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  1. savage bulldogs
    It could well just be the changes in air flow ,that haven't been mapped in . Ie ...all the extra fmic pipework and bigger core having more volume ,the intake pipe ,maf tube and air filter changing flow too . I dare say a smoke test and code read might flag up any issues , tgv ,coilpack misfire ect Then get it mapped asap , just don't wind that 20g up too much when mapping.... Your pistons and 5 speed will thank me later lol
  2. savage bulldogs
    Generally jdm turbo stuff is used to a higher grade fuel over there but if you always use 99 ron over here , you should be fine (as long as it doesn't have any modifications) . Any modifications to breathing (air in /gasses out) ,injectors, turbo ect ... will affect fuelling , so they could cause the car to run rich or lean and damage the engine . So if a car has been run with unmapped modifications there's a chance ,you'd be buying some issues , unless it has had a dyno health check or remap to check the fuelling /add the mods to the map 😉
  3. savage bulldogs
    That sort of price range you should pick up a nice clean example, main things to look out for .... rust on rear inner arches /sills ,service history and if it has engine mods ,it needs to have been remapped . There's a buying guide here .... Generally the more recently it's been imported the less likely you are to have to tackle rust . Classics are 20+yrs old and don't like the uk salt much 😉 Best of luck with the hunt and let us know if you find one 👍
  4. savage bulldogs
    I don't know much about the legacy spec or set up but it sounds like that's the code list for the 3ltr h6 engined model . Is there , a separate ECU code list for the turbo models ? Maybe with a different list of code numbers
  5. savage bulldogs
    I'm fairly fussy about what I fit to my scooby, especially when it comes to brakes and steering. But still thought they looked a good buy and got caught out on the epman wheelnuts ,too 😏 I did post up on my build thread , how shoddy they were at the time but I did get a full refund from them . So the customer service was good even if the quality of the item was bad .
  6. savage bulldogs
    Haven't done much to the scooby lately, other than drive and enjoy it 😊 Did pop out on fathers day for a little b road blatt and upset a s5 v6t on a slip lane pull . My daughter took a little vid of a national speed limit pull for her "insta" So thought I'd chuck it on the build thread ,excuse the defi alarm going off . it's set at 1.5 bar and the car currently makes 1.55 bar but i suppose it does show how quickly it hits peak boost after a gear change 😊
  7. savage bulldogs
    I've never used him myself but know a few that have and think he's fairly local to you , give "rich at f.b tuning" a google bud
  8. savage bulldogs
    Hi n welcome. Not long now then till you pick it up , don't forget to add some pics when you do, James 😊
  9. savage bulldogs
    Don't really know much about the part numbers tbh but if your thinking about buying a second hand replacement head . There might be a difference between uk or jdm on wrx heads ,plus the sti will definitely have different cams but if you buy a head off a engine with the same engine number it will fit fine fella . If you go that far with the labour , engine out and one head off , I'd seriously consider at least doing both headgaskets ,rocker ect .... Maybe even consider a piston n rod upgrade 😊
  10. savage bulldogs
    As above , either buy the appropriate code scanning tool for your model or get the ECU codes read at a local garage
  11. savage bulldogs
    I'd chuck those in the bin , buddy . I bought a set of epman wheel nuts ,they looked good with caps to stop the centre's going rusty /fury.... Stripped the shockingly weak threads out of 2 of the first 5 I fitted , very dangerous . I now run steel tuner style nuts and just touch up the paint in the center every now n then
  12. savage bulldogs
    Glad you're going to fight it , I'm a man of principles and would do the same . I hate it when people get stung by sub standard work , it's probably part of the reason I like to build my own engines. It does sound like my mate rolled over a bit but as I said , he doesn't like confrontation. I've run my own business for over 20yrs and understand that sometimes things outta your control go wrong but it's how you put it right and customer satisfaction, that makes a reputation. Best of luck with it, fella
  13. savage bulldogs
    He lost over £20k , as he asked them build the car from a clean type r ,2.1 ,6 speed ,550hp+ ect .... Mismatched cams ,low compression and a turbo that hit boost at 6k ment it was laggy and fubared the day he got it from them 🤬 I've heard a few horror stories of so called " reputable tuners" or companies, that have churned out sub standard work and just simply turned their backs on paying customers. All the best with the case and hopefully you'll get reimbursed for the car and inconvenience it's caused 👍
  14. savage bulldogs
    Hks, Perrin, hdi,autobahn ect are normally embossed on , so its likely to be unbranded. It could be custom made ,other reputable make or just simply well made , so it doesn't mean it's not good for 600hp . Just that it's sort of a generic shape and difficult to identify what brand it is , generally if they look well made and the fins are in good order . It will work but how efficiently , you'll have to try n see bud
  15. savage bulldogs
    It looks very similar to my hdi fmic core but most branded cores will have the makers mark on them somewhere. The "hdi " on mine is embossed along the top .
