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13 February 2002, 12:25 PM
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I have got a MY97 which is in need of some new mods, the problem is what to do?
It is a pretty standard car with the exception of a TSL Group N Backbox (thanks Trouser very pleased) & the ITG panel filter.
I just don't now what to do next? A friend of mind has an A3 1.8 Turbo Sport which he has just had chipped, this took it from 150bhp to 197bhp.
Should I look at chipping my scooby has anyone done this?
I have heard lots of bad press reguarding chipping scoobys, My friends chip is made by AMD and cost about £450.
Other option is to replace the downpipe / mid sections?
Has anyone got any other suggestions?
What is the differnce between my car and the prodrive examples (RB5 / P1 etc) do they just have different ecu's, exhaust, or is more mechanical than that?
Any advice would be great
Martyn
It is a pretty standard car with the exception of a TSL Group N Backbox (thanks Trouser very pleased) & the ITG panel filter.
I just don't now what to do next? A friend of mind has an A3 1.8 Turbo Sport which he has just had chipped, this took it from 150bhp to 197bhp.
Should I look at chipping my scooby has anyone done this?
I have heard lots of bad press reguarding chipping scoobys, My friends chip is made by AMD and cost about £450.
Other option is to replace the downpipe / mid sections?
Has anyone got any other suggestions?
What is the differnce between my car and the prodrive examples (RB5 / P1 etc) do they just have different ecu's, exhaust, or is more mechanical than that?
Any advice would be great
Martyn
13 February 2002, 04:48 PM
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'Chipping' is very common. Range from Superchips (cheap, but results vary widely and pretty crude) to a Subaru sanctioned 'chip' (£1600!), the Unichip (see powerstation.org.uk) and fully remappable replacement ECU's (Possum Link, Motec, Pectel etc) which cost £1k plus
For a standard UK car a full decat exhaust and an induction kit/performance panel filter is a good first step which should release 30bhp ish and costs are reasonable.
You can also get good results with a boost controller, or even a bleed valve - though self discipline is called for here as the temptation to over-do it can be great, then your engine goes *pop*.
Have a look in drivetrain section, spend some time reading posts. Then ask some questions.
Chuck
Sorry read post a bit more carefully. The Prodrive versions of your car have a RAMAIR panel filter, some new hosing, a decat centre section and a new chip - this is the £1600 I mentioned above.
[Edited by chuckster - 2/13/2002 4:53:50 PM]
For a standard UK car a full decat exhaust and an induction kit/performance panel filter is a good first step which should release 30bhp ish and costs are reasonable.
You can also get good results with a boost controller, or even a bleed valve - though self discipline is called for here as the temptation to over-do it can be great, then your engine goes *pop*.
Have a look in drivetrain section, spend some time reading posts. Then ask some questions.
Chuck
Sorry read post a bit more carefully. The Prodrive versions of your car have a RAMAIR panel filter, some new hosing, a decat centre section and a new chip - this is the £1600 I mentioned above.
[Edited by chuckster - 2/13/2002 4:53:50 PM]
13 February 2002, 04:52 PM
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Hi Martyn,
If I were you I'd change the down pipe and centre section.
It made a huge difference doing the d/p on my 95 STI.
Also the lack of cats is good for the pops and bangs !
Do you run it on Super ?
Andyp
If I were you I'd change the down pipe and centre section.
It made a huge difference doing the d/p on my 95 STI.
Also the lack of cats is good for the pops and bangs !
Do you run it on Super ?
Andyp
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What about the Dawes device? Have a look at www.dawesdevices.com there are a few threads onn here about these. I cant find anything bad said about them, and you get a big gain for a relatively small amount of cash.
On my 97 car, I put on Brembo 4 pot brakes (big discs), steel braided hoses, 17" Oz SuperT wheels, bigger rear spoiler and it already had quickshift when I got it.
If I still had it (got a My01 WRX now), I would go the downpipe and centre section route. I would personally leave the chip, unless i came across a Prodrive one, but then again I'm no expert.
On my 97 car, I put on Brembo 4 pot brakes (big discs), steel braided hoses, 17" Oz SuperT wheels, bigger rear spoiler and it already had quickshift when I got it.
If I still had it (got a My01 WRX now), I would go the downpipe and centre section route. I would personally leave the chip, unless i came across a Prodrive one, but then again I'm no expert.