Damien Grant and his 2006 Subaru WRX STI started their journey together in Alaska, where he chose the car because of its AWD prowess and performance. It wasn't long before his Subaru underwent a full motor build to make more power. From there, Grant moved to California, where the stance scene got his attention. Today, he has found a way to walk the fine line between form and function with his bagged Subaru STI with a built motor.
Owner: Damien Grant
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru WRX STI
Horsepower: 550 whp @ 35psi
Club: SlamBros
SOCIAL:
Facebook: Damien Grant
Instagram: @stilin907
Photography by @maticworks_, @boldcopy.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
L.A. Sleeved EJ257 block
3-inch HKS Hi-Power exhaust
ASPEC Blast pipes
Fast AutoWorks TMIC (TurboXS specs)
TurboXS 4-inch widemouth catless downpipe
Element Tuning GT52 turbo (Tuned to 35psi)
0.20 over bore
Forged WiseCo 100mm pistons
11mm STi oil pump
ARP head studs
ARP main studs
3-angle valve job
CNC block resufracing
Balanced / blueprinted
All new gaskets & seals
Phenolic inake manifold spacers
ACL main bearings
ACL rod bearings
Walbro fuel pump (255lph)
Modded STi factory injectors (850cc)
AEM Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Perrin Parallel Fuel Rails
Perrin Shorty Intake
Perrin Inlet pipe
Perrin Radiator Shroud
Perrin Alternator/Pulley cover
Perrin crank pulley (Red)
Perrin radiator stays
Mishimoto Oil Cooler kit with sandwich plate
Koyo SpecR Radiator
Slim fan shroud with slim fans (Anodized Red)
Greddy Type-RS BOV
Greddy Oil Catch Can
ChaseBays braided power steering line kit with reservoir
ChaseBays coolant reservoir
ChaseBays braided clutch line
ACT Heavy Duty 6-puck clutch and pressure plate
SMC 2 Stage water/methanol injection setup (15gph nozzle -80% alky/20% water mix)
Group N motor mounts
Group N tranny mount
TurboXS Catback adapter (fits 4-inch TurboXS downpipe to my HKS exhaust)
TurboXS UTEC tuning software
Remote MAP control button (10 map options)
Tuned by Myself and SkunkWerks
Tuned to 35psi on Speed Density
EXHAUST:
4-inch TurboXS downpipe
Hks 80mm piping
ASpec blast pipes
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Defi Advance BF Boost gauge (28psi)
Defi Advance BF Exhaust Temperature gauge (2000*)
Defi Advance BF Water Temperature Gauge
Defi Advance BF Control Unit (custom mounted under foglight button)
AEM UEGO wideband & gauge
AEM TRUboost controller & gauge
AutoMeter rollcage gauge pods (x2)
SMC alcohol injection control unit
DRIVELINE:
ACT 6 puck street HD clutch
WHEELS & TIRES:
Avant Garde F220 wheels - 18x10.5 -10 (f/r)
Federal 595SS tires - 225/35R18 (f/r)
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Airlift performance air struts
Accuair management
Modified strut mounts
Camber plates
BRAKES:
EBC red stuff pads
ChaseBays booster delete
ChaseBays ABS delete
Wilwood master .88
ChaseBays braided lines
EXTERIOR:
Avery Dennison Matte Metallic vinyl wrap
Fully shaved and tucked engine bay, painted in STi Cherry Blossom Red finish
07 JDM S204 limited carbon fiber front lip (BaysonR)
02-07 Velocity carbon trunk
04-07 STi ChargeSpeed Bottomline Skirts carbon
02-07 STi VOLTEX carbon fiber diffuser
06-07 JDM rain visors
02-07 Visual Autoworks window vents
06-07 OEM STi rear roof vane spoiler
3M Carbon wrap on roof vane
Carbon Exhaust shroud
Hella Supertone horn kit
GrilleCraft MX upper grille kit
GrilleCraft MX lower grille kit
TEIN hood dampers
PasswordJDM quick release bumper kit
NRG fender washer kit
Front HKS tow hook
Rear Benen tow Hook
2005 OEM taillights
JDM taillight mod
10k HID upgrade
3k foglights
White XKglow kit
INTERIOR:
White XKglow kit
GodSpeed 6pt Bolt-In Rollcage (Cherry Blossom Red)
Personal Pole Position wheel w/ White Stitch
NRG v2.0 Carbon Quick release hub
NRG short hub
Sparco 4-pt harnesses
Black "STi" floor mats
Bride Digo front seats
Bride seat sliders
Bride gradient upholstered door cards
PLANTED seat brackets
ATI 3 gauge clock pod
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer P4000 touch-screen dvd player (w/ E-brake bypass)
Hertz 6.5-inch Energy Separates w/ crossover and tweeter (Front)
Hertz 4-inch Dieci coaxial speakers
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
StanceWars Vegas 2016 - Best JDM
Best Subaru at many events
2016 PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds Championship - Stage 1: Elimination (Seed No. 14)
2016 PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds Championship - Stage 2: Battle 28 (123 votes)
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"I love my tucked engine bay...it was alot of late nights, but came out awesome, and alot of people don't know that the engine bay, roll cage, and wheel hardware are all color matched to the STi cherry blossom red color of the logo."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
2011 lower half STI bumper fuse
Possible new color
Art In Motion MA5s
Hardline trunk setup
SPONSORS:
Chasebays
Airlift Performance
Avant-Garde Wheels
SHOPS/MECHANICS:
"The homies from the crew and all the late nights!
Acme Body shop for my shaved license plate on bumper.
SkunkWerks for showing me how to tune my car myself."