  16. savage bulldogs
    He's a very knowledgeable chap that takes the time to advise his customers on what they want , rather than just selling them the most expensive option. So I'm always happy to recommend him 😉 Don't forget to let us know your results on mapping day and hope you get the figures you're after, bud 👍
  17. savage bulldogs
    I'm not too clued up on the later scoobs, so couldn't tell you about compatibility but if you're after new items , give Alyn at Asperformance a bell . He has a special relationship with rcm and can normally supply rcm stuff cheaper than buying from rcm directly. He'll also take the time to discuss other options that suit your needs and budget😉
  18. savage bulldogs
    Ive used him for about 8 years , always happy with his work , just phone him first . As he's currently following covid safe guidelines and you can't wait while he works anymore .
  19. savage bulldogs
    I use Clive attowe in Norwich for all my mapping , he's been running his own tuning company for about 30 years . So don't let the current vag/Ford revo stuff on his website put you off .😊
  20. savage bulldogs
    Just asked him and apparently due to having different laws in Scotland, he didn't have much luck getting a refund . He doesn't like confronting people , so tbh I don't know how hard he tried (if at all) . His car on a whole wasn't badly finished and it was just the engine that was badly built . So he fronted the money for a local mechanic to sort it and then sold it on shortly afterwards 😏 Hopefully you'll have better luck only advice he did give ,was for you to post it on their f.b page and try to get them to respond publically .
  21. savage bulldogs
    Unfortunately I've never owned a diesel ,either but is there any service history showing a clutch replacement and what's the mileage on it ? Few things that can cause judder on a petrol turbo ej ... New clutch plates can take a while to bed in ,if the flywheel hasn't been skimmed and has ridges/groves in it from the old pressure plate being worn down to far . Could check for oil dripping from where the gearbox and engine meet underneath the car . As this would indicate the rear crank seal or oil separator plate weaping and contaminating the clutch
  22. savage bulldogs
    Certainly looks like the car " isn't as described " and unfit for purpose . Sorry to hear your introduction to subaru hasn't been good and hope you get your money back ,then find a good example to enjoy
  23. savage bulldogs
    I didn't mention this b4 a friend had ra motorsport build him a 550hp type r about 5 years ago .... It cost him 25k and looked lovely but the engine had mismatched cams ,came on boost at 6k and only made 401hp on the dyno . Sounds like you've got a case for being miss sold a performance engined car that's not fit for purpose
  24. savage bulldogs
    Don't really know much about outback spec tbh but on impreza turbo manuals they're all the same from the 92 5 speed to the later (o2 onwards) sti 6 speed . As I fitted the same seals in my 94 sti's 5 speed and then into the 6 speed I fitted a few years later . You could try cross referencing part numbers for any outback drive shaft seals you can find online and if there's only one type /part number , you'd probably be ok to just order one . Get a genuine subaru one though ,as most aftermarket seals and gaskets are sub standard and will probably leak again at some point
  25. savage bulldogs
    Just zoomed in on my pic and you can just see the turbo oil drain/return pipe , so I circled it for you to help explain. Best of luck with it fella
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