Forged Performance: 2011 STi Sedan MONSTER Build **check back often**

[Tray@Forged]

It's with great pleasure that we're ready to announce the latest member of the Forged Performance shop car stable: Our brand new 2011 STi sedan! As many of you know, over 1/3 of our business is Subaru and we've pumped out some pretty impressive builds and tuning results over the past few years. Each year, we put together one showcase Forged vehicle that usually ends up on the cover of Modified Magazine, and is seen at events all over the country. We are pretty sure this one will result in the same fate.

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We took possession of the car about 30 days ago and so far it's bone stock with 1600 miles on the odometer. Sharif has been using it as his daily the past few weeks and has fallen in love with the car. Everything feels a little bit different (in a good way), than the 08-10 STi. The seating position is lower, the ergonomics a little better, and visibility is significantly better. It's going to take some effort to pry the keys away from him!

We have an exciting build plan scheduled for the car, with a very fast timeline in place. Our goal for our 2011 STi Sedan, is to create a 500-600whp daily driver that is also well suited for the fun track day weekend. This is a departure from some of our last project cars which were all out race-car efforts with tons of power, no interior, and lots of noise! :) While those are fast on the track, we wanted to create a sleeping giant that could serve double duty as daily driver and track monster, while remaining socially acceptable. Like all Forged vehicles, everything we install and sell is thoroughly tested both on the road and more importantly...on the track. We can't tell you how many times we've seen high performance parts fail under moderate track use. Those are parts that Forged will never sell to the public.

That said, I wanted to announce our collection of heavy hitter sponsors for this project. We are really excited to have them on board, and have selected only the best leaders in their respective industries. Without their support, this project would not be happening. We are honored that they are partnering with Forged Performance on this amazing full scale buildup that is sure to set some records.

Marketing Partners:


- Mackin Industries/Volk Racing
- Whiteline
- AMS Performance
- JRZ Suspension
- Cobb Tuning
- GTSpec
- Manley
- DeatschWerks
- StopTech
- Perrin
- OS Giken
- Tomei

Stay tuned, as we'll be updating this thread very regularly. Baseline track data, and dyno charts, and full build details coming shortly!!

In the meantime, here are a few teaser shots.

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At Forged, we take it one step further. In addition to baseline dyno numbers, we present baseline Road Atlanta laptimes. :) 1:47 BONE stock at Road Atlanta.
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Parts are rolling in by the UPS truck load....you'll gonna love this!

[LENG-EG6]

i cant wait to see this.....it's gonna be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[msanch24]

i absolutely adore the new sti sedans. im giddy over this one. you lead a charmed life, my man.

[merfwin]

let me get those stocks wheels!

[Nguyen128]

saw it on 85 the other night. very nice.

[K24cb7coupe]

damn, you doing it big!!!

[RL...]

badass!

[metro larev]

gounna be sick when its done!

[Bacon]

I love these STis. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[jdmshytyo87]

looks great bro always never disapointing...later..

[RUFFIAN]

It looks nice. the Subie looks a bit grown up now.

[Liltoua]

I'm digging the new platform! Can't wait to see it!

[raybuck]

Nice! I love the new 11' STI's. I can't wait to see the build

[Tray@Forged]

Thanks for the comments guys! We will be updating the thread shortly.

[DustnU]

So SICK!!!! Gotta see it when it's done. My homie Brandon Hand told me how good you guys were, that was no lie!!

[revenge]

very awesome!!!!!!!

[Tray@Forged]

AMS really stepped up with the project build and sent us their larger turbo kit available for the STi. We've done almost a dozen of the AMS rotated turbos kits and the quality, fitment, materials used in the kits are second to none. It's no wonder we are among the top dealers of these kits in the country.

After a thoughtful discussion, we decided to take the go big or go home approach with the turbocharger selection. So we opted for the AMS Rotated Mount 950R V-Band kit which features a 44mm WG, .82AR, and a Precision 67mm turbocharger capable of producing 800hp worth of airflow.

We took some high res macro close up shots so you all can really appreciate the quality of this kit. We've visited their facility and Martin and Eric gave us the guided tour. They house some of the best welders and fabricators in the country. We've decided that while our Forged S2 Shortblock and Cylinder Heads are coming together, Sharif is going to install and tune this massive turbo kit on the stock block. 22-25psi and E85 on the stock block should work nicely until our stroker motor is ready to go! It's going to be really interesting to see what kind of numbers we can achieve with this turbo.

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[Nemesis]

haha side profile pic looks like a Saturn Ion Redline.....that kinda makes me sad



in all seriousness, that is cool at least. Thought Forged was another Z1 performance type shop that only worked on Nissans/Infinitis

[burke420]

i cant wait to see this.....it's gonna be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

im with leng. at least someone other than rallysport is tuning one closeby.

