Iqy7861

Hi guys I've noticed that my Impreza is lacking power, also turbo kicks in about 3000 to 3500 rpm's which I'm thinking is late.

Obviously need to look at why turbo is kicking in late but is there anything I can do? Regarding mods under the bonnet?
I think it's mapped but not sure, the chap who I bought the car of kept it in garage for well over a year and didn't use it.

My car
Subaru Impreza Catalunya 2.0 Turbo 1997 P
Uk spec Classic

Thanks in advance

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

best thing to do is get it on a rolling road to see what faults (if any) are there and if it been mapped etc and to make sure its all running correctly

the operator will give you advice on what to do once you have the results

choose a well known subaru specialist

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Unless it's had ESL or some kind of stand alone ECU fitted you can be sure it's not been mapped. Mine is a 97 UK Turbo and was told all the ****e by the previous owner that it was mapped and blah blah blah.Turns out it had a manual boost controller and a stupid fuel cut defender fitted. I didn't know anything about Imprezas at that stage.

Open up the ECU for a look. If it's a standard ECU it'll most likely say 8S on the metal case. Just in case you don't know where it's located, it's below the carpet in the passenger side front footwell below a metal plate. Can be accessed easily in 5 minutes.

Iqy7861

Thanks shreksta and piehole, will find a reputable person that has got a rolling road, Piehole I was told the same thing lol, ended up changing boost control unit HT leads spark plugs MAF as it started running crap, but thanks for the advice guys appreciate it.

Any ideas what they charge to get in in a rolling road?

Thanks

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

Surrey rolling road is the only one I know of down sarf, reputable and know their scoobs.

Iqy7861

Thanks mate I'll give Surrey Rolling Road a call.