Element Tuned 04 STi, Hydra EMS, Element GT65, 93 Pump Gas

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by REX, Mar 17, 2011.

  1. REX

    REX New Member

    Ridiculous build by Element Tuning
    482.3whp / 472.6ft-lb

    Event: Dyno Measure
    Location: Element tuning, Gaithersburg, MD
    Weather: cold
    Tires: Yokahama S-Drives 235/40/17

    Car: 04 Impreza STI
    Tuner: Phil Grabow
    Dyno Info: Land-and-Sea: DYNOmite
    Transmission: Factory 6 speed
    Peak HP at RPM: 482.3 at 5449
    Peak Torque at RPM: 472.6 at 5000
    Baseline hp/tq for a stock on same dyno: N/A
    Target Boost: 24psi
    Fuel: 93

    Engine/Power Modifications:
    -Element Tuning Pro Comp Long Block--NEW :)
    ----CP Pistons
    ----CP Rings
    ----Element Tuning H Beam Rods
    ----ARP Head Studs
    ----BC 272 Camshafts


    ----Hydra Nemesis 2.6
    ----Element Tuning Hydra Wide-Band 02 Sensor (for Closed Loop)
    ----Element Tuning GT65 Turbo Bolt-On (Why go rotated when you can bolt on?)
    ----Turbosmart 38mm External Wastegate
    ----Turbosmart Subaru Dual Port BOV
    ----Turbosmart E-Boost 2 w/ 4 tuned settings
    ----Element Tuning Competition Catch Can
    ----TGV Deletes
    ----Element Tuning Competition 3" Silicone Inlet Hose
    ----NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
    ----Element Tuning 1,260cc Injectors
    ----Element Tuning Top Feed Fuel Rails w/ Fuel Regulator
    ----Bosh 044 Fuel Pump
    ----HKS Ti-Carbon Wrapped Turbo Back Exhaust
    ----Invidia Bell-mouth DP\
    ----GT Spec Unequal Length Headers w/ Gated Up Pipe
    ----Samco Radiator Hose Kit
    ----Modified 2008 STi 11mm Oil Pump
    ----Perrin FMIC With Red Piping
    ----Power Slot: Slotted Brake Rotors



    Driveline Modifications:
    ----ACT 6 puk clutch


    Suspension Modifications:
    ----Tein Super Street, f+r sway bars, f+r upper strut braces


    Other Modifications:
    ----Full AutoPower Roll Cage, APR GTC-200 w/ 2.5" risers, Defi oil/pressure gauge, Deka Battery


    My Story Thus Far:

    I experienced a head gasket failure at Roebling Road in Bloomingdale, GA in May 2010 (Next to Savannah, GA). I took it to a local shop in Warner Robins, Ga to fix the head gasket and upon reassembly I received the car and 400miles and a Dyno pull later my engine died of oil starvation. I then started negotiations with Phil Grabow at Element Tuning (While I was deployed), and he helped me pick all the right parts for the direction I wanted to go with this car. He has great customer service and constantly keep me in the loop via e-mail. I recently returned from my deployment and headed back up to MD and we put it on the dyno. I was extremely stoked about the power output on pump gas!

    The direction of this car is to be a full TTU/S car and I aim to be competitive here in the Southeast Region NASA. Here is a sample of what the car can do:

    The car did 1:43:6 around Road ATL...Check it!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ8cB8CEwwM



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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHX0hFrdlTM



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    Thanks Phil, and Steve! Also, special thanks to James Mulherin and Fred Henson!!!
     
  2. slowwrx

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    Cool car, TTS is pretty competitive, you are going to need to get those times down by at least 6 seconds to even be close. When you fill out your tech form make sure you get dyno numbers from somewhere besides Phils dyno it reads way high and will put you in a class you won't be competitive in.
     
  3. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

    What tires did you run at the track?
     
  4. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    according to his list, "tires" are Yokahama S-Drives 235/40/17

    no mention of track tires though
     
  5. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    Got any pics other than that long distance track pic? Sounds like a nice car
     
  6. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    very nice.
     
  7. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

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    Nice build!
     
  8. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

    Exactly...I had S-drives and I highly doubt he used them at the track. I could be wrong though.
     
  9. Nice car...

    were you up at Road Atlanta this weekend? I am pretty sure I saw you.

    I was in a white E92 M3

    ~Cicio
     
  10. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

    Car looks great and all, but I guess ill be the first to.ask.what happened to the power top end? With those cams, you should have head work and it should raise that drastically.

    Especially if you're racing and what not, that needs to be fixed
     
  11. CoquiSubi

    CoquiSubi Member

    Funny i just thought the same thing. That puppy lost some steam rather quick there in the higher RPM's. Torque is usually what drops up high but horsepower should keep pulling or at least plateau toward redline. Hmmm
     
  12. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Great start to your journal! :)
     

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