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angeldunk707 · 12-27-2010, 09:38 AM

*PowerPlenty* RWD SR20DET/95' Impreza L Build
*Parts will be added as they are acquired*

Make/Model
Subaru Impreza L

Year
1995

Location
Vallejo, CA

Owner
Robert Ljuba

Project Build
RWD Impreza GC8/SR20DET (Drift Project)

Modifications
Engine:
SR20DET Redtop
Neukin Turbo Manifold
GT2871RLE
Tial 44MVR Wastegate
GReddy Type S BOV
SARD 550cc Injectors
Apexi Fuel Pressure Regulator
Apexi Headgasket
Supra TT Fuel Pump
HPI Oil Block Adapter
Earl's Remote Oil Filter

Electronics:
Apexi Power FC D-Jetro
HKS EVC-S Boost Controller

Exhaust:
Custom 3inch exhaust to 3 1/2inch APS Muffler

Cooling:
Mishimoto G-Line Intercooler
Mishimoto Radiator Hoses
Howe Racing Radiator (16x27.5)
16” Spal Electric Fan

Suspension/Brakes/Drivetrain:
2006 STI Brembo Calipers/Hubs
Fortune-Auto 500 Series Coilovers
Exedy Hyper-Single Clutch
05 STI R180 (Modded by Weir Performance)
Driveshaftshop 800hp Axles

Interior:
04 WRX Dashboard
04 WRX Gauge Cluster
Custom Switch Panel
AutoMeter UltraLite Gauges
Bride Zeta II NEOS Seat
6pt Formula D Spec Cage
Simpson 5pt Harness

Exterior:
01 Impreza 2.5RS Front Bumper
B-Magic 40mm Rear Quarter Panels
B-Magic 40mm Front Fenders

Wheels:
5Zigen GN+ 17x9.5 +22 F/R

Sponsors:
Cricks Racing Fabrication
Borco Performance
Exedy
Weir Performance
5Zigen
Neukin Motorsports
Mishimoto
Fortune-Auto

Press
Import Tuner Magazine (May 2011 Issue #146)
5Zigen Blog entry 2/16/2011 (Impreza for Drifting)

Table of Contents:
(12/1/10) Beginning Stage "Mock-Up":
(1/5/11) Car moved to Duncan Motors:
(1/29/11) Overview/Widebody Mock-Up:
(2/12/11) Wheels/Widebody Fitment:
(3/18/11) Wiring/Body Work started:
(4/5/11) Paint/Body Work Complete:
(9/10/11) New Coilovers/Turbo Setup/Brakes:
(11/22/11) Crossmember Build/Installation:
(11/27/11) Crossmember/Mounts as a finished product:
(1/11/12) First Start-Up Video:
(1/15/12) Beginning of SCCA Cage, New Oil Pan, Downpipe:
(1/20/12) Finished Cage/Front-End Mock:
(3/31/12) Painted Cage/Quarter Panel Fabrication:
(4/8/12) Engine Rebuild/Rear-End Swap:

Well well well where do I start with this? So basically I've had this dream/idea of having a SR20 powered subaru. Since my 1st love was a gc8 and my 2nd was my SR/S13 I only thought it would be necessary. I always wanted to do it but was low on funds. I got together with some newly acquainted people that are pretty damn good at what they do when it comes to fabrication and wiring. The guys down at Duncan Motors here in Vallejo, CA have been more than helpful to me. The guys down there most definitely know what they're doing especially when it comes to fab work and electrical. We are going through the process of making EVERYTHING perfect for this setup from motor placement to the actual geometry of the car. This car has a lot of man hours and patience put into it, and when you see the finished project you will understand why. This car already had a SR in it and was running but was strictly a mock up, but the engine blew so now I'm basically starting over. I yanked the old motor and got another one. Basically what we have here is a 95 Impreza L that has been converted from AWD to RWD. The car was originally supposed to be a track car, but I'm working on putting interior back together and using it on a daily basis. I know there is less than a handful of people already trying this swap, but i plan to be the first on actually having it running and driving with ZERO problems. For the mock fit, the crossmember was lowered 1 1/2inch and notched. We used solid polyurethane S13 engine mounts with a S13 Nismo transmission mount. The welded R160 differential and 1-piece driveshaft is already made and ready to go as well. Please feel free to ask any questions. These are pictures of where the car stood almost 2 years ago. (02 WRX dash, FMIC and some other things haha). The nicer/cleaner looking Impreza is just a parts car i bought. More pictures will be posted after every step is complete!

