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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2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Specs

Body type:

Wagon

Country of origin:

Japan

Purchase price:

$2012

0-60 time:

5.8 seconds

Displacement:

1994cc

Stock horsepower:

227 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

217 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm

Engine configuration:

flat-4

Transmission:

5-speed manual

Drivetrain configuration:

All-wheel drive

Suspension:

strut (front)
strut (rear)

Brakes:

disc/disc

Body width:

68.1 in.

Curb weight:

3165 lbs.

Wheelbase:

99.4 in.

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