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Old 30 July 2004, 09:54 PM
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Hi i have a 94 import wrx, it has a dump valve, stainless heatshielded induction and a de-cat pipe. Through 2nd, 3rd ,4th and 5th it's really smooth and responsive, but if i accelerate hard in first gear, right in the middle of the gear it's like a limiter comes in everything goes away and then comes back again? kind of like a go stop go again?
Old 31 July 2004, 10:33 AM
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Had same problem. Check the Rubber hose thats Approx 3 in in Diameter that connects Intercooler to throttle body. Make sure its ok, and clips are very tight
Old 31 July 2004, 03:42 PM
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wot does it rev to ?
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wot does it rev to ?
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might need octane boost if import
Old 31 July 2004, 04:43 PM
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Thanks for your help i always use optimax, would you advise octane boost on top?
Old 31 July 2004, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzuk
Thanks for your help i always use optimax, would you advise octane boost on top?
Yes and a knocklink also

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Old 31 July 2004, 05:16 PM
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hi i drive a 1994 impreza turbo and over hte last few monthes its lost a bit ov power small dead spots come in in 2nd and 3rd how could i stop this and how to make it more powerfull as as standerd its 220 bhp
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The best thing is regular maintenance and super unleaded fuel/optimax, this will cure 99% of all problems with a scoob

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If you have no joy with the fuel try checking all the air + vaccum hoses around the engine, my mate had a rover 220 turbo that had a similar problem and all it turned out to be a little 6mm pipe to the airflow meter
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4 octaine boost id ring power enginering.
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thanks i allready use optymax but ile chek the hoses
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Unless its been remapped all imports should not just rely on Optimax!!

Octane Booster may be a pain in the a$$ but many feel a necessity!

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