I purchased my WRX in 2001 during it's initial release in the US. The
car didn't stay stock for long as 227HP to the crank was boring!
Eventually, I began drag racing seriously and setting goals to reach
with my car and for myself. In 2009, I set and reached the goal of
running a 10 second pass with a full street set up (Full interior, full
glass and street tires). For the 2010 season, I set my sights higher and
reached my next goal of a 9 second pass. 2011 was a season full of
consistent 9 second passes at multiple drag strips in the North West. For
the 2012 season, I'm getting my car ready for my next milestone. 8s.
Everything has been made possible with the help and guidance of all of my sponsors. Without them, neither my car or myself would be where we're at today.
A huge thank you to (in no particular order
Advanced Clutch Technology
DCCDPro
Pacific Import Auto
T-Mac Performance
Extreme Turbo Systems
Thunder bolt racing fuels
2.5L w/Twin Scroll 40R Tuned with Autronic
2002 Subaru WRX
Dyno Info: Mustang AWD-500
Peak HP at RPM: 644 WHP@7800RPM
Peak Torque at RPM: 533 WTQ@5900RPM
Baseline hp/tq for a stock on same dyno: 2010 STi: 239 WTQ, 228 WHP
Target Boost: 31 PSI
Target AFR: 7.8:1
Fuel: E85
Engine/Power Modifications:
- Street Legal 3300lbs
- Autronic EMS
- 4094 Twin Scroll Turbo
- ETS 4" Turboback Titanuim Exhaust
- ETS Twin Scroll Exhaust Manifold- Big Runners
- Built Short Block w/Manley Rods
- Cosworth Pistons
- Cosworth Intake Manifold
- Cosworth Heads/Camshafts
- 2000cc Injector Dynamics
- Dual Bosch 044s
- ETS FMIC
- Custom 4" Intake (Passenger Headlight)
Driveline Modifications:
- Stock '07 STi Transmission/Rear Diff
- Cusco Engine/Transmission Mounts
- Custom ACT Heavy Duty Unsprung 6 Puck
Suspension Modifications:
- Tein Flex Coilovers
Other Modifications:
- 16" Volk TE37s
- 9 Point Roll Cage
- Weight Removal
- Seibon Hood/Trunk
- Driver Side EDM Headlight
- JDM STi Grill
- JDM V7 STi Gauge Cluster
- accusump
- 4 pot front brakes DBA rotors
(I can remember first seeing Matt's Bugeye back in 2005 at the West Coast Subaru Show 7. Already it had a full STi engine and drivetrain swap, full STi interior swap, and was the first Bug I'd seen that had converted to the 2004 tailights, bumper, and rear overfenders. In other words, it stood out from the crowd. Matt won Best of Show that year. From then on I would always make it a point to search out Matt and his car at any meet for not only is there always something new and worthwhile to investigate on his Scoob but Matt himself is one of the nicest and most openly friendly Subaru people around. To have seen his car from the early days where it was already the stuff of Scooby dreams transform into the all out drag monster of today is one of my favorite things about being involved in the Subaru scene. Matt's car was always going to be one of my personal Top Scoobs. -Ferg)
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| 2005 and WCSS7 where a Best of Show trophy was in the making. |
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| 2005 again, this time at the World One Anniversary BBQ. |
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| 2006 and the first Subiefest at Pacific Raceways. Here Matt displays excellent taste in wheels. |