Yeah i'll start up a thread with all the gear and the results. I hope to get out to the drags and wanners to do some laps in stock form and go back after the work is done and make a comparison.

Pics so far:
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Looking forward to seeing the results....very unique project with clear goals. Should be a corker!

I've now decided on a list of bits and pieces which will go into the transformation process. First and foremost this is a daily driven street car, so there will be compromises in all out hp performance, vs response, tractability and reliability........................yeah right.......but i'll try at least to keep it that way :rolleyes:

19" VS-XX wheels
Cusco Zero2e coilovers
Cusco eCon
Cusco front and rear stabilizers
Cusco billet links
Cusco under body brace front ver2
Cusco under body brace rear ver2
Cusco Brake cylinder stopper
Zerosports intercooler splitter
Zerosports radiator shroud
STI Genome Triple gauge cluster
Zerosports cf Grill
Cyper R cf hood scoop
STI radiator cap
STI round shift knob
STI step treads
STI Lock nut set
HKS Premium suction kit
Tomei exPreme twinscroll headers/up-pipe/dump-pipe
HKS GT2835 Twin Entry turbo
Injectors
Fuel rails
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Intercooler upgrade (still be assessed)
Fuel pump
Tune
Possibly have some forged pistons thrown into the exisiting block or replace the short motor with another 257 with rods and pistons, but we'll see how the factory bottom end holds together.

Looking to run two boost levels at this stage, 1bar and 1.3bar. Not keen to push much past these levels as the 2.5 bores aren't that thick and it seems apparent the heat build up with heavy use at boost levels 20psi+ will warp them fairly quickly, even with upgraded pistons and rods.

It's no 500hp porsche turbo, but im sure it'll bring a smile to my dial once complete :D

talk about doing it once and doing it right...nice work dude! Can't wait to see the results...

:D

ausome!

jap mod influence on an sti is the best move, sure beats fish and chips skippy styles!

can't wait to see it how unfolds!

Excllent work Jme, look forward to seeing the results on your daily driver :D

Sounds like it'll be something to see, be interesting comparing before and after specs...

Fark, I was expecting to see a list half as long.... I should have known I guess...

This should be great!

What exhaust system are you planning on?

HE'S BACK!!!...... Good to see you back in Tip Top Subi form JME :)

Q-Car Style.....

fark me thats one killa daily driver ;)