[NCPhotog]

looks nice. cant wait to see the final result. im sure i will see it at road atl

[Tray@Forged]

looks nice. cant wait to see the final result. im sure i will see it at road atl

Give me a call sometime soon. We need to arrange a time to have some pictures in the near future.

[Tray@Forged]

Alright, it's time to reveal the braking package. The guys have volunteered to come in on Saturday and install these bad boys so I should have the install pics up by Monday.

StopTech is a company that needs no introduction, but I will give one anyways. :) We first met them back in 2003 and immediately sensed their passion for all things related to performance vehicle braking systems. They are enthusiasts, just like all of us. Their brakes have been used on countless track, and daily driven vehicles, and are the stoppers used by many teams in World Challenge, Grand Am, Time Attack, and many other professional motorsports organizations.

They are constantly testing, and improving their products and we've been with them every step of the way. Ask any good race car driver what the MOST important element of a good track car is. Universally, the answer is a strong and consistent braking system. Nothing is more confident inspiring that an amazing set of brakes that can haul a vehicle down from 150mph+ down to 50mph in just a couple of seconds. Without 110% confidence in our brakes, our lap times would suffer dramatically. I'd gladly take improved braking power and feel over 50whp any day of the week.

During my baseline laps at Road Atlanta, the OEM brakes were horribly soft, inconsistent, and confidence eroding which is exactly the opposite of what we want in a performance car. I just never knew what I was going to get when I dipped into the brakes. Of course, the OEM pads, lines, and rotors were never designed for the abuse I gave them and they gave the best they could. Because our STi project car is destined for more weekend track fun, it made perfect sense to install StopTech's largest big brake kit which features a 6 piston front caliper with 355mm rotor, and a 2 Piston rear caliper with 345mm rotor. We selected a set of Carbotech XP10's all around which should compliment our tires, weight, and suspension choices nicely.

This is a complete bolt on solution, that includes all the lines, brackets, calipers, rotors, nuts bolts, and so on...install takes about 4-5 hrs including removing all the old parts, and bleeding the braking system.

We'll keep you posted as the install takes place this weekend. :)

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[NJSC]

Brake kit looks great. Not a fan of the way the new sti looks. It just seems unbalanced with that front end, but I can't wait to see what else you have in store.

[You_Wish]

im glad i live with one of the techs so i can watch this project move along.

[chriscote]

I am so envious of that car it hurts... want to trade when your finished haha

good luck with the build

[Tray@Forged]

Some quick pics from the install, and a quick bedding in around the block. Sorry for the poor lighting...it was late. :) As usual with Stoptech products, the fitment and installation was absolutely flawless and perfect. Very straightforward install, even with the current street oriented pads on the car, the braking performance is exponentially better than OEM.

Also a little teaser for the wheels...Volk SuperLaps. :)

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[stevo_EF91]

o common now! MORE MORE MORE!

[chriscote]

are those Super Laps! wow i am extremely jealous

[ATK_Designs]

nice nice nice.

Now I'd need to know if the TE37SL would clear the 380mm-8pistons BBK.

[Tray@Forged]

Now that the StopTech brakes are on, here is a proper look at what they have to work with!

I've known Eddie, Brian and the guys at Mackin for nearly a decade. Over the years we've become good friends and their largest Volk Distributor in the country. Rays/Volk make the strongest motorsports oriented wheels in the business. Ray's is also a leading supplier of OEM wheels for the likes of Nissan (GT-R, 370Z, 350Z..etc), Toyota and and many others. They also supply wheels for Formula 1 and the American Lemans Series. We approached Mackin Industries (http://www.mackinindustries.com/) about our build and they set us up with the newly released Volk Racing TE37 Super Laps. As opposed to the normal TE37 wheels, the SuperLaps are meticulously machined down to reduce excess weight and rotational mass, thus creating the lightest TE37 racing wheel to date. And as an added bonus, they are significantly cheaper than the regular TE37! :)

Looking closely at the Super Laps, you can see that the lug area has been machined smooth and concave. Each spoke has been shaved down. Furthermore, track cars don't use center caps so you won't find any here either. The 18X10 +40 is a perfect fitments as you can see in the profile shots. We are running a Toyo R888 in 265/35/18 size and once we dial in the camber and ride height it should tuck in perfectly behind the fender. We also rolled the rear fender and there is absolutely no rubbing. I will also point out, that we temporarily installed some Tein S Tech lowering springs as our JRZ shocks are about 2-3 weeks out. The car just doesn't look right with the wheels without a drop...so we had to take care of that. :)

Mackin Industries is the sole distributor of Rays Engineering wheels in the USA and being that we at Forged Performance use nothing but these high quality racing products on our projects, it seemed like a perfect fit for our STi build. If anyone is interested in securing a set of these wheels for their own project, Forged Performance is the #1 Volk Racing dealer in the USA and we try to keep decent stock at all times.

