picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
03-08-2008, 08:58 PM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
Originally Posted by 88dx
If i was making payments on a car the last thing id want to do is make it faster and unreliable. 
Mabey im just getting old but exhaust sucks on ur DD
Mabey im just getting old but exhaust sucks on ur DD 
03-08-2008, 09:25 PM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
You ever driven out of state in a gutted Honda in the middle of a 120* summer with no A/C? Not ------- cool.....not ------- cool at all.
that ---- is not fun. it's still my daily driver, but i think i'm getting too old for it. the problem is i've driven around for 4 years without a dash now it feels weird to drive a car with one.
------- ricer=me cept i don't drive like one
03-08-2008, 10:47 PM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
no. i was bitching about not having TIME.
im puttin the plate on monday, banks were closed today for some reason so i couldnt get it today. boss tried getting me a temp credit deal so i could have it for the weekend, but the bank he uses for that was closed. full exhaust is first on my mods list, kid that used to work there before me did the same thing + handling goodies, reflashed it with a cobb map, tuned it for a night, and made 285 wheel. didnt think exhaust + tune would make such gains, but hey, more power to ya
im puttin the plate on monday, banks were closed today for some reason so i couldnt get it today. boss tried getting me a temp credit deal so i could have it for the weekend, but the bank he uses for that was closed. full exhaust is first on my mods list, kid that used to work there before me did the same thing + handling goodies, reflashed it with a cobb map, tuned it for a night, and made 285 wheel. didnt think exhaust + tune would make such gains, but hey, more power to ya
a stock STi makes 220-230
a WRX mid 170's , low 180's
with a Access-port , intake and a downpipe my brothers STi make 260WHP , his previous WRX witht he same mods made 225Whp...
My dad runs a 05 Legacy GT as winter car.. Accessport , air intake , Cobb bars , H&R spacers , Karboy Short Shift and a perrin top mount.. No idea on power , but froma roll it will pull on stock Sti's
Still a wicked car though.. tranny issues / flywheel are predominantly 2002 / early 03 cars...
I took a WRX wagon to the strip one night and ran 14.3's @ 95-93... Launched at 3500 with a side step..
good car , nice choice
JM
2008 GRM HMT civic
03-08-2008, 11:14 PM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
no. i was bitching about not having TIME.
im puttin the plate on monday, banks were closed today for some reason so i couldnt get it today. boss tried getting me a temp credit deal so i could have it for the weekend, but the bank he uses for that was closed. full exhaust is first on my mods list, kid that used to work there before me did the same thing + handling goodies, reflashed it with a cobb map, tuned it for a night, and made 285 wheel. didnt think exhaust + tune would make such gains, but hey, more power to ya
im puttin the plate on monday, banks were closed today for some reason so i couldnt get it today. boss tried getting me a temp credit deal so i could have it for the weekend, but the bank he uses for that was closed. full exhaust is first on my mods list, kid that used to work there before me did the same thing + handling goodies, reflashed it with a cobb map, tuned it for a night, and made 285 wheel. didnt think exhaust + tune would make such gains, but hey, more power to ya
Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
well, i've given up solely on the efi half of the swap, being i need a 4spd computer, dizzy module, efi waterpump, belts, accy brackets, etc, a few hundred dollars more than what i really need to spend.
exhaust will be handled n/a until i get a few bucks in the bank clear, turboing a carb when you already have it = rather cheap to do.
exhaust will be handled n/a until i get a few bucks in the bank clear, turboing a carb when you already have it = rather cheap to do.
Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
i knew it was going to happen, i was only hoping i'd have better luck and get working electronics. auto ecu's throw a cel that cockblocks injector firing/fuelpump startup when used with a manual trans for some reason, i found out. thats $35 i dont have, plus $50 for module. 4bbl swap = free, just elec and flux
Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
you buy me what i need, ill run it. i don't have the cash to spare for a project that is just going to need more after the electronics.
i can get it running for maybe $20 out of my pocket to go carb, vs a couple hundred to go efi.
i can get it running for maybe $20 out of my pocket to go carb, vs a couple hundred to go efi.
03-08-2008, 11:38 PM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
i was unemployed in those posts, dealing with a piled up stack of bills. look at the dates. besides, it said that going efi was failboat. efi is for pussies, holleys holsets and hookers are all i need.
03-09-2008, 05:58 AM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
as the unhappy owner of the car in that picture (platinum silver metallic, 04 wrx) all i can say is youve got about 75 launches per clutch, and shift like the gear lever is made out of glass. in 38,000 miles im on my 2nd engine, 2 transmission, and 3rd clutch.
with the stock turbo you will get in the LOW 13s, but NEVER break 250 whp.
enjoy your new money pit, youl realize its no faster than a turbo honda, but 4 times as expensive
with the stock turbo you will get in the LOW 13s, but NEVER break 250 whp.
enjoy your new money pit, youl realize its no faster than a turbo honda, but 4 times as expensive
03-09-2008, 01:45 PM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
Originally Posted by Big Pipe
as the unhappy owner of the car in that picture (platinum silver metallic, 04 wrx) all i can say is youve got about 75 launches per clutch, and shift like the gear lever is made out of glass. in 38,000 miles im on my 2nd engine, 2 transmission, and 3rd clutch.
with the stock turbo you will get in the LOW 13s, but NEVER break 250 whp.
enjoy your new money pit, youl realize its no faster than a turbo honda, but 4 times as expensive
with the stock turbo you will get in the LOW 13s, but NEVER break 250 whp.
enjoy your new money pit, youl realize its no faster than a turbo honda, but 4 times as expensive
03-09-2008, 04:15 PM
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Re: picking up a new car tomorrow. well, not 'new', buuuttt...
im just saying, they're DEFINANTLY fun little cars. you just gotta be gentle with them. if you plan on modding it at all, just remember; dont boost more than 17 psi on the stock turbo, AND get an uppipe before you do anything with it.
on mine, i had an equal length header, catless uppipe, 3" catless turboback exhast, and a boost controller set at 17psi. after i put in the exedy stage 1 clutch it was rippin off 13.15@105
they're fun little cars man, i hope you have good luck with it
on mine, i had an equal length header, catless uppipe, 3" catless turboback exhast, and a boost controller set at 17psi. after i put in the exedy stage 1 clutch it was rippin off 13.15@105
they're fun little cars man, i hope you have good luck with it
