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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Default just bought the 02 wrx with ls1

figure i would get u guys and up date on this build. i just bought it and its going under my knife soon after i get my truck done in a week. heres what i got...02 wrx rolling chassis with a 10 point roll cage, ls1 wiring and comp wired in to the wrx wiring. full airride front and rear. 95 bird irs no axles. fully shaved handels and badges. popers on drivers side. all i need is a driveshaft, axles and engine, tranny. axles-2000 shipped rated for 900 HP all brand new custom made so i can keep the subi lugs in rear. engine-1200, 6 speed- 1000 drive shaft-120. then i also need hood and headlights which will be 500. my fuel system will be around 500 bucks. and the car should be on the road by spring.

let me know what you guys think
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Here we go again.......
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Awesome, must see pictures.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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pics or this is prolly a troll.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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i really want to see this one. please post some pics or vids. ever since i saw this video ive been wanting to see wrx with an ls1.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=iWW0-gQMWCc
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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That is just sick, sick, sick. I don't believe those boys are from around here but just sick.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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trust me i finish **** i start...i got a Nissan truck last year bone stock...bagged it body dropped it made a custom bed and put a small block in it and its birthday is in October. i haven't even had it a year... this car will get done. i just got it last week so nothing done yet but i will get pics of the way it is now. and at the price i got it for i couldn't beat it.

has anyone seen another LS1 wrx? jw...and i saw a post that this car will just be glorified gto...not true...gtos weigh 4000 lbs and this will weigh 2785 done...just info for everyone...
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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just got my narrowed 9 inch for the wrx...31 inchs long with 29.5x12.5x15 inch slicks...4:11 gear..i should get traction...
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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I remember the last one of these that was done on here. It turned into a sgit storm, but it was definetly a cool car. I thought you bought it when I saw your thread title.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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The original LS1 to WRX project on here was cool. I love Subies so make me proud son! BTW, there hasn't been a successful LS1 to WRX swap that I've seen. Hurry up and finish and pave the way for the rest of us that want one lol.
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Just one warning.. if your doors are shaved.. you might not be allowed on the Drag strip... should you crash and get knock out or disabled.. the workers have no way of getting to you.. most track will not allow you on unless there is a way to open the doors. At lease at most sanctioned NHRA or other sanctioned strips..

But keep us posted on the project !
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Any updates/ pics?!?!
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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[QUOTE=ls1wrx;9837745]trust me i finish **** i start...

pics?
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Yes, pics please!! I definitely want to see this one. I have an 02 WRX as well
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bczee
Just one warning.. if your doors are shaved.. you might not be allowed on the Drag strip... should you crash and get knock out or disabled.. the workers have no way of getting to you.. most track will not allow you on unless there is a way to open the doors. At lease at most sanctioned NHRA or other sanctioned strips..

But keep us posted on the project !
The tech guy at my track just wanted an external button. I wired a button up and made a bracket that sandwiched in the window frame.
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Pics or I call this one BS..

Originally Posted by ls1wrx
95 bird irs no axles.
Clarify this..
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Originally Posted by djsanchez2



I'm trying to figure out what the hell he's talking about.. a '95 T bird?
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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That is what i was saying i agreed with you on.... duh
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