WHEEL SIZE
TE37SL
18x10J +40

TIRE SIZE
Toyo R888
265/35/18



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[msanch24]

YES.

[stevo_EF91]

UH MY YES

[burke420]

that look is gettin better and better...how about a road atlanta track time now...

[DUBSf22c]

needs a front lip to balance that front..

[Tray@Forged]

needs a front lip to balance that front..

We are working on a prototype. :)

[Donati03gt]

i dig it

[Tray@Forged]

OK, the moment we've all been waiting for!

Stock vs. Cobb OTS vs. Cobb Pro Tuning Results on STOCK car!

Forged Performance has been a Cobb Pro Tuner for a few years now across the entire array of Cobb support cars: Subaru, Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi, and Mazda. So naturally, we looked to the Cobb AP as the best solution. I can't think of another company that has invested as much time, and resources supporting the Subaru community than Cobb tuning...some of the smartest people in this industry work there, and it's great to have those resources at our disposal.

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/DSC_5883.jpg

I had a feeling the OEM tune was horrible, based on how the car performed on the track and street. So I wasn't expecting a whole lot from the baseline.

As most of you know, our Dyno Dynamics AWD Dyno reads very low. Bone stock, we put down just 196whp

I then loaded up the Cobb Stage1 93 octane OTS map and the car made 238whp, and had a terrific looking power and AF curve.

In the final step, I prepared a custom calibration for this specific car. Althought I've tuned many dozens of Subaru's, this it actually the first time I've tuned a BONE STOCK STi...really wasn't sure what to expect. Nearly maxing out the WG's netted my 19psi peak pressure and a taper to 15psi, and 256whp/301lb/ft

Below, you will find an assortment of dyno charts for your viewing pleasure.

Next up....Whiteline and GT Spec Suspension components.

Power and AF
http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/StockComparoPowerandAF.jpg

Power and Trq
http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/StockComparoPowerandTrq.jpg

Power and Boost
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[Deke]

Holy fuck! Tires that fit! Take notes IA.

Nice Suby

[OG-Skinny]

Holy fuck! Tires that fit! Take notes IA.

They won't. People who know proper fitments are scarce on this site.

[Hondatypr636]

Nice progress so far. Any updates yet?

[OnURleft]

Nice, I love these built threads but was your RA time in traffic? Seems like a car with factory bolt on's that broke 8 minutes on the Ring could keep up with spec-miata's

[Tray@Forged]

Little bit of traffic yes. :)

[Tray@Forged]

Speaking of suspension...haha...just got some high res shots back rom our Road Atlanta test day couple weeks ago. The body lean is so severe you could change the oil cresting at Turn 3. :)

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/MKS_2545.jpg

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Moving into position. :)
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All is well, in the balance of power:
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[Tray@Forged]

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From looking at all those pictures at the track the team decided enough is enough. Time to install some goodies!

Here are some teaser pictures of what we are working on today. As you can see Sharif, and crew have a whole lot of work to do! I think we are going to need another table for all of our stuff. haha

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Stay tuned for more updates and feedback soon!

Tray

[RUFFIAN]

Wow you guys are having all the fun. Big UP's as always.

[msanch24]

best thread on IA right now for me. good good stuff

[Tray@Forged]

Here are a few shots I thought you guys may like of some of the work being performed yesterday. As you can see Alex is hard at work. My favorite is turbo comparison from Stock vs 950R

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Stay tuned for more updates soon!


Tray

[msanch24]

holy scrolls thats huge lol.

[skate4life]

i love this bulid

[4wslude]

This is a awesome build this is one I will be keeping up with and I like the new Subaru STI

[Got Milk?]

i love the color of this car. amazing.

[Tray@Forged]

Alright got a few more progress pictures for you today. Turbo is positioned nicely and the front mount intercooler core has been secured. Alex is working away steadily hopefully tomorrow we will be able to start her up.

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[DVSRX-7]

I like where this is going.

[chriscote]

keep up the good work

[Tray@Forged]

Thanks guys! We are working hard on it. Hopefully I got some good photos for you this afternoon.

[NoWAyItZTOMmY]

moraw!

[WAT TURBO?]

Cant wait to see the new numbers with that Billet wheel! Love the new subies also. It has grown on me! Keep the updates comin!

[dc4_wHORE]

in for the build.. looks sick so far.