The shell was purchased in May of 2010. Here are some pictures of how the car looked when I bought it:

Later we made strictly a mock-up fitment to get the engine and driveline in and this is how it turned out:

Lastly my friend Trent helped me out with some aluminum and we made a template for the upcoming switch panel:

Blacksilvy · 12-27-2010, 09:41 AM

is that a celica alltrac in the garage?

angeldunk707 · 12-27-2010, 09:42 AM

yes it is. 3sgte BEAMS (added ct26) 288awhp/334ft torque

kalypso123 · 12-27-2010, 09:44 AM

woah this is fuckin' siiiiiccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.

wannabdr1ftr · 12-27-2010, 10:08 AM

im so following this thread...i might just sell my WRX swap in my RS just to fund it

pandaroo · 12-27-2010, 10:12 AM

you sir are floating my boat....

angeldunk707 · 12-27-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabdr1ftr

im so following this thread...i might just sell my WRX swap in my RS just to fund it

haha another GC lover i assume? yeah this is my 4th. i've had 2 RS's and 2 L's. i plan on keeping this one though.

Flicktitty · 12-27-2010, 10:14 AM

Very cool, can't wait to see it done,

any more pics of the engine bay/mounts/trans tunner,etc. what rear end are you using? stock RS? or doing a wrx/sti setup?

nismodave · 12-27-2010, 10:21 AM

Cool....Subie guys will bitch tho. lol

kyles1988 · 12-27-2010, 10:26 AM

was looking good until you got to that switch panel. yeesh.

seeks14 · 12-27-2010, 10:27 AM

damm dude! props!

HPKMotorsports3 · 12-27-2010, 10:28 AM

thats whats up looks great so far keep up the good work and good luck

angeldunk707 · 12-27-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flicktitty

Very cool, can't wait to see it done,

any more pics of the engine bay/mounts/trans tunner,etc. what rear end are you using? stock RS? or doing a wrx/sti setup?

dont really want to release those pictures until car is up and running, stock welded rear end for now, but will upgrade to STI LSD later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismodave

Cool....Subie guys will bitch tho. lol

so far so good. surprisingly i havent had any haters on the subie forums.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyles1988

was looking good until you got to that switch panel. yeesh.

thats just a mock up. im sure you're saying "yeesh" now, but when finished i guarantee you wont! haha a lot of time has been put into this car so dont think im just going to have a plain switch panel. no no no sir!

ZX88 · 12-27-2010, 11:09 AM

this is cool/

zooopreme · 12-27-2010, 11:11 AM

looks good, it would be cool if you were able to find a way to stick to the AWD platform though. But a RWD is cool too! Will be looking forward to the finish on this!

MandTPhotography · 12-27-2010, 11:17 AM

Awesome build! Subscribed.

holybushoffire · 12-27-2010, 11:44 AM

An AWD SR in that thing would definitely be baller.

xxtokesxx · 12-27-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holybushoffire

An AWD SR in that thing would definitely be baller.

Naw... that point you might as well just buy a GTIR... Their trans suck. This is more fun IMO.

NissanSean · 12-27-2010, 11:57 AM

mad props yo

holybushoffire · 12-27-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxtokesxx

Naw... that point you might as well just buy a GTIR... Their trans suck. This is more fun IMO.

But the engine points the wrong direction in those!

96Turbo · 12-27-2010, 12:11 PM

sweet build man! I've recently been bitten by the GC bug, can't wait to see how it turns out!

thefro526 · 12-27-2010, 12:34 PM

I Dig this.

HS13KLS · 12-27-2010, 12:37 PM

Im liking where this is headed...

PerilousActs · 12-27-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxtokesxx

Naw... that point you might as well just buy a GTIR... Their trans suck. This is more fun IMO.

PPG dog gear set, yo!

Sweet build. I like the idea. A friend of mine had an STI swapped RS that was pretty nasty. Full interior swap too.

angeldunk707 · 12-27-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerilousActs

PPG dog gear set, yo!

