snow Tires, RS 6 Spoke Wheel Photos
11/20/15 - Stock WRX Wheels - Outdoor Photos
11/24/15 - Stock WRX Wheels - Parking Ramp Strobed
11/28/15 - MNSubiez Parking Ramp Rig Shots
11/28/15 - Heavy Duty Garage Shelf
12/02/15 - S&W 10 Point Roll Cage
12/05/15 - Kirkey Pro Drag Aluminum Seats
12/08/15 - Kirkey Seat Covers
12/10/15 - NRG Quick Release Steering Wheel Hub
12/10/15 - Mike Parking Ramp Rig Shots
12/16/15 - Kirkey Seat Mounting Brackets
12/18/15 - Kirkey Seats Mounted in Car
12/22/15 - 9.5 @ 150mph Video with Speedo Overlay

2016 Updates:

01/04/16 - G-FORCE 5 Point Harness
02/01/16 - Indoor Photo of Installed Cage
02/07/16 - Updated Kirkey Seat Mounting
02/07/16 - 10 Point Roll Cage Outdoor Photos
02/07/16 - 2015 Quickest and Fastest Subarus Video
02/19/16 - RJS Window Net and Mounting Kit & Advanced Chassis LLC Seat Back Bracket
03/02/16 - Silver Enkei RPF1 17x9" +45 with hubcentric rings and Honda centercaps
03/16/16 - 17x9" RPF1 with 245/45R17 M&H Drag Radials
03/17/16 - Work Parking Lot Photo and Idle Video
03/19/16 - RPF1 Installed Photos

Picked up this car as the new project. I spent the last month or so looking for a car that I could build up. Now that I have a 2012 Forest for a daily driver this will be a weekend/project car only. I wanted to start with a cheaper base and had my eye on a Bugeye WRX as my top choice. I wouldn't have minded something newer, but the cost was generally quite a bit more. The slightly lower weight on the Bugeye sedan was also appealing. I was even looking for something with a blown motor or tranny to save money. My search was nationwide. I e-mailed/PM'd/texted many people and looked/drove a few cars.

Eventually I was pointed to this one by a friend. It was semi-local and running. It had a new timing belt, water pump, clutch and heads put in this spring. The interior is clean (even has a single DIN stereo). There are a few mechanical things I need to look into and the exterior has some dents (quite a few in the hood) and a little rust starting on the quarter panels, but overall it was in pretty good shape for a car of this age. And the fact that it was local and running saved me a decent chunk of money by not having to ship it.

The car has virtually no mods. Just the giant eBay hood scoop and the muffler cut off. Surprisingly it's not that loud (for having no muffler at all). No firm plans for the car yet. Still trying to figure that out. I would eventually like to make it fast

Here are some photos: