IIdiceII
08-04-2006, 11:00 AM
So I decided to make a thread after the drive I just came back from :D
I recently installed an SPT intake, SPT cat back, Uncle scottys cocktail/transmission fluid mixture and the Apexi induction box.
Reviews...
SPT Intake: The install on this thing was probably the easiest thing ever. Came with great instructions and is super duper easy to do yourself.
After the install, I re-set the battery etc. and went for a drive. At first I noticed a little bit of a rough idle but the computer had to learn a bit and I wasnt nervous. After about two days of driving the car easy and letting the car learn, I instantly noticed how much smoother my car builds boost. before I would watch the boost gauge and it would be a bit jittery and jumpy while on its way to full boost. now its one very smooth sweep. this right here might be worth the money for the intake.
2nd, the car boosts a bit faster. it might just seem like that because its smooth but I could swear like 200rpms sooner Im at full boost.
but like every other SRI, It had some nasty heatsoak. I'll get to that later
SPT cat back: First mod I did to my car was a GReddy Evo2 cat back, I loved it. It sounds awesome and didnt attract attention.
After about 6 months I (like other people), wanted to go a little louder and Im always down for a change. So I looked into changing. Well while looking, I got an exhaust ticket :rolleyes: for the GReddy and forced my self to sell it.
fast forward two weeks of having an STi cat back I installed an SPT catback.
first impression...WOW. sounds much better than the GReddy. not because it's louder but has a much cleaner and deeper note imho. After going to the SPT cat back from the STI, I really felt a slight gain ni throttle response up top.
when really beating on the car and staying in high rpm's, It def seemed quick with the new cat back.
Uncle Scottys Cocktail: you've all heared about it. you've all read about it. If you havent, I suggest you do a search.
I always dreamed of being able to put my car into 1st while rolling and actually being able to get into 1st at a stoplight sometimes. (you know when youre in traffic and cant get the car into gear and everyones screaming at you because youre a n00b)
Well after a lot of reasearch, I decided to order the cocktail.
1qt redline lightweight shockproof
1qt synchromesh
2qt Castrol HypoyC 80w-90
doing the tranny fluid for my first time wasnt that bad. JUST MAKE SURE you let the tranny drain for at least a couple hours. Most suggest over night.
After the install I heared a bit more noise from the tranny and rear diff (also did the rear diff) and i was a little concerned. the sounds quited down a bit after I drove the car for a couple hundred miles. I guess its because the mixutre is a lighter weight than what I was using.
after the cocktail...I can actually downshift into 1st going around 15mph's.
I dont suggest you do this, but its a great feeling ;)
shifting is SOOOOOOOO much smoother/better. I love this. I suggest everyone do this mixture next time you do your tranny fluid.
Apexi induction box: Not too many people have done this mod. I searched and searched and couldnt really come up with anything.
After getting the SPT intake I got the urge to just heat wrap everything and get a heatshield asap for my intake.
So the plan was to wrap the downpipe and turbo and get a heatshield.
I found a used apexi induction box and bought it for 50 bucks :banana: :banana:
the box is meant for the stock intake hose so I had to modify it a little.
Ill get pictures later but theres a bit of bending and cutting involved.
1st impressions...I wouldnt buy this peice new. its just two aluminium shields and some screws. but if you find it used, go for it.
After taking my car for about a 15 minute drive I noticed some things.
the sounds from the intake are def quited a down a lot. I dont mind though, I didnt buy the intake for the sounds :D
I dont notice and real heatsoak loss.
for the past couple weeks everytime I would drive I would notice the car get a tiny bit sluggish after like 20 minutes of driving.
not any more :disco: it does the job great. after I heatwrap the downpipe and turbo Im sure to get a lot more spool and gains. I cant wait.
Ill get some pics and sound clips of everything as soon as I can. comments welcome :D
-Alan
I recently installed an SPT intake, SPT cat back, Uncle scottys cocktail/transmission fluid mixture and the Apexi induction box.
Reviews...
SPT Intake: The install on this thing was probably the easiest thing ever. Came with great instructions and is super duper easy to do yourself.
After the install, I re-set the battery etc. and went for a drive. At first I noticed a little bit of a rough idle but the computer had to learn a bit and I wasnt nervous. After about two days of driving the car easy and letting the car learn, I instantly noticed how much smoother my car builds boost. before I would watch the boost gauge and it would be a bit jittery and jumpy while on its way to full boost. now its one very smooth sweep. this right here might be worth the money for the intake.
2nd, the car boosts a bit faster. it might just seem like that because its smooth but I could swear like 200rpms sooner Im at full boost.
but like every other SRI, It had some nasty heatsoak. I'll get to that later
SPT cat back: First mod I did to my car was a GReddy Evo2 cat back, I loved it. It sounds awesome and didnt attract attention.
After about 6 months I (like other people), wanted to go a little louder and Im always down for a change. So I looked into changing. Well while looking, I got an exhaust ticket :rolleyes: for the GReddy and forced my self to sell it.
fast forward two weeks of having an STi cat back I installed an SPT catback.
first impression...WOW. sounds much better than the GReddy. not because it's louder but has a much cleaner and deeper note imho. After going to the SPT cat back from the STI, I really felt a slight gain ni throttle response up top.
when really beating on the car and staying in high rpm's, It def seemed quick with the new cat back.
Uncle Scottys Cocktail: you've all heared about it. you've all read about it. If you havent, I suggest you do a search.
I always dreamed of being able to put my car into 1st while rolling and actually being able to get into 1st at a stoplight sometimes. (you know when youre in traffic and cant get the car into gear and everyones screaming at you because youre a n00b)
Well after a lot of reasearch, I decided to order the cocktail.
1qt redline lightweight shockproof
1qt synchromesh
2qt Castrol HypoyC 80w-90
doing the tranny fluid for my first time wasnt that bad. JUST MAKE SURE you let the tranny drain for at least a couple hours. Most suggest over night.
After the install I heared a bit more noise from the tranny and rear diff (also did the rear diff) and i was a little concerned. the sounds quited down a bit after I drove the car for a couple hundred miles. I guess its because the mixutre is a lighter weight than what I was using.
after the cocktail...I can actually downshift into 1st going around 15mph's.
I dont suggest you do this, but its a great feeling ;)
shifting is SOOOOOOOO much smoother/better. I love this. I suggest everyone do this mixture next time you do your tranny fluid.
Apexi induction box: Not too many people have done this mod. I searched and searched and couldnt really come up with anything.
After getting the SPT intake I got the urge to just heat wrap everything and get a heatshield asap for my intake.
So the plan was to wrap the downpipe and turbo and get a heatshield.
I found a used apexi induction box and bought it for 50 bucks :banana: :banana:
the box is meant for the stock intake hose so I had to modify it a little.
Ill get pictures later but theres a bit of bending and cutting involved.
1st impressions...I wouldnt buy this peice new. its just two aluminium shields and some screws. but if you find it used, go for it.
After taking my car for about a 15 minute drive I noticed some things.
the sounds from the intake are def quited a down a lot. I dont mind though, I didnt buy the intake for the sounds :D
I dont notice and real heatsoak loss.
for the past couple weeks everytime I would drive I would notice the car get a tiny bit sluggish after like 20 minutes of driving.
not any more :disco: it does the job great. after I heatwrap the downpipe and turbo Im sure to get a lot more spool and gains. I cant wait.
Ill get some pics and sound clips of everything as soon as I can. comments welcome :D
-Alan