subiedood

Hello everybody! Yep, got tired of pouring insane amounts of money into my STi and receiving small hp/tq gains. It's time to move on over to the EVO where the real performance is! I'm currently in the process of trying to find a white Evo IX MR. So if you know of one in good condition with low miles let me know!

I'm definitely looking forward to working with the 4g63!! The first mods I'm looking to do are FPRed w/supporting mods, GSC S2 cams, TBE, Exedy Twin-Plate clutch, EBCS. Any input would be great as I'm new to the Evo! But in the meantime...it's time to dig deep through all of these build threads and how-to's!

But before I take off....a little about my built STi that I sold in February (I figured a few of you would be curious as to what was done to it) :

In case you don't want to read it all....449whp/413wtq, 26psi, FPRed, built shortblock, full bolt-ons.

Engine:
Forced Performance Red turbo w/8cm hotside 65lb min compressor
Invidia Catless Downpipe
Crawford Gymkhana 3" cat-back
TurboXS Modified Up-pipe w/Dump Tube
TiAL 44mm External Wastegate w/V-band
JDM 12mm High Volume Oil Pump
Killer B Motorsports Oil Pickup Tube
Gates Racing Performance Timing Belt
ARP Headstuds
Mahle Forged Pistons 8.5:1 Compression
Manley I-Beam Connecting Rods
PowerEnterprise Bearings
Crawford Air/Oil Separator v2 heated
Grimmspeed TGV delete w/Coating
8mm Phenolic Thermal Spacers
Grimmspeed Ported/Coated/EGT tapped Exhaust Manifold
AEM Methanol Injection kit
KSTech 83mm mega maf short ram intake
APS DR525 Front Mount Intercooler
APS 50/50 Recirculation Valve
Defi 60mm Imperial Amber BF Series Gauges (Boost,Exhaust Gas Temp,Oil Press)
Defi 3-pod Gauge Hood (clock delete)
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
Deatschwerks 850cc Side-Feed Injectors
Perrin 3" Turbo Inlet
Grimmspeed 3-port Electronic Boost Control Solenoid
Grimmspeed Internal Wastegate Bracket
Gimmick Motorsports Radiator
Apex-i Turbo Timer
Grimmspeed Turbo Heat Shield
Agency Power Billet Engine Pitch Stop Mount
Torque Solutions Motor Mounts
Optima Red Top Battery
NGK One Step Colder-Plus Spark Plugs

Drivetrain:
ACT 6 Puck clutch kit
TiC Super-Short Shift Kit w/Polyurethane shift bushings kit
Cobb Anodized Black weighted shift knob
Whiteline Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushings

Suspension:
Perrin 25mm Front/Rear Sway Bar Kit
Perrin Front/Rear Spherical Bearing Endlink Kit
RaceComp Engineering Yellow Track Springs
17x8" Enkei RPF-1 Wheels
Rolled Rear Fenders
Prosport Carbon Hood Struts

Brakes:
Stop-Tech Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit
Stop-Tech Slotted Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads

Exterior:
RallyArmour Mud Flaps - Black w/Red logo
Hella Supertone Horns
Perrin Front License Plate Delete Kit
Perrin Wing Stabilizers (stiffies)
Lightwerkz 105mm Halo Headlights
Cleared Headlamp Assy
STi Decal De-Badged Trunk/Fog Light covers
Front Grill Pillar/Emblem Delete
2006 STi Tail Lights
Carbon Craft Carbon Fiber rear license plate mount

ogrenator

iTrader: (6)

Welcome dude....which STI did you have??? a ballin bugeye or one the new toyota lookin things...any pics?

Kreeker

iTrader: (10)

Yeah pics please.

Can I ask why you want an MR if you plan to build it so heavily?

gray9evo

iTrader: (1)

There are no bug eye STi's only bug eye WRX's. The first STi in the US was a 2004 model and were peanut eye. 2006-2007 are hawk eye.

ogrenator

iTrader: (6)

Peanut eye then lol close enough...I meant the old ones that looked really good

golgo13

iTrader: (134)

The dark side?!

We're the good guys!



Welcome to the club.

subiedood

Sorry about that haha, guess I should have included the year...it was a Platinum Silver Metallic 2004, AKA blob-eye or peanut eye.

LMAO @ new Toyota looking things! I couldn't agree more. I was only really ever a fan of the 2004-2005 STi. Of course the 2003 bugeye WRX is what got me started on Subarus though. I used to stay up late as hell watching WRC coverage on SPEED channel and that's what drove me to purchase one.

Kreeker - Like I said I'm new to Evos...I just like how the MR interior is so much nicer than any of the other models (as far as I know) And it comes with BBS wheels. What would you suggest and why?

Also, a few pics as requested:

Clessy

If you're building a car i'd highly reccomend avoiding the MR. I'd look for a nice SE. Its the same as a MR virtually but without the crappy 6 speed tranny.

subiedood

So...the six speed tranny is weaker than the five speed in the Evo? It's the opposite on the Subaru side...the five speed is like glass and the six is quite strong.

SaulHudson

iTrader: (5)

Yes. The Six speed is a 5 speed with an extra gear. Same housing, same room, cooling and other factors as you can reasonably assume make it weaker.

Why are we the dark side? You guys are the ones with the wacky engine.

MX450248

iTrader: (2)

LMAO!!^^

Welcome to the club!!! Its quite the ride here lol def get the 5 speed tho

johnbowler

I have a 2002 bugeye wrx and am going to get an evo as well. My engine hydrolocked and as soon as I sell the car, I am getting a gsr. Have to change my own gears!