Category: Subaru

2015 Subaru WRX STI Launch Edition- IAG Stage 2

Noah brought us his 2015 Subaru WRX STI Launch Edition to get the EJ257 equipped with our Stage-2 Tuff IAG Short Block package!

Performed by us:

• IAG Performance Stage 2 Tuff EJ257 short block

• ARP 2000 series cylinder head studs

• IAG Performance wrist pin & cover seal kit

• IAG Performance V2 stainless steel oil pickup

• OEM Subaru 11mm engine oil pump

• IAG Performance Street Series V3 air/oil separator

• NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs

• GDT cylinder 4 chamber cooling system

• OEM Subaru oil pan, oil cooler, and associated components

• OEM Subaru timing components

• All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation

Pre-exisitng modifications:

• Blouch Turbo 1.5XT-R turbocharger

• COBB Tuning SF air-intake system

• IAG Performance fuel rails

• Injector Dynamics ID1050x fuel injectors

• GFB blow-off valve

• GrimmSpeed down-pipe with high-flow catalytic converter

• Invidia Performance cat-back exhaust system

• COBB Tuning 3-port electronic boost control solenoid

• Killer B Motorsport unequal-length header

• Extreme Turbo Systems front mount intercooler

With the mechanical work wrapped up by Dylan in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the EJ257’s output to 416.91awhp & 395.86lbft!

December 2, 2021
2019 Subaru WRX STI – Bolt Ons & Tune

Jerry brought us his 2019 Subaru WRX STI for it’s second round of work! Modifications performed below:

Round one:

• Extreme Turbo Systems front-mount intercooler system

• GrimmSpeed 3.00″ down-pipe with high-flow catalytic converter

• COBB Tuning bolt-on turbocharger heat shield

• COBB Tuning 3-port electronic boost control solenoid

• IAG Performance cylinder No. 4 cooling systemm

• Koyorad Cooling Systems, Inc. aluminum radiator

Round Two:

• COBB Tuning V2 turbocharger inlet tube

• Injector Dynamics ID1050x fuel injector set

• COBB Tuning fuel pressure regulator system

• AEM Performance Electronics 340lph in-tank fuel pump

• PERRIN Performance pitch mount

• PERRIN Performance equal-length header

• AEM Performance Electronics boost pressure and oil pressure gauges

With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased output to 317.54awhp & 355.51lbft! Up next, fuel, and more jam!

November 24, 2021
2021 Subaru WRX – Bolt-Ons & Performance Calibration

Jonathan brought us his 2021 Subaru WRX for some bolt-on performance and to get the FA20DIT dialed in by Vlad via COBB Tuning’s Accessport V3!

Modifications below:

• IAG Performance Street Series air-oil separator

• COBB Tuning 3-port electronic boost control solenoid

• GrimmSpeed J-pipe with high-flow catalytic converter

• Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs

With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Alex, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the FA20DIT’s output to 297.66awhp & 336.36lbft! Great foundational modifications for some octane and more boost down the line.

October 12, 2021
2016 Subaru WRX – IAG Stage 1 FA20DIT Short Block

Ikimba brought us his 2016 Subaru WRX for our IAG short block package to get the FA20DIT built and ready for more reliable power!

Modifications performed by us:

• IAG Performance Stage 1 FA20DIT short block

• ARP 2000 series cylinder head studs

• Killer B Motorsport Ultimate engine oil pickup tube

• IAG Performance Street Series air/oil separator

• NGK Spark Plugs ILKAR8H6 spark plugs

• Advanced Clutch Technology XTSS clutch

• Advanced Clutch Technology Streetlite flywheel

• OEM Subaru timing components, timing cover with engine oil pump, engine oil pan, and engine oil cooler assembly

• All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation

Existing modifications:

• Boost Lab TD06SL2-54X turbocharger

• GrimmSpeed 3-port electronic boost control solenoid

• Mishimoto air-intake system

• COBB Tuning J-pipe with EPA compliant GESi G-Sport catalytic converter

• COBB Tuning exhaust system

• AMS Performance front-mount intercooler

• COBB Tuning Flex Fuel conversion

With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning’s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the FA20DIT’s output to 342.31awhp & 313.02lbft! We’ll see this car back shortly for E85 numbers, but with the Boost Lab TD06 in place, we expect to see some stellar results!

October 12, 2021
2020 Subaru WRX – Killer B Header & AEM Water-Methanol Injection

Cole brought us his 2020 Subaru WRX for some bolt-on performance and to get the FA20DIT dialed in by Vlad via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3!

