Hi Guys

[Skullfudge]

I'm a "newbie" in this club so.....Hiya.
I have owned my Subaru for 3 years now and really enjoy it. It is my everyday car.

Many people ask many questions about the babe so here are most of the facts:-

Original P1 ("308" of 1000 made)

I bought the car off a guy who had done his bit and really looked after it. It had a few modifications as the image below
suggests.

HKS Induction - Pace f/m Intercooler - Aluminium Radiator - De-Cat Stainless - New genuine Prodrive Springs & Dampers.

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/DSCF0169.jpg[/img]

This was running at 310bhp and went very well.

After a year I decided I wanted it a tadge quicker so I spent much time looking into it and decided on Roger Clark Motorsport. Subject to much discussion between Matt & Olly Clark we commenced on a 3 phase project. Matt Clark has designed the engine himself and currently there a 3 engines based on the same spec, block and internals. Their own car "The Gobstopper", A guy with another P1, and mine.

This is the new engine.
Currently restricted to 425 bhp by the Turbo.

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/2007_12060007.jpg[/img]

Here is the FULL list of new parts within the engine:-

WRC 14mm Stud Conversion
Hone Bore Clearance
Block Face Skim
Closed Deck Block Assembly
RCM Omega forged high compression pistons
Piston Ring Set
WRC 14/12mm head stud kit
14mm Head Dowels
RCM Port & Polish
RH Cylinder Head Assembly
LH Cylinder Head Assembly
Oil Cooler Modine
Oil Filter
RCM WRC Nimonic Exhaust Valves
RCM WRC Inlet Valves
Half Moon Seal
Subaru Crankshaft Assembly
Crankshaft & Flywheel balance
RCM uprated H section conrod
ACL Racing bearing main
Subaru Version 9 big end bearing kit
Engine Gasket kit
RCM modified Oil Pump
Big wing Sump
Big wing Sump modification
Double Valve spring kit
Double Valve spring spacers
Uprated Thermostat
RCM lightweight Flywheel
AP Racing Clutch Kit
Smooth Idler
Water Pump Assembly
Toothed Idler
Timing belt tensioner kit
Timing belt tensioner bracket
Tensioner seal
Tensioner Pulley
Head Ream 14mm
RCM Titanium Retainers
Bucker shim
LH Inner Cam belt cover
RCM Vernier Timing Belt Pulleys
Timing Belt
Timing Belt Tensioner
RCM Manifold
Manifold fitting kit
Rocket Cover gasket LH
Rocket Cover gasket RH
Spark Plug Gasket
RCM Alloy Pulley Kit
Sti Engine Mount LH
Sti Engine Mount RH
Modified Gearbox Mount
RCM Oil catch tank
RCM Oil catch tank fitting kit
850cc fuel injectors
R.C.M. 3 inch S/ Steel Open Neck Downpipe
R.C.M. 3 inch S/ Steel Centre Exhaust section
R.C.M. 3 inch S/ Steel Rear Silencer
R.C.M. Air Induction System
Exhaust fitting kit
3 inch Exhaust Gasket x 2
RCM 76mm Induction Pipe
RCM Exhaust Manifold
Manifold fitting kit
RCM Air Induction kit
Samco Hose
3 Port Boost control solenoid
Uprated spark plugs
Lambda Sensor
Hybrid Garret RCM400 TURBO
SX fuel Pressure regulator
Uprated fuel pump
Nitrided Version 9 Crankcase assembly
RCM 76mm Induction Pipe

Motec M800 ECU
Motec logging memory (1 meg)
Motec Single Lambda support
Motec Lambda Adaptor
Motec Lambda Loom
Motec Bosch Lambda Adaptor
Motec 4 bar map sensor
Motec Air Temperature sensor plug
Motec Temperature sensor
Motec Air Temperature Boss
Motec Can adaptor

Defi Oil Temperature Gauge 60mm (white)
Defi Oil Pressure gauge 60mm (white)
Defi Turbo Boost gauge 60mm (white)
RCM gauge pod
Defi control unit 2
Knock link display
Knock link sensor

APS 725 Series R Intercooler (9075cm3)
Subaru Radiator Assembly
Samco top & bottom hose kit
RCM cool panel guide
Fan pack
Bumper beam powder coated
Bumper beam reinforcement
Carbon Fibre inner wing panel
Radiator top mount rubbers
Alloy filler neck
Phew......
and some other bits & pieces....................................phew

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/DSCF1631.jpg[/img]

Engine is 800 bhp compatable only being restricted by the APS Intercooler rated at 725 bhp.

