GTDrifter's Impreza Boosted RS

[98legwag]

Saw the video on Facebook. Seems like that turbo starts to spool at low rpms.

[GTDrifter]

Saw the video on Facebook. Seems like that turbo starts to spool at low rpms.

Vf11 is small so it takes nothing to spool it

[Muse]

Congrats! how much fun is that?

[GTDrifter]

Congrats! how much fun is that?

A lot of fun, I love it

[GTDrifter]

Update:
Turbo is still running good, no issues.
Removed the ebay turboback and installed a Megan Racing catless downpipe and a silverline catless, resonatorless catback.
Converted my stock exhaust manifold to unequal length headers.

[GTDrifter]

Been months since my last update. Not much has changed with this car (if you have followed up with my other builds you notice a pattern, the model a is taking priority). Been thinking about the next steps for my RS:

install my coilovers
install my sti roof spoiler
22b widebody kit
new paint or vinyl wrap
Rota grids
roll cage
new drivetrain (possibly from a jdm front clip)

Then buying a second gen sedan and swapping in my diy turbo drivetrain from my rs and use it as a daily.

That's the plan, but plans change over time.

[GTDrifter]

My fiance was awesome enough to get me the 22b widebody kit for Christmas! So I'll start work on repairing my fenders, then installing the widebody and working on figuring out what to do paintwise. This will take a long while.

The mock up was rough, the kit will fit better once I start removing things like bump strip, side skirt, and tail light.

[Muse]

She's a keeper.

[GTDrifter]

Ordered a set of Sports Bronze Rota Grids 17x9 with a +35 offset. I'm looking at maybe running 255/40 to have as close to the same tire circumference as stock without stretching the tire (250/40 is only about 0.3mm off on circumference but the tires has to be stretched whereas 255/40 is only off by 12.2mm or about 0.48 inches) Therefore the speedometer still reads roughly the same speed.

Yes everyone runs these but I had some options on wheels and with building this car for autocross I would want a wheel that I would feel safe with. I was looking at some xxr 522s but the spokes look too thin for me to want to take a sharp corner with. I looked at a couple used wheels but grids are my favorite style wheels and there was a sale on them. I'll take pics on when they arrive. They should be here wednesday but due to the weather I'll say they'll be here in a week.

[GTDrifter]

I'm also looking at future mods but haven't decided exactly which direction I want to go: buy usdm turbo engine, buy jdm turbo engine, or build up my current na-t engine. regardless I am looking at getting a roll cage, lateral links, lsd, bigger front and rear sway bars, solid front endlinks, and some much better brakes.

[dynonacht]

Sell me vf11 and upgrade? Lol

[GTDrifter]

Won't sell that until after I'm finished with everything else. Won't be upgrading the engine until the widebody is finished and I do some much needed maintenence. If you're still looking for one and if I decide to sell it then it'll be posted lol

[dynonacht]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get yours? Can't find any on ebay/local Craigslist.

[GTDrifter]

I got mine from a fellow member. They're out there. There's was just 2 posts about a legacy turbo in the junkyard...I'd see if they would go pull it for you.

You can also try nasioc or rs25...I'm sure there's some on nasioc

[GTDrifter]

Update on the RS. Installed Megan Racing Coilovers and AP Racing Front and Rear Solid Endlinks. The widebody is still in progress.



New turbo build is in the works:
EJ20H Short Block
EJ205 Heads
EJ251 Intake Manifold
WRX TMIC
VF-11 Turbo
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Also to be installed:
Turbo front crossmember
OEM WRX exhaust manifold
Stainless Steel Up-pipe
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
Front Strut Bar

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Jesus this thing is still around? haha sounds like she's getting a complete makeover!

[GTDrifter]

Yeah lol. Going full race car mode.

[redboat]

awesome looking car!