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Dewey · 2012-09-02, 06:55 PM

Original thread: http://www.rs25.com/forums/f145/t183...i-unicorn.html

Project RSTi Unicorn

I’ve been the proud owner of an Arcadia green 2.5RS for several years now. However, last year, I started experiencing the symptoms of a headgasket malfunction. I considered many options for my future transportation. I often thought about selling the car and financing a new one, but I knew that if I went that route, I would miss the car and regret selling it. So, I decided to go all out (for a college student) and do an RSTi engine swap.

Before I bought the motor, the previous owner (Kaos22b) refreshed it!

Over the last two summers, I have dreamed day in and day out of doing this swap, so in preparation and wishful thinking, I revamped my little garage to accommodate my big dreams.

Of course, I needed a research station to make sure everything could go as planned…

After a few bloody knuckles, spurts of profanity, and 3 (yes THREE) broken breaker bars, the engine, interior, and accessories were removed.

When I bought the car!

Swap Wiring!

Progress Pictures!

Goodies!

Old motor and new crossmember:

I’ll update periodically, and when I get new parts for the car. I also love to drive at the track. I have driven at Infineon, Reno/Fernley Raceway, and Thunderhill. I began autocrossing when I was 17 and fell in love with cars and racing from then on.

To do list (as of 9/16/12):

Install Perrin 22mm Swaybar brackets (sway is loose at the moment)
Modify FMIC to fit better
Make better radiator brackets
Wire Radiator Fans, speed sensor, and neutral switch
Install OEM boost solenoid
Connect misc mechanical pieces to top of motor (fuel lines, tee the lines that typically run across intercooler, etc)
Install BOV
Install Downpipe (aftermarket no name)
Install Powersteering Reservoir
Install Powersteering Rack-lines
Finish putting the interior back together
Fill power steering fluid and coolant
Install Hotchkiss rear sway bar
Start the car!
Custom Black Suede for Door Cards and Roof Liner

Done Already:
Power:
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Kartboy Shortshifter and Bushings
Group N Heavy Duty Transmission Mounts
Group N Heavy Duty Engine Mounts
Install Turbo Legacy crossmember
Finish running the front harness through the engine bay
Install GMS Catback
Put EJ257 in
Have clutch fork reinforced

Handling:
Koni Struts
Koni Yellow Adjustable Inserts
Group N Top Hats
Prodrive P1 Springs
245/45/17 Bridgestone RE01 Tires
WRX Rear Swaybar
Whiteline Steering Bushings

Exterior:
17” Rota Boosts
Version 5 Front Bumper
Pink "i" Badge (was originally purchased for my hawkeye)
Black Side Spats

Interior:
V3 Front Seats
Alpine 9856 Head Unit
Alpine 850/2 Amp (subwoofers)
2x 12” Kenwood Typhoon Subwoofers
Kenwood 400/4 Amp (speakers)
6.5” Infinity Kappa Component Speakers (front)
5.25” Infinity Kappa Coaxial Speakers (rear)
Autometer EGT Gauge
Autometer Boost Gauge
Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge
Kartboy Shiftknob

2012-09-02, 06:55 PM	#1
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	Project RSTi Unicorn Original thread: http://www.rs25.com/forums/f145/t183...i-unicorn.html Project RSTi Unicorn I’ve been the proud owner of an Arcadia green 2.5RS for several years now. However, last year, I started experiencing the symptoms of a headgasket malfunction. I considered many options for my future transportation. I often thought about selling the car and financing a new one, but I knew that if I went that route, I would miss the car and regret selling it. So, I decided to go all out (for a college student) and do an RSTi engine swap. Before I bought the motor, the previous owner (Kaos22b) refreshed it! Over the last two summers, I have dreamed day in and day out of doing this swap, so in preparation and wishful thinking, I revamped my little garage to accommodate my big dreams. Of course, I needed a research station to make sure everything could go as planned… After a few bloody knuckles, spurts of profanity, and 3 (yes THREE) broken breaker bars, the engine, interior, and accessories were removed. When I bought the car! Swap Wiring! Progress Pictures! Goodies! Old motor and new crossmember: I’ll update periodically, and when I get new parts for the car. I also love to drive at the track. I have driven at Infineon, Reno/Fernley Raceway, and Thunderhill. I began autocrossing when I was 17 and fell in love with cars and racing from then on. To do list (as of 9/16/12): Install Perrin 22mm Swaybar brackets (sway is loose at the moment) Modify FMIC to fit better Make better radiator brackets Wire Radiator Fans, speed sensor, and neutral switch Install OEM boost solenoid Connect misc mechanical pieces to top of motor (fuel lines, tee the lines that typically run across intercooler, etc) Install BOV Install Downpipe (aftermarket no name) Install Powersteering Reservoir Install Powersteering Rack-lines Finish putting the interior back together Fill power steering fluid and coolant Install Hotchkiss rear sway bar Start the car! Custom Black Suede for Door Cards and Roof Liner Done Already: Power: Walbro 255 Fuel Pump Kartboy Shortshifter and Bushings Group N Heavy Duty Transmission Mounts Group N Heavy Duty Engine Mounts Install Turbo Legacy crossmember Finish running the front harness through the engine bay Install GMS Catback Put EJ257 in Have clutch fork reinforced Handling: Koni Struts Koni Yellow Adjustable Inserts Group N Top Hats Prodrive P1 Springs 245/45/17 Bridgestone RE01 Tires WRX Rear Swaybar Whiteline Steering Bushings Exterior: 17” Rota Boosts Version 5 Front Bumper Pink "i" Badge (was originally purchased for my hawkeye) Black Side Spats Interior: V3 Front Seats Alpine 9856 Head Unit Alpine 850/2 Amp (subwoofers) 2x 12” Kenwood Typhoon Subwoofers Kenwood 400/4 Amp (speakers) 6.5” Infinity Kappa Component Speakers (front) 5.25” Infinity Kappa Coaxial Speakers (rear) Autometer EGT Gauge Autometer Boost Gauge Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge Kartboy Shiftknob __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning. Last edited by Dewey; 2012-09-17 at 10:33 AM.