Hello all,
The time has come to put the STI up for sale. I've been contemplating it for too long and it is time to move onto new things.
Prospective buyers: It is a long for sale ad, but here are a few top reasons why you should consider this STI:
Already experienced ringland failure (at 53k) and has a Rallispec Street Block with only 7k miles
All major maintenance items were done at engine rebuild (timing belt, seals, head rebuild, clutch, etc). See list below.
NO Rust on body or undercarriage: I flew to Las Vegas (9/12) to buy this car. I drove it for about 2 months during the winter of 2012/2013; otherwise it has been stored every winter since.
Well maintained (see mileage log)
NO mechanical issues, NO dash lights/CEL's, etc
Body is in great condition
Compression was checked last fall and the numbers were good (details below)
This STI has aftermarket fuel rails which means no GR stumble!
Car details: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Color: Aspen White
Current Mileage: 60,xxx
Transmission: 6 speed manual
VIN: Available upon request
Title: Clean, no lien, in my possession and ready to be signed over to the new buyer.
Owners: I'm am the 3rd owner. First two owners were both in Las Vegas, NV. Car was stock and hadn't been modified when purchased.
Engine rebuild info:
My car sat for about a month (July 2013) while I researched the engine rebuild, because I wanted to make sure that I did the rebuild correctly the first time. I ended up buying a new shortblock from Rallispec because they have been a long-time, well trusted builder of Subaru shortblocks. They purchase brand new OEM shortblocks, tear down, and upgrade with the components that they have researched and tested. I also had Headwerks (the well trusted local machine shop) do a complete rebuild of the heads. So far, I have been very happy with the engine!
Who performed the work: I normally work with NF Performance, however they were very busy at the time and I was in a time crunch. I didn't trust myself to do the work. A friend of mine recommended Pat Doyle at DG Auto Repair and Service (check them out on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DG-Au...35642676482140 ). Pat was previously a head mechanic at Morries Brooklyn Park Subaru and decided to leave and start his own business (DG Auto Repair and Service). I met with Pat and toured his shop before making the final decision. He shop was extremely clean, well-organized, and Pat was very friendly and helpful. Soon after, I dropped the car off at his shop (August 2013) for the tear down and rebuild. Pat was very communicative throughout the rebuild process, sent me photo updates, and even called ARP to double check the head stud torquing procedure they recommended. Overall, he did an excellent job and the new engine has been problem free since!
Rebuilding the heads: Pat recommended using Headwerks for the head refresh, as do many other locals. Headwerks completely torn down the heads, cleaned them up, machined, radius valve job, valve adjustment, etc. New OEM exhaust valves were installed per their recommendation.
List of items replaced/performed at time of engine rebuild (53,016):
Rallispec Street Standard Block (blueprint and receipt available upon request), stock compression: the block starts as a new OEM shortblock and upgraded with:
Cosworth forged pistons (4032) 99.5mm and rings
Rallispec HP connecting rods w/ ARP L19 bolts
King Racing XPG Gold bearing set
OEM crankshaft
Balanced to tolerance of 1/2g
More info: RalliSpec Street Spec Shortblock
Other parts used added/used at time of rebuild (I think this is everything):
OEM Engine rebuild gasket/seal kit
KS Tech Air Pump delets
Clutchmaster FX400 6 puck sprung clutch
ARP 2000 Head Studs
Killer B Oil Pickup
Killer B Oil Pan
Killer B Oil Baffle
Crawford AOS for TMIC
AEM UEGO Wideband
ATI 52mm to 60mm adapter ring
ATI Single Gauge Pod 60mm (for AEM wideband)
Gates Racing Timing belt/water pump kit
Tomei timing belt guide
JDM OEM 12mm Oil Pump
Group N transmission mount & pitch stop & Whiteline Postive Shift Kit
Group N Engine Mounts
Samco Intercooler Elbow
OEM Pilot Bearing
NGK LRF6AIX-11 (OEM heat range) Spark Plugs
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
Headwerks flywheel resurface and rebuild heads
Full Blown injector flow test and cleaning (modded stock injectors at the time)
Compression: I checked the compression when changing spark plugs at 55,859 (Spring 2014). I checked the pressure on each cylinder twice, and the numbers were as follows (test 1, test 2) in psi:
Cylinder 1: 127, 130
Cylinder 2: 145, 137
Cylinder 3: 135, 136
Cylinder 4: 150, 140
I also checked the compression again last Fall 2014 and the numbers were essentially the same.
