by Will Long | May 14, 2019 | Cars, Subaru, Tuning, Videos, Will's Built WRX
After completion of the break-in period for the new engine, my 2002 WRX build was ready for a dyno session and a proper tune. After doing some serious research on Subaru performance shops all over Colorado, I decided to get my bugeye tuned at 5250 Performance in...
by Will Long | Apr 25, 2019 | Cars, Subaru, Videos, Will's Built WRX
My lifted WRX wagon became lifted in 2017. The 2002 WRX desperately needed new struts and I decided to throw on a 1-inch lift while I had the struts out. I debated using the suspension from a Forester, but I decided that was too high for what I wanted. The plan wasn’t...
by Will Long | Mar 1, 2019 | Cars, Engines, Photography, Subaru, Will's Built WRX
An IAG short block is an excellent foundation for building a performance Subaru engine. For my 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon, I chose to build off of the IAG Stage 2.5 Subaru EJ25 Closed Deck Short Block. I used the original 2-liter heads and paired them to the 2.5-liter...
by Will Long | Feb 25, 2019 | Builds, Cars, Engines, Subaru, Videos, Will's Built WRX
I recently added a Mishimoto power steering reservoir tank to my 2002 WRX! The WRX got a new CSF Racing radiator and I had the Mishimoto aluminum power steering reservoir installed at the same time. It looks rather nice and elevates the aesthetics of the engine bay if...
by Will Long | Jan 28, 2019 | Cars, Engines, Photography, Subaru, Videos, Will's Built WRX
A CSF Radiator is a beautiful new addition to the WRX build! During the first part of breaking in the new IAG closed deck short block, I noticed the coolant temperatures displayed on the Accessport were often over 200 degrees Fahrenheit and it was rather cold outside....
by Will Long | Jan 25, 2019 | Builds, Cars, Engines, News, Photography, Sportscars, Subaru, Videos, Will's Built WRX
The 2002 WRX build is now on the road! Just-N-Tyme Performance finished the Bugeye build in the last few days of 2018. This car is absolutely awesome! My name is Will and I love cars, and especially my 2002 WRX wagon. I have owned the car since 2009 and in 2018 I...
