Manford

Sti cat? You fitting the sti down pipe?

You going to put an sti intercooler and y pipe in?

AzzDSM

If it was me i would recommend getting the sti pink injectors. You can get a set from breakers on here for around £100 a set. While the turbo is being done get a decat up pipe, or if budget is tight get one off an sti as they are decat as standard

Berks-Jack

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+1 an STI up pipe is definitely recommended.

Rich mapped mine and fitted most of my upgraded bits and pieces, plus does the servicing.


I've got an STI tmic along with the undertray if you're interested?

Also got the Prodrive y pipe to go on the wrx tmic if you need one.


Jamie

bullawayo

Sti sports cat downpipe will be on its way to me soon.

I have ordered a vf35 turbo after conversations with rich. I've also got a walbro pump in my possession and am looking at pink injectors.

Gunna get the whole lot fitted At once with a remap. Should make it a little quicker

Thanks for the help guys I'll upload pics tomorrow!

Manford

How much extra you get out the prodrive y piece? how much?

bullawayo

So the turbo arrived





Really happy with it. Minimal play in the shaft and seemingly in very good condition.

In other news heres a recent pic...



Still collecting all the bits I need. Hopefully some bigger, more interesting updates soon!

TheGreenHornet

Interesting read this. You appear to be going down a similar route to me. Just bought a vf35, sti intercooler and pink injectors myself so would be interested in seeing what results you get.

Norman Dog

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Love the red Blobs, used to own one the same as yours.

bullawayo

Thanks mate. I'm going to FBTuning on Thursday to get some bits done. Not quite what I anticipated above but I'll update afterwards

Berks-Jack

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You drove past me yesterday morning just past the train station. If it wasn't you then there's 2 red blobs in town

Berks-Jack

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How did the mapping go?

Rosscoscooby

Great looking car will be keeping a eye on this and like somebody else said I've just upgraded my front door speakers today all is well with no door cards on but now rattle like mad when door cards fitted 😁

TimmyC300

interesting read how did the mapping go? i have a vf35, full decat exhst (altho i do have a sports cat that i might keep) and few other usual upgrades to put on ready for my map when i get round to doing it all. anyway hope the cars still coming along nicely

bullawayo

Hi guys,

Apologies for the lack of updates I have been very busy.

I ended up selling the VF35 as funds wouldn't allow me to get all the accompanying modifications I would need. Also, after thinking about it quite a lot, I did not want to try and push the car too hard as I need to use it daily.

I decided a reliable 280/300bhp would do me just fine.

I sold the VF35, and went to Rich @ FBTuning with a walbro pump. He installed the pump and mapped the car, and it is fantastic. The map is incredibly smooth and it drives like a completely different animal. Another benefit has been how much better its been on fuel since he did it. Highly recommend him.

So basically that's all that's happened, I also bought a full set of Godspeed brakes (front/rear discs/pads) and some braided brake lines that shall be going on this week.

Heres a pic a mate got the other day on a drive, I really need coilovers!



Can't wait to sort the brakes out, mine are terrible at the moment!

TimmyC300

Nice did you go for the big brake kit from godspeed? I'm looking to get it in the new year so what figures have you got out of the td04? Did you get a print out with your new map?

bullawayo

No I didn't mate. I'm currently saving for a house so as much as I wanted a big brake kit I think the missus would kill me lol.

I went for the godspeed front/rear disc/pad setup they currently have on offer and a set of braided lines. I have heard good things, will let you know once I have fitted them

PhilWrx100

Good for you mate. I was the same, I didn't want to push the car too much as well. I'm happy with 285bhp that mine has now.

bullawayo

Right!

Some updates....

Cars been driving really great since the map, very happy with the service from FBTuning.

Did my brakes at my mates unit the other day, godspeed discs/pads and braided lines. Now i've done 300 miles and they are properly bedded in they are a lot better!















Next up, coilovers at the end of the month. Gone for HSD's

Manford

What mpg do you reckon your getting now?

How much was the mapping?

bullawayo

I think it was about 28 combined, which is decent compared to what I was getting.

Map was 300 quid from FBTuning. Rich is incredibly knowledgeable and the power is now very smooth. I highly recommend it.

Manford

Is that driving round wokingham or longer runs? I'm getting 300~ a tank, but i do have to spend most of it behaving.

