T26 WRC - "RE-IMAGINED" 550bhp+ Prodrive S8 WRC
19-07-2008, 06:23 PM
#1
Boost Junkie
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T26 WRC - "RE-IMAGINED" 550bhp+ Prodrive S8 WRC
Well sod it... heres goes nothing
Frayz's 2002 STI Version 7 Prodrive Edition
***Only 750 Prodrive editions ever made*** ***Only 100 ever made in O8V Blue/Black mica***
Well at the tender age of 21 after owning my Ford sierra saphire cosworth for 2 years it was time to move on. The car was of reasonable stage 3 spec and was running 350+bhp.
It was my pride and joy and an absolute thrill to own and drive. I was offered the right money at the right time and the cossie finally had to go.
Now obviously i had the major task of filling the cosworths shoes. I wanted something newer, better built and basically the most for my money.
Having explored the likes of escort cossies, evos and skylines etc. I finally decided i wanted a Subaru. These represented the best value for money
I did what homework i could and it came down to a bugeye STI.
I wanted the 6 speed box, brembos etc... but above all it had to be black.
After a month or so of searching id found the car. It was based in Essex and was a totally standard, unmarked black Prodrive edition bugeye sti. She had one owner from new FSSH and only 21K on the clock.
The guy i bought it from was a city trader and used the train everyday. For this reason he simply didnt use the car enough and decided to sell.
After a few negotiations i was lucky enough to drive home with this.
The day after i picked it up.
Well 2.5 years later ive just taken the car off of the road to have the motor out and finally put in a built 2.5. The new motor with forged internals should be plenty strong enough to cope with some big boost and hard use whilst still maintaining good road manners and drivability. The target is 450+bhp but more importantly over 500lbsft of torque. Reliability is also a big factor given the cars usage, so I have tried to over engineer as many items on the new build as possible.
My new engine build, waiting to be put together... should be in by the end of August 08
EJ257 block
EJ257 sti crank
Wiseco pistons
Piston rings
Carrillo rods
ACL big end bearings
ACL main bearings
Cometic head gaskets
ARP 11mm head stud kit
RCM oil pump
New oem water pump
PE kevlar timing belt
NGK racing 8s
Phenolic spacers
JDM Spec C inlet manifold
Block O rings
Hyperflow top mounted Oil cooler
Turbocharger exhaust housing 8cm for my FP green
Turbo blanket
Flywheel bolts
Exedy hyper Compe-R twin plate clutch, billet lightened f/wheel
Breather/Oil separator
Converted an fuel rails
Fuel system, hose fittings etc
Fuelab fuel filter
Weld on fittings/banjos for turbo water feed and drain
SFS hose kit for radiator
Full engine/ transmission mount kit
Lots of AN fitting for fuel, oil and water plumbing.
Summer 2008 will also see some suspension changes, Spec C type RA steering rack and hopefully a roll cage too.
The ride along the way has been a bumpy one and you guys can read all about it from start to finish just here.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1467044
My car has been slowly built into a road/track inspired Nurburgring attack vehicle.
Besides my tuning and geometry, all work on the car has been done by myself.
Its no trailor, garaged show queen.. it gets used hard and driven every week.
Heres my current spec list, i hope you guys like it as much as i do.
