Wow, I knew your car had some goodies, didn't realise it was this crazy!

Those underbody braces and lat arms are porn.


Good job, it must be great to have seen and felt all those changes to the car one by one.


Edit - very interesting modification of the intake manifold there. Did it make much of a difference? Any drawbacks?

Its a 2007 2.0L JDM STi 6spd. The code is TY856WB8KD. Its DCCD, has a helical front diff, and 3.54:1 out to the rear diff. Because its from a 2.0L engine, it has closer gearing than a 6spd from a 2.5L engine of the same year. Some peoplke like it. It makes them 'feel' fast because it goes through the gears faster. I dislike it. The problem is the overlap when you shift up. The close ratio means there is like maybe 1500rpm from one gear to the next. So, in a straight line your are literally ALWAYS changing up.

It would be good on a race circuit with a peeky 2.0L engine, where you could always find a gear that would put you in peak torque. But on the 2.5L which has a broader torque range than the 2, you find that alot of that broad torque range is wasted due to the narrow gearing and big overlap between gears.

Dont get me wrong. Its an amazing gear box, the front diff and DCCD in it let you get the power down so much better than a 5spd forester box. And the interaction of diffs and turning greatly improve the feel during cornering. Its just the ratios that are gay. I wonder if its possible to shoe horn a gearbag from a long ratio liberty or forester sti 6 spd into this boxes diffs? That would be a good match imho.

But, I got this gearbox for 1500AUD, and the quotes I was getting to get an equivalent AUDM 6spd were around the 5k mark.

If I had a spare 15k, I would get a sequential shift, dog gear box with tall gearing. Like this...

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Thanks. Unfortuantly, I didnt get to really feel the mods one by one so to speak. Pretty much all the engine mods were done with the rebuild. And all the driveline mods were done in one foul swoop due to ratio/hub differences and the fact that to do each mod, means multiple times more labour. Because I am lazy, I just saved up all the parts for a few years, then bolted em all up over the last christmas/ new year break.

The intake mani may or may not be an improvement? When I bought the top feed TGVs (grimmspeed), I found that the match from mani to TGV was quite a large step up. All I did was port match the mani to the TGVs and try and contour it so it matched. I have absolutely NFI if this actually impoves flow.

But, I never really got the heads ported. The TGV to head was a nice smooth transition, so I didnt bother there. Plus, I have no idea how to make it better. If I was doing it again, Id go bigger valves, bigger cams, and put alot of work into flowing them. Right now, its just stock forester head castings, with a mild cam upgrade (kelford r199a i think) and supertech valves, which are the same size as stock. And upgraded springs and retainers.

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This is the full parts list for those that are interested.


Engine
GRB STi EJ257 Block.
GRB STi EJ257 Nitrated Crank.
CP Pistons. ( 99.5mm 8.2cr )
Manley H-Beam Rods.
SG9 XT EJ255 Heads.
Kelford R-199-A Camshafts.
Brian Crower Valve Springs & Retainers.
Supertech Nitrated Valves.
Supertech Valve Seals.
Kings Performance Bearings.
ARP Custom Age 625 Headstuds. ( 260-4704 )
Sti Timing Belt. ( st130284s0000 )
ASG Verso Tuned To 243Kw@w On E85.
Engine Replaced At 128,641 Km.

Induction
Custom In-guard Pod-Filter CAI.
Perrin Silicon Turbo Intake.
Blouch TD05-18G-XT 8cm Billet Wheel Turbo. ( Ceramic Coated Hot Side )
Process West TMIC.
GrimmSpeed Topfeed TGV Delete Blocks. ( Ceramic Coated )
Ported & Polished Intake Manifold
Grimmspeed Phenolic Spacers.
GrimmSpeed 3 Port BCS.
Turbo Smart Kompact BOV.
LogPro BOV Return Pipe.

Exhaust
Tomioka Racing Equal Length Headers. ( Ceramic coated )
Kinugawa 3 Bolt Up-Pipe. ( Ceramic Coated + Wrapped )
X-force 3inch Dump Pipe.
HiTech 3inch Mid Section and Rear Muffler.

