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11-12-2012, 05:10 PM | #1 |
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What would you do ???
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11-12-2012, 05:15 PM | #2 |
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Should do the up pipe while you're at it. Quicker spool and save the turbo in the long run.
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11-12-2012, 05:42 PM | #3 |
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Now I'm no pro and just giving my opinion as you asked but I would go with choice number two with the UP. While the PW is a great piece, you won't benefit much from it while being in the stock turbo.
Again just my feedback Edit: once you go for an upgraded turbo then I say PW. |
11-12-2012, 06:09 PM | #4 |
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great, thanks. thats what others have recommended too and i see you point. anyone else?
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11-12-2012, 06:30 PM | #5 |
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Deffinatly option 2 it'll be the best bang for u buck right now
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11-12-2012, 06:34 PM | #6 |
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None of the above. Get swaybars + endlinks.
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11-12-2012, 07:10 PM | #7 |
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11-12-2012, 07:14 PM | #8 |
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tomei header and up pipe!
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11-12-2012, 10:25 PM | #9 |
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Just the up pipe.
Then, spend some on your brakes and do the H6 rear up grade. I have to ask though, what are you goals for the car? |
11-12-2012, 10:41 PM | #10 |
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I vote the UP heat wrap and suspension bits. The reasoning is suspension parts make your car feel more fun, handle better, and are a long life upgrade that don't require tuning
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11-12-2012, 11:02 PM | #11 |
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I would go with EL headers...i made 30 more whp and tq with them
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11-12-2012, 11:40 PM | #12 |
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11-13-2012, 12:02 AM | #13 |
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Honestly at your power level your not going to benefit that much from an aftermarket exhaust manifold. If I were you I would screw the process west tmic and just find a lightly used Sti one and with the money you save from over paying for the process west find a cheap cat less up pipe and Sti injectors as well... Then turn up the boost a bit. Sti intercoolers can handle more power than your stock block can. You can achieve all of this with under a grand if you play your cards right.
Most importantly before adding anymore power make sure the upkeep on the vehicle is up to date. People who chose a new turbo over a timing belt are retarded. |
11-13-2012, 12:19 AM | #14 |
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I don't think either of those choices make much sense for your current setup ul headers are pretty much always a waste of money, el is the only bang for your buck, but those will push your powerband to the right and you already have a turbo that doesn't have much top end power. I'd say for $1000, get a used vf39, some sti injectors for $100, and an STI tmic... Then hope that you don't blow anything up. Btw, if you have that current setup without a real tune... You need to get one asap
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11-13-2012, 12:20 AM | #15 | |
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11-13-2012, 12:32 AM | #16 |
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save that money....
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11-13-2012, 12:35 AM | #17 |
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At a minimum do your up pipe. Then do whatever mods you want.
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11-13-2012, 03:24 AM | #18 |
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up pipe and some suspension/ brake upgrades
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11-13-2012, 08:38 AM | #19 |
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wow thanks for all the advice guys ! yeah after some research im finding headers arent really worth all that money is if ANYTHING the grimmspeed cross pipe is a better bang for your buck then spending 700 on headers. i agree i do need an uppipe though so i definitely will have to get one. as for the suspension comments i see your point, the only suspension mod i have are coilovers, i got to up my game in the section
on another note my up keep is very good, i get it regularly checked and it runs very strong for a car made in 2002 and it has pretty low miles (80xxx) and it doesnt go up fast keep coming with the suggestions i like them! thanks again |
11-13-2012, 08:43 AM | #20 |
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Sways and end links, fender braces and bushings. Your car now handles like a roller coaster.
Or the time tested classic: Hookers and blow... ~Evil |
11-13-2012, 10:05 AM | #21 |
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11-13-2012, 10:16 AM | #22 |
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do you really feel that much of a difference in sways and endlinks?
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11-13-2012, 10:19 AM | #23 |
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Absolutely
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11-13-2012, 10:28 AM | #24 | |
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11-13-2012, 10:44 AM | #25 |
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Your car is over 10 years old, I'd be saving for repairs or replacement.
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