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  • Golden Power: Victor White’s 815whp 2008 Subaru STI

    Golden Power: Victor White’s 815whp 2008 Subaru STI

     

    One of the best parts of being in the automotive community and building cars is seeing the different evolutions and phases of builds through the years. Victor White’s Subaru STI is a great example of this. 

     

    Victor came to us with his 2008 Subaru STI ready for the next phase of its life, going from a built motor to an insane IAG Tuff Stage 4 Short Block with Stage 5 heads with a big Precision 6870 Turbo.

     

     

    We were as excited as Victor was for this next phase of his GR STI, so we pulled it in and got to work! First things first, out went the old built motor, ready for it’s next life in a new chassis, and we started getting the bay ready for the new IAG Performance Short Block. Topping off the motor is a Process West intake manifold alongside the massive 6870 Turbo from Precision Turbo and 44m waste gates from TiAL. 

     

    As we assembled the block, we couldn’t help but admire how great it looked. There’s something about engine components that strike the eye just right.

     

     

     Even with as good as it looked, Victor wanted to take the aesthetics to the next level. To match his gold wheels and set off the engine bay, the IAG Fuel Rails and top feed TGV housings were anodized gold. 

     

     

    To fuel this golden powerplant, twin Walbro 450lph fuel pumps were installed and run with a COBB tuning flex fuel kit in order to make the most of the E85 compatibility and potential power gains. 


    With big power Subaru builds like this, the factory top mounted intercooler just doesn’t get the air needed to keep the engine cool and in proper boost, so we tapped the team at Extreme Turbo Systems for a front mount intercooler kit, powdercoated gold to match the rest of the accent pieces.

     

     

    Sometimes, custom builds require custom work, and that’s where our custom fabricating team comes in handy! Our Performance Technician, Alex, got to work fabricating everything needed to finish up the build, from a custom fabricated coolant reservoir to fuel lines and turbo piping. With Alex’s custom work and some fittings from Vibrant Performance, Fragola Performance, and Radium Engineering, the motor was ready to go!

     

    With the motor buttoned up, turbo piped up, and intercooler mounted in the front, it was time to move on to supporting the boosted bomb under the hood. 

     

     

    To help the transmission handle the boost in power, we installed chromoly billet transfer gears along with a triple disk competition clutch and flywheel from IAG Performance. DSS Axles were also installed to help put the power down to all four wheels. 

     

    Keeping the build functional and just as good as stopping as going, the brakes were swapped out for EBS Brakes GD Rotors and Yellow Stuff Pads. Running to each corner are stainless steel brake lines from StopTech. 

     

     

    With the build all set, the only thing left was to get tuning. We strapped the STI on the rollers and let it rip!

     

    After working the COBB Accessport and laying down an impressive 816whp and 669lb/ft of torque on E85, Victor’s STI was reborn into its new phase of life, as an absolute monster! 

     

     

    We love being able to help other enthusiasts make their performance dreams a reality, and Victor’s build was another great example of that! We can’t wait to see what else he has in store for his STI hatch.

     Parts List: 

    • IAG STAGE 4 TUFF EJ25 SUBARU CLOSED DECK SHORT BLOCK FOR WRX, STI, LEGACY GT, FORESTER XT
    • IAG Performance Competition Triple Disk Clutch and Flywheel
    • IAG Billet Transfer Gears
    • Precision Turbo 6870 Turbocharger
    • StopTech stainless steel brake lines
    • OEM subaru baskets and components
    • LFR7AIX Spark Plugs
    • ARP 2000 Series Head Studs
    • EBC Brakes GD Rotors and Yellow Stuff Pads
    • Twin Walbro 450lph fuel pump – E85 compatible
    • Gold Anodized IAG cnc top feed tgv housings
    • Gold Anodized  IAG Fuel Rails 
    • Gold Anodized Extreme Turbo Systems Front Mount Intercooler
    • TiAL 44mm Waste gate valves (black)
    • Cobb Flex Fuel kit,ethanol content sensor, fuel pressure sensor kit, 
    • ATI Performance Super Damper Crank Pulley
    • Fragola hoses & PTFE fittings
    • Vibrant Performance Aluminum Vbands and fittings.

