not exaclt beeastly performance you could get a modified jap spec sti with more power and save a few quid in the process.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/det...?i=26881&s=179

 

If that is really 345bhp at the wheels then it certainly is a beast, a g-force conversion is not cheap and they are guaranteed big power, the price seems high but buying a new then spending all that cash to get it that kind of power would make no sense

andy

 

aint to bad a price, try buying a new one and then doing a g force stage 3 etc.. its only done 5k???

the next buyer is getting a lot of care hastle free

 

You should see the classic scooby on autotrader then:

2000 SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO 4WD,
1997, 88000 miles, 4d door Saloon, Green. ABS, Alloy wheels, a/c, Anti theft system, Driver airbag, Electric windows, Central locking. Excellent example.. £63,000 . (07798) 580894.
Tel: (0116) 2792563
Distance: 43 miles
Price: £63,000

£63,000!!!!??

 

Its a Wagon too, which I assume he's changed virtually all the drivetrain to do 345 ATW.

Very stealthy, I'm sure theres been a few requests for a T25 wagon - this is pretty much it!

 

Since when did unofficial modifications actually add value to a 2nd-hand car?

I expect the G-Force conversion isn't cheap, but as a buyer I wouldn't expect to pay for it - fitted new by a Dealer yes, but not as a 2nd owner.

Stefan

 

Some of these mods cost £15K dont they? I remember reading about them in EVO.
I have a feeling if you spent £15K on engine mods 5,000 miles ago you would have every right to think you might get some of the value back. Even if you didnt manage it you would certainly have a go at it, I know I would.

 

Yeah, I suppose.

 

Problem is that it is wasted money as it was the wrong base spec. What's the point getting a UK car then blowing the warranty on the mods, better to have saved a few thousand and got a euro import STi or even better a Spec C which with a remap and exhaust is good for 330bhp and would be quicker due to being so light.

 

To be hoped he's put the STi 6 speed in there because the WRX will not hold that type of power for long

G-Force 400 BHP conversion ATF is circa £10K iirc

From the pictures it looks like the latest APS DR500 front mount intercooler and an APS SR40 turbo, no doubt it will be running GEMS ECU as well

He would be better to put it back to standard and sell all the bits and get at least 50% of the parts prices back just like I did with my STi 8

 

a 400bhp conversion for £10k. **** me if it was that price whay are we not all at G force. i know how much my conversion cost and it was a helluva lot more than £10K

cheers

sinky

 

400BHP can be had much cheaper than 10k

 

400bhp can be had for 4k

if you think that price is high look at the rs's, standard k reg escorts with 70k miles are going for up to 18k!!!

total madness!

 

[QUOTE=jonny gav]400bhp can be had for 4k

QUOTE]

on what base vehicle precisely and by which tuner?

 

any subaru if you are prepared to get your hands dirty and look out for bargains.

parts i needed to make over 400

tdo5/o6 turbo £550 exchange
walbro fuel pump £100
pressure reg £90
headers £250
intercooler £250
550cc injectors and collars £265
air filter £80
full decat 3" £150
downpipe £150
apexi ecu with commander £300
boost controller £50
plugs £35
oil and filter £35
custom pipe work £50
and a good mapper £priceless
mapping £200
other bits like gaskets and hose clips, no more than £150

£2705!!!

 

i said look out for bargains

 

any hints and tips where to find these bargins.............?

 

just keep looking, i picked up most of them through the for sale section on here but you have to be quick

 

any threads you can point me to with instructions on how to build such a motor?

and is it a phase one, two?

based on 2L?

thanks

 

you have pm

 

Go Julian Go !!

Keep yer eye on all the For Sale - Parts forums on here, Group buy forum too, and EBay.

Jonny probably PM'd you with what your silver super shed needs to do 300, 350, even 400 bhp ... each level needs major changes and supporting mods...

Sort the next meet and we can talk ... if you get saving!

PS working on the garage day/meet!

PPS - I got your corner mate!

 

i will sort out the next meet in a bit!

thought you'd pop your head in this!

 

LOL

No worries mate, if you buy the bits I'll help you fit them.

Jonny helped me once or twice with advice!

What power / torque are you after?

!

 

just more........

but got to do the clutch first!

 

erm.... it's 25k, not 28...

So it's about the same price as a new STI with PPP and it's got more power....

What's the problem here? Remind me...

 

It's been reduced mate. I've just looked at the ad and it says it's 7 hours old. I'm sure when i looked yesterday it was something like 46 days old.

 

The powers been reduced as well as the price, LOL you don't sell cars down the pub

 

Not sure any of it was right at first. I mean how can u write
"The car has covered 5,000 careful miles from new."

then

"goes like the wind and holds the road like glue and makes wonderful sound once on the open road!!!"

And from what i can remember my dyno test didnt sound that careful.

 

Thats not as bad as the guy trying to sell a 93 WRX on Cliosport.net for £9000 just because it has 19's and a facelift front. For nine grand I'd be looking at STi's, ta very much.

 

Still at £25K its still expensive, I assume its an import wagon £16K ish, plus G-Force £10,995 conversion? Seems like he wants new car price plus all the mods he has bought