Storage info: Stored for the last two winters in my garage. Always changed to 93 octane prior to storage and used fuel stabilizer. For first startup in Spring, I always pull the fuel injection fuse and crank it to build oil pressure prior to actually starting.
Oil analysis from Blackstone: Available on request.
List of modifications:
Engine/Drivetrain:
Rallispec Street Standard Block (Cosworth pistons, King XPG Bearings, Rallispec rods) @53k
ARP Head studs
Refreshed heads with radius valve job @ 53k w/ new short block
Clutchmaster FX400 6 puck clutch
AEM Cold Air Intake
Perrin Turbo Inlet
Samco Intercooler y-pipe
Blouch 20G XT-R turbo
NGK LFR7a Copper plugs (one step colder copper plugs)
Grimmspeed Uppipe
Turbosmart 40mm External Wastegate
Supertrapp disc muffler on ewg (quiets it down nicely)
Invidia V3 Catless Downpipe
Agency Power catback with titanium tips
Zero Lift Composite TGV Deletes
Air pump delete
Evap solenoid delete
Crawford AOS
KillerB Oil Pan
KillerB Windage Tray
KillerB Oil Pickup
Oil:
Amsoil Dominator 15W-50 during warm months
Rotella T6 5W-40 during early spring/late fall and for storage
Wix 57712 oil filters
Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit (Black) with 185*F Thermostatic Plate
Fuel System:
Injector Dynamics ID1000 Injectors
DeatschWerks DW65c Fuel Pump
IAG V2 Fuel Rails
IAG Fuel Line Kit (routed in series)
Fuelabs 818 Inline fuel filter, 6 micron fiberglass (per recommendation of Fuelabs. Safe and needed for E85)
Aeromotive FPR
Tuning:
Nuke at NF Performance
Cobb Accessport V2 with the following maps:
E60, E65, E70, E75, E80, E85, E90, 93 octane
Tuned at about 21psi on E85 with the 20G XT-R. Hits 21psi by about 4k rpms and holds to redline. This turbo has a lot more potential, but we held back due to the stock tmic. With an upgraded tmic/fmic, bigger injectors, and bigger fuel pump, you should be able to hit 24psi+
Bushings/mounts:
Group N Engine Mounts
Group N Transmission Mount and Transmission Pitch Stopper
Whiteline Transmission Bushings
RCE Steering rack bushings
SuperPro Front Lower Control Arm front bushing
Whiteline Front LCA Rear Motorsport spherical mounts/bushings KCA334M
Whiteline Rear subframe bushing inserts KDT902
Whiteline Rear diff inserts KDT903 (one bushing hasn't been installed, will be included)
Brakes:
Diversified Cyrogenics Frozen Rotors (front)
Hawk HP+ Pads, front and rear (less than 50% life approximately)
Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
Wheels:
OEM BBS 18x8.5, +55
Eagle GT All Season Tires (approx. 5-6/32nd's left)
Interior:
AEM Uego Wideband AFR Gauge in ATI Pod
Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge
Prosport Boost Gauge
SMY Dual Gauge Pod
Exterior:
Red Tail light overlays
Pictures: Car is currently being detailed and updated pics will be posted soon.
Price: $26,500
I am open to reasonable offers; however I highly recommend that you see the car in person prior to throwing out some low ball offer. Serious inquiries only please.
For reference:
KBB Very Good: $25,728
KBB Excellent: $26,873
Reason for selling: I've had my fun with the car, but I would like to move into a RWD coupe. I am not interested in trades at this point.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message.
Thanks for looking!
Jordan
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