António Correia Jr

The base car is a 99 Turbo (June).
One single owner from new (me!).

No expense has been spared to make this one of the most beautiful Imprezas around. It's also a go-car. Power and handling wise.

This new engine has done about 17.000km and has stayed almost trouble-free.
Only problem was a couple of valve springs that broke. It has been solved permanently by fitting double-spring valves from FERREA.

Since then, it was mapped by Bob Rawle and should be producing a little more than the initial 420hp (reported on the dyno bench).

I believe it has plenty more to offer upon trying different turbo setups.

Been to a couple of track days and behaved very well; apart from that, regular driving.

Full spec (well, what I can think of at the moment):

ENGINE:

Block:
2.5 liter engine with 99 model quad cam heads
nitrided and machined crankshaft
billet steel conrods
JE forged pistons
closed deck block face
custom extra thick diesel liners (sleeves/bores)
balanced bottom end
blue printed crankshaft and oil clearances
fully baffled sump and windage tray

Heads:
Port and polish
head studs
Billet camshafts (group A specification) 0,420" lift
1.5mm EJ25 Metal Head Gaskets
0.5mm EJ25 Rings
FERREA double valve springs
Adjustable cam gears (JUN)
lightweight crank pulley

Turbo:
ARE Front Mount Intercooler
Garrett custom Turbo kit
TURBOSMART Megasonic Dump valve
TURBOSMART 35mm Wastegate

Extras / accessories:
4 x 850cc plug in injectors
600 hp bosch in tank fuel pump
low resistance spark plug leads
Spark Plugs NGKR7235-8
LAMINOVA Water/Oil cooler
PACE Water rad
SX Fuel pressure regulator

EXHAUST:
HKS Equal lenght headers
full 3 inch exhaust system with catalictic converter

TRANSMISSION:
MODENA 5 speed straight cut dog engagement gearset
LATERAL PERFORMANCE Button Clutch
lightened flywheel
Front ATB Diff
Cusco Tarmac Gear center diff 35/65
Cusco RS-Type Rear Diff (2-way)

HANDLING:
12.5:1 Quick-rack
Leda B coilovers
KSB751 front of rear diff support lock kit
X3001 XRD front adjustable swaybar - 25-28mm
KCA319M XRD version anti-lift kit.
X3002 XRD rear adjustable swaybar - 24-29mm
KBR20-24 rear heavy duty swaybar mounts
KLC19 rear heavy duty swaybar links
KSB750 rear subframe lock kit
KSB751 front of rear diff support lock kit
front lower strut brace
Racing Hart CP-035 Wheels 17x8.5" ET48 w/ 15mm spacers
Goodyear GSD3 Tyres 235/40/17
AP Racing 330mm front brake kit
Pagid Blue Pads RS 4-2
Aluminium rear upper strut brace
Aluminium front upper strut brace

ELECTRONICS:
Motec M48 PRO ECU
Bosch 4 wire lambda sensor
3 bar map sensor
air temp sensor
Motec high energy igntion system
Electronic Boost controller AVC-R
Defi-link daisy chain system
Triple meter hood
Oil temp, oil pressure & boost gauges
Multi-link display
Exhaust gas temp, water temp & fuel pressure sensors
Multi-speed turbo timer

OTHER:
Full black leather interior
STI 10.000rpm /280Km/h dials

So, after all the money and time spent, why I am selling it?

Job and recent marriage take most of my time. It won't get any better when I have kids.

I also work 4 km from my home. Even though I could drive it there, it's pointless. That leaves the weekends, but not every one. I'm using it a couple of times / month.

Simply, there is no justification to have it parked in the garage so much time.

I'd hate to sell it in pieces, even though it may be the most likely scenario.

So, here's a chance of a lifetime: £ 24.000 UKP and it's yours

Any questions? acorreiajr@netcabo.pt

hrubago

Nice specs :-)
Where are you get quick steering LHD rack?

António Correia Jr

Here:

http://www.rev-lab.com

António Correia Jr

More info here:

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/0174705401/index.htm

BTW, LHD to RHD is not that difficult

Richard Askew

Hi Antonio - that could quite possibly be the ultimate spec'd impreza IMHO

Truley awesome

Good luck with the sale

António Correia Jr

I wouldn't rate it so high since there are more powerful engines out there.
Anyway, the whole package is stable and works very well.

It's an excellent platform to make it an even faster Impreza. The transmission sure can take it!

Cheers

António Correia Jr

Up

Some more pics on the page:

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/0174705401/index.htm

Video of the dyno (Australia):

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/0174705401/engine.wmv

hrubago

I made RHD to LHD conversion. Not too difficult but difficult enough. (too much wiring and electric work, new dashboard, klima, steering, pedals, heater, brake cilinder etc.)

António Correia Jr

Won't argue with you since I don't have experience in that

Better keep it LHD then

CustomScoobyIOM

What a spec

apinto

A fantastic ride...no doubt about it....

If i was you i would keep it.

António Correia Jr

Have a potential buyer for the engine.

If anyone's interested in the body, please contact me

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/0174705401/index.htm

Krade

Car looks fantastic wish I was in a postion to buy
Just out of intrest where did they wide arch kit come from?

António Correia Jr

Straight from Japan.
ordered through www.takakaira.com

L'aunsport or HPI racing. One of them built it.

Krade

thanks Antonio, good luck with the sale

António Correia Jr

Anytime

Cheers