Jay762

Yes there are coil pack conversions you can do to newage items - yes the map could be off but when it was originally completed they would have test driven it / rolling road so chances are it is something that has gone defective since the session however as already suggested get it booked in for a diagnostic session - running mafless wont affect just two gears it would impact across each of the gears and only real problems it would throw up are engine running rich at lower revs / idle so nothing dramatic. ESL solution will retain the code functions and if you can get the ESL software it will list the faults for you as they have a code table included.

with that scoop you will need some bonnet pins - mahhhhhoooosive

Taking the staged approach is cost effective but as Tidgy says if you look at the end state total cost that is realistic - a good CDB stroker short block build capable of 700bhp will cost you about 7.5K with all named / quality components - you can use a lot of your existing engine ancillaries and replace / upgrade as appropriate. A point of note though is consideration for the other bits - yes you can generate the power but keeping your build alive means investing in protection - things like a dry sump system , air oil separators etc - this is where unexpected additional cost can lie.

nice touches there

I certainly don't want to put you off getting a subaru - they are addictive however have a browse around the site - petrol fuel economy can be achieved if you take it easy with your right foot - although that is a challenge There are a few threads on diesel engines on this site Mr B has been able to share some real world experience about faults with them. If you go for an earlier 2.0 petrol that falls into the lower tax bracket. A remap without changing anything else on the car generally takes out the manufacturers generic map which contains parameters for working in a wide variety of conditions, bad quality fuel / temperature extremes etc. So your motor will get a little more power as Subaru's tend to be set to run a little richer (compensate for crap fuel) leaner mixture is closer to the optimum ratio, generates a little more power, can give better midrange, drive throughout the rev range and potentially better fuel economy. If you are looking at a new motor you will be covered by warranties etc if watch for issues with DPF's, injectors, main bearing (gearbox alignment from factory) How many miles are you planning on doing? Is it mostly motorway or local start stop? Any need to be driving in London?

just make sure it is adjusted the same as existing or else your boost profile will not be the same (eg wastegate opening too early etc)

Wotcha and welcome - what are you planning to do other than the map - exhaust, filter etc? The Subaru diesel lump isnt the best and has suffered with issues - are you set on a diesel or could you opt for a petrol motor instead? The results will vary slightly dependant on state of engine, weather conditions on the day etc but having a remap will give you a setup specific to your motor

JPN stuff is all metric, wont be imperial - couldn't tell you about the material - used to be copper but not sure nowadays

I wasnt a bug fan until I started seeing them in darker colours - makes a mean looking motor

great write up - feel free to post photos in this thread also - we like a bit of colour

Glad the weather held for you - cracking shots!!

I have used Blackcircles in the past http://www.blackcircles.com/ or ebay will get you budget through to high end

If you hold out for the right buyer there is someone who may hold some sentimental value in the car which may push the price up a little

That is off an impreza http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40_64_415&products_id=3227

looks good

Is it teh heat that does it or the UV rays? A lot of the modern detailing coatings have a UV protection in them

So wish I had the cash - would have that off you in short order but unfortunatly at this point I dont - does look mint and hopefully someone will take it off your hands

Shift light is easy to wire up - just took a bit of tweaking to get it coming on at the right revs - dont think you will have an issue

If you have a gauge with an associated sensor you can use that or you can use a switch on the dash and manually activate it, I haven't read the details on these last two fan options but there may be a temp switch / potentiometer already within the unit and you are just wiring up a supply for the fan

Wotcha and welcome!!

yup - not too shabby

In theory as long as you have one with a matching thread any decent (eg bosch) wideband sensor would work. Just check the signal voltage once you have replaced it other wise you will generate an error - some may require a calibration. Although a UK site - this is quite cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SUBARU-IMPREZA-1-5-2009-4-WIRE-FRONT-LAMBDA-OXYGEN-SENSOR-DIRECT-FIT-/121867934201?hash=item1c5fe519f9:g:dAwAAOSwCypWm7Wx

or try Cobra

very nice - if only the bank balance would cover it

Just found the Mishimoto version http://www.mishimoto.co.uk/heavy-duty-transmission-cooler-kit-electric-fan.html