Frayz's 550bhp+ Prodrive edition Impreza build...

frayz · Mar 26, 2011

Hey guys/gals

Reasonably new here, im picking up my new daily drive on Monday. Its a 55 plate cup packed FF182. Its in that funny Inferno colour and has only 7k genuine miles on.

This will be my first Clio (or any french car for that matter) and to say im excited about it is an understantement lol. Seemingly the performance hatch benchmark, the 182 was the obvious choice. Ive been daily driving a Transit Connect for the last 2 years so im expecting the RS Clio to feel like a spaceship!

However im no stanger to this car tuning lark and have been heavy in the Impreza scene for the last 6 years. Here are a few pics and spec of my current project for those that may be intersted.

Ive owned the car for 6 years now, first 4 of them were fast road and track with numerous trips around Europe and the Nurburgring. It was standard when i started and slowly wound it up to circa 400bhp on its stock 2ltr motor.

However i got bored of that, and being an engine builder by trade, decide to build a new motor for it.

New motor is based around the larger 2.5ltr unit and will be fed via a Garrett GT3582R. Target is 500bhp+ on pumpfuel and 550-600bhp on methanol.

Here are some photos of where im at currently.

This is just scratching the surface of the project for me really, so if anyone is interested in the whole build so far it can be found here...
http://passionford.com/forum/restor...385-t26-wrc-frayzs-550-bhp-impreza-build.html

I can update this from now on if you guys want.

Thanks for reading

Frayz

Rob_ · Mar 26, 2011

Great build

Pistons go the wrong way though

Andy. · Mar 26, 2011

Sexy engine, and probably an amazing noise. I love the flat four burble.

Why did you use a bug eye as a basis?

frayz · Mar 26, 2011

Rob_ said:
Great build

Pistons go the wrong way though

Tell that to a Porsche owner too haha

TheEvilGiraffe · Mar 26, 2011

Pistons go the right way !! :rasp:

Superb !!!!!

frayz · Mar 26, 2011

To be honest Andy, its a Prodrive Edition bugeye Version 7STi.
So they look a bit different to the normal bugeyes. Im one of those weirdos that actually like the way it looks because its ugly.

Bang for buck its tough to beat and was what i wanted at the time, although i still love it now

Dave.. · Mar 26, 2011

Why's the engine on its side?

rbclio200cup · Mar 26, 2011

keep updating mate, it's gorgeous!! love the steering wheel on the rear view mirror shot

lol

leeds_182 · Mar 26, 2011

Sick.

Bodge! · Mar 26, 2011

Perhaps the most sensible exhaust I've ever seen on a Japanese car!!

Looks great!

frayz · Mar 26, 2011

Cheers Bodge,

Its 3.5" turned down to try and keep noise as low as possible.
Custom built turbo back system from Simpson Race Exhausts. 3" front to back and still only 91.5dB static.

I cant stand all the stupid rocket launchers you see hanging off JDM cars. They look rediculous and do nothing to help you avoid the black flag on track lol

Bodge! · Mar 26, 2011

frayz said:
Cheers Bodge,

Its 3.5" turned down to try and keep noise as low as possible.
Custom built turbo back system from Simpson Race Exhausts. 3" front to back and still only 91.5dB static.

I cant stand all the stupid rocket launchers you see hanging off JDM cars. They look rediculous and do nothing to help you avoid the black flag on track lol

That seems to be the usual stereo type with Japanese cars. (I admit, I am tempted with mine!!)

Matt W · Mar 26, 2011

Nice wheels!

frayz · Mar 26, 2011

Cheers Matt, im on the lookout for a set for the Clio too

Chrisjk · Mar 26, 2011

The prodrive sti's look good, most others just look wrong, where in essex do you reside?

frayz · Mar 26, 2011

Im near Maldon Chris

Matt Cup · Mar 26, 2011

Been keeping up with this on pf. For a bug eye its gotta be my fave!

