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1998 Subaru Impreza Type R

slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Sept 3, 2021 21:52:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I’ll start a build thread asap… but just a few pics for now of the Orion’s replacement 🥺 And the Impreza 🥰 And the current spec Engine Ej22t cdb rebored to 97.5mm (2.35) Rear thrust conversion Manley 2618 forged pistons Pauter I beam chro-moly forged rods EJ257 STi modified crank 11mm ARP studs and bolts Cosworth head gaskets V4 STI heads Supertech stainless inlet one piece valves Supertech inconel exhaust one piece valves Supertech titanium valve retainers APi bronze valve guides Prodrive rally cams Kevlar cambelt ACL race bearings CDF lightweight vernier pulleys CDF lightweight crank and power steering pulleys API manifold spacers AFP MD321t turbo RCM oil catch tank with return to sump Mocal oil cooler API modified oil pump Prodrive baffled sump Bespoke rotated inlet manifold and intercooler pipes Hybrid GT2 Spec front mounted intercooler Walbro in tank pump with Bosch 044 inline pimp with swirl pot API 740cc injectors Carl Davey Insulated parallel fuel rails Braided fuel lines Fuelab FPR & gauge NGK plugs Samco water hoses K&N Induction GT Spec Tubular headers & uppipe – ceramic coated Mongoose 3” exhaust and downpipe Simtek ECU mapped by Bob Rawle Wheels & Tyres Revolution Millenium 17” alloy wheels Yokohama AD08R 2154017 tyres Project Kics R40 wheel nuts Brakes AP Racing 6 pot calipers Performance Friction 330mm grooved front discs mounted on bespoke Godspeed bells OE 2 pot rear calipers Godspeed 290mm grooved rear discs Project Mu pads Goodridge steel braided hoses Transmission Hawkeye JDM short ratio 6 speed Carbon baulk ring upgrade OE DCCD Competition clutch – stage 4 Lightened flywheel Chassis BC Racing coilovers Perrin 24mm rear arb Perrin 22mm front arb Perrin rear droplinks Whiteline front droplinks Whiteline roll centre adjusters Perrin Anti lift kit Noltec front top mounts Whiteline adjustable rear arms Summit rear strut brace OE carbon front strut brace Interior Prodrive/Recaro Profi SPA carbon/kevlar front seats Sabelt harnesses Sparco suede dished wheel on works bell boss Harness bar Footwell mounted fire extinguishers Phormula knock sensor Two SPA dual gauges (monitor pressure boost and oil, temperature water and oil Innovate wideband LM1 with XD16 gauge – currently not working Bespoke gauge mount on steering column Flocked dash Exterior P1 splitter Clear side repeaters Clear indicators PIAA front and rear wipers I sold this car back in 2007 to get on the property market with the misses/ now wife… It funded a deposit, bought windows, sofa and other furniture That’s when I started building the Orion 😊 14 years later and I’ve been able to buy it back… still can’t quite believe it 😊😎
	Last Edit: Sept 3, 2021 21:54:17 GMT by slammedorion

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LAndy Posted a lot Posts: 1,061	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R LAndy @greavesy
	Sept 3, 2021 22:31:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love this! I can't wait to see more of it!
	Previous retros: 92 AX GTi 92 Scirocco Scala 94 80 sport 87 Golf Cab GTi Current retro: 1965 Clark Cortez YouTube Website Instagram

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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Sept 5, 2021 21:50:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top



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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Sept 8, 2021 15:42:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A few more pics… 😎


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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Sept 9, 2021 20:10:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Alittle detailing work done, edges detailed, chips etc Repainted wiper arms etc 😎


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norm75 Part of things Posts: 668	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R norm75 @norm75
	Sept 10, 2021 17:25:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good job getting it back, looks like the previous custodians have looked after it well. What colour is it? Looks like the same as my blob eye, code 18L


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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Sept 10, 2021 17:51:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 10, 2021 17:25:25 GMT norm75 said: Good job getting it back, looks like the previous custodians have looked after it well. What colour is it? Looks like the same as my blob eye, code 18L I’d have to check, it’s metallic black, got a red flake in it… 😍 Looks mega in the sun although I plan to have it fully repainted in the future 😉


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norm75 Part of things Posts: 668	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R norm75 @norm75
	Sept 10, 2021 18:10:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It’s not 18L then. Mine looks like it has gold flake in it in the sun, but close inspection it actually has pretty much every colour under the sun. Blurred but highly magnified pic of 18L below


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crossy10 Part of things Posts: 520	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R crossy10 @crossy10
	Sept 23, 2021 19:57:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That’s a lovely Impreza 👌🏼


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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Sept 28, 2021 20:35:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 23, 2021 19:57:46 GMT crossy10 said: That’s a lovely Impreza 👌🏼 Thanks 😊 👍🏼


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slipngripross Posted a lot Owner of Slip&Grip Automotive Retro & Performance Car Sale& Events Posts: 1,465 Club RR Member Number: 149	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slipngripross @slipngripross Club Retro Rides Member 149
	Sept 30, 2021 7:22:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lovely that is
	Owner of www.slipandgripautomotive.co.uk www.facebook.com/SlipandGripAutomotive/ Specialist post 1960's collector car sales Trackday & Rally Test Organiser Vehicle Storage Bristol 1:64 Model Car Sales Cars: 1988 Honda K20 Civic EF Race Car 2002 BMW E39 530D Manual Touring

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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Oct 11, 2021 18:54:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A few fresh pics for here, I’ve quickly started a project build thread to 😎
	Last Edit: Oct 11, 2021 18:56:56 GMT by slammedorion

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ballbagbagins RR Helper Posts: 1,534 Club RR Member Number: 164	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R ballbagbagins @ballbagbagins Club Retro Rides Member 164
	Oct 11, 2021 19:49:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Would you have wanted this back so much if you'd have "finished it/used it" first time around?


