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STi Type RA

  • Subaru
  • Impreza

Info

Build Name

STi Type RA

Built By

Mark Tisdel Jr

Location

Dover, DE USA

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Chassis

The Build

Year

1995

Make
Model

Body Modifications

Front End

Front Bumper

Version 1-4 JDM STi

Headlights

OEM Backed housings.

Fluted glass.

GTR Lighting Ultra 2 LED H4 Headlights.

Hood

OEM Version 1-2 JDM STi Type RA Aluminum hood.

Side View

Side Mods

LED signal bulbs.

Bakemono Carbon fiber s201 mirrors (not pictured)

Rear End

Rear Bumper

OEM paint chipped

Taillights

GTR Lighting Carbide 2.0 bulbs throughout.
GTR lighting 1200 lumen Reverse bulb set.

Custom Tail light gasket set. (No more butyl, trunk leaks)

Rear Wing

STi/RS mid wing. Used on USDM 2.5rs or early STi Type RA’s

Power Modifications

Engine Bay

Engine

Phase 1 EJ22E N/A (temporary)

Internal Mods

Factory Spec.

Light weight Grimmspeed Crank Pulley on exterior.

Intake

Cone filter for sound.

Forced Induction Setup

To come with Version 7 STi EJ207 swap in 2021.

Exhaust

Cobb 2002-07 STi Catback.

Custom fab cat adapter from Winner Subaru to fit N/A cats to Turbo Catback.

Engine Management

OEM

Fuel System

Walbro 255 fuel pump to prep for STi engine Swap in 2021!

Cooling Modifications

Radiator

Factory with painted M for fun. (Stayed auto until swap)

Fans

OEM plastic.

Thermostat

OEM

Hoses

Hard and dry.

Setup

Oil Cooler

Header almost touches filter for nice thin warm oil.

Transmission & Diff

Undercarriage

Transmission

4EAT 4 speed Automatic. (Temporary)

Clutch Setup

OEM Torque converter and flex plate

Driveshaft

OEM

Differential & Axles

OEM

Suspension Mods

Suspension / Lowering

Eibach custom P11L springs. Designed to mimic characteristics of the Subaru STi p1 from Prodrive. Similar ride height (lower) and rates (stiffer) than OEM, but offers better ride quality on the street.

KYB AGX adjustable  Shocks/Struts. Go from street to track in just a few clicks.

STi Group N Top Hats

The Setup

Braces

STI front Carbon fiber Strut brace.

Anti-Roll Bars

OEM coat hanger bars.

Additional Mods

STi Aluminum light weight control arms. Cobb pitch stop. STi Group N Engine mounts. Whiteline goodies.

Interior Modifications

Interior

Steering Wheel

2002-03 WRX Momo steering wheel

Seats

1997 Version 3 STi v-limited 555 front seats. To be recovered with rear seats so they match.

Shifter

OEM 4EAT

Sound System

Cheap Sony Xplod (came with car) only rear speakers work. (Haven’t messed with it)

Misc.

STi Type RA Roof vent going in!

Wheels & Brakes

Wheels

Wheels

Motegi 16’s. Forget the name. Got them cause they were cheap place holders for the real set.

Tires

Ironman cheap tires. Came with wheels.

Brakes

Braking Setup

Restoring a set of FHI Subaru 4/2pot calipers.
KNS Brakes rear 2pot adapters

Godspeed 2 piece front J-hook rotors (APRacing style) and matching rears.

Goodrich Stainless braided hoses (front and rear)

Grimmspeed GC8 Master Cylinder Brace.

Motul Brake Fluid.

Okami Racing