has the drop in fuel come from going to sport#?

 

It's still in intelligent all the time to be fair mate I only put it in s# every now and again if I need to as if seems really down on power in I mode

 

i used to use 'I' mode all the time. put it in 'Sport' I got better MPG... plus my wife said she found it drive easier and better.

then when you need power switch to S#..... which i only use for over taking or when needed.

'I' mode seemed to make the car labour too much on pick up. I use it wen its in snow though.

 

I agree the car is much better to drive I S or S# I'll try this. Anyone got advice on my spluttering issue?

 

i no my mpg dropped by 3 to 4 mpg before ringlet failure but it didn't splutter if i remember rightly

mine is always ran in s# mode as this has replaced s mode since Andy F worked his magic

 

What fuel you using?

 

V power

 

Thats correct, when they start to fail the mpg drops.

 

If you've had a few cases of an overboost scenario then 'd be inclned to get the compressions tested and a leak down test as overboost can lead to detonation and detonation does ruin these pistons.

how does the car idle ? Is it unstable slight jolt now and again ?

 

it idles fine but if you blip the throttle it has a slight jolt at around 1500 rpm on the way down the revs. It idles around 600 rpm and every now and again it seems to have a slight jolt every now and again.

It is now only boosting to .5 bar all the time almost as if it's only running actuator pressure.

also where would I get a leak down test done? Obviously a garage but can any do it or should I take It to subaru Newcastle?

 

take it up to Rob @ Stan palmers Carlisle he will sort it

don't no if Subaru Newcastle is still open @ n,shields or wingrove on west rd. have dealership now

 

My 330S did that too - I assumed that was normal

 

Hi guys

I have just sold my 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Hatchback and I still have a few bits that I want to sell if anybody would be interested.

I have been a paid member for over a year but I don't post all that often as I am one of the quieter members

All prices include postage and PayPal fees

Collection from Manchester is also welcome, located just near Manchester City Football Stadium

Pictures are available on request

1. Brand New Samco Coolant Hose Kit - 10 Piece - Blue - Packaging Has Been Opened - RRP £145 - £80

2. Brand New Whiteline Rear Anti Roll Bar - Packaging Has Been Opened - £100

3. Forge Recirculation / Diverter Valve - The Correct Subaru Fitment, Not A Mazda Fitment - Very Good Condition And Complete With Spring Kit - £80

4. K&N Typhoon Induction Kit - Boxed And Complete - Very Good Condition And Only Used For 5k - RRP £349 - £120

5. Genuine Subaru JDM Double Din Stereo Facia - Only Available From Japan - Very Good Condition- £55

6. Stereo Wiring Harness Adapter With Steering Wheel Controls - £20

7. Standard Cat Back Exhaust - Covered 40k - £50 Collection Only

8. Standard Suspension Springs - Covered 40k - £40 - Collection Only

Any questions just ask

Thanks Aaron

 

Went to see andy forrest today, after a few emails i was in for mapping to get a much safer thsn stock map on with the engine issue caused by the poor mapping, so andy worked his magic produceing me a safe map, after 2 hrs we did the road dyno, 370 bhp, very impressed! Expected 350 tops

 

Very good figures, what mods do you have?

 

Hyundai i30 or bust

 

Another vote for rob at Stan palmers
The master technician whic makes a proper job
Engine rebuilds no problem

 

A k+N panel filter, 2nd hand 2.5" decat and 2nd hand prodrive back box, got the filter for free, and paid about £300 for the full system so a bargain really.

 

Saudi Scooby with milltek exhaust and fresh set of Direzza ZII racing tyres the night before the last open track day @ BIC...

 

nice photo

 

Like that a lot.

 

Looks great

 

Does look good and I must admit, I miss my 330S a bit.
But, how does the hatch STI survive in Saudi given the 2.5 history?

 

I'd imagine it would suffer badly with heat soak etc..

 

Koyo rad, 18-row oil cooler and 95 fuel map with 1.1 bar boost + methanol for S#/1.3bar trackday setup so far so good - 21kkm since engine rebuild with no noticeable oil consumption - I replaced OEM rods and pitstons with cosworth in advance :P The car performs fine under 40-45 oC. - if it is hotter than that, there is no point driving it because the OEM aircon is not efficient enough anyway (for those hot days I rent something with Gulf specs Aircon instead, like Kia Rio or Nissan Tida )

 

thats a massive straight awsome pic too

 

Looks you were set up for in car video / on car video?
Post it up if you fancy!

 

40 - 45 degrees........Wow.

Great pics by the way.

 

you have a sun roof lol

 

As I feared my car is goosed it had the dreaded ringland failure So engine getting forged.


I've decided not to take any risks so going with

Wossner pistons
Carrillo rods
ACL race bearings
14 head stud conversion
Pinned block
Bored and honed
Updated oil pump
New timing belt
2.0L oil pick up pipe

So should be solid as a rock after that. Then Andy F can map it to its full potential.