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  1. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=is+the+subaru+svx+free+on+forza+6 [emoji8]
  2. Scooby world can be a little pricey so be sure to shop around first.
  3. What supporting mods do you have making that power? Ideally to get your 320 you need: Decat turbo back exhaust, free flow panel filter(or induction kit depends personal taste) 3 port boost solenoid(UK cars only have 2 ports) upgraded fuel pump(avoid the risk of running lean) PFR7B spark plugs came heavily recommended for me. It seemed to be one of the main criteria when I was being mapped as the first questions he asked were "which plugs and how old are they?". I have 3" turbo back decat zorst, cosworth panel filter, rcm fuel pump, 3 port solenoid(2ND hand from an import) pfr7b plugs. Here's my map.
  4. UK2T, you will need an upgraded turbo to break 300 in a UK car. The TD04 runs out of puff between 270-280hp. Imports use a TD05 and that can make 320hp.
  5. Check for a seized caliper if you're blowing through disc and pads.
  6. The impreza standard intake is considered to be a good source and flow of cold air. It's the same question as what's the best oil... you'll hear opinions that there's no real gain with an induction over a free flow panel filter until 350hp+. The induction kit will give you a nice sound, the panel filter will keep the engine bay looking standard. You're right in saying avoid oil based filters but the rest is down to personal opinion. I have a cosworth panel filter and coupled with other supporting mods I managed to 276hp(limited now by turbo). Let the opinions fly! [emoji5] [emoji5] [emoji106] [emoji106]
  7. The main reason I suggest it's drivers side rocker is that's the most common place to start leaking oil. It's caused by the exhaust being so close to the bottom of #3 area. Makes the gasket hot and becomes brittle over time. I've added a picture of mine and you may be able to see where the oil is seeping. Have a look down there. If it gets worse or bad enough you'll get the burning oil smell as it drips on the exhaust manifold.
  8. Regard to your oil leak, is it mainly the drivers side? Likely going to be a rocker cover. Recently done mine and it was a fairly easy drive-way job. Be careful with eBay as you may well have a version 6 which in Subaru's wisdom uses a v5 passenger side rocker gasket but v6 drivers side. I couldn't find a full kit on eBay but importcarparts.Co.UK stock all genuine Subaru parts.
  9. Gotta pay for good rubber. Could save your life one day. Let alone the bills for 18 years plus.
  10. I'd doubt they even done the bottom end by the sound of it. Doesn't detract from a running in period though. You are still covered by sales of goods and services act. You need to start a paper trail, recorded delivery letters.
  11. The ecu would tell the injector to add fuel on the wrong stroke.
  12. Yes the gases force the water out of the overflow. The telltale signs are bubbles in the overflow(there should be no air in the coolant) and a sniff test will confirm the presence of exhaust gases.
  13. Of course you can [emoji5] Feel free to start a new topic in the relevant section. A wealth of advice from knowledgeable bods here for you.
  14. Welcome to the club. Well looked after Impreza's can last a very long time. A few of us are well over 150k. Sounds like you got your head screwed on knowing what you want. Early power mods are reasonably cheap and most substantial will be the remap. There a few sticky threads with buying guides and modification paths if you fancy some bedtime reading.
  15. Head gasket can fail a few different ways. Most common on the flat four engine is when the gasket fails allowing exhaust gases into the coolant.
  16. Don't all jump in at once! Poor old stants can't be left to suffer this headache alone! [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] Stick a bay pic up for us the professionally edit some blue circles on to in the hope that one is a good location.
  17. Very nice! Love those wheels. Welcome to the club.
  18. Wow, my car is on 170K miles I had a rocker cover leak and I doubt I even used 200ml between a service of 4K miles. You'd clear the sump in 2500 miles with his logic. Have you wrote them any letters regarding the issue? Best start a paper trail. Sounds like its gonna be a long one.
  19. Do you know if the thermostat has been changed recently? That may be your issue. If you want to check for head gasket a primitive way would be to check for bubbles in the expansion tank. A more accurate way is by sniff test. That will show if exhaust gases are mixing with coolant which is the most common way the head gasket goes. Check for oil mixing with water too. If the water is being pushed out the system it's possible it's being pressurised by something and air shouldn't be able to get in. Check for leaks on the radiator as that's another weak spot. What year is your car?
  20. Sorry, missed this as tapatalk unsubs me sometimes. I always keep an eye on eBay for those type of parts. If there's ever a car being broken you can pick them up cheap.
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