I've got a few bits I want to accumulate first, then I plan to try and get it mapped.

Mine doesnt have any of the pro drive bits, so want to decat the up, fit sport down, fuel pump and tgv deletes with sti manifold. Maybe remove middle cat too.

WRX 2312

Reading this thread with quite some interest...don't mean to be nosey but can I ask how much you paid for your brake kit? Need to upgrade mine with the soon-to-be increase in power

bullawayo

I paid about 300 quid for the front/rear discs and pads (Godspeed) and braided lines (also from godspeed). I used high end brake fluid when i fitted them.

If anyone fits this setup make sure not to use them in anger for the first 200 odd miles, otherwise you can potentially warp the discs. I've done 450 miles since mine were fitted and did my first emergency stop test the other day in a car park to see how they responded - I was very impressed. I would suggest the braided lines are an essential with the discs and pads to help with the pedal feel whilst braking on subarus.

bullawayo

Regarding mpg - that is mainly motorway mileage as I tend to drive a fair bit for work.

I have never seen 300 miles from a tank lol. Previously I was getting 180-200 with quite aggressive spurts and poodleing about, now with the same driving I consistently get 250-270 miles.

WRX 2312

I've been advised to upgrade the brakes to something like brembo's or get the conversion kit from Godspeed as I am planning on taking the car to around 280-300bhp (similar to yourself) however it is a hell of a price for the kits...would you recommend yours as a form of 'upgrade'

bullawayo

Yeah I would, with better pads and the godspeed discs/braided lines I think its a vast improvement over the standard setup.

If you can stretch to an upgrade kit then ultimately I would recommend that you go with that. It is something that I considered and will be doing in the future although temporarily I didn't have the funds to get the kit.

I've been working at the Thames Barrier in recent weeks which is an 80 mile drive from my house, commuting everyday. I saw 346 miles out of a tank last week! Best I've ever had

Manford

That's not bad extra 70~ miles a tank.

that's 25-30% better, big jump. would pay for the remap in a few months depending on how many miles you do.

bullawayo

Yeah worth doing! I'm working in south east London everyday at the moment so I'm doing a fair few miles.

Minor update, installed a boost gauge. Got a sticky pod as I didn't want to have to drill the dash and don't currently have the need for the usual 3 way pod mount that replaces the clock.

Had to take the vent out and trim one side to allow for adequate clearance for the hose and wiring when its pushed back into position, but worked out quite well. Meant that I could run the wiring/pipe through the vent without (again) having to butcher anything.

Found a switched live on the back of the beam adjustment ****, tapped into that so when my lights are on the boost gauge lights up.

Anyway, couple of pics....

I've just booked the Nurburgring again for this year with my friends, so I need to get moving with this to get it ready. Got until July.

bullawayo

Oh also bought an STI uppipe off Matt@MBDevelopments so once the rest of the exhaust comes i'll be getting that all fitted up. Will then be popping down to Rich@FBTuning to get a map tweak.

bullawayo

So,

My exhaust came and I fitted it. The uppipe will be fitted by Rich@FBTuning within a week or so as my engine management light has appeared since I fitted my turbo back (need my map tweaked). No boosting for me at the moment!

Some pics of the exhaust fitting. Its a full toyosport unit which I had read was good quality but pretty poor fitment. Both of these were true.

It all went quick well, however the heat shield needed to be modified over the turbo/downpipe to accommodate the new, larger bore downpipe.

Also the downpipe bracket was about 30mm from the bolt hole, so I decided not to use it (after fitting everything else it was very sturdy). I will consider some form of metal spacer for this soon.

The new backbox comes with a ring clamp and adapter pole to make it fit the existing exhaust mount, again this was 30mm too long so we cut and welded it to make it fit properly....

Anyway, pictures say a thousand words and all that...



This is my old Prodrive system, will be up for sale. If you are interested let me know - it sounds good! (not loud enough for me though)



Old v New



Pissing about with the stupid heatshield





SHINY!



"modifying" the backbox clamp adapter



All done!

First impressions are good, noise is what I was after without being stupidly overbearing.

Next up - STI Uppipe (and whilst its being fitted and the downpipe is off I will be heat wrapping that to save the steering column knuckle under Rich's advice) and map tweak. Then I can see how it sounds properly!