[Tray@Forged]

Ok, We are back from our vacation and back to work. We are getting very close. Here are a couple of pictures of how she is sitting and the fuel mods we are running now from Deatschwerks. We are very excited to see how well the 1300cc injectors work with their new Deatschwerks 300lph fuel pump.

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More updates to come shortly!

Best regards,

Tray

[DVSRX-7]

I think it's time you guys post more pictures. haha

[mn4a15]

subscribed lovin this build whats that black thing in front of the ac condensor

[Tray@Forged]

Well, we have to remove the Perrin FMIC because there simply wasn't an elegant or feasible solution to make the turbo kit and IC piping work nicely with blow through MAF, so we installed the AMS instead. We wrapped up this week, and I am dyno tuning right now. :) 20psi pump will be done today, and I will report back with dyno numbers.

These are hot off my camera...

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[K24cb7coupe]

thats one sick build. cant wait to see those numbers.

[black_e92]

monster

[Tray@Forged]

We got some new goodies coming in today. Hope to post up some more teaser pictures.

[Supraboy87T]

That stock number on the dyno seems incredibly low. Guy's brand new sti sedan at work just put down 255awhp 260ft/lbs bone stock.

[Tray@Forged]

That stock number on the dyno seems incredibly low. Guy's brand new sti sedan at work just put down 255awhp 260ft/lbs bone stock.

It is low for a 2011 Subaru STi. But also remember we are using a Dyno Dynamics which is very conservative.

[Tray@Forged]

1/14/11


I apologize for the lack of updates. We have been playing catch up due to the weather Atlanta has been seeing. We have finished installing all the GTSPEC products on our 2011 Subaru and have been really impressed with their fit, finish, and quality.

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If you are not familiar with the GTSPEC product lines the GTSPEC products are designed to strengthen OEM chassis rigidity and minimize flex. Their R&D team of engineers pinpoints the weakest areas of the vehicle (mainly frame rails and strut towers) and develops the products to maximize performance and minimize body roll. Take a look at the huge list of parts that GTSPEC sent us for testing. The quality is absolutely race class, and Sharif is ready to give these pieces a good track testing very shortly.

Part list:
- GTSPEC Front Strut Bar
- GTSPEC Rear Strut Bar
- GTSPEC Front Fender Braces
- GTSPEC Rear Lightweight Bumper Beam
- GTSPEC Rear A Brace Version 2
- GTSPEC 4 Point Ladder Mid Chassis Brace
- GTSPEC Rear Lower Control Arm with Camber Adjustment
- GTSPEC Prototype Rear Lateral Link


Here are some pictures of some of the parts and installation along the way. Enjoy!

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This is a great comparison photo of the OEM bar with whiteline bushing installed, vs. the GTSpec

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Shot of the front underbrace. :)

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The rear end is full of GTSpec and Whiteline goodness all around. Handle will be razor sharp as it should be!

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A little closer shot:

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Now all that is left, is the JRZ RS1's...hint hint...caugh caugh. :) JRZ has been focusing on the upcoming Grand Am Daytona race so we are still a couple weeks out.

Right now, our STi is on the alignment rack and we'll have some more pictures of the finished product tomorrow. Next week, we'll be working on our custom 3 inch exhaust so we can finally let this big turbo breath and demonstrate what we can do with the stock block!

[Tray@Forged]

The weight difference between the lateral links and rear arms was negligible. The Fender bracing, and A Braces did add a small amount to the car. But the improvement in chassis stiffness will out weigh the added weight gain. The real savings is in the GTSPEC rear bumper beam. Have a look at the difference in made.

OEM Rear Bumper Beam:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_6049.jpg

OEM Rear Bumper Beam: (Weight 21lbs)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_6060.jpg

GTSPEC Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam: (Weight 5.5lbs) Savings of 15.5 lbs

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_6059.jpg

GTSPEC Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam Installed with no issues at all!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_6065.jpg

Take a look at some of the other high quality items that we installed.

GTSPEC Front Strut Brace:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_3306.jpg

GTSPEC 3 Point Rear Strut Brace: (Perfect install on the 2011. No modifications needed)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_5994-1.jpg

GTSPEC Front Fender Reinforcement Braces:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_6009-1.jpg

Forged Performance is really excited to head back to the track to see how well the vehicle has improved with the GTSPEC products. We will let you know as soon as we get out there!

[Mirage_Turbo]

beautiful!!!

[Black4DrEK]

VERY NICE

[Tray@Forged]

Thanks guys! Stay tuned for more exciting parts and install pictures. We love making this car a beast!

[alpine_aw11]

Please hire me......lol

[DVSRX-7]

I can't get enough. This car will be on my "must drive" list.

