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02 WRX converted into a JDM v.8 WRX STI

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Old Aug 22, 2004, 12:22 PM
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02 WRX converted into a JDM v.8 WRX STI

This is from a local forum of mine in south florida, this guy has an 02 WRX and has put over 32k into the car to make it into a JDM v.8 WRX STI.

http://www.southfloridaracing.com/fo...threadid=10813


^^ That has a list of his mods and pictures

Here is a list of the mods with pricing:

Originally posted by DEADPOOL
Too much, and im getting closer to the end each day.

Brief list....

Drivetrain mods:

JDM STI v.8 engine & 6spd with DCCD - $6,000
JDM STI rear diff/brakes/axles/propshaft etc - $2,000
Blitz SUS intake - $200
Turbo inlet hose - $285
MRT TMIC- $1,000
STI engine & pitch mount - $150
DCCD control unit - $800
MRT catback exhaust - $700
Intercooler hoses $100??
STI Hoses - $300
STI 6spd shift linkage - $350
TXS RFL BOV - $200
Brembo F50 Front brake kit - $3,000
Brake lines etc $175
STI fuel pump - $50

Approx total - $15,310

Interior:

64sq ft Raammat - $79 (not installed yet)
STI Titanium shift knob - $150
Leather - $1,100
Sunroof - $3,000
Tint - $100 (need to redo darker)
STI wheel & airbag - $325
STI gauge cluster - $400
STI shift trim - $100
Boston acoustic speakers - $700 somethin
STI floormats - $100
Apexi turbo timer - $100
OEM gauges - $200
Color matched pillars to dash - $200
Color match headliner to dash - in progress

Total Interior - $6,554


Aesthetics etc:

22b WRC wing - $800
18" Prodrive P1's - $1,400
Powder coated rims - $400
DMS 40mm coilovers - $3,500
Bridgestone S-03 tires - $800
Front emblem etc - $40
OEM ground effects - $1,200
Headlights - $700
HID's - $400
MRT hood scoop - $250
Rear strut bar - $200
Perrin Rear sway bar & links/mounts - $300 (not installed yet)
STI control arms - $300
CF rad cover - $95
CF alternator cover etc - $200 (in the mail)

Total approx - $10,585

Approx Total for all mods - $32,449

I managed to cut the cost a lot by selling parts I replaced, and other things leftover. I think I cute the cost by about $10,000, which helped out a lot.

Im taking out a loan this week to finish off the interior and sound system, plus im going to a new suspension, new defi gauges etc etc. Then after I pay that off, im gonna move on to building up the engine as the final stage.

A large chunk is due to the new engine/tranny which is for potential, so it's only decently quick right now, but theres a lot of power hiding in the engine . Another $10-11 and I will be done with the project, and no that's not all going in engine, half engine and half for the rest of the car.
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thats pretty ****ing cool.
Old Aug 22, 2004, 05:42 PM
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Would it be cheaper to just import one instead of spending almost $60k (including price of car) on converting?
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But where would be the fun in that?
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^^^ umm yes. I think money wasnt issue, its the DIY satisfaction you get out of it.
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