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RS_Matt 30 August 2015 11:08 AM


Originally Posted by Ash Knight (Post 11719795)
Hi guys, just picked up an '03 Impreza WRX, and I love it! But it does feel a bit sluggish compared to the 280bhp MR2 Turbo I just sold...

i have about £1000 to spend; the car is on 125k miles with FSH and completely standard bar a Prodrive backbox, so should I save for a head rebuild or start modding? It drives really well but just need a bit more powah :P

I've heard I should go for exhaust system, fuel pump and remap? But what exhaust sysems work well but aren't deafeningly loud? A full decat would be fine if it's cheaper :)

Any suggestions welcome, I'm new to this so any help appreciated!

Thanks
Ash

Ecutek remap by Pat Herborn
STI 550 injectors
STI intercooler
TD05 16g Turbo @1.35bar
Blitz Nur spec backbox
Walbro 255l Fuel pump
NGK PFR7B plugs
JR Performance panel filter
Perrin Turbo intake hose
STI intercooler hose
Silicone Turbo/Actuator vac hoses
10w50 Millers CFS Nanodrive oil
Subaru Black oil filter
Decat centre section
Decat DEI wrapped ported up-pipe
Cobra Sport 3" Race cat downpipe
Short shift gear lever
Motordrive 5kg FIA custom racing seats
Aircon removed
Alternator cover removed
Airbox resonator and intake removed
Front bumper bar removed
Horseshoe brace removed
Bonnet sound-proofing removed
Boot carpet/jack & tools/jack bracket/spare wheel & clamp removed
Rear seat sound proofing removed
Boot sound deadening half removed*
Fog lights and holding brackets removed
Boot light bracket removed
Roof handle & brackets removed
Driver foot rest removed
Roof strengthening plates removed
Radiator side brackets removed
Injector brackets removed
Ashtray lid and lighter removed
Polycarbonate battery clamp
Carbon fibre pillar covers
Rota GRA lightweight alloys
TPI lightweight tuner nuts


This will give you the opportunity for low 12's at the strip whilst retaining gearbox/rod friendly torque levels.


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