As she looks today
Parked up at the end of my favorite road run... by the waterside
The engine bay is due to change alot soon but i just love this glossy pic
RAYS extended lugs, 18x8 Speedline Turini and AP Racing 356mm 6 pot brake setup
Subtle details, gurney flap on upper wing blade, painted tow hook, custom polished/painted Prodrive diff guard, custom made Simpson race exhaust and the obligatory Nurburgring sticker.... shes a regular @ the Nordschleife
Custom flocked dash and bespoke gauge pods. 6 Defis, Innovate wideband and ACT gauge. Phormula KS3 in the centre. Suede trimmed STI8 wheel and STI carbon door sills... oh and my favorite Recaro Pro Racer SPA racing seat... one of my favorite mods to date
Speedware stainless harness bar, TRS magnum WRC spec harnesses, TRS helmet hammock, genuine WRC carbon panels all held in with titanium/aluminium fasteners... Oh and all those lanyards are my collection of WRC passes from ralles gone by. Some are signed by Petter Solberg, Chris Atkinson and Phil Mills
Signed seat by Marcus Gronholm (2x WRC World Champion)
And some parts for the new build
Exedy Hyper Compe R twin plate clutch and forged lightweight billet flywheel (complete assy 10.2kg)
Frayz's 2002 STI Version 7 Prodrive Edition
***Only 750 Prodrive editions ever made*** ***Only 100 ever made in O8V Blue/Black mica***
Well at the tender age of 21 after owning my Ford sierra saphire cosworth for 2 years it was time to move on. The car was of reasonable stage 3 spec and was running 350+bhp.
It was my pride and joy and an absolute thrill to own and drive. I was offered the right money at the right time and the cossie finally had to go.
Now obviously i had the major task of filling the cosworths shoes. I wanted something newer, better built and basically the most for my money.
Having explored the likes of escort cossies, evos and skylines etc. I finally decided i wanted a Subaru. These represented the best value for money
I did what homework i could and it came down to a bugeye STI.
I wanted the 6 speed box, brembos etc... but above all it had to be black.
After a month or so of searching id found the car. It was based in Essex and was a totally standard, unmarked black Prodrive edition bugeye sti. She had one owner from new FSSH and only 21K on the clock.
The guy i bought it from was a city trader and used the train everyday. For this reason he simply didnt use the car enough and decided to sell.
After a few negotiations i was lucky enough to drive home with this.
The day after i picked it up.
Well 2.5 years later ive just taken the car off of the road to have the motor out and finally put in a built 2.5. The new motor with forged internals should be plenty strong enough to cope with some big boost and hard use whilst still maintaining good road manners and drivability. The target is 450+bhp but more importantly over 500lbsft of torque. Reliability is also a big factor given the cars usage, so I have tried to over engineer as many items on the new build as possible.
My new engine build, waiting to be put together... should be in by the end of August 08
EJ257 block
EJ257 sti crank
Wiseco pistons
Piston rings
Carrillo rods
ACL big end bearings
ACL main bearings
Cometic head gaskets
ARP 11mm head stud kit
RCM oil pump
New oem water pump
PE kevlar timing belt
NGK racing 8s
Phenolic spacers
JDM Spec C inlet manifold
Block O rings
Hyperflow top mounted Oil cooler
Turbocharger exhaust housing 8cm for my FP green
Turbo blanket
Flywheel bolts
Exedy hyper Compe-R twin plate clutch, billet lightened f/wheel
Breather/Oil separator
Converted an fuel rails
Fuel system, hose fittings etc
Fuelab fuel filter
Weld on fittings/banjos for turbo water feed and drain
SFS hose kit for radiator
Full engine/ transmission mount kit
Lots of AN fitting for fuel, oil and water plumbing.
Summer 2008 will also see some suspension changes, Spec C type RA steering rack and hopefully a roll cage too.
The ride along the way has been a bumpy one and you guys can read all about it from start to finish just here.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1467044
My car has been slowly built into a road/track inspired Nurburgring attack vehicle.
Besides my tuning and geometry, all work on the car has been done by myself.
Its no trailor, garaged show queen.. it gets used hard and driven every week.
Heres my current spec list, i hope you guys like it as much as i do.
