Subaru GC8 Build

[WrxScooby]

So me and a buddy are building a 2001 Subaru 2.5RS. Here are some pictures of what we have done and to where we currently are on it.

I'll get a full parts list once we are set on one we were gonna take our time on the build just as a fun project, but due to a new time frame the car needs to be done by July.

We expect around 600whp when done.

I will update this thread as it happens usually work on it every weekend now.


Not using this intercooler*

Cleaned and painted the engine bay

Brake lines going in

Swapped the steering colum out for newer one, same with steering rack.

Just for fun.

All forged cosworth crank, pistons, rods, cams. More details later.

Steel brake cables in, BRAKES ARE DONE

Transmission is in.

Stripping the sound proof liner, almost 50lbs of weight gone.

Here we are as of 4/1/12

 

[WrxScooby]

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[flat-beat-eric]

Looking good, I like the white engine bay. Keep us posted.
I have a STI hatch

 

[eSZee]

Make sure to use anti seize on those caliper bolts. Aluminum + steel + heat = two become 1.

 

[GTPorsche]

Any plans of swapping those silly vented fenders for ones that don't have those silly vents in them?

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I always thought a 13b or 20b powered GC8 would be awesome. The boxer-four is just as cool though, and probably more reliable.

 

[WrxScooby]

Any plans of swapping those silly vented fenders for ones that don't have those silly vents in them?

We are gonna get rid of the chicken wire in the vents but we need the wide fenders so they will stay. This thing will be able to back up the body kit haha. Its not our biggest worry right now and we can always change them out.

Got word today that we are getting a BIG roll of Matte Black high grade vinyl so we are gonna wrap it.

 

[GTPorsche]

That's cool since you have a purpose for them.

 

[ShortAznGuy]

So, what kind of wing are you going to put on that beast? Ver. 6? 22b?