370bhp wrx
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370bhp wrx
hi all,
i have seen a subaru impreza wrx 1997 for sale, here is the spec.
-fully rebuilt competition engine
-forged pistons
-h-section steel con rods
-tuftrided crank
-wrc oil pump
-wrc bearings
-gas flowed sti3 head
-550cc injectors
-g.e.m.s group A spec ecu
-front mount intercooler
-tdo5/20g hybrid turbo
-sequential BOV
-chrome oil catch on
-bilstein shocks
-eibach springs
-air filter
-lightweight engine pulley set
-3'' straight through exhaust with twin dump from turbo
-approx 15miles on new engine
-receipts over 20k
-red stuff front brakes pads
-ap racing clutch
-lightened flywhell
-remapped by steve simpson (370bhp proven print out)
very nice looking car etc plus few more others mods.does this car sound reliable just by looking at the mods to you?because of the high bhp,would you say it would very bad on fuel even if driving it sensibly most times?was told it does 20-25mpg driving sensibly.
and what would you say the car worth?
just looking for some advice and feedback before i go and look at it.
cheers
i have seen a subaru impreza wrx 1997 for sale, here is the spec.
-fully rebuilt competition engine
-forged pistons
-h-section steel con rods
-tuftrided crank
-wrc oil pump
-wrc bearings
-gas flowed sti3 head
-550cc injectors
-g.e.m.s group A spec ecu
-front mount intercooler
-tdo5/20g hybrid turbo
-sequential BOV
-chrome oil catch on
-bilstein shocks
-eibach springs
-air filter
-lightweight engine pulley set
-3'' straight through exhaust with twin dump from turbo
-approx 15miles on new engine
-receipts over 20k
-red stuff front brakes pads
-ap racing clutch
-lightened flywhell
-remapped by steve simpson (370bhp proven print out)
very nice looking car etc plus few more others mods.does this car sound reliable just by looking at the mods to you?because of the high bhp,would you say it would very bad on fuel even if driving it sensibly most times?was told it does 20-25mpg driving sensibly.
and what would you say the car worth?
just looking for some advice and feedback before i go and look at it.
cheers
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15 miles on new engine? If I had something like that built there's no way I'd let it go when it's no-where near even run in! Poor sod who's selling I guess?
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Expect high teens, low teens if you use boost, single figures if you gun it!! If you're worried about economy, these are NOT the cars for you. Ditto the insurance, which will be expensive for a car of this spec.
I'd have a word with Steve Simpson about the car for his impressions of its spec and condition. Sounds like a comprehensive job to me. Do you mean 15k miles on the new engine rather than 15 though???
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yeah 15k miles sorry, i have had a wrx before which was 300bhp and that was ok on fuel if you mix up the driving,hes asking for 5400 cash,thats what worried me because that very very cheap for the money he has put in it
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That engine is overspec'd really for that output. Should be very reliable. I actually have a similar set up on my uk classic, gems, 20G etc and get better economy than std if you keep it off boost.
I'd snap that up at that price if it is as advertised.
Dave
I'd snap that up at that price if it is as advertised.
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I would go and see it, but wouldn't buy it until it's had a comprehensive inspection by experts. If you like what you see, you could leave a deposit with a view to buying the car subject to a satisfactory inspection.
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I would suggest that this probably explains the low selling price.
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