how much can my car take???
26 May 2010, 05:31 PM
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how much can my car take???
have a 2005 impreza sti and was wanting to know how much power the engine can take on standard internals and how much torque the gear box can take before taking out the car behind???
looking at fairly safe figures to aim for before going any further.
cheers.
looking at fairly safe figures to aim for before going any further.
cheers.
26 May 2010, 05:34 PM
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not to sure on the engine but the box is regarded as bullet proof and can take a serious hammering i have not heard of one let go yet and i am talking 500bhp plus. albeit the engine i reckon would of gone pop by then.
26 May 2010, 06:01 PM
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take it your car is a type uk? if so i have the same car but mines is only 320bhp.
the gearboxes are meant to be unbreakable
the engines are strong aswell, they can take more than the hawkeye, to be on the safe side tho i wouldnt go past 400bhp, all depends on how you drive tbh.
you'll have to upgrade the turbo as i think it limits at 360bhp
the gearboxes are meant to be unbreakable
the engines are strong aswell, they can take more than the hawkeye, to be on the safe side tho i wouldnt go past 400bhp, all depends on how you drive tbh.
you'll have to upgrade the turbo as i think it limits at 360bhp
26 May 2010, 06:52 PM
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power wise 430/405 as for gearbox around the 600 mark there are a few newage sti,s with md321t turbo,s bolted on and going strong on standard internals i,am sure simon aka,jgm has done this with his
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26 May 2010, 07:13 PM
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that would have been Stealthy55 (I think) running on e85 and did 553bhp and 517ftlbs, that was a few months ago now.
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26 May 2010, 09:15 PM
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Uk cars have slightly cheaper selectors? well some polyeurothane crap in there compared to brass on the JDM boxes 
400bhp should be nice all day long, 450 top end for reliability, 500, heard of one 2001/2002 spec c that was mapped to that and then let go, guy from scotland, car went up in flames on the motorway
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400bhp should be nice all day long, 450 top end for reliability, 500, heard of one 2001/2002 spec c that was mapped to that and then let go, guy from scotland, car went up in flames on the motorway
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26 May 2010, 09:48 PM
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yeh its a uk model. looking for around the 350 mark and same again for torque. more if possible. im realy looking for the max power on standard turbo. unless someone can give me an insight into one that has minimal lag. was looking at a jdm model but being under 25, insurance was a big no no for an import
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The JDM would have been better, the MY03 onwards have twin scroll turbo's, they are virtually lagless 
but your vf35 is more than capable for 350bhp, you will need an uprated fuel pump and a new exhaust (3 inch) and a decent panel filter.
Check with your insurance co first, the map will set you back about 650 quid.
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but your vf35 is more than capable for 350bhp, you will need an uprated fuel pump and a new exhaust (3 inch) and a decent panel filter.Check with your insurance co first, the map will set you back about 650 quid.
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insurance wise its no problem declaring, its just i couldnt get insured full stop on an import. so looking around the 400 mark for reliability??? very low milage for its age so should be able to take it. take it a good custom map would help as well. what seems to be the best turbo back systems??? big fan of miltek but not sure if they are any good for the imprezas.
sorry in advance for more bone questions, trying to do my homework before im back in the uk and start throwing money about the place.
sorry in advance for more bone questions, trying to do my homework before im back in the uk and start throwing money about the place.
27 May 2010, 11:53 AM
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insurance wise its no problem declaring, its just i couldnt get insured full stop on an import. so looking around the 400 mark for reliability??? very low milage for its age so should be able to take it. take it a good custom map would help as well. what seems to be the best turbo back systems??? big fan of miltek but not sure if they are any good for the imprezas.
sorry in advance for more bone questions, trying to do my homework before im back in the uk and start throwing money about the place.
sorry in advance for more bone questions, trying to do my homework before im back in the uk and start throwing money about the place.
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yeh, had one on my last car and sounded pretty nice. looking for a miltek delaer at the minute. had a wee look online but cant seem to find a 3" decat full sytem no silencers on there website
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