At the end of our last Test and Tune, the car reached 369whp at 5,000 RPM and 430 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 RPM. In our most recent Test and Tune for the 2017 Subaru WRX STI, we equipped the car with a new intercooler, intake, unequal length header, turbo inlet hose, and blow off valve, among other components. Text by Cameron Parsons // Photos by Joe Singleton It’s time to tie up the project with style and handling upgrades to match the power and keep it as his fun yet still somewhat practical street car. With the car currently sitting at 369whp and 430 lb-ft of torque, Al decided it’s time to throw in the towel. Since its introduction to the D’Garage, we’ve tested 13 exhaust systems, upgraded the intake and intercooler, added flex-fuel capabilities, and opened the gates for more fuel flow, among numerous other mods. When he acquired his latest daily driver, a 2017 Subaru WRX STI, he knew early on that he’d have to tread carefully when starting this project. Coming from a background of drag racing his turbo Supra and daily driving large displacement monsters like the C6 Corvette and Dodge Viper, Al Rhee knows the horsepower addiction all too well. Once you start, it only gets harder to stop. M ost enthusiasts can relate to the drug that is modifying cars.
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