Engine & Trans
Make: Renewed 2002 Subaru 2.5L, SOHC water-cooled four-cylinder with 9,000 miles ($6,000)
Induction: Subaru EFI
Radiator: Griffin aluminum
Air Cleaner: K&N
Ignition: EMS Computer from Australia and Outback Motor Sports
Engine renewed & supplied: Outback Motor Sports, Buena Park, California
Headers: Vintage Spyders
Mufflers: Magnaflow
Engine Mods: Oil pan shortened 2 inches, intake manifold smoothed and polished at Outback Motor Sports, all AN fittings and braided aluminum hoses utilized
Transmission: VW four-speed swing-axle from Transmissions West
Shifter: Jamar
Trans Mods: 3.88:1 Freeway Flyerring-and-pinion set
Body
Manufacturer: Vintage Spyders 550 Rennsport
Paint Type: PPG
Painter: Vintage Spyders
Interior
Gauges: VDO
Wiring: Outback Motor Sports wiring harness installed by Vintage Spyders
Steering Wheel: Banjo
Seating: Vintage Spyders
Upholsterer: Vintage Spyders
Material: Leather
Performance:
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 5.34 seconds
Braking
Minimum stopping distance from 60 mph: 136.04 feet
Handling
Lateral acceleration: .76g (rookie driver)
Balance: Oversteer
Slalom Speed (420-foot slalom): 41 mph
Lateral seat support: Good
Test Conditions
Temperature: 75 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity: 30 percent
Elevation: 52 feet above sea level
Location: El Toro Marine Base, El Toro, California