[Tray@Forged]

Got some goodies in the mail today! I'll share some pictures with you guys shortly!

[NAIZBST]

it's looking good and can't wait to see it at the track

[burke420]

i love lookin at this car. keep it up

[stevo_EF91]

saw this car last night on the road... looks amazing guys!

[Tray@Forged]

Hi everyone,

I want to give you a brief street-based review of the GT Spec and Whiteline components now that I've had a chance to drive the car around town for about 350 miles. As a refresher, we've installed nearly the entire GT Spec and Whiteline catalog on our 2011 STi sedan, however, the shocks are still stock with just some drop in TEIN S-Tech springs. Obviously, the shocks leave something to be desired, but here are my impressions nonetheless.

Even on stock shocks, the car's chassis is transformed from washy and unstable to very firm and tight. Gone is the overall slop and play of the OEM bushings and arms. The car now tracks straight and true with very little input from the driver. Body roll has been reduced and staright line manners have not been sacrificed. It's also important to note there is ZERO increase in noise, harshness, rattles, or anything else of that nature. It's tight and quiet as a church mouse.

That said, we are really looking forward to installing the JRZ RS1 coilover's which are really the centerpiece of our suspension system. As a preview we just installed the first set of JRZ RS1's on the Forged Performance 370Z and the improvement is literally night and day compared to the TEIN Monoflex's that were on the car. The car changes directions like a go kart with no body roll whatsoever yet is extremely compliant in a straight line for daily driving purposes.

Once the JRZ RS1's are installed and dialed in, I'll be retesting the STi at Road Atlanta in March. I am really looking forward to what kinds of laptime improvements we see.

Now back to working on the exhaust...



Sharif

[Sexyskyline]

this car makes me happy in my pants! lol :bow:

[chaseamundo]

you guys love those te-37's huh

[Tray@Forged]

you guys love those te-37's huh

Yeah, These are the new hotness. They are lighter in weight then the standard ones.

[NCPhotog]

need pics of it at road atlanta?

[Tray@Forged]

need pics of it at road atlanta?

Let's set something up for the next one. We will be out at Sebring this weekend.

[NCPhotog]

sounds good. wish i could be at sebring for the le mans testing and the race

[Tray@Forged]

Ok, we just wrapped up our prototype 3inch exhaust. We are still making some changes to the system, but I want to share a quick teaser dyno. On the first pull, I realize just how much trq, spool, and power we were missing and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Boost level is the same on both runs, and I think we're one of the only shops to post boost curves. All in the interest of sharing as much as possible with the community.


The only change is we switched from the stock exhaust to our 3 inch exhaust. I did not adjust timing, but I did have to ADD additional fuel because the new exhaust naturally resulting in less backpressure and more efficiency from the engine.


400rpm earlier spool which shifted the power curve 400rpm to the left
50ft/lbs peak trq improvement and 21whp peak improvement.
But even more telling, is the 100lb/ft trq improvement in the midrange


That said, the car as it sits now is actually decent in the midrange and a lot of fun to drive around town. Certainly not a road racing turbo by any means but much more tolerable than I would have expected with this big PTE 6765. I've got a bit more tuning to do on pump, but so far these are the highest numbers I've produced from 20psi on a 100% stock engine STi on our dyno. It would be nice to hit the magic 400whp on pump. Good stuff. :)


Shortly after that, we'll do some before/after testing of the one-of-a-kind AMS Prototype Intake Manifold. :)


http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/stockexhaustvs3inchpowerandboost.jpg
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[Tray@Forged]

Posting for Sharif:

So I got bored on Sunday and converted over to E85. Just did some quick adjustments of fueling to get me going, but OMG it's much more responsive on E85. I will be on the dyno this week with it again for the big stock block numbers. I really want to see 450-500whp on our Dyno Dynamics. I will definately have the video camera rolling for those pulls.

Also just heard from JRZ today that the suspension bits are back from the anodized which means assembly and shipping is just around the corner.

[Tray@Forged]

Sorry for the lack of updates. We have been completely consumed with customer projects that the STi has been neglected. Here is a picture of our new FP Dual 3inch exhaust. This baby sounds killer!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_6942.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Tray

[Bacon]

In for sound clip. I loves this car.

[Tray@Forged]

Just wanted to chime in and say the car had some tuning last night performed. Sharif is going to chime in a bit later with the results, and dynograph with video. We apologize for the lack of updates. Our customer cars take #1 priority over our Project STi. We are currently working on over 50 customer project vehicles.

