Suby Sacrilege By: Kelly N.

Coming from the Midwest is a 2005 Subaru WRX. It’s just another WRX you say? What’s so special about it? Well, browsing around the net and looking at the boards online it seems that having a set up  like this one’s puts it in ricer status with the much more “mature” crowd of the  of the community. Blunt you say?  Chiming in on said site you have better be prepared with a flame retardant suit; sure, noob criticisms on any board are common and rampant but even the most complex situations are lit on fire and burned down like bras at Woodstock.

Moving on, this 05 has been in the works for the last four years and is still progressing. Rocking its stock MHI TD-04 turbo for four years has become boring and did not exploit the potential the amount of work its owner has put in to it. After four years of having it run on its stock turbo and stage 2 setting, the owner had decided to finally tap into the potential power of this dinosaur.

Sure it had the basics that most Suby owners do, APS TMIC, Invidia V1 catless down pipe, TurboXS cast iron up pipe (yes I said cast iron), and a stage II tune. It must have been aggravating to not exploit that power sleeping so dormant in its power plant. Soon enough the MHI TD-04 has seen its better days, and now it was time to dispose of the dying snail. It was soon replaced by a better, stronger, bigger Forced Performance turbo. The specs? Well let me tell you now he refuses to divulge such information.  An insider leaked information that this thing puts out, and puts out big! With the new turbo the stock injectors were insufficient, Power Enterprise 800cc injectors took its place. The spark plugs had to go too, in its place sits NGK Iridium 1 step colder plugs. With the new injectors the OEM fuel pump would not be enough to feed its thirst, replacing it was a Denso-Sard 280lph fuel pump.

The turbo breathes in fresh air through a big 4 inch short ram intake system. All this hot air is then cooled thanks to the TurboXS FMIC that sits in the front air dam like Nelly’s grill. Apparently the front mount conversion is taboo among some “specialists” and the debate can go on and on. So, let the sacrileges continue; next to go was it suspension. Previously riding on OEM struts with DC Sports springs these were disposed of to make way for XXXXXX prototype full coilover kit with camber plates all around (currently being fielded with this car). After the suspension was put on, the ride height was set down to sit lower than most Subaru owners are comfortable with (at least with the crowd who sees snow). To help stiffen up the body a Greddy front upper strut bar and an authentic STI rear upper strut bar was secured in place. This dinosaur can really roar with its free flowing exhaust, the boxer rumble is quite distinct and loud. During its exhalation it can catch you off guard with its signature backfire and flame shooting. Someone already testified that this four banger tyrannosaurus rex has made V8’s shut their holes at a meet.

Sitting low, the OEM 16 inch wheels will not suffice; those were replaced by XXR 522 18x9.5 +33 all around.  Wrapping the wheels is Kumho Ecsta AST in 225/40. The “pointy nosed” crowd was not ready for this at all. With all four fenders rolled..... it went down another inch.  

The exterior was mildly touched. Added on to the front bumper was a C-West Type II lip in carbon fiber. Next, the tail lights were replaced with JDM V7 tail lights (yes actual tails off of a Japanese car not re-wired).  Knowing that he needed something to help keep this rex stable at high speeds, he opted to use a V8 OEM STi spoiler.  Helping it stop are PowerSlot slotted rotors up front and Brembo blanks in the rear.

The interior saw subtle changes. To monitor what’s going on with the engine Autometer Nexus 8 oil pressure and boost gauge along with the Nexus 8 control box were installed. To help with the tuning and keep an eye on the air fuel ratio an AEM wideband and Bosch sensor were next to go in. To keep the driver nice and snug the driver side seat was replaced with a Sparco bucket seat along with a cam lock four point harness. To provide ample time to cool off the turbo after a fun run; an Apex’I turbo timer  handles the job well. To keep passengers and driver  entertained while stuck in awesome construction traffic, a Pioneer double din DVD player with Ipod connection replaced the boring OEM unit. The OEM MOMO steering wheel was bumped off by an awesome Personal Fitti Corsa wheel along with a Works Bell hub and NRG quick realease system.

With the “you love it or hate it” attitude an array of custom decals were added to further annoy the  the “purist”.  Yes this car has seen snow, and is driven and seldomly housed. I however am not so happy that certain aspects of the car were not disclosed; but those close to the owner can attest to its capabilities.

As the season has come to a close in the Midwest this dinosaur will be hibernating and occasionally prowling the streets in the winter. It has been leaked that there are an array of changes waiting to happen while this WRX gets dressed for the next season. What exactly? All I know the words “legit wheels” and “voltex” were used. So Mykee we can’t wait to see what sacrilegious things you do with this baby!


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Much thanks to Mykee, Rayn, Clifton, and Shisuru Productions for the visuals.