lofty35

hi guys, my classics running at 301 bhp on a vf34 turbo.
just wondering if i could or should change a few mods for more power.
i dont want to push it to much for it to go bang, or shall i just leave it as it is?
its a 2001 plate and done nearly 130000 miles so dont know if i should risk it.
thanks.

Tidgy

130k is alot, also 301 is pretty low on a vf34, so is suspect a few supporting mods will get a bit more from it. Also adds to the risk of it letting go though

alcazar

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I wouldn't, not without stripping and forging, new bearings etc.

A 300 bhp classic is the equal of newage cars around 380-400bhp.

MattyB1983

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Leave the power where it is chap. If you wanna go quicker maybe look into a few handling and braking goodies.

lee65

Really why is this? i have heard this before is it a weight thing?

barnshaw

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a 300bhp classic is not the same as a 400bhp newage

MattyB1983

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Yep.

General rule of thumb is a newage will need 50bhp more to match a classic.

lofty35

think i might leave it then, deffo dont want it to blow up just had a full respray that cost £1300.
matty - what changes could i make mate?
going to change the clutch soon.

MattyB1983

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What's your current brake and suspension setup buddy ?

Budget is a major factor.

lofty35

Matty- looked through service history , think its just been lowered.
Brakes are standard.
Dont think nothings been changed on suspention.

alcazar

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1. Raise it again: lowering feks the handling, make sit MORE likley to roll, not less.

2. Depending on what it has now, the LEAST you want is four-pots at the front, decent discs and pads.

3. Solid droplinks all round, thicker REAR arb, (leave the front alone), full geometry setup from someone who knows what he is doing, not the local tyre place.

RICHARD J

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Who lowered it & how? As Alcazar states lowering springs can make the car handle worse, but a good set of coilovers professionally set up by a Subaru specialist can transform the handling. My BCs were fitted & set up by Carnetics & the handling is now amazing.

lofty35

Carnetix is just down the road from me.
10 miles, got a service nxt month.
Will ask them about handling , & brakes.

RICHARD J

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You're off to a good start then, Carnetics are highly reputable & know Subarus insideout. You must be near me then, I'm just outside Nottingham about 15 miles from Carnetics.

Boost luver

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Wow is that the extra brake you need in a newage to make up the weight difference?

L.J.F

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More like 40-50 bhp