
As of 12/18/2022: 190251 chassis miles
Swapped at 188706 miles
1545 miles on swap
This is my 2000 Impreza RS coupe which has been my daily driver since 2004. I bought it used from a gentleman in Dallas who had it set up for autocross. Faced with the prospect of buying a new car, I couldn’t find it in myself to part with it! Now after years of wear and tear I am committed to making this thing new again, and to eventually make it into the STI it always wanted to be
--- GOALS ---
Overall:
- RSTI with daily driven power
- OEM+ style build
- "Luxury RS" finish
- USDM EJ257 / JDM EJ205 Hybrid Swap (currently in post-swap tuning phase)
- Rear suspension refresh
- 6-speed swap
- V6 body trim
- Upgrade stereo
- Interior refresh
--- BUILD NOTES ---
Engine & Exhaust:
- USDM EJ257 / JDM EJ205 Hybrid Built Motor
- 2018 STI RA OEM Shortblock
- JDM EJ205 Heads, Manifold, Headers
- IHI VF48 "Hi Flow" Billet Turbocharger
- 2021 STI Intercooler
- Tomei Silcone Inlet
- SPT 02-07 WRX Intake
- Grimmspeed Lightweight Crank Pulley
- STI "Dark Blue" 565cc Injectors
- STI Group N Engine Mounts
- 2011+ WRX/STI 100a Alternator
- 07 STI Power Steering Pump
- HKS Catless Up-pipe
- Cobb Tuning Turbo-back Exhaust w/ GESI Hi-flow Cat
- JDM 02 WRX 5-speed Transmission TY754VBBAA 4.444 FD
- STI Group N 5-speed Transmission Mount
- STI Group N Pitch Stop
- XClutch Stage 1X 02-05 WRX Clutch
XClutch Chromoly Flywheel 13.42lbs- 02-05 Clutch Master Cylinder
- Kartboy Transmission Crossmember Bushings
- COBB Tuning Short Throw Shifter
- Energy Suspension Shifter Bushings
- 04 STI Power Steering Rack
- KYB AGX Struts
- King OE Height Springs
- STI Group N Strut Mounts
- JDM Aluminum Front Control Arms
- STI Group N Front Control Arm Rear Bushings
- Cusco Rear Sway Bar
- SPT Front Strut Tower Brace
- 06-07 WRX 4/2 Piston Brakes
- Powerstop Stainless Brake Lines
- Sparco Assetto Gara Wheels, 17x7.5 Matte Graphite Silver
- Bridgestone Potenza Tires, RE980AS 215/50R-17
- Full Repaint
- JDM Tail Lights
- Depo Clear Corners and Side Markers
- Painted Shark Fin Antenna
- 06-07 STI Badging
- Full LED Lighting
- 2006 STI Floor Mats
- 02 WRX Pedal Covers
- IAG Floor Mat Bracket
- STI Duracon 5-speed Shift Knob
- GC Navigation/Gauge Pod
- Alpine CDE-SXM145BT Single DIN Receiver
- Infinity Reference 6000cs 6.5" Component Door Speakers
- Infinity Reference 6522IX 6.5" Coaxial Rear Speakers
- Pioneer 12" Subwoofer in Custom Box
- Noico 80mil Sound Deadener, ~120 sqft
- Full LED Dash Lighting
--- TABLE OF CONTENTS ---
1. Original Photos
2. Head Gasket Repair
3. Shifter Linkage/Bushings, Transmission Mount, Interior Trim
4. Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
5. Repaint!
7. Shark Fin Antenna
8. Sound Deadening
9. STI V8 Steering Wheel
10. JDM EJ205 Powertrain Received!
11. 06/07 WRX 4/2 Piston Brakes
12. JDM 5-Speed Install
13. Engine Rebuild as EJ257 Hybrid!
14. 04 STI Steering Rack, JDM Control Arms, Crossmember
15. After a break... the swap resumes
16. First start up and break-in