Michael7s

may be silly, but can't find more about my car.
It is 1998 Impreza turbo, reg. May 98,

Mostly I want to know:
what's bhp
what brakes does it have (2/4 pots)

etc etc


thank you in advance

rifleman

if its uk car 208-211 bhp and 2 pots same as mine

Michael7s

208 doesnt seem enough, but car is quite quick. I was expecting it was more bhp.


What may I do to make it more bhp/torque?
and to make brakes better? good pads or what?


in cost effective way without spending fortune

rifleman

if its a uk car that is what they are mate.
i have full de-cat hks system,up-pipe and headers,induction kit,walbro pump and newage wrx intercooler and running 260.1 bhp nice and safely.next step is a grand on simtek set-up.
suspension/brakes wise i have prodrive springs,bilstein dampers with up-rated drop links and roll bar bushes all round and geometry set to prodrive settings.
brakes are 2 pots(soon to be replaced)with fast road pads.
can play with most things except silly bhp scoobies.

Michael7s

For last 2years I spent quite a lot on my evo 8 and Impreza is just for track days/gravel etc.- fun.
I want it quick but not very expensive. Roll cage soon

Your upgrades look good. I may do it similar way.

Carbontech pads are very good, if you're looking to get pads soon. (may be noisy)

thanks

ginger321

set of 4 pots from a later model has been my best mod. black diamond pads as well.

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

UKDM "Turbo 2000"...

MY94-96 - 208 bhp / 201 lb ft
MY97/98 - 208 bhp / 214 lb ft
MY99/00 - 215 bhp / 214 lb ft

Being manufactured May 1998 you have a MY98 (Sep 97-Aug 98) - so it's 208 bhp / 214 lb ft, std.


And I think you have the rubbish 2-pots.

rifleman

im almost at the limit with regards to standard injectors etc.. as dont want it running lean.next step up is a lot of dosh though.turbo.injectors and simtek.
going to get big brakes next and some nice sticky tyres.luckily enough car came with prodrive suspension and have bigger arb's than standard which saved me a few quid.
just wanted it lower slightly hence new springs.

Michael7s

whats safe bhp for them?


can I fit turbo off 2003 STI? does it fit plug & play?

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

VF35 off STi '03 will fit straight on.

With appropriate supp mods/remap, it's capable of making up to 350! - and you don't wanna go further than that, really. But expect to make in between 310-340 on the VF35.....

In addition, as a minimum requirement, you'd also need:

Walbro 255 fuel pump
440cc or 550cc injectors
Apexi PFC or Simtek ECU
Cone air filter (+ MAF adaptor ring, if going Apexi PFC ECU route)
FMIC
Fresh set of PFR7B plugs

Be warned that you'd be really pushing your rods/pistons and gearbox though!!!

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

SUBARU WRX / STI TURBOCHARGER IHI VF35 on eBay (end time 22-Feb-10 16:27:30 GMT)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-STI-Tur...item3efcfbb0c1

Michael7s

that's very helpful