Keith185 · Mar 26, 2011

Lovely, exhaust looks perfect

aucky · Mar 26, 2011

''Corr blimey'' seems like a fitting statement.

Christopher · Mar 26, 2011

Looks brilliant!

I really like the exhaust. Looks like a J's Racing RS system.

The Boosh! · Mar 26, 2011

Christopher said:
Looks brilliant!

I really like the exhaust. Looks like a J's Racing RS system.

+1. Nice to see one of these with out a 5" dustbin jap can strapped onto the back. Looks really subtle.

sava001006 · Mar 26, 2011

im in love...

guysy · Mar 26, 2011

Lovely, Will be keeping an eye on this thread.

Dunn · Mar 26, 2011

Honestly love that impreza

be good to see what you do with the inferno

Kane. · Mar 27, 2011

That looks clean, I really like it.

mx1_champ · Mar 27, 2011

looks good man, will be an interesting read.. also love that stealth exhaust so nice to see somthing different

nevillemaycry3 · Mar 27, 2011

Awesome. Awesome.

Awesome.

Ian_182 · Mar 27, 2011

Looks very well done...

frayz · Mar 27, 2011

Wow, thanks for all the props guys. All comments very much appreciated.
I must admit, I didn't expect such a positive response to my fettled japbox on a Clio forum.

Will be interesting to see how the Clio compares to driving the big power force fed 4 wheeler.
For now I'm telling myself that the Clio will be staying standard... Ish

Haha

frayz · Mar 27, 2011

Wow, thanks for all the props guys. All comments very much appreciated.
I must admit, I didn't expect such a positive response to my fettled japbox on a Clio forum.

Will be interesting to see how the Clio compares to driving the big power force fed 4 wheeler.
For now I'm telling myself that the Clio will be staying standard... Ish

Haha

Adey. · Mar 27, 2011

really like that, clean and stealthy. standard, nahhh come to the dark side and start tuning the french tin can, they really come alive then

Jordi17 · Mar 27, 2011

Awesome. Been going some time this build i remeber seeing it in 07 whilst on SN. Sure is a beast

frayz · Mar 27, 2011

Lol, i really dont see the point of attempting to tune the 182 anymore than it already is. At the very most, just optimise its chassis as it is for use on the road.
Its going to be my sole car for everyday use. I have the Impreza for track and serious hooning about. The Clio needs to be sensible.

Besides, its a 7k mile minter so I dont want to ruin it either lol.

frayz · Mar 27, 2011

Jordi17 said:
Awesome. Been going some time this build i remeber seeing it in 07 whilst on SN. Sure is a beast

Yeah, its been a long time coming Jordi. The jap tuning is expensive lol.

Hixle · Mar 27, 2011

Great work mate, fantastic build :approve:

subarufreak · Mar 27, 2011

love it!!

you'll love the clio 2

have the same combination as you, brandwise
although my subaru hasn't got 500 bhp :wink:

Gaz85 · Mar 27, 2011

Looks great mate, always fan of a nicely done impreza interesting with the exhaust i quite like that! hope you enjoy the clio great wee cars!

Jordi17 · Mar 27, 2011

frayz said:
Yeah, its been a long time coming Jordi. The jap tuning is expensive lol.

Ye too true mate subaru = $$ lol. Being a member of sn I've kept looking at the thread now and again, the Impreza is track only now? Occassional road use?

frayz · Mar 27, 2011

Jordi17 said:
Ye too true mate subaru = $$ lol. Being a member of sn I've kept looking at the thread now and again, the Impreza is track only now? Occassional road use?

No mate its still and always will be a road car that I take to the track as opposed to vise versa. Its just in reality too much and too expensive to run regularly on the road. It was lively with 400bhp. So should be even more entertaining now. The Clio is cheap thrills

Clio-Ell · Mar 27, 2011

Impressive Subaru!

Welcome to Clio ownership, Really 7k!?

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