Jay762

Makes the rims look even bigger!!!

looks like an impreza from the side - with smaller wheel arches though :P on a serious note, as with a lot of sporty cars, the ridiculous front number plate law in this country does spoil the effect somewhat

Milltek is my personal fave - certainly a nice piece of kit!!

If you go for a rebuild instead of a replacement you know that you have a good unit back in the car - having a bunch of people to help you is a great way to do it as you will learn all about your engine If its a real option go for the rebuild - overall it will probably work out more expensive than an unknown second hand unit but you will have something box fresh

As Gambit says the change to a standard engine is not that significant - you will probably get more noise dependant on type but you could get improvements by increasing the size of the induction channel on the other side of the filter and retain the standard airbox but with a hi flow panel instead of stock

Wotcha and welcome Jon - sorry to hear you have some initial problems, is there any chance of some money back from the place you got it? If not you could look at a replacement engine / engine rebuild or possibly breaking the car to recoup some of the outlay

When it comes to cam belts I am with the pot noodle option + peace of mind

Money well spent I would say!

RA motorsports work with Cobra to develop for subaru's - quality kit! http://www.cobrasport.com/exhaust/Subaru/Impreza+Turbo+WRX+and+STI+%2801-07%29/31/0/0

Nice result - did you do that yourself?

K&N get thumbs up from me - used their stuff for years on cars and bikes

dont forget to take photos recording the changes ;)

A slip on end can will change the sound - it may be louder it may change the tone it will depend on shape / size it will be down to your taste as to if this is an improvement or not, check on you tube etc for vids of different exhausts sounds that may help your decision. The spoilers may fit - as far as the size between the various models (Blob, Round, Hawk) the back end is the same however the mounting holes may differ. Take a tape measure with you when you go to the breakers and check before purchase. You can take yours off and get the mounting hole diameter and location prior to a trip to the yard. Ultimately most body kits spoilers etc can be made to fit if you have the time / skillset / inclination to drill holes, fill gaps and blend to fit

As you would be changing the exhaust for aesthetic reasons I would hold on until you can get one from a dealer who knows it will def fit - and if it doesn't will take it back. The existing exhaust is not too restrictive so I would take the budget you do have and look at the induction kit / filter as suggested already a rolling road session / ecu remap to match that and your boot spoiler - when I was looking at Hawkeyes I found there are a lot of bolt on goodies for styling that take your Spec D (for Discrete) to Spec L (Look at me!)

Yup have played those games, have made them (over enthusiastic kids) wait in the rain whilst I get in and then unlock from the doors from the inside

me to - I should just get on phone to Subaru....

ebay throws up some good second hand stuff but you run the risk of it not fitting spot on - if you are happy getting the spanners out etc that wont be an issue for yourself this bunch have a range of good quality kit and are very helpful on the phone http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_156 or you could take a chance, measure the diameter of you existing mid section pipe and have a look at something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-BACK-BOX-EXHAUST/231005417894?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D15867%26meid%3D8645163402318830508%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D7588%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D130934885527%26

the dump valve is designed to work with a turbo, keeps it spinning by releasing pressure when you change gear - you can get some noise generators for non turbo models though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saber-EDV-V3-Fake-Dump-Valve-Fit-Subaru-Impreza-MR2-/150657617376?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2313e4cde0 I would stick with just a cherry bomb / exhaust system and induction kit, that will sound great

to a degree yes however as performance is not your primary concern you could look at quality of materials but from a lesser known name but it is the fit which you would need to ensure is to your satisfaction - H&S do supply a quality product though it has to be said

wow cherry bomb now there is a blast from the past no self respecting rally rep was complete without one of those bad boys - you will certainly be no shrinking wall flower with one of those fitted ;)

The ECU will work fine but as you have increased the ability of the car to flow more air you may find it runs a little lean, the electrics should compensate but a map to suite will get you the best mixture for your car to ensure it runs efficiently. If you are thinking about Hayward and Scott level budgets why not consider a made to measure system which would be done to your spec lifetime guarantee etc

I cant believe your missus kept the camera straight when she was taking the picture :D I would have been laughing too much

Wotcha and welcome

:lol: :lol: :lol: genuine hefty chortle!!!!

I think its your enthusiasm + I much prefer seeing your profile picture on posts to Gambits