Engine:
Stock STI 7 long block 1998cc, AVCS, STI heads and cams
Bespoke 3" lightweight race exhaust system from Simpson Race Exhausts. Ceramic coated with turned down tailpipe (91.5dB static for track usage)
Ceramic coated GT-Spec Gen 2 tubular headers
Ported STI intercooler pipe work & throttle body
Coolant delete on throttle body
Denso Iridium spark plugs
Walbro 255LPH fuel pump
Mocom Racing 740cc injectors
Custom Mocom Racing breather system & catch tank
APS 70mm cold air intake, modified for dry flow filter
Fuelab Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
FP Green turbocharger ported 3inlet with 7cm hotside
Custom SFS 3" turbo inlet pipe with wire reinforcement
APS DR725 front mounted intercooler
CDF Racing lightweight billet drive pulley kit
Fuel - 20% Methanol/Toluene 80% V-power
Mapped by Zak @ Mocom Racing
1.8bar boost approx 400bhp/340lbsft
Carbon radiator shroud
Carbon aux belt cover
Oddessey PC680 lightweigh racing battery
Vid of the exhaust system
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v208/fra...€t=MOV00114.flv
Wheels & Tires
18x8 Speedline Turini wrapped in 235-40-18 Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas (Toyo R888 track)
RAYS extended lugnuts (Black)
Brakes
AP Racing 6 pot CP7040 calipers, 356mm AP grooved discs,
Pagid RS29 pads
EBC Yellowstuff-R rear pads
Goodridge stainless braided hoses all round
Motul RBF600 brake fluid
Suspension
Whiteline adjustable front sway bar
Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar
Whiteline HD mount kit
Whiteline camber bolts
Whiteline rear diff locking kit
Whiteline flat-out springs
STI 7 dampers
Noltec billet ARB drop links
Noltec billet clubsport pillow ball adjustable topmounts
Custom STI front strutbrace
Custom Mocom Racing (track bias) geometry setup
Interior
Recaro Pro Racer SPA Carbon/Kevlar racing seat on bespoke mounts (signed by Marcus Gronholm)
Flocked dash with custom gauge pods
Flocked A pillars
Flocked steering column cowlings
Satin black dash trims
STi 8 steering wheel retrimmed in black/red suede
Speedware stainless harness bar
WRC/Group N carbon rear firewall
WRC/Group N carbon rear seat bench replacement
WRC/Group N carbon 3 piece parcel shelf
TRS Magnum ultralite 3" FIA 4 point harness's
Genuine STI carbon door sills
Genuine STI mats
Exterior
6000K HID lighting (High-Low)
Carbon STI wing blanks
Carbon fuel filler door
Smoked side repeaters
Custom gurney flap on upper wing blade
Custom Mocom Racing fog light mounted cold air feed
Genuine Spec C type RA roof vent
WRC plain black Kaylan mudflaps
Polished/painted Prodrive rear diff guard
Full Mocom Racing custom livery by SJS Designs
Data Acquisition
Defi BF 60mm gauges - Oil Temp, Oil Press, Water Temp, Fuel Press, Exhaust Gas Temp, and Boost Press. Defi link meter with data logger.
RB Motorsport ACT gauge
Innovate Motorsports Wideband Lambda sensor with USB hub output
Phormula KS3 knock analyzer
Delta Dash data logging software
My favorite pic before my FMIC went on Stock STI 7 long block 1998cc, AVCS, STI heads and cams
Bespoke 3" lightweight race exhaust system from Simpson Race Exhausts. Ceramic coated with turned down tailpipe (91.5dB static for track usage)
Ceramic coated GT-Spec Gen 2 tubular headers
Ported STI intercooler pipe work & throttle body
Coolant delete on throttle body
Denso Iridium spark plugs
Walbro 255LPH fuel pump
Mocom Racing 740cc injectors
Custom Mocom Racing breather system & catch tank
APS 70mm cold air intake, modified for dry flow filter
Fuelab Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
FP Green turbocharger ported 3inlet with 7cm hotside
Custom SFS 3" turbo inlet pipe with wire reinforcement
APS DR725 front mounted intercooler
CDF Racing lightweight billet drive pulley kit
Fuel - 20% Methanol/Toluene 80% V-power
