# 07 WRX TR 18g build thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [December 30, 2007, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315 "2007-12-30T13:15:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DA\_KING](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DA\_KING](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DA_KING)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2007, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/1 "2007-12-30T13:15:13Z")
**The Car-** 2007 Subaru WRX TR **The Goal-** 11-second ¼ mile pass (consecutive 11 second passes I’ll be happy with 11.999). I’d like to achieve this goal at full weight. **History-** Stock turbo yielded 250awhp and 300ft/lbs of tq on Moon Performances Mustang Dyno. I was able to crank out multiple 13.3 ¼ mile passes with mild mods (turbo back, fmic, fuel pump, intake, custom tune) See below for time slip and dyno sheet **The Mods-** ARC Front Mount Intercooler ARC Short Ram Intake Invidia G200 Cat Back 3" Invidia Downpipe 3" APS Blow Off Valve Walboro 255lph fuel pump Forced Performance td05 18g Deatschwerks 750cc Injectors AP Turbo Inlet 2.5" Helix EWG Up pipe 38mm Tial Wastegate STI type ra se cryo treated gear set Labonte Alcohol Injection Kit Custom tune by Moon Performance Not sure if I need the last 2 mods to accomplish my goal any opinions? Some sort of equal length header (Perrin, GT Spec) TGV Deletes ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2007-11-25002.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2007-11-25002.jpg) ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/Dyno07wrx190.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/Dyno07wrx190.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![SlackJ94](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slackj94/32/6325_2.png) [@SlackJ94](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlackJ94)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2007, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/2 "2007-12-30T13:34:15Z")
How big is that downpipe? I wouldn’t go with anything less than 2.75-3". Also, a tune should be a definite, rather than a maybe. Even if you don’t reach your goal, at least with a tune you know the engine will have a much better chance of lasting. Sounds like a solid build up. ---
**Author:** ![DA\_KING](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DA\_KING](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DA_KING)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2007, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/3 "2007-12-30T13:36:45Z")
the dp is 3"s and the car will go back to Moon Performance for another tune with the new turbo ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2007, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/4 "2007-12-30T13:43:10Z")
Can’t…wait…for…warm…weather! Or to drive up to Moon with you again to get it tuned! Always a good time. And we have to remember to get you your glasses! ---
**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2007, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/5 "2007-12-30T13:55:16Z")
sounds pretty sweet…i love the way they sound…go for 11s with full i gotta give you credit i wouldve gutted it by now…well good luck with the build ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2007, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/6 "2007-12-30T22:45:09Z")
Equal length is a great tool to improve the setup you already have, but the gain it gives you isn’t that impressive for the money, that can be spend else where to get to your goal of 11’s. Weither traction, weight, or other means of power. Ball bearing turbo upgrade with supporting mods and regular style manifold (or stocker with proper flange) should get you into 11’s. ---
**Author:** ![silverandslow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@silverandslow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silverandslow)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2007, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/7 "2007-12-31T05:33:39Z")
tubular manifolds kill spool hardcore. Plus I don’t know the hp numbers are what everyone with one wants to beleive they are. Sure when you building a really big car…and you go from a stock manfold with an adapter plate to tubular bigger manifold your HP will go up but I don’t know that a bigger cast manfiold wouldnt give you the same power with faster spool time. ---
**Author:** ![DA\_KING](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DA\_KING](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DA_KING)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/8 "2008-03-23T10:27:47Z")
Ehh its easter and im bored… Heres the stack-o-engine toys awaiting install. Still waiting on my gearset from Gruppe-S along with a fuel cell from Snow Performance for my alky injection. O and a sneak peak at the new beater wheels. Enjoy! ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23006.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23006.jpg) ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23007.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23007.jpg) ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23008.