Sweet build. I like the idea. A friend of mine had an STI swapped RS that was pretty nasty. Full interior swap too.

my buddy has one as well. 500awhp fully built V7 STI swap in a RS. I was going to go that route but damn. i dont think its worth the money.

wannabdr1ftr · 12-27-2010, 02:36 PM

whats the subframe look like? Got any pics?

travisty_ · 12-27-2010, 02:50 PM

I support what you are doing here entirely.
Carry on.

xBtony · 12-27-2010, 03:47 PM

damn i like where this is goin haha

ka24debt · 12-27-2010, 03:53 PM

def. going to be looking forward to this. any plans as far as body work?

irax · 12-27-2010, 03:54 PM

Dude this is legit as fuck! mad props man

12-27-2010, 10:08 AM	#5
wannabdr1ftr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Age: 37 Posts: 551 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im so following this thread...i might just sell my WRX swap in my RS just to fund it __________________

12-27-2010, 10:14 AM	#8
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Very cool, can't wait to see it done, any more pics of the engine bay/mounts/trans tunner,etc. what rear end are you using? stock RS? or doing a wrx/sti setup? __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

12-27-2010, 10:27 AM	#11
seeks14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: riverside ca Age: 34 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	damm dude! props! __________________ JDM-FIEND.COM ASE cert.

12-27-2010, 11:11 AM	#15
zooopreme Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,772 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	looks good, it would be cool if you were able to find a way to stick to the AWD platform though. But a RWD is cool too! Will be looking forward to the finish on this! __________________ For Sale #1 \| For Sale #2

12-27-2010, 11:44 AM	#17
holybushoffire Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 580 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	An AWD SR in that thing would definitely be baller. __________________ "I am not good English, I like the drift" CHINA DRIFT "some guys have a better relationship with their car than their wife haha. sad but true." SECRET SOCIETY

12-27-2010, 09:38 AM	#1
angeldunk707 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: S.F. Bay Area, CA Age: 34 Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	PowerPlenty RWD SR20DET/Impreza Build PowerPlenty RWD SR20DET/95' Impreza L Build Parts will be added as they are acquired Make/Model Subaru Impreza L Year 1995 Location Vallejo, CA Owner Robert Ljuba Project Build RWD Impreza GC8/SR20DET (Drift Project) Modifications Engine: SR20DET Redtop Neukin Turbo Manifold GT2871RLE Tial 44MVR Wastegate GReddy Type S BOV SARD 550cc Injectors Apexi Fuel Pressure Regulator Apexi Headgasket Supra TT Fuel Pump HPI Oil Block Adapter Earl's Remote Oil Filter Electronics: Apexi Power FC D-Jetro HKS EVC-S Boost Controller Exhaust: Custom 3inch exhaust to 3 1/2inch APS Muffler Cooling: Mishimoto G-Line Intercooler Mishimoto Radiator Hoses Howe Racing Radiator (16x27.5) 16” Spal Electric Fan Suspension/Brakes/Drivetrain: 2006 STI Brembo Calipers/Hubs Fortune-Auto 500 Series Coilovers Exedy Hyper-Single Clutch 05 STI R180 (Modded by Weir Performance) Driveshaftshop 800hp Axles Interior: 04 WRX Dashboard 04 WRX Gauge Cluster Custom Switch Panel AutoMeter UltraLite Gauges Bride Zeta II NEOS Seat 6pt Formula D Spec Cage Simpson 5pt Harness Exterior: 01 Impreza 2.5RS Front Bumper B-Magic 40mm Rear Quarter Panels B-Magic 40mm Front Fenders Wheels: 5Zigen GN+ 17x9.5 +22 F/R Sponsors: Cricks Racing Fabrication Borco Performance Exedy Weir Performance 5Zigen Neukin Motorsports Mishimoto Fortune-Auto Press Import Tuner Magazine (May 2011 Issue #146) 5Zigen Blog entry 2/16/2011 (Impreza for Drifting) Table of Contents: (12/1/10) Beginning Stage "Mock-Up": (1/5/11) Car moved to Duncan Motors: (1/29/11) Overview/Widebody Mock-Up: (2/12/11) Wheels/Widebody Fitment: (3/18/11) Wiring/Body Work started: (4/5/11) Paint/Body Work Complete: (9/10/11) New Coilovers/Turbo Setup/Brakes: (11/22/11) Crossmember Build/Installation: (11/27/11) Crossmember/Mounts as a finished product: (1/11/12) First Start-Up Video: (1/15/12) Beginning of SCCA Cage, New Oil Pan, Downpipe: (1/20/12) Finished Cage/Front-End Mock: (3/31/12) Painted Cage/Quarter Panel Fabrication: (4/8/12) Engine Rebuild/Rear-End Swap: Well well well where do I start with this? So basically I've had this dream/idea of having a SR20 powered subaru. Since my 1st love was a gc8 and my 2nd was my SR/S13 I only thought it would be necessary. I always wanted to do it but was low on funds. I got together with some newly acquainted people that are pretty damn good at what they do when it comes to fabrication and wiring. The guys down at Duncan Motors here in Vallejo, CA have been more than helpful to me. The guys down there most definitely know what they're doing especially when it comes to fab work and electrical. We are going through the process of making EVERYTHING perfect for this setup from motor placement to the actual geometry of the car. This car has a lot of man hours and patience put into it, and when you see the finished project you will understand why. This car already had a SR in it and was running but was strictly a mock up, but the engine blew so now I'm basically starting over. I yanked the old motor and got another one. Basically what we have here is a 95 Impreza L that has been converted from AWD to RWD. The car was originally supposed to be a track car, but I'm working on putting interior back together and using it on a daily basis. I know there is less than a handful of people already trying this swap, but i plan to be the first on actually having it running and driving with ZERO problems. For the mock fit, the crossmember was lowered 1 1/2inch and notched. We used solid polyurethane S13 engine mounts with a S13 Nismo transmission mount. The welded R160 differential and 1-piece driveshaft is already made and ready to go as well. Please feel free to ask any questions. These are pictures of where the car stood almost 2 years ago. (02 WRX dash, FMIC and some other things haha). The nicer/cleaner looking Impreza is just a parts car i bought. More pictures will be posted after every step is complete! The shell was purchased in May of 2010. Here are some pictures of how the car looked when I bought it: Later we made strictly a mock-up fitment to get the engine and driveline in and this is how it turned out: Lastly my friend Trent helped me out with some aluminum and we made a template for the upcoming switch panel: Last edited by angeldunk707; 04-08-2012 at 10:33 AM.. Reason: hyperlink added

