Owner Information:
Name: Mukul K.
Age: 31
Location: New Orleans
NOSR username: b00st3d
Occupation: IT Field Analyst for AT&T
Vehicle Information:
Year: 2005
Make: Subaru
Model: Impreza WRX STi
Mileage: 25k
Color: Aspen White
Engine: 2.5L Flat4
Interior:
Subaru JDM Spec C Dash Panels
Subaru JDM Spec C Duracon Shift Knob
Kenwood DNX8120
Focal 165VRS Components
Boston 5.25” Coaxials
Alpine PDX-5
JL 10w3v2
Defi Link Meter BF Amber Gauges & Defi Triple Gauge Pod (Boost/EGT/Oil Press.)
Innovate Motorsports DB Gauge/LC-1 Wideband
Exterior:
Subaru JDM V-Limited Lip
Subaru JDM Aeroguards
Subaru JDM Foglights
Subaru Impreza RS Trunk
OEM Rear Diffuser
ARC Carbon Fiber Reverse Scoop
Varis Carbon Fiber Exhaust Heat Shield
Engine:
Cobb Accessport V2 Protuned @ MZM Performance (Austin, TX)
Blouch GT3076R
Deatschwerks 850cc Injectors
Walbro GSS340 FP
APS DR525 Front Mount Intercooler
APS 70mm Big MAF Intake
APS Blow Off Valve
APS 3” Turbo Inlet
JDM TGV Deletes
Aeromotive Fuel Rails
Aeromotive FP Regulator
Perrin Downpipe
HKS Carbon/TI Exhaust
Cusco Turbo Heatshield
Grimmspeed V-Band Uppipe
Tial V-Band 44mm External Wastegate
Hallman Pro RX MBC
Beatrush Alternator Cover
Beatrush Radiator Cooling Panel
STi Radiator Cap
HKS Oil Cap
Optima Yellowtop Battery
Tein Hood Dampers
Wheels/Suspension/Brakes:
Super Advan V2 18×8.5 – 245×35x18 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
Project Mu Pro SCR Front Rotors
Ferrodo 2500 Pads
Tanabe GF210 Springs
Cusco Front/Rear Sways
Cusco Front Titanium Strut Bar
Cusco Rear Type OS Strut Bar
Perrin Front/Rear Endlinks
Beatrush Forged Pitch Stop Mount
STi Group-N Engine/Transmission Mounts
Featured Car Questions
Q. (NOSR) When & where did you purchase this car?
A. (Mukul) March 2005 from a Houston Subaru dealership…none of the local dealerships had any on their lots.
Q. Why did you choose this car as the basis of your project?
A. I had a WRX back in 2002 and since then have gone through many cars. I had to go back to the platform that I had the most fun in!
Q. Was there anything unique about the car before you started modifying it?
A. Other than the big ass wing?!
Q. What was the objective of this project?
A. Build a somewhat quick car that would be reliable and fun to drive! I wanted show and go!
Q. Any specific technical details you can share?
A. Mods are all above…any questions, just ask!
Q. What was the most difficult part of the project?
A. Getting the car to my tuner in Austin on their AWD dyno.
Q. If you had to do it all over again, is there anything you would change?
A. I would have skipped going to the TDO6-20G and moved straight to the GT3076R thats on there now.
Q. Have you generated any formal test results with this car (dyno, ¼ mile, etc)
A. Made 330awhp – 325 lb/ft on a Mustang Dyno (Stock STi makes about 205-210 on this particular Tuner’s Dyno)
Q. Are you finished? What’s next?
A. Done for now…unless the motor goes!
Q. What is your favorite thing about this car?
A. Everything! Im pretty satisfied that I successfully built a clean, well put together vehicle in all aspects (exterior/interior/motor/etc…)
Q. As modified, what makes your car unique?
A. Again, I feel that I covered all aspects. Its got show and go!
Q. Are there any individuals or companies involved in the build that you would like to give special thanks to?
A. Tim Eberts/Eric Hunn/Dennis Denuna/Mobile 1/MZM Performance
Q. Anything else you’d like to share?
A. Thanks for the recognition!
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