wrxtom

Wasn't really looking for advice thanks, just posting my recent findings.

Hi, this forums been a good source of helpful advise and information since owning my Impreza, so today thought i'd share some of my recent findings regarding de-cat'ing certain sections of the exhaust system and if a newage WRX car would still pass a standard UK MOT emissions test. My Impreza's an 05 WRX Blob, the engines basically stock, and with the only mod being a Hayward and Scott 2.5'' resonated rear centre section and back box ( retaining all 3 standard catalytic converters) it made 269BHP when re-mapped at TDR in Warwick. Shortly after that it had its MOT and passed its emissions test as expected with ease. After a while (and rather typically) i've become used to the power and in the new year will be looking to make a bit more, so it now has cooler plugs, HKS panel filter, walbro 255 fuel pump and most importantly a gutted/decatted stock up-pipe and a Japspeed decat down pipe, whilst retaining the standard centre CAT. (I also have 650cc injectors to fit but wont be doing this until the car is re-mapped again) I popped into see my local MOT tester the other day as i was curious to see if the car would pass a UK MOT emissions test, or even be affected by having 2 out of 3 CATS removed. As can be seen from the photo below showing both results the emissions test shows to be basically un-affected by the removals, and passes with flying colours by just using the centre CAT. Thought this information might be of help to anyone looking to de-cat some of their exhaust, but curious if they'd still pass an MOT. Thanks for looking, Tom

Hi Frank, i will get a price and get back to you tomorrow with a price. Tom

Hi, bought this because the previous owner assured me it was to fit an 04/05 blob-eye. It's clearly not as its to long. Going by dimensions and various websites im very sure this fits classic imprezas, this pipe is 1350mm long and has a bore of 2.5''. About £100 new so grab yourself a bargain. Any questions feel free to ask, cheers for looking.

Thanks for the input, i'm only really asking as my plan is to aim for around 280hp, but while i'm at it make it look like a GX model with the badge and non-turbo bonnet (bit of a sleeper), hence the need for a FMIC. i'll keep an eye out for a decent used one. Cheers again

Hi, after looking at numerous forums and threads i'm just after some reviews of Ebay front mount intercooler kits, like this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150603977662?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT . As so far iv'e only really found the people commenting on them to have never actually tried them and just regard them as cheap !Removed! without any genuine prior experience. Iv'e gathered from peoples experiences online that the standard TMIC's on STI's are good for up to 350-400HP, that people suggest TMIC's potentially have more lag with the piping being longer, and that the crash bar and bumper require modification to fit. I'm aware of all the usual FMIC-TMIC controversies. I just have some questions for the people who are actually running them: 1. Can the stock BOV be retained (is there an adaptor?), or does an aftermarket one need fitting? 2. Can the stock coolant expansion tank be retained? (as the Mishimoto kit supplies and replacement smaller unit so i'm assuming it fouls the piping) 3. Can the stock air intake box be retained? or does a shorter RAM style pod filter need to be fitted? Any helpful information from anyone actually running a FMIC would be greatly appreciated, espeically if its a new-age. But again, any shared experience with these would be fantastic. Cheers in advance, Tom