fordrsrickc

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I am the proud owner of my Subaru STI V-Limited JDM Twin Scroll 2003.
Since owning the car i have gradually modified it and had it remapped to be running approx 350bhp the spending began by the way of decating the whole system via a Roger Clark Motorsport 3" downpipe, silenced centre and team ice backbox (very loud). K&N Typhoon induction kit. Japspeed FMIC and rerouted the water spray to the front bumper. Silicone intake pipe to the turbo. cold air feed to air filter from front fog cover.
Subsequent to the remap i have started to encounter issues through always listening for noises in the paranoid Subaru ownership world.
i can hear a very faint squeeking noise which i have researched which may be a air con belt pulley which is common also my rear shocks have started squeeking at the back over speed bumps another common fault, also since fitting the silicon intake i get turbo stall a fluttering noise at higher revs through the higher gears on motorways, i believe fitting a reducer before the intake may solve this due to my uprated intake, also i have loss of power sluggish like lag when i try to launch or set off quick and doesnt come to life until the turbo spools up around 4k, i have however just fitted new plugs straight from the box not remembering to check the gaps, and the typhoon induction kit dumps like a bov on throttle lift off, which i am assuming the the air being thrown back into the induction tract may have damaged my maf.
i am trying to diagnose all my faults and thinking allsorts i.e. boost solenoid? air leak? wastegate stuck open? timing? plug gaps? compression? although ok on fuel! also i am having gearbox issues when cold difficulty engaging gears poss clutch or syncro as i have just changed all the gear oil with a dccd millers oil doing the rear diff also.
oh and fitted an uprated walbro fuel pump.
also i had a APS recirc and VTA BOV on but took back off because the sound bugged me but i fitted it hoping it would remove the turbo flutter to no avail!
I am considering just giving it to the experts to sort SCOOBYCLINIC and the other side of me says enough is enough and sell or break it dependant on costings to just get right where i am happy with it.
Still owe approx 10k on the finance and bought it for 14k from a dealer last year and problems only started since modding it.
and do i break it or sell as a whole to clear my finance lost isnt the word!
pics added for opinions on what i do sell and buy again or persevere?

BOV i Removed

flocked interior with sweep on start up red dials

fordrsrickc

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oh i also have just ordered a prodrive 3 port boost solenoid to map tweak in.
And the reason i think my maf is faulty is my car cut out a few times when stopping at the a junction the other day.

ScoobySteve69

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Take it to Scoobyclinic and get it sorted. It`s a lovely motor mate

fordrsrickc

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Think i will give them a call in the morning on the quiet as if she knew i were spending anymore on the scoob she will go mad as were saving to get married in July

Terminator X

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Boost on a twin scroll should be well before 4k revs ... best get it looked at.

TX.

fordrsrickc

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Really think all my problems have stemmed from this intake pipe upgrade and affecting my maf and spool up. gonna ring round tomorrow and i am going to ring around for a better harder intake pipe as i am wondering if it is collapsing under boost as it sounds as if it is when i come off the throttle but obviously would be able to tell better on a rolling road.

cster

This sounds like a good basis for a long term relationship - well it's the one I use with my missus and we've been married 17 years;-)

cockneymfc

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give duncan a ring he the man you need to talk to

cockneymfc

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where did you get the front bumper from..........so want one

scooblee

My gearbox is the same on my standard classic, 1st can be a nightmare on a cold morning, box has been rebuilt too, really annoying

Wilky_Boy

A great looking car pal. Hope you get it running sweet !

Carlh

I recommend them, they'll look after your car matey

Oh-Flock

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h t autos do one

fordrsrickc

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My front bumper was imported from japan on the car when imported yet Mark at HT Autos very kindly made a moulding of it to give you guys the chance of owning one and for if I break this one again right phil oh flock lol

fordrsrickc

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On the plus side I pushed the induction metal pipe of the typhoon kit further into the silicone intake effectively creating a harder pipe at the front and I cleaned the maf and it got rid of a bit of the turbo flutter I still want to throw some money at getting it spot on. But wedding in July takes first place unfortunately lol