A little peak of what is to come!
- Dynograph with Video
- Group N Mounts
- CSF Radiator Installation & review
- Whiteline Suspension review
- AMS Prototype Manifold Install and test (Before & After)
- Viper Smart Start kit and Escort 9500ci Radar & Laser Shifter Kit
- Pioneer unit with HKS Camp 2 review
- OS Giken Clutch & Install review
- Forged Performance Stroker Kit - Manley & Tomei Components
- Tomei Timing Belt, Timing Belt Guide, Engine Baffle Stiffener & Spec'd 270 Degree Camshafts
- Break In tune & write up
- Race gas tune & write up
- OS Giken (Front & Rear) Differential Install & Testing
- Track Testing
- JRZ RS1 Suspension Installation
- Track testing
- Lip kit, Side skirts, and rear diffuser.
- Hopefully some more goodies along the way!

[Tray@Forged]

Hi everyone, it's been hectic to say the least. I wanted to thank all of you your interest and support of this project. The 11 of us that work at Forged are all hard core enthusiasts that live, breath and eat this stuff just like all of you. As such, I can get pretty addicted to working, tuning, and trying to do the best possible job for everyone. So bear with us as we're burning the midnight oil.

As Tray mentioned, I spent a couple hours last night finally getting a chance to tune the car on E85 at higher boost. The objective was to push to 30psi on the stock block, knowing our single pump DW pump would not make it that far. But I was pleasantly surprised at just how far it did make it and far exceeded what can be done with the traditional Walbro 255.

At the end of the tuning session with E85 fuel, I acheived 471whp@26psi peak boost pressure on our Dyno Dyanamics AWD Dyno (no BS inflation added) before running out of fuel. For reference, our project car did a 197whp baseline. :) The turbo absolutely JUMPED to life after about 24psi, and I can tell it's begging for much much more. :) Full boost at 4750rpm isn't too shabby either for a big PTE 6765 turbocharger. Before our stroker engine goes in, I'll do one more tuning session with our big flow fuel system before yanking out this engine.

Enjoy the pics from last night, and the videos are being edited as we speak.


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[chaseamundo]

*mouth dropped*

[msanch24]

rockstar? movie star? Pro athlete? no. I wish i was Tray lol

[chaseamundo]

Ha i chuckled ^

[Tray@Forged]

rockstar? movie star? Pro athlete? no. I wish i was Tray lol

LOL. No you don't you wish you were Sharif. haha

[msanch24]

LOL. No you don't you wish you were Sharif. haha

True, but id be satisfied anywhere near Forged.

[Tray@Forged]

Here is the sought after AMS Intake Manifold. Let me remind you this is their Prototype. This is not a final product. The final product will be made from cast and will look much different. Forged Performance is honored to be given the opportunity to test the manifold. We will be performing a back to back dyno session. We will let everyone know the performance, and feedback of the AMS prototype.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_7123.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_7115.jpg

Install and Testing coming soon!

Thanks for looking!

Tray

[Tray@Forged]

Got a few more items in the mail today that I'd like to share. Tomei sent us a few goodies that are going to be perfect for our Engine Build. We ordered the Tomei Timing belt, Belt guide, Baffle stiffner, and 270/270 Camshafts. The quality of each of the Tomei parts are second to none. We look forward to installing these items, and putting the camshafts to test.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_7147.jpg


The Tomei Kevlar Timing belt, and Belt guide. The timing belt is super tough and is claimed to be 4x the strength of OEM without sacrificing durability. We paired the timing belt with Tomei's belt guide. The Belt guide is a straight cut of aluminum with an extended length to securely apply more tension to the timing belt. This product comes in handy when immediate changes in torque are experienced by the engine, eliminating belt whip.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_7168.jpg

Tomei's highly experienced engineers developed an engine baffle stiffener to help prevent bearing failure, and help regulate the oil supply. During the R&D Tomei found one of the main causes of engine problems on the EJ20/25 are the bearings. The majority of the cases were caused by lack of motor oil in the oil pan (sump) and passages. They also found that the lack of rigidity in the crank case is also another problem facing this engine design. Under extensive research, Tomei created the baffle stiffener which helps strengthen the left and right side of the crankcase to help provide the added support with its dual structural design. The rubber baffle design greatly aids the regulation of the oil supply. This gives added control to reduce blowby for EJ20/25 owners who use their cars for high performance driving.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/DSC_7153.jpg

The most exciting parts that arrived were the Tomei PROCAMS. We decided to go with Tomei's PROCAM 270 Intake, & 270 Exhaust. We felt this was the best bet for our large turbo application. The specs on the camshafts are quite impressive. The Intake side has 11.0mm lift, and the exhaust side has a lift of 10.8mm. With that lift we know it will make an significant improvement to our 2011 STi build. Not only do we hope to achieve more power with the camshafts but improve the powerband. We look forward to performing a dyno test in the weeks to come.

Thanks for looking!

