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02-28-2023, 08:43 PM | #376 |
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Are you using Group N or Group N competition bushing on your build? What are your thoughts on the two?
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03-01-2023, 06:21 AM | #377 | |
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I went with the Regular Group N Trans mount over the Competition Mounts. The Group N is already very very stiff and has glorious transmission whine. Group N bushings are the best compromise as far as bushings go. They are harder but still compliant for the street. Poly bushings are still great, but they can be a hassle sometimes |
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06-22-2023, 11:19 AM | #378 |
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A few months ago Rodger Clark Motorsports did a limited run on the now discontinued JDM Red SAMCO Radiator hoses that were an available option/upgrade through the STi catalog. I always wanted a set to upgrade to for the Cherry Blossom goodness, however I wasn't going to buy used radiator hoses nor spend $450 on a 10 year old set of them.
RCM did a limited run of GC,GD, and 08+ fitment for availability. I quickly ordered a set and waited for my package from England. |
06-22-2023, 10:22 PM | #379 |
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Baller and very commendable. OEM+ forever.
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07-28-2023, 10:09 PM | #380 |
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About 10 years ago I had a 2005 Legacy GT. Absolutely loved that car between the performance, looks, and luxury. Hands down the most "beautiful" car Subaru had ever made. Only issue was the glass 5eat transmission lol.
Well, I always drooled over the JDM STi S402. I remembered that that car had a lower floor mounted strut bar from the factory. As far as performance goes, rear strut bars don't do as much as the older GC/GD cars due to the placement of the strut mounting points on the newer cars..... But I am a JDM whore and I was curious if it would fit the VAB. I assumed I could make it work with some "minor" fabrication. You can still source the part on JapanParts or BlackHawk Japan. Got it for $300 or so to my door. Link is here https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/en-us...r-st2050321020 Well it fits after some modifications to the mounting brackets. But it looks great once the floor is reinstalled. Overall fun little evening project to keep the mod bug alive. Currently, the VF58 Setup has been absolutely dead reliable. The car feels...factory. No leaks, or vibrations, or anything of the sort. Almost like it was engineered to be this way lol I bought my fiancé a 2023 Ascent Limited that arrives next week. Was able to convert her to the Subaru world from Honda. Should be great upgrade for us and the dogs. Still would love to add the JDM STi lightweight flywheel, RCM Group N oil Pan and Pickup... And the idea of hitting 400whp on this setup is still a dream just to prove the limits of the VF58. A 400whp OEM turbo that is making full boost at or before 3000rpms and carries all the way to redline and makes 400whp all on 93octane and under 20psi of boost. My VF58 was not ported on the Exhaust side like Nick's was. I am waiting to see what Kyle, who bought Nick's VF58, gets on the Dyno out there in Washington. That VF58 has the TiAl Turbine and was ported. I am curious what the porting work does for spoolup and top end. In time. |
08-24-2023, 12:38 AM | #381 | |
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08-24-2023, 12:43 AM | #382 | |
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i barely made 408 on Cobb 20G with nex gen flex fuel kit and built motor /w FBO. if you can pull that off on 93 with oem turbo. think that might be guiness record |
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08-29-2023, 01:10 AM | #383 | |
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I think porting on the exhaust housing and aftermarket header would get it close. But to stay OEM I am curious what a set of the Big Port Dual AVCS heads from the S20X/RA-R with Rodger Clark Motorsports reproduction Spec C cams from the 2007 RA-R would do..... |
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10-04-2023, 06:47 AM | #384 |
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What a thread
Exactly the type of build I aspire to pursue with my 2020 STI. Beautiful in every aspect! |
10-30-2023, 11:10 PM | #385 |
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Dope RA. Where did you get tuned at in NJ?
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10-31-2023, 07:39 AM | #386 |
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12-23-2023, 06:36 AM | #387 |
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My tuning shop, Prime Motoring, got themselves an S209 this past week. They sorted out the small issue with it, and put it on their dyno. I was very curious to see the best possible comparison of the Vf58 and the HKS S209 Turbo on the same dyno with the same tuner.
Nick, who helped me source my VF58, plotted both of the dyno runs on the same graph to compare. S209 Mods: Stock S209 Turbo & Inlet ETS Cold Air Intake ETS 3" FMIC ETS Max Flow V2 EL Header Invidia Turboback Exhaust Grimmspeed EWG Up-pipe w/@tialsport 38mm MVS ID 1300cc Injectors IBR Flex Fuel Kit AEM 340lph Fuel Pump Radium Engineering Fuel Rails & Fuel Pressure Regulator KB Oil Pan DSS Carbon Fiber Driveshaft ACT Twin Disk Clutch Kit The S209 makes 15whp more above 5500rpms. If this had a stock header setup I bet the gains above 5500pms would be negligible. The VF58 makes 23wtq more at peak, makes more of it everywhere and 500rpms sooner! I now would love to take my P25 Twin Scroll housing and port it. I think with the extra flow it would match the S209's top end. Its a pretty interesting comparison, but this is what I and a few others have been saying for so many years. Twin Scroll is worth the hassle. |
12-23-2023, 08:12 AM | #388 | |
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I saw that on their Instagram! |
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