Hi everyone new on site just thought I'd check in. Recently bought a 96 wrx saloon, and I must say I'm well happy. I'm told standard is 210 bhp but this don't pull like a 210 bhp car. Looking to get a few mods done over the coming year, so question is what are the best options. Don't want to break power records or break the bank, there is a recession on and the wife keeps a keen eye on my eBay account thoughts and ideas welcome thanks.

 

depends what you want mate, power handling styling or all??

I went down the power route with my first uk2000 few years back, Now my latest one is 271bhp and perfect for me so i have now gone for more handling

suspension - anti roll bars - bushes - sti lower arms

 

1996 wrx uk model.

Something above doesn't make sense.

Not sure how many cars came to the UK in 1996, but NONE of them imported officially were WRX's.

We got the UK car, no WRX, no STi, no goodies, no toys, lower power, etc etc, but paid £7000 more than the Japs.....

Which is one of the reaons the Impreza is dead in the Uk now

 

Uk turbo 2000 not wrx

 

So it's a uk turbo 2000, bhp 210 ? Tweaks to squeeze a bit more out of it then, bigger turbo, injectors remap what am I looking out for, what's the best route. Cheers.

 

the uk Turbo 2000 has 218 bhp!
Bigger turbo td05 check yours isnt already fitted with this. Panel filter...dont use a cone maf destroyer. de cat exhaust injectors replace the standard ecu...loads u can do mate.
Search around on here plenty of threads. Im not full of knowledge on it all tho mate good luck with it

 

208bhp for cars upto and including the MY98 cars, MY99 UK turbo's are 215bhp.

Tony

 

I stand corrected

 

218ps which is the confusing bit, same with 276bhp and 280ps

 

How many miles has it done? Any mods?

You need to think carefully before modding:
Can you get and pay for, insurance at the higher premiums that will be charged when you declare the mods? You WERE going to declare, weren't you?

If the engine has done over 80,000 miles, how will it stand the huge stresses put on it by any mods?
What of the gearbox and clutch?
Will you be able to get it through the new, stiffer MoT with any mods?

If you are OK with all the above:
Better exhaust with decat, remap, decent panel filter, three port boost solenoid etc will take you to about 280hp. You MAY need an aftermarket ecu for a remap.

But before that it would be a VERY good idea to look at better, or larger, or both, brakes, and maybe some mods to a tired suspension system.
Brakes: www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk
Or ask Alyn at AS Performance.

Avoid: induction kits, VTA dumpvalves, as possible engine damagers.

As a rule of thumb, 300 bhp is a LOT of fun in a classic

 

Just had quick look under car, I don't see a cat!!!!!!! On turbo it says vf22 0304. Is there anyway of knowing if its had a remap, where will I find ecu. Cheers for previous posts gents.