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Typical Upgrade Path Hawkeye Impreza 2.5 WRX


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In std form they are 220bhp give or take and have boost at
about 0.9 bar. The boost profile in the std map is pretty tame and doesnt come
in til 3500rpm assuming the car is std and starts to tail off from this low
level at around 4500rpm.

 

 

 

1. Keep the car std but just remap for more oomph and better
fuel economy.

 

A full custom remap will bring boost in much earlier and
hold higher boost levels for longer but the map will be geared to running much
more efficiently ( which is also more economically) as it wont be possible to
push too much boost with all 3 cats in place. Typically a
Green/K&N/Cosworth air filter and a backbox are fitted at this stage.

 

 

 

This would get the car to about 250-260bhp

 

 

 

2. Sports cat in downpipe – remove centre cat

 

A full custom remap will bring boost in much earlier due to
the lower back pressure and hold much higher boost levels. The remap will also
aim to get it running much more efficiently ( which is also more economically).

 

Typically a Green/K&N/Cosworth air filter is fitted at this
stage (on top of the sports cat downpipe and exhaust system).

 

 

 

This would get the car to about 270bhp but a huge boost in
torque figures in the mid range.

 

 

 

3. Fully Decat Exhaust

 

A remap is needed to bring it under control and stop
overboosting. The remap will bring boost in as smooth as possible and most
likely get full boost at around 2500 rpm and hold higher boost right through
the rev range. The remap will also aim to get it running much more efficiently
( which is also more economically).

 

Typically a Green/K&N/Cosworth air filter is fitted at
this stage (on top of the decat downpipe and exhaust system).

 

 

 

This would get the car to about 280-290bhp but a huge boost
in torque figures in the mid range to around 360 lb/ft and transform the way
the car drives on the road. A real STi Killer this one !!

 

 

 

A walbro 255 fuel pump is advisable but not 100% essential.

 

 

 

4. Getting to over 300bhp

 

A lot of people want to do this, it is a nice bhp figure for
the pub afterall. So .. how ? The std TD04 turbo will not do it unless you are
on a dyno that reads very optimistically.

 

 

 

It is very easy to do on the 2.5 wrx with only a turbo
change really needed to do it. The ideal is the VF43 off its bigger brother STi
version.

 

 

 

There are many many choices of turbo for this VF30, VF34,
VF35, VF43, VF48, TD05 16G, TD05 18G etc etc but all of these will need a
couple of other changes to the car before hitting the mark safely.

 

– Walbro 255 pump

 

– the hawkeye WRX TMIC is very good so you wouldnt really
gain anything from upgrading to the STi TMIC.

 

 

 

It is also advisable to change to NGK ILFR7H spark plugs.

 

 

 

There is a lot of info around about the different turbos and
what they are capable of – the VF43 from the hawkeye STi makes the best upgrade
in my opinion at the moment and should hit a nice safe 340-350bhp. The VF30
makes a great upgrade too. This is pretty much an ideal level for the WRX
keeping it within the capabilities of the engine, gearbox and clutch.

 

 

 

Some other info:

 

– a vent to atmosphere dump valve will not improve the
performance but if you must fit one for the sound then stick to a good make –
forge have always been good from what I have seen. (Baileys are less so)

 

– an induction kit will most likely not improve performance
as the std airbox is very good. If you do want more induction noise then go for
a cold air induction kit such as the K&N typhoon where the filter is
located away from engine bay heat.

 

 

Anyway … hope that is useful. The information was provided by Duncan http://www.racedynamix.co.uk/

This information is provided as a guide and not to be used to argue who's the best mapper

As we're a non biased club  :) Mappers contact details for some reputable mappers:

 

Racedynamix

mobile : 07540 185754

email : duncan@racedynamix.com

http://www.racedynamix.co.uk/remap/

 

Scoobyclinc

Tel: 01246 590807

Email: info@scoobyclinic.com

Nether Farm

Stubbing Court

Wingerworth

Chesterfield

S42 6QX

http://www.scoobyclinic.com/

 

 

Area 52 Autosport

Unit 2 Park Court

Park Lane Business Park

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 9LE

http://www.area52autosport.com/

 

Andy Forrest Performance

CONTACT

sales@andyforrestperformance.co.uk

Payments via

paypal@andyforrestperformance.co.uk

Tel

01875 811811

AFP 

Harbour Garage

Port Seton

East Lothian

EH32 0DS

http://www.andyforre...co.uk/4436.html

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