Fuel System
United Pump E85 Race Blend Fuel.
Injector Dynamics ID1000s.
Perrin Topfeed Fuel Rails.
DeatschWerks DW300 Fuel pump.
Turbosmart Black FPR-1200.
Earls 175gph 10 micron Billet Fuel Filter. ( 230608ERL )
Hyperflow In-Tank Anti-Surge Kit.
Flex-A-Lite 4130 Fuel Cooler.
Fuel Pump Controller Bypass Mod.

Ignition System
Okada Projects Plasma Direct Coils. ( SD244011R )
Okada Projects Plasma Spark Boots. ( SP244001R )
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs.

Cooling System
Golpher Alloy Radiator.
LogPro Radiator Hoses.
Moroso Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank.
Throttle Body Coolant Bypass mod.

Oil System
Cosworth 12mm Oil Pump.
Moroso Alloy Sump & Pickup.
Killer B Windage Tray.
Mishimoto Sandwhich Plate. ( With 93*C Thermostat )
Derale Oil Cooler Core. ( 51610 )
Filter Mag Oil Filter Magnet.
Penrite 10 Tenths Racing 15 15W-50 Engine Oil.

Engine Ancillary
Cusco Turbo Heatsheild.
Perrin Turbo Blanket
Perrin Down Pipe Blanket.
Tomie Timing Guide.
Perrin Crank Pulley.
Radium Dual Catch Can.
GrimmSpeed AOS.
Fuel Vapor Purge Mod
Sokie Tech Carbon Fibre Gas Hood Struts
Custom TMIC Waterspray Setup (Mk1., Mk2., Mk3.)

Drivetrain
GDB STi 6spd Gearbox. ( TY856WB8KD )
GDB STi 5x114.3 Hubs.
GDB STi Drive Shafts.
GDB STi 3.54:1 R180 Diff.
Cusco Type RS Rear Differential.
Exedy Carbon D Twin Plate Clutch.
Syms Reinforced Release Bearing. ( Y20004S030 )
Goodridge Stainless Steel Clutch Hose.
Driveshaft Shop Carbon Fiber Driveshaft.
GDB STi Shifter Assembly.
Kartboy 6spd Front & Rear Shifter Bushings.
Perrin R180 Rear Diff Cover.
Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug Rear Differential. ( 3/4 NPT )
Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug 6MT Pan. ( M16X1.5 )
Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug 6MT Front Diff Housing. ( M26X1.5 )
Castrol React Performance Dot 4 Clutch Fluid.
Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus 75W-90 Gearbox Oil
Cusco LSD 80W-90 Rear Diff Oil

Brakes
Wilwood Forged Narrow Superlite 6 Piston Front Big Brake Kit Black. ( 140-12874 )
Brembo 2 Piston Rear Brake Calipers.
Biot 3 piece Rear Rotors. ( 316mm x 20mm, 190mm Handbrake 5x100 / 5x114.3 )
Cosworth Rear Streetmaster Brake Pads.
Stoptech Rear Braided Brake Lines.
Castrol React Performance Dot 4 Brake Fluid.

Steering
GDB STi Spec C Steering Rack. ( 34110 FE550 )
GDB STi Steering Knuckle.
SuperPro Steering Rack Mounts. ( SPF2648BK )
Aeroflow Black Power Steering Reservoir. ( AF77-1020BLK )
Derale Power Steering Cooler. ( 51606 )
Castrol ATF DEX III Power Steering Fluid.

Suspension Front
Tein Mono Flex Coilovers.
GDB STi Spec C Forged Alloy Front Control Arms.
Extended Front Hub Knuckle Lower Ball Joints.
Hard Race Spherical Front LCA Bearings. ( 6953F )
Kap Industries 5mm Alloy Castor Spacer Plates.
Whiteline Offset Front Lower Control Arm Inner Rear Motorsport Bushes. ( KCA375M )
Whiteline Roll Center Adjustment Kit. ( KCA313 )
Whiteline 22mm Front Sway Bar. ( BSF33 )
Whiteline Swaybar Lateral Lock Kit Front. ( KLL122 )
Tein Front Adjustable Strut tops. ( PAS28-31PFR )
Custom Spherical Bearing Front Swaybar Endlinks