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23008.jpg) ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23004.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23004.jpg) ![http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23005.jpg](http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/jdmgen2/2008-03-23005.jpg) The parts awaiting install are… Forced Performanc td05 18g Deatschwerks 750cc Injectors Agency Power Turbo Inlet Helix Externally Gated Up pipe Tial Wastegate 38mm STI type RA SE WPC treated gear set Labonte 3D Alcohol Injection Controller w/Dash Display Labonte Alcohol Injection System Snow 7 gallon tank Perrin Equal Length Header TGV Deletes The wheels are 17X8 45mm offset Enkei RPF1. Not sure what rubber I’m going to use yet but most likely a 235/45 of some sort. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/9 "2008-03-23T12:59:01Z")
Awesome realistic goal. Glad you are doing it at full weight. Stick with the good bang-for-buck mods. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Auto0utcast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/auto0utcast/32/6281_2.png) [@Auto0utcast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Auto0utcast)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/10 "2008-03-23T13:14:25Z")
i think you are going to be very happy with the spool of the td05h 7cm 18g on the 2.5 jon. internally gated on pump id expect 315/315 uncorrected @ moon on ~20 psi… 345/370 on meth… these are my predictions. cant wait to see the results… not a huge fan of the enkei’s but to each their own. ---
**Author:** ![DA\_KING](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DA\_KING](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DA_KING)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/11 "2008-03-23T16:18:22Z")
> [@EJ257FTW](#): > > i think you are going to be very happy with the spool of the td05h 7cm 18g on the 2.5 jon. internally gated on pump id expect 315/315 uncorrected @ moon on ~20 psi… 345/370 on meth… these are my predictions. cant wait to see the results… not a huge fan of the enkei’s but to each their own. Read the mods again. Car wont be internally gated. Ill prolly be running around 28psi on this setup as well. Seth is calling for 350/370 cant wait for adam to get his hands on it. Cant go wrong with the enkei’s weighing in at 15.5lbs per wheel. ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/12 "2008-03-23T16:22:13Z")
> [@EJ257FTW](#): > > i think you are going to be very happy with the spool of the td05h 7cm 18g on the 2.5 jon. internally gated on pump id expect 315/315 uncorrected @ moon on ~20 psi… 345/370 on meth… these are my predictions. cant wait to see the results… not a huge fan of the enkei’s but to each their own. Reading comprehension \> Travis ---
**Author:** ![Auto0utcast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/auto0utcast/32/6281_2.png) [@Auto0utcast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Auto0utcast)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/13 "2008-03-23T17:55:51Z")
> [@EJ257FTW](#): > > i think you are going to be very happy with the spool of the td05h 7cm 18g on the 2.5 jon. internally gated on pump id expect 315/315 uncorrected @ moon on ~20 psi… 345/370 on meth… these are my predictions. cant wait to see the results… not a huge fan of the enkei’s but to each their own. i missed the external gate part, BUT i almost NAILED the predictions on meth… i said 345/370… i wasnt that far off. ---
**Author:** ![DA\_KING](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DA\_KING](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DA_KING)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/14 "2008-03-23T18:18:35Z")
> [@EJ257FTW](#): > > i missed the external gate part, BUT i almost NAILED the predictions on meth… i said 345/370… i wasnt that far off. Car will be spraying alcohol not meth ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/15 "2008-03-23T18:27:16Z")
hooray for warm weather coming ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/16 "2008-03-23T19:00:33Z")
> [@DA KING](#): > > Car will be spraying alcohol not meth Any particular reason why alcohol over meth? ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/17 "2008-03-23T21:13:11Z")
alcohol yields similar results and is not as corrosive as meth…little easier on the car in the long run and you don’t have to play with meth. methanol is not a fun substance to handle when pure…the shit is ridiculously toxic and shitty to handle. i used to hate mixing meth with water. unless you spend bundles on pre mixed stuff it sucks. alky you buy in a drum from a lowes or hom edepot and toss it in and you’re done with it. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/18 "2008-03-23T21:46:14Z")
I should have been clear. I wonder why not use a WWF mixture. ---
**Author:** ![DB2\_GS-R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a87d85/32.png) [@DB2\_GS-R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DB2_GS-R)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/19 "2008-03-24T09:16:14Z")
nice build! :nod ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315/20 "2008-03-24T09:33:59Z")
Nailed the offset. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-wrx-tr-18g-build-thread/235315.md?page=2)