Modifications performed by us below:

• Killer B Motorsport header

• GrimmSpeed top-mount intercooler upgrade

• COBB Tuning 3-port electronic boost control solenoid

• AEM Performance Electronics Water/methanol injection kit

• COBB Tuning Accessport V3

Pre-existing modifications:

• COBB Tuning J-pipe with GESi high-flow catalytic converter

With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Alex, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the FA20DIT’s output to 335.66awhp & 358.12lbft!

The new performance definitely put a smile on Cole’s face, and in his own words:

“Just like last time, you guys nailed it. Made great power with my 2013 Boss 302 and I’m even more impressed with my 2020 WRX. Won’t go anywhere else.”

October 12, 2021
2019 Subaru WRX – FA20DIT IAG Stage 2 Short Block & FP Blue Turbo

After experiencing failure with the original FA20DIT, Matthew came in for his second round of work, and decided to take the opportunity to turn up the wick on his 2019 Subaru WRX! Build setup below:

Round 1:

• PERRIN Performance turbocharger inlet tube

• Advanced Clutch Technology HDSS clutch kit

• Advanced Clutch Technology streetlight flywheel

• Invidia Exhaust down pipe

• COBB Tuning Adjustable Shift Plate

• PERRIN Performance pitch stop mount and engine mounts

Round 2:

• IAG Performance IAG Performance Stage 2 FA20DIT short block

• ARP cylinder head studs

• Forced Performance Turbochargers FB Blue turbocharger

• Killer B Motorsport equal length Holy Header

• NGK Spark Plugs ILKAR8H6 spark plugs

• Extreme Turbo Systems Front Mount Intercooler Kit

• All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, fuel system, and timing components to complete the installation

With the mechanical work wrapped up by Andrew in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Flex Fuel calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With flex fuel in the tank and the FB Blue delivering ~24psi, output was increased to a strong 394.62awhp & 415.86lbft!

October 12, 2021
2016 Subaru WRX STi – IAG Stage 2 Closed Deck Engine Build

Collin brought us his 2016 Subaru WRX STI to have the EJ257 built and taken up a notch!

Build setup below:

• IAG Performance Stage 2 closed-deck EJ257 short block

• ARP 2000 series cylinder head studs

• IAG Performance wrist pin & cover seal kit

• IAG Performance V2 stainless steel oil pickup

• OEM Subaru JDM 12mm engine oil pump

• IAG Performance Street Series V3 air/oil separator

• PERRIN Performance black silicone turbocharger inlet tube

• NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs

• OEM Subaru oil pan, oil cooler, and associated components

• OEM Subaru timing components

• All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation.

Pre-exisitng modifications:

• COBB Tuning SF air-intake system

• Injector Dynamics ID1050x fuel injectors

• AEM Performance Electronics 320lph in-tank fuel pump

• GrimmSpeed up pipe w/ Tial 38mm

• COBB Tuning down-pipe w/high-flow catalytic converter

• Turbosmart 50/50 hybrid BOV

• COBB Tuning 3-port electronic boost control solenoid

• Killer B Motorsport unequal-length header

With the mechanical work wrapped up by Andrew in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the EJ257’s output to 321.73awhp & 370.43lbft! Solid pump gas performance that Collin is sure to enjoy!

October 12, 2021
2005 Subaru WRX STi – IAG Stage 2 Tuff Engine Build

Approaching 190k miles, Brandon’s 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI’s current engine was still running fine. However, Brandon wanted to keep his WRX STI on the road for as long as possible, and still have loads of fun without the worry, so a plan was set in place to upgrade to a new short block from IAG Performance!

Performed by us:

• IAG Performance Stage 2 Tuff EJ257 short block

• TOMEI MX8265 turbocharger

• Injector Dynamics ID1050x fuel injectors

• Injector Dynamics top feed fuel rail conversion

• DeatschWerks DW300 340lph in-tank fuel pump

• IAG Performance Street Series air/oil separator

• IAG Performance V2 stainless steel oil pickup

• GrimmSpeed EBCS

• TOMEI turbo inlet

• Cusco engine & transmission mounts

• Advanced Clutch Technology HDSS clutch

• Advanced Clutch Technology Streetlite flywheel

• All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation

Pre-existing modifications:

• COBB Tuning down-pipe w/ high-flow catalytic converter

• COBB Tuning SF air-intake system

With the mechanical work wrapped up by John in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the EJ257’s output to 360.42awhp & 334.67lbft! Solid pump gas performance that Brandon is sure to enjoy!

