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2002 Subaru WRX Automatic - Full Auto

It's Fast. Even With A Torque Converter

Alfano's WRX proves that with enough attention to detail, an automatic transmission can be made to work in a performance car. The car's test numbers and our brief drive prove it to be a real driving tool. Factor in its impressive power and handling and Alfano is well on his way to being both different and better.

Engine
Chassis Code GDB
Engine Code EJ20
Type Horizontally opposed four,
  turbocharged and intercoooled,
aluminum block and heads
Internal Modifications None
External Modifications AVO 400-hp ball-bearing turbo,
AVO bar-and-plate front-mount
intercooler, AVO dual-stage blow-off
  valve, STi front-mount intercooler
  water spray kit, AVO intake, Turbo
  XS stainless-steel turbo back
  exhaust, HKS header, ceramic-
  coated up-pipe, Unorthodox Racing
  underdrive pulleys, Samco turbo
inlet hose, Samco coolant hoses,
  Hose Techniques silicone engine
  hose kit, Sun engine grounding
kit, PWR aluminum radiator,
SYMS high-pressure radiator
cap, GReddy oil catch can,
Nitrous Express nitrous oxide
intercooler sprayer
Engine Management Mods Turbo XS UTEC ECU, BBK fuel
pump, 650 cc/min injectors,
  A'PEXi AVC-R boost controller,
  A'PEXi turbo timer, high-
  volume fuel rails
Drivetrain
Layout Transverse front engine,
  all-wheel drive
Drivetrain Modifications Knight Racing automatic
  transmission with upgraded
front and center differentials,
transmission oil coolers
Suspension
Front H&R coil-overs, SPO
  Motorsports 22mm anti-roll
bar, STi aluminum control
  arms, Cusco lower brace and
strut tower brace, Whiteline
anti-lift kit, Energy Suspension
bushings
Rear H&R coil-overs, SPO
  Motorsports adjustable rear
anti-roll bar, Whiteline strut
tower brace, Energy
  Suspension bushings
Brakes
Front Brembo 13.1-inch rotors,
four-piston calipers,
  stainless-steel lines
Rear Brembo 12.9-inch rotors,
  four-piston calipers,
  stainless-steel lines
External
Wheels 17x7.5-in. SSR Competition
Tires 225/45-17 Kumho Ecsta V700
Performance
Acceleration
Quarter Mile 13.3 sec. @102 mph
0-30 mph 1.5 sec.
0-60 mph 4.8 sec.
30-50 mph 2.0 sec.
50-70 mph 2.6 sec.
Handling  
Slalom Speed (700 ft slalom):
Lateral Grip (200-ft skidpad) 1.0 g
Braking  
60-0 stopping distance 110 ft.
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