quit Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Right boys, most of you know im thinking about getting rid my classic and going newage, i want a hawk sti / blob widetrack but the mrs is stuck on a hatch... Its going to be her car so im in limbo! seen a really nice 08 plate sti for 8k! its in silver and has some marks but its a 6 year old car so not expecting it to be immaculate.. NOW 1. Engine: What am i looking at for a rebuild? Want to go forged and strong enough for 400+ 2, wheels / suspension what set up suit these? anything else i need to know? Could go get a blob tomorrow and be happy but the mrs is pretty much set in stone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Litchfield do a setup which lowers the front end 10 - 20 mm (which it needs IMO) or so and stiffens up all around http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/SUBARU/Subaru-Performance-Upgrades/subaru_08_handling rebuild could be up to 10K dependant on how extensive you want to take it, full CDB etc I looked at the RA website as food for thought or RCM is a good place to sort the quality parts from. http://www.ra-motorsport.co.uk/Product/Category/FW20100625040204 http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/SUBARU/Subaru-Performance-Upgrades/subaru_08_upgrades Some feedback I recieved from a chap who drove mine after owning a classic and a blob was that he felt it didnt steer as quickly as the others - I was investigating a quicker steering rack to address this (as wellas Litchfield goodies) I believe this has been addressed with the new STI model as it now has a quicker ratio. Although I dont know as any of these changes from standard will detract from your lass enjoying the motor for what it is ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Might look at a ra version then and ring the bank for a loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 if it is a standard sti with service history look to do a remap for peace of mind plus uprated fuel pump, filter and cat back system that gets you over 300 bhp, look at forged pistons and rods as a next step but I would look at a cossie baffle plus uprated oil pump and coolant pump (anti cavitation) before that if engine is sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheech Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 with a remap am running 358 bhp 300 at the wheels at the moment,I would suggest you talk to http://www.adgespeed.co.uk I have 08 he's going to do my sharkeye am looking on takeing mine upto 500 + ,I have upgraded bushes all round, swaybars front and rear,ats suspension,cossie pistons,miltek full system japspeed fmic, PERRIN EBCS Pro Boost Control Solenoid , 18 "wheels speedline , at the moment handles like it's on rails,am looking at changeing ecu,studbolts,injectors,conrods,remap bigger turbo looking at 5000 to 6000,7000 pound or there abouts topbloke if you tell him brad put you onto him he will help you out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Cheers mate ! Not looking till next April time but I'm trying talk Mrs into a jdm hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I love how you have convinced the Missus it will be hers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 She thinks it will be hers ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 decided against it! unless i can find a hatch JDM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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