Apkarian100's 2002 MBP WRX Wagon

[STi-zy Wagon]

WoW! awesome buy. Can't wait to see if you find some more good surprises.

 

[apkarian100]

I was able to paint my headlights today and wax the car. Here are some pics:

 

[apkarian100]

MMM....radio and HVAC converted to red:

 

[apkarian100]

My new exhaust setup:

 

[Spiller1327]

sounds so awesome

 

[apkarian100]

Tiny update:

I found some boost leaks so I went and replaced the uppipe and downpipe gaskets. I finally was able to pull the turbo and find out what the hell it is. Tis' a TD05H.

A little more searching in the engine, I found I have STI pink injectors. I also slapped on a lightweight crank pulley.

Now to finally find out which fuel pump I have and then get tuned.

 

[TheNailman]

nice ride. looks like someone took the time to install some quality parts. good for you man.

 

[apkarian100]

So I finally got my car back together tonight from the gasket install. The old gaskets had some leaks, can you tell?:

I was also able to re-tighten the hose clamps from the compressor to TMIC and the throttle body. Now I can actually hear my stock BOV working a little and now I have no leaks.

Things to note:

1. Putting a turbo back on is a *****. The stupid oil drain hose gave me the hardest time with the squeeze clamps. I finally found a good method for putting the clamp back on after hours of frustration.

2. Never use copper crush washers for the turbo coolant lines that were thicker than the stock ones. Basically, they don't "crush" and start leaking coolant everywhere. Then you have to fiddle with taking them off in the very tight space you have, without having to take the turbo off. It sucks!

 

[apkarian100]

RA flaps are on! I had some fun with my camera too, took advantage of the foliage.

 

[apkarian100]

Replaced my 2 header to block gaskets and the 2 crosspipe gaskets today. Hopefully that solves my exhaust boost leak issues. I'm also picking up an OBX turbo inlet in the next day or so, to be installed at the end of next week. Then once that's all said and done, I'll go get tuned.

 

[apkarian100]

Turbo inlet!

 

[apkarian100]

Ohhh winter is coming! Put on my winter wheels on Turkey Day; good thing I didn't wait till today.

 

[WRwagon]

So your summers are stock and your winters are aftermarket?

I'm sorta kicking myself for not getting my winters on this week. I had all the best intentions, but I took the first wheel off only to find that I was an idiot and cross-threaded one of the studs somehow

. I am also a NH resident that goes to college in Maine, so it's probably going to be another three weeks before I get the winters on.

 

[apkarian100]

My winters are curbed and paint-flaking stockers. You can't see them up close in the pics, but hell, they are winter wheels, so I could care less about flaking for this winter anyways.

So your summers are stock and your winters are aftermarket?

I'm sorta kicking myself for not getting my winters on this week. I had all the best intentions, but I took the first wheel off only to find that I was an idiot and cross-threaded one of the studs somehow

. I am also a NH resident that goes to college in Maine, so it's probably going to be another three weeks before I get the winters on.

 

[apkarian100]

Made this today. It's a combination OBX DIY intake kit for the WRX, coupled with a reusable air filter.

 

[apkarian100]

A sneak peak of what's to come:

 

[GClark]

Stealthy! I like.

 

[apkarian100]

So some good news. I did a compression test today, found the values ranged from 150-155. I also upgraded to one step colder spark plugs and I found, sitting in my tank, a Walbro 255 pump. I'm ready for a Bren tune Sunday.

 

[KLRSMRF]

Looks like you got a deal!

 

[apkarian100]

This car definitely makes up for the aggravation with the old RS. I love working on this car everyday.

Looks like you got a deal!