2016 Subaru WRX - Jon Peevy

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2016 Subaru WRX

Jon Peevy

Instagram: @thiicc.wrx

Photographers: Alex Barradas

Instagram: @wargzm

Performance Stats: 777whp / 589ftlb

Baltimore, MD, USA is where I call home. I’m a healthcare IT consultant during the day and my spare time is usually spent with my wife, working on my 2016 WRX, taking it to the race track and car events, or going to music shows or festivals nearby.

I’ve been drawn to cars my entire life. As a kid, I remember playing the first few Need for Speed games - little did I know how far that rabbit hole could go. Like many others, NFS Underground 2 introduced me to the tuner culture. The colours, sounds, and aesthetics of the cars have had me hooked on anything turbo JDM since.

One thing I was missing though was the connection to the cars. I never really understood that until I got my WRX and ever since I’ve been much more involved in the scene. I attend meets all around Maryland, compete in shows, and regularly take the Subie to the drag strip.

Through college I drove my father’s GMC Sierra but soon after graduating and accepting my first tech role, a multi-car accident on the highway left the truck totalled. We were planning a move to Wisconsin and wanted an affordable Japanese car with AWD, a manual transmission, and a turbo - the WRX/STI and Evo immediately came to mind.

I bought my WRX new in December 2015 and it stayed stock as a fun commuter car until September 2016 when I decided to install a simple intake and OTS tune. The car responded well and soon I was back for more with a TMIC, charge pipe, exhaust, EBCS, and protune sitting at 315whp. 

The car scene in Wisconsin was great and inspired me to set out with the goal of building a street car with an aggressive aesthetic. I made my way through any bolt-on upgrades and a few tune revisions and had a pretty sweet highway machine. I eventually left the midwest and moved back to Maryland and decided to try my hand at drag racing, sparking a whole new wave of improvements to the WRX. 

I’ve leaned pretty heavily into improving straight-line performance and the result is a streetable car that shines on the highway or quarter mile. Having the car you envisioned building is a great feeling. I regularly get comments when driving around town, but more importantly, I’m always looking back at my car when walking away from it - just to get in one more look. 

On the road, this car demands your attention while driving and really shines on the highway where it can stretch its legs. This build has always been about mixing aesthetics and performance to create something that looks great and can hold its own on the street or strip. 

The car has a whole slew of modifications but the most unique would be the widebody kit, the 280/286 cams (one of few 2015+ WRXs to have these), and hydraulic launch control. After JrTuned worked his magic at Prime Motoring the WRX made 777whp/589ftlb on a Mustang dyno with E60 in the tank - one of only a few 2015+ WRXs in that range with a stock ECU.

What do you think?

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Build List

ENGINE 

• Outfront Motorsports closed deck FA20 case halves
• Manley Extreme Duty 86.25mm forged pistons
• Manley I Beam Rods / ARP rod bolts
• King XPG FA20 road & main bearings
• KillerB oil pickup
• Headgames full ported heads
• GSC valvetrain
• Kelford 280/286 cams
• ETS headers
• SBTK side exit exhaust
• ETS 4" intake
• PTE6466 turbo
• ETS 3.5" FMIC
• Tial Q VTA BOV
• Twin Tial 38mm wastegates
• Grimmspeed boost controller
• BRZ intake manifold
• Omni 4bar MAP sensor
• Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer
• IAG Competition AOS
• Koyorad radiator
• Torque Solution engine mounts
• Nostrum HPFP
• Cobb FlexFuel kit
• 2 Walbro 450 LPFPs
• Radium dual pump hanger
• Aeromotive A1000 fuel pressure regulator
• Custom iWire dual pump wiring kit
• iBR fuel rails
• ID1300 port injectors
• iBR fuel controller
• Perrin master cylinder brace
• Magnus hydraulic launch control

TRANSMISSION

• 2019 STI transmission, rear differential, axles
• DSS carbon fibre driveshaft
• ACT T1S-S05 twin disc clutch
• ACT Streetlite flywheel
• iWire DCCD
• Torque Solution transmission mount, driveshaft carrier bushings
• Torque Solution rear differential mount
• Kartboy Short Throw Shifter and bushings

EXTERIOR 

• Angry Acorn v1 widebody kit
• VIS Racing VS2 carbon fibre hood
• Profile Pivot Switchback c-lights & halos
• Carbon Reproductions carbon fibre wing
• 20% ceramic tint

INTERIOR 

• iDoing 9" Android head unit w/ CarPlay
• WeAreLikewise Daytona shift knob
• ‘05 STi DCCD control switches
• SMY Defroster Gauge Vent Pod
• AEM Digital Boost Gauge

WHEELS 

• Cosmis Racing XT-006R wheels - 18x11+8mm
• Toyo R888 tires - 275/40/18
• BORA +20mm spacers

SUSPENSION 

• Fortune Auto 500 coilovers

BRAKES 

• DBA front/rear rotors
• Hawk HPS 5.0 pads
• Stoptech steel brake lines

I’ve learned a lot along the way - from doing oil changes to a drivetrain swap, from learning manual to hitting the dragstrip, and much more. Early on I did most of the work myself on bolt-ons but left the widebody, longblock, and fueling to the pros. The friends and experiences made along the way have been the best part, and I have many to thank for their help in getting this far: TopShelf Performance, Felix Performance, Prime Motoring, and JrTuned to name a few.

Future Plans:

I’m currently working on a new wheel/tire setup and DSS axles, which should reduce unsprung weight and allow for more aggressive launches off the line. After that, the next most significant improvements would come from a standalone ECU and a built dogbox or sequential transmission, but I haven’t yet decided if I want to take it that far. My goal is to push myself and find my limit for the best ¼ mile time, at least to low 10s, and show that these FA20 engines deliver when done correctly.

Advice/Tips

Subarus get a bad reputation for engine failure but in my experience, if you maintain them religiously and either keep them stock or modify it correctly with a solid build plan, quality parts, and an experienced tuner they will last. Keep in mind though that Subarus aren’t designed to be a straight-line performance platform - you can make it happen but it’s not going to be the best bang for your buck.

For any new Subaru owners interested in modifying their beloved, my best advice would be to try out a few different types of events to learn what you’re into first - shows, drag, autocross, rally, etc. Once you’ve found something that speaks to you mod towards that goal so you don’t waste money on multiple vastly different iterations of your build.

Groups/Clubs/Shout-Outs

The car scene in both Wisconsin and Maryland has been great, and there’ve been plenty of events to participate in. Through the years in the scene, I’ve gained tons of knowledge about Subarus, motorsport, and cars in general. 

I’ve met new friends with a wide range of interests - from stance to the street, to drag, to autocross. I’ve found a sport/hobby I enjoy and have pushed myself to improve. I’ve faced challenges and celebrated accomplishments, and there’s much more to come.

Dream Car

My dream car would have to be a big power, single turbo, sequential transmission R32 GTR. It’s taken some time to grow on me. The simple yet sporty design, lightweight structure, and ability to make massive power above stock make the R32 a great pick for drag or street. Plus there’s something special about this specific generation’s heritage and reputation for causing a ruckus - it is Godzilla, after all.

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