Suspension Rear
Tein Mono Flex Coilovers.
Ikeya Formula Adjustable Rear Lower Arm Kit. ( IFAO18003 )
Cusco Rear Adjustable Strut Tops.
Whiteline 22mm Rear Sway Bar. ( BSR35XZ )
Whiteline Swaybar Lateral Lock Kit Rear. ( KLL122 )
Perrin Rear Camber Bolts.
Whiteline Rear Toe Lock Bolts - Custom Modified. ( KCA377 )
Custom Spherical Bearing Rear Swaybar Endlinks

Chassis
GDB STi Front Crossmember.
GDB STi Transmission Crossmember.
GDB STi Diff Carrier.
GDB STi Rear Crossmember.
Forester Spacer Delete.
Whiteline Front Strut Brace. ( KSB599 )
Cusco Lower Arm Bar H Brace.
Cusco Rear Frame Reinforcement Bar.
GT Spec Lower Tie Brace. ( GTS-SUS-1133 )
Tegiwa Master Cylinder Brace.
Summit Racing Fender Brace.
Whiteline Rear Strut Tower Brace. ( KSB590Q )
Whiteline Rear Sway Bar Mounts. ( KBR21-22 )
Beatrush Rear Floor Bar.
Kartboy Pitch Stop Mount.
Beatrush Engine Mounts. ( S146016BC-A )
Beatrush 6mt Gearbox Mount.
Beatrush Rear Diff Support Bar.
GT Spec Rear T Brace. ( GTS-SUS-1145 )
Turn In Concepts Race Rear Diff Mount Bushings.
KAP Industries Custom Solid Gearbox Crossmember Bushings.
KAP Industries Custom Diff Outrigger Spacer.
Whiteline Rear Diff Outrigger Bush. ( W91379 )
Custom Rear X Brace.
Custom Rear Tow Point.
Custom Front Tow Point.

Wheels & Tyres
Gmax Drift 6 Wheels 17x8+45 5x114.3 ( Track )
Hankook Ventus TD Z221 Soft 235/45R17. ( Track )
Oz Racing F1 Wheels 17x7+35 5x100/5x114.3. ( Street )
Bob Jane Zetum 225/45R17. ( Street )
ARP Extended Wheel Studs. ( 100-7716 )
Rota Black GT50 Wheel Nuts.
Subaru Logo Valve Caps.

Electronics
Ecliptech Shift-I. ( SGAR )
Link G4 Knocklink
PLX SM-AFR.
PLX SM-EGT.
PLX SM-AIT.
PLX SM-FLUID TEMP.
PLX SM-FLUID PRESSURE.
PLX SM-VAC / BOOST.
3 X PLX DM-100 OBDII Multi Gauges.
DCCDpro Universal Controller.
VSSpro Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Processor.
Engine Protection Warning System.
GDB STi DCCD Switches.

In Car Entertainment
In Car Entertainment Delete.


Exterior
SG9 STi Front Bumper.
SG9 STi Grill.
SG9 STi HID Headlights.
SG9 STi Headlight Surrounds.
SG9 STi Foglights.
SG9 STi Carbon Fiber Foglight Surrounds.
SG9 STI Scoop.
SG9 STi Folding Door Mirrors.
SG9 Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers.
SG9 Slimline Weather Shields.
SG9 STi Side Skirts.
SG9 STi Front Aero Pods.
SG9 STi Lower Door Trims.
SG9 STi Rear Bumper.
SG9 STi Rear Aero Pods.
SG9 STI Tail Lights.
SG9 STi Spoiler.
GDB STi Rear Diffuser.
Flexi Wiper Blades.
Custom Number Plates - ( YETI SLED )
Beatrush Front Under Panel.

