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This will take me ages to do this thread as I've got hundreds of pics of most things I've done to it. Same as the Impreza thread will start with where its at now then from the start.

So, heres my 5 as it is now (blatent lie as its up on axle stands waiting for me to get my finger out and sort the brakes):







Spec

ENGINE

Self built using brand new pistons, liners, rings, pins, gaskets, re-ground crank, shells and thrust washers, timing chain and tensioner, "uprated" valve stem oil seals. Block and sump sprayed silver.
Hybrid T2/25 turbo running 16-18psi (carb top), T25 wheel machined into a T2 comp housing .49 exhaust housing, 360 degree thrust bearing,
M S Motorsport carb with a 27.5mm venturi, 150 main and a 100 ac jet, choke flap removed,
Phase I fuel pump,
Armtech rev limiter with full throttle shifting,
Cup mod to actuator system,
Timing sensor mod,
GReddy Profec B-SPEC 2 Boost Controller,
Dawes device set for 15psi,
Green induction kit,
Green breather filter,
Mellior gasket set,
12.9 Head Bolts,
New Standard Valeo rad (dont get copper core, they're crap),
Magnecore Leads,
NGK B8EVX plugs,
Full stainless 2.5" Scorpion exhaust,
BB 2.25" s/s down pipe,
K-Tec enlarged turbo elbow,
Standard 83 deg thermostat (no need for cooler one if coolant system is working properly),
Low temp fan switch.
Alloy header tank,
Alloy swirl pot,
Alloy breather pot,
Alloy oil filler cap,
Alloy lobster back carb top,
Chrome rocker cover,
Chrome exhaust manifold,
Carbon Fibre scuttle bay covers,
Stainless steel air filter heat sheald (may as well be made of chocolate for all the use it does),
Higher output polished alternator,
SFS Silicon hoses, coolant in blue rest in red,
Silicon vacuum hosing,
Mocal 10 row oil cooler,
Stainless braided oil cooler hoses,
Stainless braided turbo oil feed hose,
Uprated engine & gearbox mounts,
"Uprated" starter motor (just a Laguna one),
Flowed, unstrapped standard intercooler (Still holding together even after running 1.5 Bar for a long time),
At time of rebuild:
New dizzy cap and rotor arm,
New coil,
New earth straps,
New water pump.

STYLING
Stickers removed,
Clear indicators,
Clear Side Repeaters,
GReddy decals,
Chrome wiper arms,
ProComp Carbon bonnet,
Standard front bumper with bump strip removed and filled,
Euro left hand tail light (no reverse).

SUSPENSION
Lowered 35mm,
Steel Strut Brace,
Polyurethane anti-roll bar bushes.

BRAKES
Brembo max discs on front with Pagid fast road pads,
OE rear discs with Pagid fast road pads,
Brand new calipers on front.

TRANSMISSION
"Uprated" Valeo clutch, probably the Volvo 480 one.

WHEELS & TYRES
15" Ronal Turbo R10's ET37 with 195/45 cheap crap tires, Nangkang or something.

*drool*

I'd love one of these and this one in particular is a really nice example

All that spaghetti in there puts me off though.

does look nice

how long did it take to type up that engine bit lol

what sort of power is it running do you know

Copied and pasted from my page on the owners club.
No idea on the power, I'd hazard a guess at around 140bhp. Need a bigger turbo, and I've got a DIY front mount intercooler to fit along with a side exit exhaust and some bucket seats and harnesses. Also got water injection, an oil catch tank, brand new carb and a brand new inlet manifold. The carb and manifold im saving for when I get round to building a new engine.

sounds like all your time this year going to be given to the 5 and scoob then

I've always had a soft spot for a nice R5.

And your's look bang on mate.

^^^^

couldnt agree with that more


would give my left nut for a nice r5 closely followd by my right nut for a rs500


my 2 fav cars


dude your r5 is sweet end of

forget re-building the engine and worry about the brake caliper lol

Tell you what, i'll go on GSF's site and buy a pair right now. Then I wont have any excuses. Engine build is likely to cost around a grand, but thats pretty cheap really for the spec. Will be doing it myself, but it will be low compression with lightened/ balanced bottom end and a high profile cam and vernier pulley on. Then just need a T28 "normal" turbo or a T3 VNT. Target will be 200bhp.

Just ordered, 2 new rear calipers, chrome brake caliper holders (front and rear), stainless overbraided brake flexy hoses. So no excuses now. Will get some paint for the calipers aswell. Although just realised you wont see any of it behind my wheels. Oh well, at least it will be corrosion resistant. Im excited now, will be able to start stripping the interior and get it back on the road soon as it warms up abit.

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE hurry up and get it back in the road.

Might start it this weekend if the weather aint to bad. Could fit the exhaust and start stripping the interior while im waiting for the calipers. Anyone want an R5 Turbo interior for free? Not in very good condition though. Carpet, seats, doorcards and most of the plastic trim will be going.
If I can find the keys I will run it up aswell to see if theres any problems. Hasnt been started in well over a year, may need a re-build.

Well I've had the parts sat in my room for about a week, but aint started any of it yet lol.

this weekend is supposed to be good weather.