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By diyauto

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10-5-2014

Cold weather in MN convinced me to put my winter setup (stock wheels with Blizzak's) back onto my 2.5 RS.

10-6-2014

It's pretty close to freezing in MN lately. Lows are in the 30's. Car can spin the snow tires a bit, but not too bad. From certain angles it does look a lot like a stock 2.5RS

10-7-2014

Here's a better shot with a real camera.

10-10-2014

Small car or big turbo?

Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 24-105mm at 50mm
ISO100, f/16, 1/100th
Dual 400W Strobes through Softboxes

Here are some more photos of my new toy.

10-11-2014

The 11 WRX wheels to 04 STI BBS saved weight but the tire was the same. It felt very much the same to me but possibly a hair quicker. I did some other weight savings at the same time thoug .

The snow tires are 205/60R16 so they are actually taller. They're also narrower and way softer. The setup should be a couple pounds lighter per corner according to my online research.

They are very squishy and walk all over when I get on it. They also break loose way more easily . I did do a 50-100 run and it showed being faster but that could have to do with the colder weather making more power.

10-13-2014

Went to the track again yesterday.

Originally Posted by xluben Event: 1/4 Mile at Rock Falls Raceway
Location: WI
Ambient Temp: 50F
Elevation: 845ft
Weather: Sunny and Clear
Tires: 205/60R16 Blizzak WS70 Tires on 2002 WRX Wheels

Car: 2002 WRX Sedan
Tuner: Nuke @ NF Performance
Transmission: 2012 STI 6 Speed
1/4 Mile ET: 10.98s
1/4 Mile Trap: 127.9mph
60': 1.74s
Target Boost: 30psi
Target AFR: 11's
Fuel: E85

10.98s @ 127.9mph with 1.74s 60' (snow tires)

I ran 10.99 in this car at BIR last month, but I decided to take it out again yesterday. The changes since the last passes were: addition of KillerB header setup, changed to COBB AP, swapped in a welded rear diff, put the RS flat hood back on, and put on the stock wheels with winter tires (daily driven street car and it's been getting below freezing at night).

I did a few shakedown passes with no launch just to see what it would trap. It was right around 128mph. Up from 126mph the last time, so I decided to give it a go. Ran 10.98 at 127.9 and 11.18 at 128.0 and then got the boot. 60' times were in the 1.7s range. Not as good as the 1.6's I was getting on the summer tires, but not terrible. Snow tireswere a lot less stable down the track too.

Here's a video of an 11.1 and 10.9 sec pass:

10-16-2014

Old news to most here, but this is a quick video on how much 60 foot time (launch) can affect ET and trap:

Run 1:
60': 2.48
1/4: 12.12
MPH: 127.92

Run 2:
60': 1.74
1/4: 10.98
MPH: 127.92

First one is no launch and then floor it. Second one is a launch at 5750rpm's.

First is a 1/4 in 12.1s and the second is 10.9s. Trap speed is identical on both runs.

10-23-2014

Plotted out two logs I had from the track. Launch vs. No Launch.

Trap speed was very similar for both, but the no launch just gets off the line much later/slower.

Also, shifted 5th the "no launch" pass, but it didn't have a large effect either way.

Launch:

No Launch:

Overlay:

I took some photos last night. Showing what's under the hood and behind the bumper before changes happen.

I currently have the following items listed for sale locally: turbo, FMIC, BOV, inlet, intake, and fuel pump.

Canon 5D3
Canon 135 f/2 w/CPL
ISO400, f/2.0, 1/40s
Tripod mounted
LED overhead lighting

11-1-2014

Pulled the header off tonight. time for some custom work to make this other turbo fit onto my car...

Also, since I'm moving onto a new setup, I have some things to put up for sale. These are all stock location turbo items that should work well with any stock location setup (FMIC kit is 02-07 specific, but the rest should work on other models as well).

These parts are all on my 2002 WRX. It has run 10.9 @ 128mph and made 457WHP on the Mustang Dyno at RS Motors. Everything is in great working condition with no issues. It is all currently still on my car. I can take additional photos if needed, and I should be able to pull any parts within a few days for a serious buyer.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Open to offers on any item, but I'm not in a huge rush to sell.

FS: Kinugawa TD06H 60-1 Turbo
Details: Installed in August. Billet wheel. 2.4" inlet. Includes GrimmSpeed IWG block off (no IWG actuator).
Price: $850 + Shipping

FS: TurboXS Style FMIC
Details: Installed in June. Includes custom pipes and couplers to run reverse flow (moves cold air away from turbo).
Price: $450 + Shipping

FS: TurboXS RFL BOV
Details: Installed in June. Great condition. Can bolt directly onto FMIC.
Price: $120 + Shipping

FS: AMR Hard Inlet
Details: Purchased used. Installed in June. Includes coupler for stock size turbo inlet.
Price: $280 + Shipping

FS: Short Ram Intake
Details: Installed in August. 3" intake pipe.
Price: $60 + Shipping

FS: Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Details: Installed in June.
Price: $70 + Shipping

Current Engine Bay: