“Melange” journal updated 8/8/2016
This is my 2001 Forester S 5MT. I call it "Melange"
Picked it up with 128K on the clock for $5,000 in August 2008
Photos from 5/3/2014: (Back when she was still N/A)
US129photos.com
Taken by Pam_Cakes
220,xxx miles on the clock.
Mod list. Look on page 48 for the beginnings of the swap!
Engine/ Exhaust/ Intake/Cooling:
-2004 STI 2.5L shortblock
-2002 WRX 2.0L heads
-Garrett GT28RS turbo aka "Disco Potato"
-PTP lava turbo blanket
-Grimmspeed turbo heat shield
-K&N Short Ram Intake
-3" custom hard inlet
-Motive composite TGV deletes
-IAG air/oil separator
-Walbro 255LPH fuel pump
-STI Pink 565cc injectors
-3" nameless catless downpipe
-3" Bosal resonated midpipe
-3" Cobb axleback
-Kartboy lightened crank pulley
-Koyo WRX radiator
-Samco radiator hoses
-STI radiator cap
-Grimmspeed top mount intercooler
-Mishimoto intercooler hose kit
-Samco ancillary hose kit
-HKS blowoff valve
-Stainless tapered catless uppipe
-Grimmspeed electronic boost controller
-IAG aluminum half moon seals
-Tomioka Racing timing belt guide
-Custom DIY intercooler splitter
-Custom DIY radiator slim fan shroud
Engine Management:
-Cobb V3 SUB001 Accessport
-Tuned by forum member MikeDrives1
-Wiring merge #499 by iWire, 2002 WRX into 2001 Forester
-AEM UEGO A/F gauge
-AEM Boost gauge
-AEM Oil Pressure gauge
Drivetrain:
-Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch kit
-Mach V stainless steel clutch line
-Group N motor mounts
-Group N Transmission mount
-Kartboy pitch stopper
-Turn in Concepts transmission crossmember bushings
-Kartboy short shifter
-Turn in Concepts lever 5MT pivot bushings
-Kartboy front shifter stay bushings
-Kartboy rear shifter stay bushing
-Turn in Concepts shifter linkage
-Phil's 5MT Cocktail
-Royal Purple rear differential gear oil 75w90
Suspension/Handling:
-MY ’04 KYB WRX Wagon struts
-MY ’04 KYB WRX top hats
-Paranoid Fabrications 3/8” Saggy Butt spacers
-STI Pink wagon specific springs
-Kartboy soft differential outrigger bushings
-Kartboy "Botox" subframe locking bolts
-Whiteline 22mm WRX wagon front sway bar
-Whiteline 24mm adjustable rear sway bar
-Whiteline rear sway bar mounts
-Kartboy front endlinks
-Kartboy rear endlinks
-GC STI aluminum control arms & STI transverse links
-2002 WRX steering rack with custom hybrid U-joint
-Whiteline steering rack bushings
Wheels/Tires:
-2011 WRX wheels 17"x8" et53
-Yokohama S Drive summer tires 235/50-17
-2006 WRX wheels 17"x7" et53
-Continental Extreme Contact DWS all season tires 215/55-17
Braking:
-OEM STI master cylinder
-OEM STI brake booster
-Grimmspeed master cylinder brace
-Mach V stainless steel brake lines
-Brembo Sport Slotted Rotors
-ATE Super Blue brake fluid
Interior/ Exterior/ Miscellaneous:
-2001 2.5rs hood scoop
-Amber Dash Cluster LED's
-Black floor mats
-Rally Armor mud flaps
-Kartboy white derlin shift knob
-Hella Supertones horns
-Kartboy battery tie-down
This is my 2001 Forester S 5MT. I call it "Melange"
Picked it up with 128K on the clock for $5,000 in August 2008
Photos from 5/3/2014: (Back when she was still N/A)
US129photos.com
Taken by Pam_Cakes
220,xxx miles on the clock.
Mod list. Look on page 48 for the beginnings of the swap!
Engine/ Exhaust/ Intake/Cooling:
-2004 STI 2.5L shortblock
-2002 WRX 2.0L heads
-Garrett GT28RS turbo aka "Disco Potato"
-PTP lava turbo blanket
-Grimmspeed turbo heat shield
-K&N Short Ram Intake
-3" custom hard inlet
-Motive composite TGV deletes
-IAG air/oil separator
-Walbro 255LPH fuel pump
-STI Pink 565cc injectors
-3" nameless catless downpipe
-3" Bosal resonated midpipe
-3" Cobb axleback
-Kartboy lightened crank pulley
-Koyo WRX radiator
-Samco radiator hoses
-STI radiator cap
-Grimmspeed top mount intercooler
-Mishimoto intercooler hose kit
-Samco ancillary hose kit
-HKS blowoff valve
-Stainless tapered catless uppipe
-Grimmspeed electronic boost controller
-IAG aluminum half moon seals
-Tomioka Racing timing belt guide
-Custom DIY intercooler splitter
-Custom DIY radiator slim fan shroud
Engine Management:
-Cobb V3 SUB001 Accessport
-Tuned by forum member MikeDrives1
-Wiring merge #499 by iWire, 2002 WRX into 2001 Forester
-AEM UEGO A/F gauge
-AEM Boost gauge
-AEM Oil Pressure gauge
Drivetrain:
-Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch kit
-Mach V stainless steel clutch line
-Group N motor mounts
-Group N Transmission mount
-Kartboy pitch stopper
-Turn in Concepts transmission crossmember bushings
-Kartboy short shifter
-Turn in Concepts lever 5MT pivot bushings
-Kartboy front shifter stay bushings
-Kartboy rear shifter stay bushing
-Turn in Concepts shifter linkage
-Phil's 5MT Cocktail
-Royal Purple rear differential gear oil 75w90
Suspension/Handling:
-MY ’04 KYB WRX Wagon struts
-MY ’04 KYB WRX top hats
-Paranoid Fabrications 3/8” Saggy Butt spacers
-STI Pink wagon specific springs
-Kartboy soft differential outrigger bushings
-Kartboy "Botox" subframe locking bolts
-Whiteline 22mm WRX wagon front sway bar
-Whiteline 24mm adjustable rear sway bar
-Whiteline rear sway bar mounts
-Kartboy front endlinks
-Kartboy rear endlinks
-GC STI aluminum control arms & STI transverse links
-2002 WRX steering rack with custom hybrid U-joint
-Whiteline steering rack bushings
Wheels/Tires:
-2011 WRX wheels 17"x8" et53
-Yokohama S Drive summer tires 235/50-17
-2006 WRX wheels 17"x7" et53
-Continental Extreme Contact DWS all season tires 215/55-17
Braking:
-OEM STI master cylinder
-OEM STI brake booster
-Grimmspeed master cylinder brace
-Mach V stainless steel brake lines
-Brembo Sport Slotted Rotors
-ATE Super Blue brake fluid
Interior/ Exterior/ Miscellaneous:
-2001 2.5rs hood scoop
-Amber Dash Cluster LED's
-Black floor mats
-Rally Armor mud flaps
-Kartboy white derlin shift knob
-Hella Supertones horns
-Kartboy battery tie-down