    For a closer look at this build, take a look at the gallery below. 

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  • Bryan’s Foxbody Obsession

    Bryan’s Foxbody Obsession

    There’s always some enthusiasts who connect with a specific car and just develop a passion that brings that model to the absolute pinnacle of their vision. We’ve seen it all the time, from domestics to imports. Every car enthusiast makes this connection to some extent.

    One prime example of this is Bryan. Bryan loves Foxbody Mustangs more than almost anyone does, we’re willing to bet. When Bryan first came to us, he had a plan for not one, but two Foxbody builds, a 1989 and a 1993, with distinctly different visions for both. The best of both worlds if you will. We couldn’t have been more excited to take these on and bring this twin Foxbody vision to life.

     

     

    First up, this absolutely stunning 1989 model year, was to be a simple build with ties to the OEM nostalgic setup, but with the addition of a built transmission and some boost! Putting the pressure down on the 5.0L 302 is a Vortech Superchargers V-3 Si-Trim Supercharger System. 

    Bringing life to the motor setup, we swapped out the injectors and spark plugs, using NGK and Ford Racing parts, including Ford Racing 47lb EV6 fuel injectors with a Brian Tooley Racing EV1 to EV6 adapter for proper fitting without having to modify the factory wiring harness. 

     

     

    To beef up the drivetrain while running through the gears, we reached out to the team at Monster Transmission & Performance to help Bryan with a heavy duty 4 Speed AOD Transmission. To compliment this truly monster gearbox, we upgraded all the components surrounding, from an ATP Automotive flex plate to pedal and shift linkage bushings from Dorman Products.  All the epic parts in the world can’t do their best if the support for them is aged and worn!

     

    To keep this Fox breathing clear, we swapped out the headers and X-Pipe for some quality parts from the team at BBK Performance Parts. To keep everything regulated, the radiator and thermostat were replaced and upgraded with a Motorad 180 thermostat and Mishimoto aluminum radiator with a dual fan system from Ron Francis Wiring to keep the air flowing and the engine cool.

     

     

    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by John, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via SCT Performance! With 93 octane in the tank and the Vortech V-3 Si delivering ~8psi, Vlad increased the 5.0L HO 302’s output to a solid 306.43whp & 359.59lbft!

     

    Next up is Bryan’s 1993 Foxbody Mustang SVT, getting set for an Edelbrock supercharged Coyote swap and 9 inch rear! We can’t wait to see these two together when they’re both finished. More progress coming soon, so stay tuned for updates!

     

     

    For a closer look at this build, take a look at the full gallery below.

     

    Reach out to National Speed today to see what we can do for you! 

     

     Full modification list performed by us below:

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  • The SHO is GO!

    The new 2010 SHO is finally revealed. With 365 force-fed ponies, paddle shifters and the aid of All-wheel-drive, the new Ford Taurus SHO is sure to excite…Ford guys with families need to have their fun too, right?

    Using the 3.5 Ecoboost motor, the SHO delivers V6 fuel economy with V8 performance. While the car is pretty heavy, 365 Horsepower is no joke. All of that power is routed through a 6 speed automatic with selectshift.

    That means that the usual slushbox won’t be too much of a tragedy, as up and downshifting can be controlled via paddle shifters. The selectshift tranny automatically revmatches on downshifts and will hold whichever gear you select even if you’re bouncing off the rev limiter.

    Moving on to the Interior, it’s been updated quite a bit. The seats are leather trimmed and two-tone with Suede inserts. The dash and door panels are made out of bits of brushed aluminum, and SHO badges adorn the floormats and dash panel. No longer a bland and unappealing interior, inside the Taurus SHO is a nice place to be.

    Base price for the Taurus SHO will be $37,995 when it goes up for sale during this summer. Even with a big price tag, you have to consider what you’re getting with that. High performance luxury doesn’t come cheap nowadays, and the SHO is a performance bargain when compared to it’s competitors. Ford is making a good choice reintroducing the SHO to the market, so let’s see how this plays out.