Hi
I have always been a for man so no nothing about subarus.I have looked about on here but still unsure so im asking for a bit of help.i looked at one yesterday it was a 1 owner 71000 miles never been modded bug eye 2002 wanting 3250.Now I like the sound they make but this one is quiet it is a wrx version.Not as fast as my st but I want to mod whats the cheapest way to do this map etc.any help appreciated .

 

Foreman or Ford man?

Only joking, but you are asking a very broad spectrum question.
If you just want some noise for cheap a good qualitiy used backbox or catback system will make a bit of noise without requiring an expensive remap.
More expensive option is a full decat system and induction kit this will give you plenty of noise but will require a remap.

The modding potential is endless but expensive. Check out the link below for some ideas.

http://www.andyforrestperformance.co.uk/58901.html

 

yeah sorry ford lol.thanks for that I only had about 600 so was looking if I could do it myself on the cheap as owning a ford im good with tools.

 

im looking about 270 to 280

 

It will cost you most of your budget for the remap. but with a catback and a quality panel filter + remap you should have your target!

 

Check out a classic or two

 

These have non self learning ecu's so any mod you do will throw check any engine light n run like a dog

 

So am I best buying one already done

 

Panel filter and catback?

 

lost now can you explain

 

I may be wrong? i am sure someone on here will have pleasure in telling me, but i don't think you will need a remap for a catback exhaust and an uprated panel filter.
Of course a remap is always better but i would of thought not essential with these two subtle mods.

 

OP wanted 280 on 600 notes. Basically as you said you can't do it on the cheap.

Removal of any cats will make it s**t it's self Unless you Map.

What I'm saying is get a plan together first what you want for sure then go get a map.

You won't see 270/280 with cat back and filter though.

 

so if I got a 04 reg blob eye is that the same as well.i thought this was going to be easy.

 

It is but its not cheap!

Basically,

If you want a little bit of noise whilst saving some more cash, stick a cat back exhaust on. (Fairly cheap)
For any increase in power you will need a remap. (Not cheap)

 

ok thanks there was a wrx blue on gumtree south shields never been modded.i was thinking of buying the power can come later just like the noise to be honest most stuff I can do myself,is there anyone who remaps in the north east.

 

Have you looked at any with PPP? 260ish out the box.

Will you be driving it daily?

 

no its not going to be a daily car just weekend toy im just trying to find one near and a good one as I said don't know much about them.

 

I see your on NESF thats your best bet to find a local car, the guys on there are very helpful, and as for mapping the likes of Bob rawle visit the north east around once every 2 month and hold mapping days at AK automotive in Chester Le street and DLM at Darlo, you are best of emailing Bob to see when he is up, where and how much. I think Andy forrest also visits the north east frequently

http://www.brdevelopments.com/
http://www.andyforrestperformance.co.uk/

 

best advice is to spend a bit of time reading a few threads on here and get some knowledge first before going to buy one. personally there is nothing wrong with buying a car already modded IF its done properly and has been well maintained and not thrashed. a car with a folder full of reciepts and record of regular oil changes is a good place to start.

 

thanks for that

 

Im at durham and ive got some stuff that might interest you, i had an 03wrx which had been mapped for decat exhaust and ive still got the ecu, gt spec manifold and decat up pipe, got prodrive y pipe aswell and autobahn88 front mount intercooler aswell so if you get a newage wrx you can make a good saving on some parts

 

what will that cost me take it wont go on a 02 bug eye

 

The bolt on stuff will fit and as far as im aware all 01 to 05 wrx ecu's are the same... someone correct me if im wrong

 

is it a diy job does the ecu have to be matched up

 

As far as i know theyre interchangeable because i think the immobiliser and alarm are a separate to the ecu

I think