High-Performance Subaru Builder's Guide: Covers Impreza, Legacy, Forester, Outback, WRX, STI

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Subaru vehicles have always been unique, and the modern lineup is no exception. These capable all-wheel-drive cars are excellent candidates for drag racing, autocrossing, time attack, and rally racing. It's this versatility, along with their unique styling and practicality, that makes Subarus so popular.

Now more than ever, Subaru fanatics have a wealth of factory and aftermarket performance upgrades at their disposal. This book explains in detail the similarities and differences between the Subaru models, and describes how to modify each for performance on the street and at the track. Author Jeff Zurschmeide uses over 300 color photos to show you how to modify your Impreza, WRX, or STI, or Legacy for improved acceleration, handling, braking, and style.

This book contains detailed chapters explaining how to modify the intake, exhaust, turbocharger, and computer systems for more horsepower and torque—plus info on upgrading your drivetrain to handle all that power.

If taking corners is your thing, you'll find chapters on the suspension, steering, chassis, brakes, and wheels and tires. A special chapter even shows you how to get started in your favorite type of racing, including profiles of successful racers and their cars.

Table of Contents

Introduction
A Brief History of Subaru | Building Your Car Right

Model/Buyer's Guide
What is a VIN? | Subaru VIN Code Reference | About the Engine Bay ID Plate | Example VIN Decoding | Choosing Your Subaru

The Subaru Engine
The Subaru Boxer Engine | Subaru Engine Types

The Induction System
How the Engine Does its Work | Getting Air Into Your Engine | Getting Fuel into Your Engine | Controlling the Engine: ECU Upgrades

Turbochargers and Related Components
About Turbochargers | Some Example Turbochargers | Intercoolers and Other Turbo-Related Parts | Intake Manifolds

Exhaust Components
Catalytic Converters | Exhaust Headers | Up and Down Pipes | Cat-Back Exhaust Systems

Clutch, Transmission and Drivetrain
Manual Transmissions | Automatic Transmissions | Differentials | Final Drive Gears | Front and Rear Axle Upgrades

Suspension and Steering
Sway Bars | Strut Bars and Braces | Bushings and Control Arms | Steering Rack Upgrades | Shock Absorbers and Struts | Suspension Upgrades | Alignment and Corner Weights

Brakes
Upgrading Your Brakes | Brake Hydraulics | Brake Pads | Calipers | Rotors | Big Brake Kits

Wheels and Tires
The Physics of Wheels | Selecting Wheels | Selecting Tires

Body and Interior
Aerodynamic Devices | Body Kit Basics | Chassis Stiffeners | Lights | Gauges and Indicators | Steering Wheels and Shift Knobs | Safety Equipment

Getting Exotic
JDM Parts | Exotic Turbochargers | Intercooler Sprayers | Water/Alcohol Injection | Nitrous Oxyde | Exotic Engine: H6 Turbo/6MT | Exotic Transmissions | The Bottom Line on Exotics

Subarus in Competition
Autocross | Track Day | Time Attack | Hill Climb | Drag Racing | Amateur/Club Racing | Pro Racing | Drifting | Rallycross | Stage Rally | TSD Rally | Car Show Competition

Appendix A
Websites | Clubs | Books | Resources

Appendix B
Engine Tables

High-Performance Subaru Builder's Guide: Covers Impreza, Legacy, Forester, Outback, WRX, STI