Tray

[msanch24]

it just keeps getting better.

[EG_Ryder]

Wow, AMAZING build guys! :goodjob: But its been a whole week and still no videos :(

[Blitanicle99]

Nom Nom.

[Genji-Sama]

Dayum, that's just sick, and with the stroker engine in there it gonna be scary :goodjob: :goodjob:

[uho]

sweet build on this thing, there should of been a dyno vid in this thread

[merfwin]

sick build!

[carton30643]

Great Great progress! Awesome power too!

[justin30107]

Crazy sick car mane

[Tray@Forged]

Hello everyone. No major mods for today's update. But I did want to share some pictures after our most recent auto detail. Mike from Mirror Detailing spent the afternoon performing a 2 stage paint correction. We had a lot of swirls on the car straight from the dealership. Have a look at the work!


Before Paint Correction:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/LightShotBefore.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/LightShotBefore2.jpg
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After 2 Step Paint Correction:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/LightShotAfter2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/LightShotAfter3.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/LightShotAfter.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/InsideHoodReflection.jpg



Outside shots:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/STIAfterOutside.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/STIAfterOutsideFront.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/TRAYSTi/STISideOutsideAfter.jpg

[Got Milk?]

If i dropped off my wrx, would you guys play with it.. :)


Very nice build. From what I've seen so far, no short cuts have been taken. top notch(and i dont mean top notch as in that gay ass car group with shitty cars).

[Blitanicle99]

Hey guys and girls, just a little teaser update on whats next for the Forged Performance STi!

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/DSC_7458.jpg
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What your looking at is a Manley stoker kit, including crank, rods, pistons, valves and springs with ACL bearings.

Next up, the first and only set available right now...

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/DSC_4882.jpg
http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/DSC_4878.jpg

That's right, we have the first and only set available of JRZ RS1 which are a new design.

And thats how its done.

[msanch24]

And thats how its done.
:eek:

[OG-Skinny]

And thats how its done.

And that's how it's done.

[G.C]

And that's how it's done.

And that's how it's done.

[Tray@Forged]

Ok, the moment you've all been waiting for. Before reviewing the dynos I would like to review my testing methodology so that everyone is on the same page with respect to the gains achieved.

At Forged Performance, we take delta testing very seriously. I personally handle all aspects of the process to ensure a true and accurate comparison. Results can easily, yet often, become unintentionally skewed in either direction. But our objective is to give you all a true no-BS assessment of any part that we test.

That said, here is our testing methodology.

1) E85 Fuel and Stock Engine (Baseline was 196whp on our dyno)
2) Boost pressure reduced to 23psi to insure a very stable AF ratio while not overwhelming our single fuel pump.
3) Same day test 6 hours apart and vehicle was not unstrapped or moved from the dyno. We had to do quite a bit of modification to make this prototype fit, but of course production versions will be bolt on like all AMS products.
4) Ambient temp was within 3 degrees F variation in our shop, through the dyno testing process.
5) Ramp rate (load on the rollers) was reduced to 140 in order to reduce the effects of heat soak, which can mislead the results.
4) Dyno Fan running for all runs.
5) 2 second "dwell" or hold time before releasing the dyno. For reference, the dwell time can alter the boost ramp up as it pre-heats the turbo.
6) The lowest and highest dyno numbers are rejected for both plenums as well as any unusually high or low numbers.
7) AF and boost was equalized within .2 psi and .2 AF ratio points for a true apples to apples comparison of the gains. Boost curve is posted for reference so there is no dispute on boost levels run.

That said, the results were outstanding at such low boost pressure. We achieved a peak of 20whp and 28lb/ft trq. More impressively, there was virtually no loss of power or trq anywhere on the curve, and many areas showed gains of 30whp and 40lb/ft! So in addition to a notable peak power improvement, we saw a tremendous improvement in area under the curve throughout the power band.

So far, we are very pleased with the AMS Protoype STi plenum. We feel the gains will be even more impressive as we raise the boost further after our FP S2 stroker race engine goes in. We will be working with AMS closely on some additional changes and modifications to make this plenum the best out there.

And the best part......we have a video coming soon! :D

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/AMSManifoldTestE85at23psibeforafterpowertrqTIGHTER SCAL-1.jpg
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[MazdaStrider]

Not a fan of 2011 Subraru with that huge spoiler, I think if you add the front lip it will complete the whole even look.. if you look at the side of the car in the first picture, the front looks a little "off"....

[msanch24]

Not a fan of 2011 Subraru with that huge spoiler, I think if you add the front lip it will complete the whole even look.. if you look at the side of the car in the first picture, the front looks a little "off"....

Its a purpose built track car...

Ipso facto, function trumps form every time.

