Fletch_09

Hi every1 have recently brought a 96 wrx import, it has a full exhaust system, and dumpvalve, i was just wondering what the best starter mods are to increase power any help appreciated...

Plus anyone no of a good specialist in ipswich area thanks

Fletch_09

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scoobyride

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How much more power do u want? Have you a downpipe fitted? best move would be to source an aftermarket ecu like apexi power fc, simtek or esl board! first as ur's cant be remapped im afraid! once u start adding these mods a remapp is needed right away to avoid ur engine going bye bye! Ur car should be running a td05 turbo which is fine to get u to 300bhp.

walbro 255lt upgraded fuel pump
440 yellow injectors
fmic + induction kit
then a remapp

Fletch_09

kk thanks, isit true i have to cut a hole to get a fmic to fit? what about a dastek ecu?

scoobyride

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you will have to cut the bumper for the fmic to fit. im unsure of the dastek tbh! ill be running simtek soon on my95wrx jdm it does away with the maf sensor if you dont know anything about that then beware if that goes its very costly new!!!

i would repost seperatly on here about the dastek im sure there is somebody running the same or knows more info

Fletch_09

ok thanks mate, i was told to able me to fit a fmic i have to cut hole in the wing for pipes? as the '97>' have the hole already there! could i get a l8r spec ecu and have that mappedon my car as you cant map mine?

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iTrader: (41)

You just widen the air intake access in the inner wing, easy mate. Yes to cutting the bumper on most FMIC.

I thought dastek was just a chip ? As for Maf's they are expensive but early ones are plentiful at cheap money and more robust than later versions.

Best option is an ESL live mappable daughter board, contact www.Jollygreenmonster.com for a top mobile and localish mapper.

In the short term decat, 255 fuel pump and you will have a much quicker car.

cushti

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Duplicate.

cushti

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Agree with Walbro pump as next job. Then, brakes would be my next port of call - 4 pot calipers on the front if not there already.

By saying 'full exhaust system' do you mean a 'full decat exhaust system'?

Double check everything's in tip-top order before modding - rolling road sessions don't cost much. When was a timing kit last fitted, oil/plugs last changed e.t.c?

I found this link very useful for gauging realistic power to an actual budget, leaving a little extra for the jobs that don't quite go to plan (& there will be some lol)!
AndyForrestPerformance

Power mods are totally dependant on budget & for what use (fast road or track or both) ?

Fletch_09

Thanks for them people, had a look at andyforest one i would have to get diff ecu wont i beause i cant map mine? its a full decat system, it had a timingbelt 10,000km ago and only veryrecently had clutch and service, but i have a very strange wine i need to sort 1st.. i would be very happy with 300bhp lol

cushti

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300bhp does not mean a different ecu mate! Polar performance or scoobyecu chipped ecu should get you about 290-300bhp anyway (not the ebay chips with stage 1, stage 2 or stage 8 race lol!) with the walbro & full decat (which you have already).

Probably worth getting a panel filter/induction kit & bigger top mount intercooler as well. Don't forget the brakes. An aftermarket ecu is useful if you ever plan to go higher than 300.

Fletch_09

nah def wont forget the brakes lol, imstill confused about ecu, i was told mine cnt be mapped so do i need to buy a ewer spec wrx ecu and get that mapped? whats better panel filter or induction?

cushti

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The ecu can't be mapped, that's right. Hence, why it either needs to have a chip inserted into it or it needs a different ecu.

Have a look here: Products - it will help explain things better I can.

Panel filter is really the air filter. To help it breathe better you can get an aftermarket panel filter that will fit in place of the original air filter or you can get an induction kit like the popular cone shaped ones (this replaces the ugly black box in the engine bay on the driver's side).

k900wrx

alrite bud just wanted to say hanks for puttin this link up ive been trying to find something like that for ages to use as a guideline!!

thanks

cushti

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No worries mate - but the thanks should really go to the man who did it as it's helped you, me & probably loads of others!