# Quickest/Fastest Stock Shortblock Subaru In The World, First In The 9s
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [April 24, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202 "2013-04-24T21:09:47Z")
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### Author:  [@Inn-Tune](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inn-Tune)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/1 "2013-04-24T21:09:47Z")
Nobody can say you can’t run a 9 second 1/4 mile pass on a stock Subaru shortblock any more. 
9.9 at 139 miles per hour
Video includes timeslip:
**[https://vimeo.com/64780005](https://vimeo.com/64780005)**
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Innovative Tuning's time attack car was built for handling performance more than straight line speed. Nevertheless, we took it to Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY for opening day (April 21, 2013) with the wing and front splitter off, drag tires on, to prove a point. Built and tuned properly, on decent fuel, with the proper supporting modifications, stock Subaru STI shortblocks are stronger than many people think. It's not power that's killing most of them, but poor or aggressive tuning, poor build quality, lack of/poor maintenance, and a slew of other issues. After multiple lapping days last fall and a race weekend with NARRA at Watkins Glen, this shortblock was far from new, but it got the job done.
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The previous Subaru stock shortblock 1/4 mile world record was 10.49 at 129 miles per hour. We achieved a 9.9 second 1/4 mile pass at 139 miles per hour, shattering the previous record. With more time or a willingness to risk blowing the stock shortblock, we know we can do even better. We’ve since tested the engine and it’s in good shape so this stock shortblock is being kept as a backup for time attack season. We will be running a built shortblock for time attack because the stock shortblock does of course have its limits and we’ll be running upwards of 600 wheel HP sustained on road courses.
The 08+ spec STI OEM shortblock used for this world record pass was purchased from Subaru via our local dealer and comes pre-assembled. It wasn’t measured/inspected or modified in any way. We used a stock engine gasket set including head gaskets with aftermarket head studs, head work/cams, and this car (1996 Subaru Impreza) has a stock 2006 spec STI stock transmission/transfer case.
You’ll notice the delayed reaction at the light. This was on purpose as the drag truck in the left lane was so loud that I couldn’t hear my engine and would have missed my shift points if I didn’t let him take off first.
For more info, check out [InnovativeTuning.com](http://www.InnovativeTuning.com) and [facebook.com/InnovativeTuning](http://www.facebook.com/InnovativeTuning)
Thank you to our sponsors: The Driveshaft Shop, MSI, Kartboy, [Boostcontroller.com](http://Boostcontroller.com)
This car has:
Driveshaft Shop stage 5 front axles, pro level rear axle/hubs
MSI trailing arms, lateral links, rear subframe
Kartboy pitch stopper, front and rear shifter bushings, tranny crossmember bushings, short shifter, and front/rear endlinks
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### Author:  [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)
#### Post date: [April 24, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/2 "2013-04-24T21:48:14Z")
Great work man!
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### Author:  [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/3 "2013-04-25T03:11:55Z")
Congratulations!
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### Author:  [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/4 "2013-04-25T04:33:47Z")
Nice :tup:
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### Author:  [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/5 "2013-04-25T05:44:58Z")
Really impressive, Mike. Nice job.
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### Author:  [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/6 "2013-04-25T06:20:43Z")
Congrats!
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### Author:  [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/7 "2013-04-25T06:29:40Z")
:tup:
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### Author:  [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/8 "2013-04-25T07:12:38Z")
:tup:
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### Author:  [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/9 "2013-04-25T08:12:57Z")
Good work :tup:
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### Author:  [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/10 "2013-04-25T08:28:31Z")
Real rad.
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### Author:  [@Inn-Tune](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inn-Tune)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/11 "2013-04-25T08:32:40Z")
Dr. Haenszel we need a cruise night rematch this year.
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### Author:  [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/12 "2013-04-25T08:33:16Z")
:tup:
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### Author:  [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/13 "2013-04-25T08:35:05Z")
Pics of car??
Good stuff :tup:
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### Author:  [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/14 "2013-04-25T08:39:42Z")
Nice job Mike :tup:
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### Author:  [@Inn-Tune](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inn-Tune)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/15 "2013-04-25T08:48:45Z")
From watkins glen in the fall:
As mentioned in the post I took the wing and splitter off for the drag pass and put Quicktime pro DOT drag tires on.
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### Author:  [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/16 "2013-04-25T11:33:14Z")
Solid pulls. wow.
Who’s the guy who drives the full rally sti around buffalo. Blue, caged, drivers seat only etc, looks like he just pulled out of the woods every time I’ve seen him. Sounded fantastic imo.
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### Author:  [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/17 "2013-04-25T12:01:26Z")
wow 👏 well done mike, never thought 9s of any kind were possible on a stock block very impressive :tup:
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### Author:  [@Inn-Tune](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inn-Tune)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/18 "2013-04-25T13:41:12Z")
> [@almostBrett](#):
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> Solid pulls. wow.
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> Who’s the guy who drives the full rally sti around buffalo. Blue, caged, drivers seat only etc, looks like he just pulled out of the woods every time I’ve seen him. Sounded fantastic imo.
Thanks. There is only one actual rally car driven on the street that I know of locally, but that one is black. There are a few guys that do rally cross or drive off road and have cages though.
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/19 "2013-04-25T14:22:38Z")
WOW. :tup:
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### Author:  [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/quickest-fastest-stock-shortblock-subaru-in-the-world-first-in-the-9s/230202/20 "2013-04-25T19:50:12Z")
Congrats!