Jay762

Before you start bolting things to your car I would suggest you have the car in a good sound starting point - I dont know what mileage your car as done and you don't mention any service history but I would suggest (if this hasn't been done in the last 4 years 15K miles) getting your injectors cleaned, replace the fuel filter, replace the fuel pump - might as well uprate at the same time - new oil filter, decent oil, check / replace air filter, replace the brake fluid, check your brake pads and all pistons are free in the calipers, check the condition of the brake hoses - if original replace with braided items replace the spark plugs. dependant on what you buy this lot could set you back 3-400 quid but you have a good known starting point for modifications and you have more confidence in the car starting and stopping when it is supposed to

Yes - there are x3 plug models (from 96 onwards I think) and x4 plug models (pre 96) check which yours has before buying some come with base maps installed others are out there with specific maps to the cars they were removed from these may well work on your car when plugged in but I wouldn't risk it as you could end up with the cost of a new engine on your hands against the preventative cost of a decent map.

I always gave it about 15 / 20 mins - 5 or so miles - the Coolant needle had been sat constantly at half way before I would let rip pipercross, cosworth both good makes - look for one that does not need oiling to avoid issues with the MAF If you have done a high flow exhaust system from turbo back and a hi flow filter the system should change the mixture settings to compensate to a degree but you could have it done then to set it spot on consider a high flow fuel pump though just to make sure there is enough juice getting to the engine

I like that it would stand out from everyone else - Im not sure I could live with the black white split think I would have to have it all one or the other

Keep them coming Bazza - this is into a great project thread ;)

ahhhh now that's the ticket - some great progress there Bazza, its good your lad is getting in amongst it as well :)

Each car is individual so whilst the ECU will plug straight in (in most cases) a remap should be completed

Apexi ECU's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APEXI-POWER-FC-ECU-FOR-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-TURBO-2000-WITH-HAND-CONTROLLER-/161229442071?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru&hash=item258a060c17 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-impreza-version-3-and-4-apexi-power-fc-ecu-and-commander-3-plug-/301104165024?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item461b34f0a0

Have you got an oil temperature and oil pressure gauge fitted also a turbo boost pressure guage? If you are looking at modding your car it is an idea to keep an eye on things, so if you don't have these I would consider them as one of the first things you put in your car

yup cheaper than a Motec M800

inner wing - wheel arch mounts?

You wouldn't miss that one would you

Its amazing how it does seem to collect behind the bodywork

I would say so :)

They had my vote - as I said before only thing I wasn't convinced about was the STI logo

methanol - an alcohol you mix with the petrol to give an improved burn rate - that doesn't need to be the first mod, that is something you get to when you have completed the engine mods and are looking at the mapping, it is then you decide to have it mapped with meth as a consideration or keep it as petrol only

best way - its like a big sweety shop - they all taste great but some dont mix as well as others - and non of them are going anywhere :)

soooo this is a good thing right???

no problem - yes you can might need a torch but get stuck in - you can see more of it here this is a front view of the engine

Wotcha and welcome - that is a tidy vehicle you have there :)

hatching on the block

I would have a look to see what engine is in the car before you start - is it a closed deck block or not - if so it will respond better to tuning than a standard block

350 - 400 will be pushing past the TMIC capabilities - so you will be looking at FMIC bigger injectors an uprated fuel pump... I rescued this from an old thread that we may have lost in the recent hiccups so unfortunately I cannot credit the member who originally posted it... Just a bit of weee advice if your planning on running big power and im not trying to put you off its just ive looked into it , STI internals and closed block are good for over 450bhp if it has Forged internals, standard cooler is good for 300 maybe more, STI intercooler is good for over 350 but by this stage most start to Run front mount intercoolers but beware of the lag. Turbo again is down to preference but steer well away from the over priced billet turbos from Scooby clinic ( which arnt even made by them they are imported and have there names added) id be looking at Either an Andy forrest turbo hybrid or get in touch with Turbo Dynamics ( good company ) built my current stage 3 hybrid for fez RS, Bigger injectors and Fuel pump will be needed as well. I would and this is purely down to my preference get a multi stage boost controller and have 3 maps put on it, Race obviously most power, Town some boost, and eco next to no boost. Cams performance in Blackburn got this from standard internals Brian Coward (STi Type UK) 490.6 bhp 407.8 lb/ft If you check out this months Jap perf car mag there is the RA developments classic which may give some food for thought http://www.ramotorsport.co.uk/Product/Category/QD20100622015735 - there is also my personal muse the original Gobstopper by RCM http://www.rogerclarkmotorsport.co.uk/gobstopper/official/index.htm

Have seen a couple of vids on the drive 'channel' but not seen this one - will pick this up tomorrow :)

could be a worn steering rack but I would also check your wheel hubs for play