Mapped by Zak @ Mocom Racing
1.8bar boost approx 400bhp/340lbsft
Carbon radiator shroud
Carbon aux belt cover
Oddessey PC680 lightweigh racing battery
Vid of the exhaust system
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v208/fra...€t=MOV00114.flv
Wheels & Tires
18x8 Speedline Turini wrapped in 235-40-18 Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas (Toyo R888 track)
RAYS extended lugnuts (Black)
Brakes
AP Racing 6 pot CP7040 calipers, 356mm AP grooved discs,
Pagid RS29 pads
EBC Yellowstuff-R rear pads
Goodridge stainless braided hoses all round
Motul RBF600 brake fluid
Suspension
Whiteline adjustable front sway bar
Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar
Whiteline HD mount kit
Whiteline camber bolts
Whiteline rear diff locking kit
Whiteline flat-out springs
STI 7 dampers
Noltec billet ARB drop links
Noltec billet clubsport pillow ball adjustable topmounts
Custom STI front strutbrace
Custom Mocom Racing (track bias) geometry setup
Interior
Recaro Pro Racer SPA Carbon/Kevlar racing seat on bespoke mounts (signed by Marcus Gronholm)
Flocked dash with custom gauge pods
Flocked A pillars
Flocked steering column cowlings
Satin black dash trims
STi 8 steering wheel retrimmed in black/red suede
Speedware stainless harness bar
WRC/Group N carbon rear firewall
WRC/Group N carbon rear seat bench replacement
WRC/Group N carbon 3 piece parcel shelf
TRS Magnum ultralite 3" FIA 4 point harness's
Genuine STI carbon door sills
Genuine STI mats
Exterior
6000K HID lighting (High-Low)
Carbon STI wing blanks
Carbon fuel filler door
Smoked side repeaters
Custom gurney flap on upper wing blade
Custom Mocom Racing fog light mounted cold air feed
Genuine Spec C type RA roof vent
WRC plain black Kaylan mudflaps
Polished/painted Prodrive rear diff guard
Full Mocom Racing custom livery by SJS Designs
Data Acquisition
Defi BF 60mm gauges - Oil Temp, Oil Press, Water Temp, Fuel Press, Exhaust Gas Temp, and Boost Press. Defi link meter with data logger.
RB Motorsport ACT gauge
Innovate Motorsports Wideband Lambda sensor with USB hub output
Phormula KS3 knock analyzer
Delta Dash data logging software
As she looks today
Parked up at the end of my favorite road run... by the waterside
The engine bay is due to change alot soon but i just love this glossy pic
RAYS extended lugs, 18x8 Speedline Turini and AP Racing 356mm 6 pot brake setup
Subtle details, gurney flap on upper wing blade, painted tow hook, custom polished/painted Prodrive diff guard, custom made Simpson race exhaust and the obligatory Nurburgring sticker.... shes a regular @ the Nordschleife
Custom flocked dash and bespoke gauge pods. 6 Defis, Innovate wideband and ACT gauge. Phormula KS3 in the centre. Suede trimmed STI8 wheel and STI carbon door sills... oh and my favorite Recaro Pro Racer SPA racing seat... one of my favorite mods to date
Speedware stainless harness bar, TRS magnum WRC spec harnesses, TRS helmet hammock, genuine WRC carbon panels all held in with titanium/aluminium fasteners... Oh and all those lanyards are my collection of WRC passes from ralles gone by. Some are signed by Petter Solberg, Chris Atkinson and Phil Mills
Signed seat by Marcus Gronholm (2x WRC World Champion)
And some parts for the new build
Exedy Hyper Compe R twin plate clutch and forged lightweight billet flywheel (complete assy 10.2kg)
Last edited by frayz; 03-05-2015 at 07:55 AM.
19-07-2008, 07:42 PM
#7
Spanner monkey
Looking good frayz!
Car looks lovely, some serious cash been spent there, well worth it i reckon!
Everyone good in the build bay? Send my regards to everyone!
Will give you a call over the next week as i'm off!
Car looks lovely, some serious cash been spent there, well worth it i reckon!
Everyone good in the build bay? Send my regards to everyone!
