Time lapse build of Subaru rally car over 800 hours

[Mook]

http://www.rally.subaru.com/timelapse.html

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[Mickey]

That is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen! I <3 Subaru. BTW I forgot which thread you suggested an STi swapped 2.5RS, but a 2 door STI swapped RS has been on my list of things to do for a long time

 

[RebelGTP]

Total Gut FTW!!!

Great vid!!!

 

[IDAFC21]

friggin awesome

i love it. they get it fresh off the truck, and then completely dismantle the whole thing

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

that was badass!

soooo front mount intercooler eh? then why do factory STI's have top mounts still?

 

[Mook]

cause top mounts flow good till like 400hp or so..dont remember the exact number

 

[IDAFC21]

because subarus are tuned quite nicely from the factory to make use of the top mount. even modded they still hold up pretty well

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

but i thought the whole point of the top mount on factory subbies were because the rally cars used them cause front mounts got all dinged up from rocks and whatnot... damn hypocrites.

 

[IDAFC21]

but i thought the whole point of the top mount on factory subbies were because the rally cars used them cause front mounts got all dinged up from rocks and whatnot... damn hypocrites.

you'd think that. but the actual WRC subaru built cars use V-mount intercoolers

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/power-enterprise-wrx-sti-vmount-intercooler-p-2580.html

Due to the normal intercooler placed on top of the engine, less air passes though the engine so the intercooler will receive heat when driving long distances or at slow speeds. There is a disadvantage drop off efficiency to the cooling system.


Replaced with a front setting type intercooler, it can improve efficiency; however piping becomes too long so response can be lost as well as pressure drop within the charge pipes.


Considering the radiator, if it is given higher power, a larger capacity radiator is needed however space is limited on this vehicle.


“Cool Power V” can cover all disadvantages with a balanced high level cooling system.

Placing the radiator diagonally, it allows for a large radiator to be installed. Also when mounted this way, it channels more air directly to the intercooler as well.


A Less drag Intercooler and high efficiency tube and fin radiator are placed into a “V shape.”


With a great turbo and power combination this “V-mount” Setup is capable of holding up to 500HP, without sacrificing cooling efficiency.