Sam.B89

I did forget to mention I have already updated the fuel pump to a walbro 255, just trying to find myself a VF series turbo. It's having time to look around! Want to get it done within the next month or two

I did have a standard wrx cat up pipe, and after the first remap I was advised to change it to a sti de cat which I did do. I have a straight pipe from the down pipe back so it's currently sitting with 2 cats down. Only other mods are forge BOV and updated panel filter, half debatin changing this to a cone (cause I'm a fan of the flutter noise) but not 100% due to possibility of power loss. Where would I go about picking up a new turbo aswell? I know the TD ones you can get on eBay but I'm finisng it hard to get a hold of a VF turbo. Will be uprating injectors to pink aswell which I have also been advised to do. Thanks for the info so far aswell, really really helpful. So glad I joined the forums!!! Sam

hi guys I had my Impreza wrx (blobeye) remapped a few months ago and it wasn't making much power at all, and I was told this was due to a blockage in the CAT up pipe. After talking it back yesterday and hoping for a better result, it went from 234bhp to 242bhp. They said they tried to run as much boost as possible but think the turbo is damaged due to the CAT just giving up. I am now in need of a new turbo and would like to upgrade, but which one is best? I haven't got a huge budget and will probably be looking at and STI turbo replacement so I can get some more power all together. Any advice would be really helpful! Many thanks in advance Sam

I'm not overly bothered about coilovers, although losing abit of ride height would be good! The top ones you listed are they just a straight replacement? Would do the work myself as I have use of a ramp if need be.

Where abouts are you based? I'm looking for some replacements for the rear as I've started to get the dreaded clunk!

Morning all, My car has been suffering with the rear clunk (mainly the rear diver side) and it's driving me mad! I've seen videos of people fitting grease nipples to them so you can re grease it, but is it worth it or is it easier just to get something else? I've seen some HSW coilovers for my car (54 blob wrx) and they are around £600. Can't say I've been in a car with coilovers so I'm not sure about ride quality, or if there's something else I can do that would be easier and cheaper? Many thanks in advance!

Rcm is a little more expensive then the walbro but i guess it's the quality :) looks like I shall be investing in one of those. As for the turbo I know there will be more lag but I feel that I get that initial punch from the turbo but after 5k it doesn't pull very hard, want it for that extra top end grunt! :) Thanks for all the replies btw, really good to get all this feed back!!

That's always good to know :) trying to put some money aside for a few mods, Im thinking turbo will be expensive though to change :(

Hey guys, just thought I would say hello! Looking forward to learning all sorts of stuff and meeting some nice people. I currently own a 54 plate grey (looks silver if I'm honest) subaru blob WRX. I've just recently got it back from the body shop because some funny guy reversed into it. I'm after some advice and was wondering if anyone could be of any help. Being a petrolhead, I want more power... I mean who doesn't!! Current mods are, Forge BOV, uprated panel filter and part decat exhaust. I'm really looking at getting it remapped, but I would like to do the following before. Uprate the fuel pump to walbro 255 and possibly change to a cone filter. I'm also looking into a STI turbo, but I've read mixed reviews saying "they are a straight swap" and "no you need to uprate X, Y and Z" Thankyou for everyone's time and look forward to chatting to some people! All the best Sam