Early 2009 the engine is going to a twisted turbo that will produce 600 +. Before we can do that we need to bomb proof a few bits.

Just had these fitted.

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/6pot355.jpg[/img]

355mm discs on front with 6 pot AP Racing, and 320mm on rear with 4 pot AP's

Next up (Nov), will be this new suspension. Exe TC with 40 "click" adjustments to each corner. Will be running approx 25 ish on the road and 35+ on track. hill climbs etc.

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/XTCnew.jpg[/img]

In December a new 6 speed box with RCM internals will be fitted, much the same as this one.
This pic also shows the Twisted Turbo system to be used.

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/TwistedTurbo-1.jpg[/img]

We are now getting to the final stages. After the box is fitted, carbon prop, new diffs and drive shafts will be replaced.

Anti Lag is enable now, however Launch Control will be enabled when new turbo is fitted.
Matt and Dace Rowe (Motec wizzard) estimate 620 - 630 bhp.
We are expecting 0 - 60mph and back to a standstill in less than 6 seconds. Zero to 100mph will be 7 : something sec's.

It's rapid now, so I guess it will be a bit quick when finished.

Will keep you posted

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/DSCF0465jpeg.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/JurPark.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/skullfudge/DSCF1560.jpg[/img]

[stiggy]

Hi mate

Glad you managed to get on at last

[Cath]

I know you...hello


I see you haven't done much to the car

[Steve_PPP]

hello mate, nice to see you and the motor on here - looks mint

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

It is my everyday car.

i guess you don't drive to work then - the car is spotless!

[crow sti]

Hello and welcome aboard . that is one great looking car mate .

[Granby]

Not too bad a car clive

[666subaru]

Hello and welcome, lovely looking car, full credit to you. Baz and Shaz

[DukeBoy]

Hello & Welcome (dont forget your password again).....nice car/nice spec, like the skullfudge picture

[SUBARMAN]

Good to meet you at the East Grinstead meet Clive. What an awesome car!!!

[C. J.]

nice mods
one day

[BIG"E"]

Very nice car !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would not like to guess how much that little lot has cost you.

Looks awesome.

Welcome, it was nice to see you and the car at the meeting.

[Danny]

Welcome aboard dude, that motor is absolutely stunning, you are a lucky man.

Good to see you made it here in the end!

Welcome matey

Was good to see you and your stunning car at the meet.

Please keep up all posted on your mods as they continue.

[Skullfudge]

Thank you for the welcome and comments fella's.

I have spoke to many Subaru owners who have either changed to a different model of Subaru, or, are thinking about doing so. All I can say is get a P1 if the situation ever arises.

There were 1004 made.
3 retained by Subaru
1 retained by Prodrive
12 registered as "written off" at the DVLA
254 stolen and assumed sold abroad.
which leaves a total of 734 left!.

An issue often overlooked when comparing a P1 to other Subaru's is that it's more Prodrive than Subaru.
The complete technical set up is all Prodrive and the front splitter & rear wing were designed by the same guy responsible for the Mclaren F1 road car.
Not sure how they achieved the feel and grip levels, but there are some clever people about.

I have driven a WRX. Sti, Type R and two classic imports and although all were impressive they are totally different to
drive. Over the years I have also driven a Lambo Countach, Ferrari 308, Lotus Esprit, Evo 8, and others.

I best way I can describe the feel of a P1 is this. After you have owned a P1, you feel like a passenger when driving anything else.

[DukeBoy]

Would be nice if you could start off a profile on your car in the car profile section Clive

[Skullfudge]

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Would be nice if you could start off a profile on your car in the car profile section Clive

no prob
I will continue this in the Project Section

[Skullfudge]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

no prob
I will continue this in the Project Section

To view an ongoing thread on this project please go to Scoobynet - Forums - Projects - (named "Project P1 600bhp+"

[RobEvo5]

Holly cow! that is one serious spec car - Hats off to you for your dedication to it. I love my scoobs, but would have given up along time ago and just bought a 911 Turbo2 which would have been cheaper.