Ash3000k Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hi all, Well the plan was to dip my foot into Scoobs by buying a cheap one to see how much I like them in real life driving etc, So I got a completely standard WRX 01 Estate 3 weeks ago that's done 140k, and I love it! (especially when the clutch is fixed) But now I have a dilemma, I LOVE to modify cars and research how to eek every last bhp out of an engine and make it a reflection of my personality (not chavy! haha) But due to the age and mileage of my car, I have a couple of options in front of me: 1 - Keep the WRX for 1 or 2 years, keep is standard, then sell it, and get a slightly newer one with less miles (blob, hawk), perhaps with some ProDrive parts already on it, then keep it for a few years and modify it etc etc 2 - Keep it for a few years and Modify the sh*t out of it and hope something doesn't blow up and don't think about how much it owes me when I come to sell What would you guys do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 depends how good of an example it is too start with i would say, if its been looked after mileage isnt an issue, my old bugeye was on 144k when i got rid and that made 272 bhp on the rollers. if i was you i would say, panel filter or cone exhaust system, with decats remap fuel pump this will see you about 270bhp mark depending on turbo, and these arnt really mods to make potential buyers avoid either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Its not bad to be honest, full Subaru service history, and 100% un modded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 My UK turbo is on 164k making 276hp going strong. I have the mods ash007ks has already recommended to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 hmm, Seems like they are pretty well built, And after this Sat it will have brand new clutch and two front refurb callipers, Thanks for the list of mods, what would you recommend?: panel filter or cone (will buy K&N panel?) exhaust system, with decats (where from and how much ish?) remap (ecuteck?) fuel pump (what rating, and where best place buy?) Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsa-king Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 save your money.. buy a STi then you can mod from a 276bhp car anyway.. instead of a 220bhp WRX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'll tell you what I went for as you know the gains I have. Cosworth panel filter 3" decat downpipe 3" cat back back resonated centre exhaust Roger Clarke Motorsport fuel pump Ecutek remap @racedynamix 3 port boost solenoid. My full exhaust cost me £100 I don't know the make as it was second hand but made really good power so I can't complain. As to filters. Some like panel some like cones. Jury is out. I went for a panel so I could keep the standard looking engine bay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 - Salsa King; due to lower running costs and initial purchase cost the WRX is way more bang per buck for me (don't get me wrong would love one) (especially modded), - ScoobyGhost; thanks I would be very happy if i dropped on an exhaust for £100! + Yes I would prefer to keep standard looks too as its listed in the insurance as un modded haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 All my mods are declared and insured at no extra cost to my premium. I got lucky with my zorst. Right place right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozyDave Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Phil, have you got any links to newage wagon STI's for sale? they are a very rare beast if it is a good, clean example I'd keep it and mod it. my blob was completely std when I bought it, 100k on the clock and it made 242bhp on the rollers 'green' panel filters always give results, most induction kits get similar to uprated panel filters a decat up pipe and down pipe, new fuel pump 255l (I've had 2 walbro's and they have both failed within 18 months, been running one of these for over 2 years - either 341 or 342 http://www.racespecperformance.com/index.php/performance-parts/engine/fuel-pumps.html), and a remap (ecutec usually £550 or open scource £350ish). will probably cost about 1k and you should be getting 270ish bhp and that will be a quick car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 All in mine cost approx £1,000. Well worth it. The way the power is delivered is completely different. It's not just about the 270hp or 280lb-ft. The turbo comes in really early and holds for longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozyDave Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 well said, it's not just about the max power figure, it's the low down torque that gives you the smiles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Ash had an exhaust for sale ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozyDave Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Ash HAD an exhaust for sale, I've bought it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Ahh [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks guys, think I will keep it for a while then and enjoy doing the subtle mods you guys highlighted! :D Any mods to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 There's a lot of build threads with a huge amount of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Yea I have been trying to look through it all, but there is so much! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 you can get a bug sti wagon, but not a blob / hawk! ive searched and contacted importers so gotta build one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 you can get a bug sti wagon, but not a blob / hawk! ive searched and contacted importers so gotta build one lol Building one is more fun anyway! haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 gets expensive tho!! found a few good blob wrx wagons which are a good starting point tho i might sell my wagon, mrs car and get a fast vauxhall again then build a type R/P1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 fast vauxhall Didn't know they existed?? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 lol, ive had a few that will scare most scoobs! my mates got a vectra vxr running near 400 bhp tho its !Removed! wheel drive, you can get the saab aero X which is 4wd and same layout another mate had a 350bhp zaf gsi but just killed the engine so is doing a 2.8T conversion on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash3000k Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 haha, I'm just pulling your leg mate, :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0llamite Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Im running td05, not much life left in it though, decat, tmic, standard weak **** injectors, 380 greys on v2, remapped via z4-esl board to 262bhp, id recommend all the above mods, and then if youre looking for more power try a td05 or a decent vf or newer equivalent then just get map updated, just keep on top of that bottom end 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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