Will give you a call over the next week as i'm off!
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19-07-2008, 07:50 PM
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Boost Junkie
Thread Starter
Cheers Gaz, good to hear from you. Yeah everyone heres all good. Same old, nothing changes ya know.
Ive done an absolute shedload of cash on the car mate but it performance is absolutely staggering. Doesnt pull at the heart strings the way an RS does but its track/cross country performance im after and this really delivers.
Hope you spotted the 6 defis... something you were always nagging me to buy for the saff
19-07-2008, 08:03 PM
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Boost Junkie
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I also culdnt stand the daft loud Hayward & Snot that i had before. This is only 91.5dB static @ 4500rpm
19-07-2008, 10:49 PM
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I've said it before on Scoobynet mate... but as far as bugeyes go... yours is one of the best, and I dont like bugeyes... STi Type R all the way for me, I will own another big spec Type R someday...
Keep up the good work...
Keep up the good work...
20-07-2008, 04:45 AM
#17
Boost Junkie
Thread Starter
Cheers guys.
Im really pleased you all like it. Its so much more difficult to get respect from the Ford boys as they expect so much more... show the scooby boys some stickers and a dump valve and youre golden lol
I think it goes without saying im still a complete RS nut and will definiately have another cossie one day.
Nothing quite beats the sound and feeling of owning a properly sorted RS.
Im really pleased you all like it. Its so much more difficult to get respect from the Ford boys as they expect so much more... show the scooby boys some stickers and a dump valve and youre golden lol
I think it goes without saying im still a complete RS nut and will definiately have another cossie one day.
Nothing quite beats the sound and feeling of owning a properly sorted RS.
20-07-2008, 08:44 AM
#18
S1 Database Editor
Stunning mate. 
Even with the decals, they don't look like cheap-ass versions so work very well - would pass as a privateer rally car with a number on the doors and not some lame look-a-like graphics kit fitted. Never noticed the stealth air-intake in the spotlamp blank until I checked the other topic.
Are you re-flocking the steering wheel (is that the colour it should be or just worn through use?).
Also repsect that you've done almost everything yourself. Pat on the back there
Even with the decals, they don't look like cheap-ass versions so work very well - would pass as a privateer rally car with a number on the doors and not some lame look-a-like graphics kit fitted. Never noticed the stealth air-intake in the spotlamp blank until I checked the other topic.Are you re-flocking the steering wheel (is that the colour it should be or just worn through use?).
Also repsect that you've done almost everything yourself. Pat on the back there
20-07-2008, 08:59 AM
#19
Boost Junkie
Thread Starter
Stunning mate. Even with the decals, they don't look like cheap-ass versions so work very well - would pass as a privateer rally car with a number on the doors and not some lame look-a-like graphics kit fitted. Never noticed the stealth air-intake in the spotlamp blank until I checked the other topic.
Are you re-flocking the steering wheel (is that the colour it should be or just worn through use?).
Also repsect that you've done almost everything yourself. Pat on the back there
Even with the decals, they don't look like cheap-ass versions so work very well - would pass as a privateer rally car with a number on the doors and not some lame look-a-like graphics kit fitted. Never noticed the stealth air-intake in the spotlamp blank until I checked the other topic.Are you re-flocking the steering wheel (is that the colour it should be or just worn through use?).
Also repsect that you've done almost everything yourself. Pat on the back there
The steering wheel is grey suede trimmed and it looks lighter than it really is in the pic. I might have it re done in black though. The graphics were done by SJS designs and all the chequer is armourfended to prevent UV bleaching and damage.
I too am not a huge fan of graphics but it was done as an advertising stunt for a good friend of mine who owns Mocom Racing. I wanted something original and motorsport orientated that didnt look tacky.
I think i managed that and it doesnt look too "carlos fandango" lol
The air intake used to be plumbed directly into my OEM airbox. But sinced i maxed out the MAF sensor it now feeds a wing mounted "Dry-flow" AEM filter that is modified to fit an APS 70mm intake. The setup works really well.