[CHADbee]

This past weekend, we decided to bring the Forged Performance 2011 STi to the annual gathering of Nissan's called ZDAYZ. This four day event began with the 4th Annual Top Dawg Airstrip Shootout that we sponsor each year at the Hendersonville Airport. Running E85 and 23psi of boost (we bought 200 gallons to feed our STi and GT-R), we made dozens of 40-140mph passes down the airstrip. The STi never missed a beat and performed flawless and still on the stock block.

After Thursday's event, we headed to Deals Gap and enjoyed the next three days hurting many a sport bike owner's feelings. :) With near infinite amounts of grip, phenomenal brakes, and terrific power the STi was a dream to drive through the twisty stuff.


http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/2DSC_4036.jpg


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[patrick4588]

im in love.

[slostang]

Simply beautiful build.

But i cant decide if im more jealous of the car or that you guys get to work on new cars without all the rusted ass seized hardware and dry rotted vacuum / evap / coolant hoses...

[Deke]

But i cant decide if im more jealous of the car or that you guys get to work on new cars without all the rusted ass seized hardware and dry rotted vacuum / evap / coolant hoses...

:lmfao: I feel your pain (note: not about the car in my sig)

[Sol-Badguy]

I would have loved to see it run at the Dragon. Ahhh, I'm jealous.

[CHADbee]

I would have loved to see it run at the Dragon. Ahhh, I'm jealous.

I was shotgun in it through the Dragon, it was VERY impressive.

[slostang]

Simply beautiful build.

But i cant decide if im more jealous of the car or that you guys get to work on new cars without all the rusted ass seized hardware and dry rotted vacuum / evap / coolant hoses...


:lmfao: I feel your pain (note: not about the car in my sig)

i know man. Im a tech at a local shop and that little shit makes easy jobs a nightmare. lol

[CHADbee]

Today we received the heads that will sit atop the Manley 2.6L stroker in our 2011 STI. The heads have been reworked with CNC porting, Manely oversized valves, Manely Beehive springs and retainers.


http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/heads1.jpg

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[Genji-Sama]

So is the square shape of the motor, why they call it a "boxer" motor?

[patrick4588]

so gorgeous

[yerrow]

So is the square shape of the motor, why they call it a "boxer" motor?

its because the pistons are horizontally opposed in a push pull fashion so it looks like a boxer throwing punches

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://wrxinfo.com/history/wrxboxer.gif&imgrefurl=http://wrxinfo.com/history/index.htm&usg=__2wcqkrfn6bwEdD0yrFQtF4hewiA=&h=144&w=180&sz=105&hl=en&start=0&sig2=dQUhmr7UmKXiRfmuaGFRRA&zoom=1&tbnid=7QYyi4OMVZMIkM:&tbnh=115&tbnw=144&ei=gTL-TbLBHpO20AGFj82VCA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsubaru%2Bboxer%2Bengine%2Bgif%26um%3D 1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1345%26bih%3D623%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=428&page=1&ndsp=17&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=91&ty=55

[CHADbee]

Another update for everyone. We installed the PASSPORT 9500ci in the 2011 STI. This is a really sweet system!

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/passport5.jpg

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The PASSPORT 9500ci is the ultimate custom-installed radar and laser defense system. With blistering all-band radar protection and precise laser "shifting" technology, speeding tickets can be a thing of the past. ESCORT continues to lead the industry by incorporating its patented GPS technology that automatically identifies the source and location of all radar signals. Real threats are processed in less than a second, while false signals are learned and eliminated. Now all you have to do is drive!

The PASSPORT 9500ci is completely undetectable to all radar detector detectors, keeping you unseen and unnoticed. Crystal-Clear Voice Alerts, Speed Alert™, Safety Warning System and its stealth installation make the PASSPORT 9500ci the ultimate in discreet protection. The all-new PASSPORT 9500ci is the Mack-Daddy of all radar and laser detectors. For those who only want the best in their vehicle. It is the ultimate balance of long-range performance, intelligent signal processing, simple intuitive controls, and the best overall driving experience ever developed. And, it's an ESCORT.

[JEY$JDM]

Hell yeah! This build is SIIIIIICK!!!!!!!!

[Sammich]

dear gawd!!!

[5speed]

Get some videos of the Passport at work

[yerrow]

passport?

[bbuba]

Gaww Dayum

[Decker1.8t]

Hey everyone. Just wanted to post a couple of teaser pics. We will be posting more pics of the assembly process soon! Thanks for your patience :)

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/block1.jpg

http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sbaset/Forged%202011%20STi/crankrods1.jpg

[greasemunkey]

awesome

[Nguyen128]

Awesome, looked good tonight at the V.