Interior
Interior Delete.
SG9 STi 240 Km/H Instrument Cluster.
DAMD Steering wheel. ( SS358D-1-2 )
Double DIN Center Dash Pod.
GRB STi Limited Leather Seats.
Kap Industries Drivers Side Fire Extinguisher Kit.
Kap Industries Passengers Side Fire Extinguisher Kit.
SG9 STi Black Panel Set
SG9 STi Climate Control Panel
SG9 STi Red Hazard Button
JPM Coachworks Black Leather With Red Stitch Shift Boot
GDB STi Gearknob.
GDB STi Shifter Boot. ( ST921294S220 )
GDB STi Handbrake Handle.
GDB STi Drivers Airbag.
SG9 STi Front Interior Scuff Plates.
GDB STi Pedal Set.
Custom Red Stiched Leather Handbrake Cover.

Awaiting Install Parts Stockpile
Perrin 25mm Front Swaybar. ( PSP-SUS-101 )
GDB STi Brake Bias Valve.
GDB Brake Master Cylinder & Booster.
SG9 STi Door Mirror Finisher.
SG9 STi Rear Under Spoiler Pods. ( ST96020881 )
GRB STi Steering Wheel.
DEFI (Genome STi) Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Coolant Temp, Boost Gauges.
Radium Top Feed Fuel Rails.
Radium Surge Tank With Integrated Fuel Regulator. (FST-R)
Walbro E85 450LPH Fuel Pump.

Previous Mods & Unused Parts
Custom Pillar 3 Gauge Pod.
Charcoal Powder Coated Rims.
SG9 STi Aero Door Mirror Cover.
Moulded Dash Mat.
Subaru Floor Mats.
HEL Braided Brake Lines.
GRB STi Spec C Seat.
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit.
Whiteline Rear Swaybar mounts. ( KBR18-22 )
Custom Catch Can Setup.
Beatrush Solid Tailshaft Mount Bush.
Dual Battery System.
Supertech Valve Guides.
ACL Race Bearings.
ARP 2000 Headstuds. ( 260-4701 )
Possum Bourne Motorsport 14mm Headstuds.
Corp Intake Manifold.
GrimmSpeed Up-Pipe. ( Ceramic Coated )
Kamak 1 bar Billet Actuator.
Enkie Subaru Forester XT Wheels 16x6.5+48 5x100. ( Powder Coated Charcoal Lustre )
Kumho KU27 215/60R16.
STi Engine Mounts. ( D1010FE120 & D1010FE110 )
STi 5spd Transmission Mount. ( D1010FE020 )
Whiteline Gearbox Positive Shift Kit. ( W0584 )
Kartboy Rear Sub-Frame Bolts.
Kartboy Rear Diff Support Bushes.
GDB STi Trailing Arm Mount.
Kinugawa UEL Headers. ( Ceramic Coated + Wrapped )
Jim Berry / Raceclutch Custom Clutch. ( Modified OE Pressure Plate & Upgraded Organic Clutch Disc )
Tein Superflex Wagons. ( GSS50-R1SS3 )
Tein EDFC.
GDB STi 3.54:1 R180 Diff. ( Plated LSD )
Custom Grille.
SG9 STi Alloy Front Control Arms.
SG9 STi Alloy Rear lateral Links.
SuperPro Steering Rack Mounts. ( SPF1972K )
SG9 USDM Spoiler.
Perrin Front Sway Bar Links - Polyurethane Bushing.
Perrin Rear Sway Bar Links - Polyurethane Bushing.
AutoWatch Alarm.
Green Footwell LEDs.
Green Interior Lighting.
Green Vent "Bling" Lighting.
HID Headlights & Foglights.
LED Reverse, Brake, Signal & Park Lights.
Remote Mount Diagnostic / Flash Connector Switch.
Pioneer AVH-P3250BT.
Pioneer TS-D1720C.
PAC Steering Wheel Interface.
Pioneer GM-D9500F.
Pioneer GM-D7500M.
Response 1 Farad Capacitor.
Pioneer 12inch Sub.
Bee*R Power Builder. ( Counterfeit Unit )

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Rear Tow Point.


Okada Coils.

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Pics from my engine meltdown. Melted pistons.





Check out he con-rod small end. That silver stuff is liquified molten piston, that has sprayed out of the hole and solidified around the rod.

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Wow @ list.
Awesome car!

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