Hi

I currently have an 02 WRX Bug eye and am wanting to get more power out of it. I am hoping for between 260 - 300 bhp, more if possible ?

Can you tell me what the best way of doing this is, without spending thousands. I have about 800 budget........

Or should I just get it 'chipped'? If so - does anyone know where is best for this? I am based in West Yorkshire, but willing to travel ( within reason ).

All help much appreciated.


Chris.

 

where abouts in W.Yorks mate ?

 

It will be tight on £800, but I would go for Oil change, PF7B plugs, “free flow” panel air filter, exhaust back box, mid section and if you can afford to it decat/down and uppipe, then remap. This should give you 270-285 bhp and a different feeling car to drive!

 

I am based in Bingley. Near Bradford.

But can travel if required.

 

Are you planning on doing the mechanical work yourself?

If so, you can pick up second hand items from the for sale section and / or ebay and do it cheaper that way.

800 still isn't much of a budget, though, as 650 will be taken up by the first remap alone (usually about 300 for a remap after this), leaving you with only 150 quid for the other stuff.

Is your car completely standard at the moment?

 

Car is standard bar a performance decat exhaust which was already on the car.

I aint too fussed about changing loads of bits and bobs on it.

I would be happy with just a remap taking it to 260+ bhp..........? for the time being anyways lol.

Chris

 

Ah, if you've already got a decat exhaust, you're well on your way already

I'd start off by having a look at the up-pipe and see if that's decatted as well. If it's a turbo back exhaust you have, you'll have a cat in the up-pipe which can fall to pieces and damage your turbo if you start turning things up a bit. You should be able to get one of these second hand for about 40-50 quid or about double that for a brand new item.

If you do change your up-pipe, you'll need to replace the sensor that sits in the up-pipe with a 2.2k ohm resistor, as otherwise the ECU will throw a check engine light. I cut my sensor lead and soldered on a resistor instead, but there's doubtless other ways to do it. Maplin will sell you the required resistor for about 30p (at a guess).

After that, I'd take it to the mappers and then I'd hoon about and enjoy the car (If I could do things again, if it was my money etc etc )