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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Oct 11, 2021 20:15:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 11, 2021 19:49:58 GMT ballbagbagins said: Would you have wanted this back so much if you'd have "finished it/used it" first time around? It was/ is a iconic car for me, used to love watching rallying on tv when Subaru were at there best 😎 This was a dream car for me as a kid The Mk2 Orion was my first car so will I’ll always have a soft spot for them The Impreza is just one of the best raw drivers cars out there, there’s no driver aids or interference


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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,065	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R joem83 @joem83
	Oct 12, 2021 7:05:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sweet, realy like these. Always fancied a yellow one, but seems the prices are shooting up daily!
	1991 Mk2 Golf 1.8t 20v - Project Modus Operandi: 2) If you haven't got something constructive to say, say nothing

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bobblman Kinda New Posts: 1	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R bobblman @bobblman
	Jul 21, 2022 17:16:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	hey man, saw your subaru at oulton park tunerfest last week, it looks hella nice, just insane i found it on the internet, me and my mate have been searching for it and its mad we found it here, its been through quite a journey i see, just checking, is it a p1 because we thought it was, thats why we searched, it looks awesome though man!
	Last Edit: Jul 21, 2022 17:19:47 GMT by bobblman

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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Aug 17, 2022 13:16:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 21, 2022 17:16:18 GMT bobblman said: hey man, saw your subaru at oulton park tunerfest last week, it looks hella nice, just insane i found it on the internet, me and my mate have been searching for it and its mad we found it here, its been through quite a journey i see, just checking, is it a p1 because we thought it was, thats why we searched, it looks awesome though man! Thanks 😊 It’s a Version 4 Impreza Sti Type R It’s got the later version 5/6 front bumper fitted to it along with a P1 replica splitter
	Last Edit: Aug 17, 2022 13:18:14 GMT by slammedorion

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madwrx Part of things Posts: 39	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R madwrx @madwrx
	Feb 4, 2023 21:55:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	absolutely lovely really like that ,,,had the simtek fitted to my 95 wrx import,,,don't think theres any support for them now and a dozen other ecus that can do a lot more ,also plug and play ,i had mine mapped with 95-99 ron maps ,which was cool in 2007,,a modern ecu will have vastly better monitoring and det control should you want to push the limits a bit more and data logging to check mods in real time . in the same vein a newer hybrid/BB turbo will bring the mid range up and add top end to that amazing engine. pushed the 2.1 on my blob a bit further with a standards position gtx35R,, cams and 14mm headstuds with nice high compression bottom end ,,although the fat newage cars weigh a whole lot more to counter the extra grunt .funnily enough dropped mine off today for it,s next round of mods ,more fuelling,bigger intercooler and a toucan display hope to hell you live down in the south so we can meet up sometime ,,amazing car


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slammedorion Part of things Posts: 549	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R slammedorion @slammedorion
	Feb 4, 2023 22:31:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 4, 2023 21:55:38 GMT madwrx said: absolutely lovely really like that ,,,had the simtek fitted to my 95 wrx import,,,don't think theres any support for them now and a dozen other ecus that can do a lot more ,also plug and play ,i had mine mapped with 95-99 ron maps ,which was cool in 2007,,a modern ecu will have vastly better monitoring and det control should you want to push the limits a bit more and data logging to check mods in real time . in the same vein a newer hybrid/BB turbo will bring the mid range up and add top end to that amazing engine. pushed the 2.1 on my blob a bit further with a standards position gtx35R,, cams and 14mm headstuds with nice high compression bottom end ,,although the fat newage cars weigh a whole lot more to counter the extra grunt .funnily enough dropped mine off today for it,s next round of mods ,more fuelling,bigger intercooler and a toucan display hope to hell you live down in the south so we can meet up sometime ,,amazing car Hope to do some power upgrades in the future, lots planned… what happens and when will depend on time & money. Just wanna go through everything and restore it so it’s mint and good for many more years first… I do wanna change the ecu asap, new engine bay wiring loom etc. A modern turbo with bigger injectors would see massive power gains I’d imagine, no reason why it couldn’t do 600 plus tbh Very happy with the current power atm, just wanna improve the drivability… Unfortunately I’m probably miles away from you in Cheshire


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madwrx Part of things Posts: 39	1998 Subaru Impreza Type R madwrx @madwrx
	Feb 12, 2023 21:08:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	aha situted in the deep south (essex) ,,all the basics are there ,,its all just ancillary parts for power upgrades ,,a decent ecu ,a modern RBearing hybrid with decent Harvey spec uppipe and injector /pump upgrade will bring in much more power with even better drivabillity,,600 is fairly easy to get although you may want to limit below that with 11mm headstuds(you will need around 2 bar+ boost) ,,, ive reached the limit of my Hybrid GT intercooler at this level too ,,not fortunes to sort though,no rush if your keeping it though,,classics with 500+ are amazing ,,please keep up the posting for this wicked car


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