2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

We found this turbocharged wagon on our message board for just $2,000. Who said station wagons aren't cool?

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2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

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Apr
21
Apr 21, 2014 | Subaru
Quiet Down, Will Ya

Our WRX used to set off car alarms while idling.

Apr
14
Apr 14, 2014 | Subaru
An Axle Askew

Pardon the alliteration. We really just had a torn CV boot.

Feb
21
Feb 21, 2014 | Subaru
New Magnetic Numbers

Our new WRX is in a new autocross class, so it needs new magnetics.

Jan
22
Jan 22, 2014 | Subaru
Car Parts for Home Repair

We recycle an STI brake rotor to fix a floor lamp.

Dec
19
Dec 19, 2013 | Subaru
Yeah, Brembos.

We added big front brakes to our bugeye WRX wagon.

Dec
09
Dec 9, 2013 | Subaru
Autocross Fun and Weigh-In

We slipped scales under our WRX. It's a little nose-heavy.

Nov
08
Nov 8, 2013 | Subaru
Heat Containment

We take precautions to prevent melting Subaru plastics.

Nov
06
Nov 6, 2013 | Subaru
Tweaks and Treats

Now in its wrap-up phase, we add some goodies to our WRX.

Jul
12
Jul 12, 2013 | Subaru
Daily Duties

Our WRX gets recreational.

Jun
28
Jun 28, 2013 | Subaru
Installing the WRX Engine

But wait—what made it blow up in the first place?

Jun
26
Jun 26, 2013 | Subaru
Assembling the Block and Heads

Everything turns over properly by hand, so we put it all together.

Jun
24
Jun 24, 2013 | Subaru
Cranking Bearings

Our bearings and the new crankshaft go in.

Jun
19
Jun 19, 2013 | Subaru
Gapping Rings

Piston rings must be sized properly.

Jun
06
Jun 6, 2013 | Subaru
Inspecting the Injectors

With our engine in shambles, we look for the source of our problems.

May
30
May 30, 2013 | Subaru
Something Bent

There's not much left salvageable in our Subaru's engine.

May
24
May 24, 2013 | Subaru
Busted Upside the Heads

We keep finding broken components.

May
22
May 22, 2013 | Subaru
Checking the Valves

We use ether to check the valves for leaks.

Mar
22
Mar 22, 2013 | Subaru
Unchattering a Clutch

Hoping to finally solve the problem.

Mar
15
Mar 15, 2013 | Subaru
Looking inside

We opened up our Impreza's engine.

Feb
20
Feb 20, 2013 | Subaru
Camshaft bolts and a peek inside

Stuck bolts stalled our progress.

Feb
13
Feb 13, 2013 | Subaru
A motorectomy for the WRX

Out, out, damned engine!

Feb
08
Feb 8, 2013 | Subaru
New Gauges for our WRX

We install extra gauges in our WRX.

Jan
09
Jan 9, 2013 | Subaru
Blowing Up

The car was great right until it blew up.

Dec
28
Dec 28, 2012 | Subaru
Fixing Leaks

We Fix Our WRX’s Leaks

Dec
18
Dec 18, 2012 | Subaru
Speedy Subaru

We tune our WRX on the dyno.

Dec
13
Dec 13, 2012 | Subaru
Suspension Work

We upgrade our WRX’s suspension.

Dec
12
Dec 12, 2012 | Subaru
Sticky Feet for Our WRX Wagon

We fit better wheels and tires to our WRX.

Dec
11
Dec 11, 2012 | Subaru
Cooling It Down

We replace the radiator and subframe on our WRX.

Nov
30
Nov 30, 2012 | Subaru
Brakes and Bearings

We fix our WRX’s brakes.

Nov
21
Nov 21, 2012 | Subaru
Baselining

We finally take our WRX out on track.

Nov
16
Nov 16, 2012 | Subaru
Testing Busts the Clutch

We replace the clutch and flywheel on our WRX.

Nov
07
Nov 7, 2012 | Subaru
More Bodywork for Our WRX

We make our Subaru beautiful again.

Oct
10
Oct 10, 2012 | Subaru
The work begins!

We start fixing our Subaru.

Sep
19
Sep 19, 2012 | Subaru
Road Trippin' in the WRX

We brave 1000 miles of interstate in our WRX project car.

Aug
11
Aug 11, 2012 | Subaru
Meeting Our WRX

We pick up our latest project car.

Jul
17
Jul 17, 2012 | Subaru
Setting Goals

We bought an Imrpeza WRX wagon, and we're building a crazy machine.

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