October 12, 2021
2004 Subaru Forester XT Conversion – IAG Short Block

Nearing 200k miles of enjoyment, Austin’s extremely clean 2004 Subaru Forester XT clone was ready for a refresh. Previously swapped with a EJ255, it was time for round 3, with a simple goal in mind: aim for 300+awhp and build it for longevity and reliability. With a plan set in place, Andrew got to work creating the ultimate daily-driven combo, a 2004 EJ257-swapped Forester littered with STI bits, a setup prized by the lot of Subaru enthusiasts.

Build setup below:

• IAG Performance Stage 2 EJ25 short block

• IAG Performance wrist pin & cover seal kit

• ARP 2000 series cylinder head studs

• IAG Performance V2 stainless steel oil pickup

• WRX STI 11mm oil pump

• OEM Subaru oil pan, oil cooler, and associated components

• OEM Subaru timing components

• IAG Performance Street Series air/oil separator

• NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs

• All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation

Pre-existing:

• OEM Subaru IHI VF39 turbocharger

• COBB Tuning SF-air-intake system

• Invidia Exhaust downpipe w/ high-flow catalytic converter

• STI top-mount intercooler

• PERRIN Performance Up-pipe

• Walbro 255 fuel pump

• All Wheel Engineering,llc Kartboy.com short shifter and bushings

• EXEDY USA Stage 2 clutch

• Lightweight flywheel

• COBB Tuning Accessport V3

With the mechanical work wrapped up by Andrew in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the EJ257’s output to 313.88awhp & 327.35lbft! Solid results for a killer daily driver!

October 11, 2021
2017 Subaru WRX STi – IAG Magnum Block & ETS Rotated Garrett G30-900

Alvaro came into the shop ready to get his 2017 Subaru WRX STI to the next phase of it’s life, with a IAG Performance closed-deck short block, built heads, and a Garrett – Advancing Motion G30-900 turbocharger, tipping it over the 650awhp mark!

Engine Work:

• IAG Performance Magnum EJ25 closed deck short block

• IAG Performance Fire-Lock cylinder head gasket set

• IAG Performance 14mm cylinder head stud set

• IAG Performance wrist pin & cover seal kit

• WRX STI 11mm oil pump

• IAG Performance V2 stainless steel oil pickup

• NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs

• Headgames Motorworks “Street” package head porting

• GSC Power-Division S2 camshafts

• GSC Power-Division conical valve spring titanium retainer & spring seat kit

• GSC Power-Division 36mm EJ257 stainless steel intake valves

• GSC Power-Division 32mm chrome polished super alloy exhaust valves

• IAG Performance pitch stop AOS mount

• IAG Performance GDT cylinder 4 chamber cooling system

• Koyorad Cooling Systems, Inc. Hyper-V core radiator w/ filler neck & Type- A red radiator cap

• GrimmSpeed radiator hose kit

Forced Induction:

• Extreme Turbo Systems rotated turbocharger kit

• Garrett – Advancing Motion G30-900 turbocharger

• TiAL Sport 44mm MVR

• Extreme Turbo Systems ceramic coated v2 Maxflow headers and up-pipe

• Process West polished street version intake manifold

• Extreme Turbo Systems 4″ front-mount intercooler

Fuel System:

• Radium Engineering dual fuel pump hanger w/twin Walbro 450lph fuel pumps

• Radium Engineering fuel hanger plumbing kit

• Injector Dynamics ID1700 fuel Injectors

• Aeromotive Fuel Systems billet adjustable EFI regulator

• Aeromotive Fuel Systems fuel pressure gauge

• iWire Wiring Services fuel pump controller hardwire kit

• Custom fuel line fabrication utilizing parts from Fragola Performance Systems, Vibrant Performance, and Gates Corporation

Electronics:

• AEM Performance Electronics 3-port EBCS

• COBB Tuning 4 Bar MAP Sensor

• AEM Performance Electronics stainless steel IAT sensor kit

• iWire Wiring Services Speed Density Wiring Kit

• Additional wiring harness components from iWire Wiring Services

With the extensive build wrapped up by Dylan in the shop, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With the car on the rollers, Vlad increased the EJ257’s output to an absolute killer 658.09awhp & 593.19lbft on flex fuel, and then with 93 octane in the tank, a solid 482.19awhp & 393.20lbft! Some serious performance that Alvaro is sure to enjoy!

October 11, 2021