12-27-2010, 09:41 AM	#2
Blacksilvy Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 36 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	is that a celica alltrac in the garage?

12-27-2010, 09:42 AM	#3
angeldunk707 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: S.F. Bay Area, CA Age: 34 Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	yes it is. 3sgte BEAMS (added ct26) 288awhp/334ft torque

12-27-2010, 09:44 AM	#4
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	woah this is fuckin' siiiiiccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.

12-27-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
pandaroo Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: panama city florida Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you sir are floating my boat....

12-27-2010, 10:21 AM	#9
nismodave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool....Subie guys will bitch tho. lol

12-27-2010, 10:26 AM	#10
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	was looking good until you got to that switch panel. yeesh.

12-27-2010, 11:09 AM	#14
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 35 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	this is cool/

12-27-2010, 11:17 AM	#16
MandTPhotography Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Awesome build! Subscribed.

12-27-2010, 11:57 AM	#19
NissanSean Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: san diego Age: 36 Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mad props yo

12-27-2010, 12:11 PM	#21
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 35 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	sweet build man! I've recently been bitten by the GC bug, can't wait to see how it turns out!

12-27-2010, 12:34 PM	#22
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I Dig this. __________________ http://thefro526.wordpress.com/ Deto International

12-27-2010, 12:37 PM	#23
HS13KLS Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois/California Age: 34 Posts: 1,114 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Im liking where this is headed...

12-27-2010, 02:36 PM	#26
wannabdr1ftr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Age: 37 Posts: 551 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whats the subframe look like? Got any pics? __________________

12-27-2010, 02:50 PM	#27
travisty_ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 31 Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I support what you are doing here entirely. Carry on.

12-27-2010, 03:47 PM	#28
xBtony Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 1,481 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	damn i like where this is goin haha

12-27-2010, 03:53 PM	#29
ka24debt Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 33 Posts: 585 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	def. going to be looking forward to this. any plans as far as body work?

12-27-2010, 03:54 PM	#30
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Dude this is legit as fuck! mad props man __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.