20-07-2008, 09:33 AM
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wow frayz long time no see.car looks totally diff from the standard one you brought along to the last feoc meet you came to all those moons ago.spec is absolutely stunning.nicely thought out mods,keep up good work 
20-07-2008, 10:58 AM
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Not really into Subarus (although my brother's had a couple of MY06 Type RAs and is now on a MY06 Type RA-R, so I know a little bit) but can I ask - why so many gauges? I would have thought just a few DEFIs would do the trick for pressures and temps but you've got loads of them and a few others too? I would be concerned about not looking through the windscreen if you are going to worry so much about all those readings 
Can see you love it though - fair play for putting the work in
Can see you love it though - fair play for putting the work in
20-07-2008, 11:46 AM
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Not really into Subarus (although my brother's had a couple of MY06 Type RAs and is now on a MY06 Type RA-R, so I know a little bit) but can I ask - why so many gauges? I would have thought just a few DEFIs would do the trick for pressures and temps but you've got loads of them and a few others too? I would be concerned about not looking through the windscreen if you are going to worry so much about all those readings
Can see you love it though - fair play for putting the work in
Can see you love it though - fair play for putting the work in
Thats the beauty of Defis mate. I dont have to look at them as they have an alarm if anything gets out of shape.
The 2 most important meters are my wideband and ACT that sit directly inline of me so i dont have to worry about looking at anything else. The Phormula KS3 knock analyser also has an alarm if she should ping.
Ideally id dump the lot and go for a STACK unit but hindsight is a wonderful thing. If i had the cash, id swap em for a standalone dash unit.
20-07-2008, 02:05 PM
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Frazy hows it goin mate, its been a while. Im fascinated and so suprised by the sheer amount of modding u have done to the car. I remember when u had just bought it and u told me u was 'keeping this one standard', im sure u said that and im glad i didnt believe u at the time lol.The graphics do the job well, i love that intercooler, it looks enormous, even the extra tip on the spoiler is good.
Aside from the car, hope everything else is well for u at the moment mate.
mike
Aside from the car, hope everything else is well for u at the moment mate.
mike
20-07-2008, 02:17 PM
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Good to hear from ya Mike.
Yeah things are all good, same old ya know. Cars costing a bleedin fortune but hey dont they all.
Just awaiting a brand new crank from Japan and then its all systems go on the engine build.
Hope youre well too fella
Yeah things are all good, same old ya know. Cars costing a bleedin fortune but hey dont they all.
Just awaiting a brand new crank from Japan and then its all systems go on the engine build.
Hope youre well too fella
20-07-2008, 06:08 PM
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Yes mate, am all good to. Engine will be a monster when done, i know u don't cut any corners when doing stuff like this, even your jet ski was superb. We'll have to catch up sometime if your free one evening.
21-07-2008, 11:49 AM
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If only i had a serious budget to build a car with lol.
Chat soon, take care
21-07-2008, 02:56 PM
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Can I ask why did u go 4 the worst looking one? Thers no argument that the bug eye was the worst. Im not saying ur car is not Nice,, Just wanna no why u went 4 the bugeye..
Wat u hoping 4 power wise wen all is built bk up.
Wat u hoping 4 power wise wen all is built bk up.
21-07-2008, 03:03 PM
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Great post mate,Must have taken ages to compile all that. Subaru looks great mate!!
shame you have to put what you have in the title but there are saddos who have to slate for some reason.
Nice one and enjoy her.
shame you have to put what you have in the title but there are saddos who have to slate for some reason.
Nice one and enjoy her.
21-07-2008, 04:34 PM
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very nice mate. thats the first time ive said that about a subaru.lol
**edit. i've said it about 22b's.**
dont matter what make of car it is. any petrol head can appreciate a well built and put together car.
**edit. i've said it about 22b's.**
dont matter what make of car it is. any petrol head can appreciate a well built and put together car.
