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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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Hey all,

Ive just bought a standard 96 impreza and i was just wondering what would you suggest is best or what i should do first when modifying it?

Thanks!
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Old May 21, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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How much money do have to shell out on it?

Start with K&N panel filter, then backbox and uprated fuel pump (Walbro 255). Downpipe with fast flow cat (or de-cat if you want to **** about replacing cat at MOT time) next and de-cat centre box- remap is recommended when changing the downpipe, as the higher gas flow can lead to an overboost situation which can trash your engine! A remap is the icing on the cake, expect another 50-60bhp and similar torque figures. Better fuel comsumption too, yes BETTER!

Then it gets really expensive- bigger turbo, bigger injectors, FMIC.....

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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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And not a lot of change from 2000 grand....
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Old May 21, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Nothing, learn how it drives and handles.

Is it a UK or an import?
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Old May 22, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattturbo
Hey all,

Ive just bought a standard 96 impreza and i was just wondering what would you suggest is best or what i should do first when modifying it?

Thanks!

I'm in the same boat as you mate with MY95 wrx(import) which is standard. Cos i'm also on a tight budget I've been advised on a panel filter,cat-back exhaust,walbro fuel pump and finally then getting the remap done. And if i can then I miight also get the decat just before the remap is done. The car is safe to run without the remap for a while after all those mods but as slimnotshady said the remap is the icing as everything will work even better as one.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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It's and import i have and iam just unsure what is best to start with really!
i have a tight budget really.. id say around £500 to start with haha!
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Cat back exhaust (Impreza exhaust systems, downpipe, centre section decat systems and de-cat, Afterburner, Ninja and Racebox :) uprated panel filter approx cost £400 (exhaust and filter)
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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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I already have a Blitz NUR Spec Exhaust on it at the moment. So should i just go for the panel filter and uprated fuel pump?
Thanks alot
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Old May 24, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Spend £50ish on a rolling road printout to make sure the car is fine (fuelling,boost etc) before you start modding.

Replace the cat with a sports cat (freer flowing but you won't have any hassle for MOT time)
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