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Photo: Taylor Wilson's 2009 WRX - Tuned by Snail Performance

Taylor's Car:
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX - "The Operating Room"
Chassis Code: GH
Engine: Subaru EJ257
Displacement: 2457cc (2.5L)
Boost Pressure: 18psi
Fuel: VP110 / MS109
Power Output: 323WHP
Weight: 1483kg (3270lb)

Engine / Drivetrain:
Block: Subaru EJ257 | 2.5L Race Block
Crankshaft: Factory 2007 STI
Connecting Rods: Gruppe-S Engineering H-Beam Rods
Pistons: JE Pistons
Tayko Garage - Phoenix, AZCamshafts: JDM Forester
Valves / Valvesprings / Spring Retainers: JDM Forester Valvetrain
Tayko Garage - Phoenix, AZHeadstuds: ARP
Intake Manifold: 2006 WRX Aluminum Manifold
w/ GrimmSpeed 8mm Phenolic Thermal Manifold Spacer
Tayko Garage - Phoenix, AZTurbocharger: TD06-20G
Turbo Manifold: Factory Manifold w/ Grimm Speed EWG Up-Pipe
Tayko Garage - Phoenix, AZWastegate: TurboSmart 45mm Hyper Gate
Blow-Off Valve: TurboSmart Subaru Dual Port
Exhaust: Invidia Raceback Titanium w/ Invidia Catted Downpipe
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Factory w/ AFI Turbo Distribution Block
Fuel Delivery: AFI Turbo Fuel Rails w/ DeatschWerks 300LPH Fuel Pump
Fuel Injectors: DeatschWerks 850cc (x4)
Spark Plugs: NGK Racing 7 Heat Range
Radiator: Mishimoto
Intercooler: Turbo XS FMIC
Oil System: Cosworth Oil Pump w/ Setrab Oil Cooler
Killer B Motorsports Oil Pan | Oil Baffle | Oil Pickup
Gruppe-S AOS
Add'l Engine Work: LIC Motorsports Adjustable Timing Idlers
Perrin Air Intake
Samco Air Inlet
Cusco Motor Mounts
AFI Pitch Mount
custom TGV deletes
Perrin Light Weight Crank Pulley
Subtle Solutions Alternator Cover
Subtle Solutions Radiator Shroud
Engine Mgmt: Snail Performance Tuned Factory ECU
Shifting Components: Turbo XS FMIC

Suspension & Stopping Mods:
Shocks: KW Variant 3 Coilovers
Springs: KW Option Race Springs
Sway Bars: Whiteline 24mm Swaybars | Front & Rear
Add'l Suspension Work:

Whiteline Roll Center Kit
Anti-lift Race Kit
Front & Rear Heavy Duty Endlinks
H-Brace w/ Supporting Mounting Plates
Max-C Camber Plates
Cusco Rear Lateral Arms
Cusco Front and Rear Strut Bars
ARP Extended Wheel Studs

Brakes:  
  Front: - StopTech ST-40 Caliper 
- StopTech 355x32mm 2 Piece Slotted Rotors
  Rear: - StopTech ST-22 Caliper
- StopTech 345x28mm 2 Piece Slotted Rotors
Pads: Hawk Performance DTC-70 Front, DTC-60 Rear
Brake Lines: StopTech Stainless Braided Lines
Additional Brake Work: GrimmSpeed MCB

Wheels & Tires:
Wheels: Wheeldude Rota Grids 18x9.5 +38 offset
Tires: + Hankook RS-3 255/35/18

Exterior Modifications:
Front Bumper: Stock Subaru Wrx w/ CS Front Lip
Spoiler: Snail Performance Custom Splitter
Hood: Stock Subaru Wrx
Fenders: Stock Subaru Wrx
Side Skirts: Stock Subaru Wrx
Rear Bumper: Stock Subaru Wrx
Trunk Lid: Stock Subaru Wrx
Spoiler/Wing: BlackTop Aero Double Deck Carbon Wing
Livery Design/Graphics: Taylor “Dr. Koby D” Wilson Designs / AZ Auto Graphics

Interior Modifications:
Cage: Autopower Industries 6 Point Roll Cage
Seat: Corbeau FX1
Harness: Corbeau 5 Point
Wheel: Factory
Gauges: Pro Sport
Electronics: HKS EVC Electronic Boost Controller

Sponsors:
Forced Air Technologies LIC Motorsports
Gruppe-S Engineering Wheeldude
AFI Turbo AZ Auto Graphics
AnubisBlue Designs RacePhotoLabs.com
Subtle Solutions