Hi All,

I have been thinking long and hard on getting MY55 Sti 2.0 power increased from the standard 265bhp.

Would you suggest Pro-Drive or an Ecutek performance upgrade? Prodrive I think are still trying to charge 2 grand for 305bhp, Ecutek seem to range from £1600+, or do you know of any better deals out there????

One of my biggest decisions is price and what you get for this.....

Any good suggestions would be welcome....

Cheers

 

Full de-cat and map??? - 320-330ish probably??

Is it still under warranty though sorry?

 

Yes, still under warranty!! Only until Nov this year..Hey if I get it upgraded in Dec, it could still go wrong...why wait...??

 

Look at it this way mate, if you get someone with an A1 reputation like Bob Rawle, Andy F, etc, etc, then they will only take the car upto what they feel is neccessary, Id go for it mate deffo, it will be like a breath of fresh air, better driving, just better all around.

Bottom line, they look after your car, obviously no guarentee nothig will go wrong, but very unlikely.

 

Definately Ecutek........ wouldnt even consider the other alternative
Most people who have had the PPP go for the Ecutek at a later date and can feel a large difference in performance between the 2. Whilst this might not always show up on a RRoad it is the way the power comes in through the rev range as a result of a better, fine tuned Map......

I've been dealing with Bob Rawle for nearly 10 years now on all my Subaru's and never, ever had an issue...... highly recommended. Andy F's abilities speak for themself through the many threads on this site - with either person you have topclass experience

 

Cheers, where are are the above located? Is there a website? or can you tell me their contact numbers??

 

AndyForrestPerformance

 

Cheers G7, Scotland a bit too far for me!! I live in Cambridgeshire, any suggestions??

 

Powerstation isn't too ar from you, it would be worth the extra mileage to one of the best though mate believe me, try emailing them any questions, Andy has been very helpful, answering my questions even though hes a very busy man.

 

www.jollygreenmonster.co.uk

or

Scooby Clinic | The UK's Largest Independent Subaru Specialists | 01246 590 807 - Chesterfield S42 6QX

or

Alan Jeffery - Engine Tuner


or

BRDevelopments

There are more that i am sure people will post that i have missed.

 

How about Zen Performance in Wellingborough. My RB5 is going in this weekend for a full rebuild/remap. Researched who to go go to carefully and they seem like a good outfit. Zen Performance

 

I was at scoobyclinic today dropping car off.
having another tweek on the map so it will run on Methanol
on 1st re map at sc they got 280 bhp but got 370Lbs at about 3500 rpm
so easy to drive
would like to see 320 bhp and maybe 400Lbs. plus having small sti spoiler fitted above rear window
They do seem to know whay they are doing

Bez

 

Ecutek everytime mate, I've got a MY07 Sti that is being remapped by JGM in a months time, can't bloody wait!!

G

 

Bez
What spec gives 370lbs and you want 400lbs - is it a 2.5 - sounds very, very high torque figures

 

View my Scooby....

His not mine...

LOL

 

We're based at Junction 7 of the M11, not too far a journey from Cambridge(shire) and more importantly are local enough to provide ongoing support should you ever need it.
Scoobynet and SIDC members receive special rates with any Subaru remap, post 2000, coming in at £400 including VAT

Here's what one or two of our previous Scoobynet customers have to say

 

Yes it is 2.5
Get car back tomorrow so will have BHP sheet
I will put it on View my scooby.

Bez

 

Chart on View My Scooby
BHP and Torque should be more now as car has just been set up for Methanol.
I Will put that chart on when I get it.
Going back to Thread Question
I think Ecutek, don't think you would get torque as high compaired to BHP with PPP

Bez

 

Its the 2.5 ltr engine that does it, even with only 280bhp your cars amazing high torque would just keep it pulling and pulling.

Just be careful of the torque getting any higher though, gearbox, clutch etc etc.

Mate had a hawkeye bottom end fitted in and he got 360lbs torque and 325bhp, mine is 320bhp and 300lbs torque, its much more powerful....

 

Yes it does pull and pull.
Very easy to drive.
Just got it back from scooby clinic tonight
now got 306 BHP @ 5200rpm
Torque still at 360 Lbs @ 3300rpm
I Know I'm just about at the limit of the std Running gear.
So no more power gains until she blows. got a few thought what to do then, but will have to get some dosh put to 1 side.

 

My05 STI was a PPP I had one of the packages by Tracktive Solutions which included Headers sport cat 3"exhaust green cotton filter and re map by Richard Bulmer this was done at 2000 miles the car as now covered 9000 miles trouble free last Saturday it made 351bhp on Powerstations dyno think the fiitted package is £2400 Well worth phoning Tracktive and speaking to Gavin there very helpfull

 

I've got a 2.5 STI with PPP.
Had it remapped and it is heaps better, which beggars the question of what is the point of the PPP.
Seems to me a decent exhaust + remap would probably have been cheaper and better.
Cut out the middle man if you know what I mean.

 

I need to get on the Scoobyclinic Rolling Road - could do with an extra 20-30lbs for free ;-) based on your spec

That would still only give me 460lbs though on my 2 litre :-)

 

forget the prodrive crap m8 its all just a rip off heres a link to a few real managements for ur car and 1 of the best mappers go with them. have a look in to the simtek its sopposed to be really good and its good value for money contact steve simpson for this 1 though.

AndyForrestPerformance

 

I agree Prodrive seems a RIP OFF, use their parts which are very good and go to a good re-mapper!!! This has got me thinking that I was right all the time on the £2K cost from Prodrive!!!!!!

 

lol

thats my car! http://www.enginetuner.co.uk/images/dyno/WJ05UFX.jpg

 

PPP is good for a new car because of the warranty.... but I didn't go that route !!

DunxC

 

Neither am I, the benefits of Ecutek and alike outweigh the warranty aspect for me along with the reputation and reliability of the cars and the mappers associated with the Ecutek mapping.

G

 

Can I ask you what power do you think you are getting from your 2.5 sti

Bez

 

Only 460
so is that not enough?
Must go like hell
the 2L are supposed to be a stonger engine
you must be running some high BHP as well
Bez