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06-25-2005, 12:04 AM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
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Vehicle:1999 Forester White/Yellow |
Anyone on here with an RX?
just wondering if anyone on here has an RX and know's a little bit about tuning the older 1.8 turbo's?
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06-25-2005, 12:05 AM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
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Vehicle:2002 WRX blew |
Look up the name "WJM", I think he has dealt with a few...
You'll usually find him in the SE forum. |
06-25-2005, 01:13 AM | #3 |
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Location: Souf Central France
Vehicle:1980 CB400 Hawk 1996 GrandCherokeeLimited |
There are a number of things you can do to an old RX.
I have a wagon with the same motor and the single range FT4WD trans.. I've had some fun with it Look in the old school section of this board, and also check out www.ultimatesubaru.net |
07-03-2005, 07:30 PM | #4 |
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Location: Oregon City, OR
Vehicle:89's RX/XT6 Blacksssssss |
I picked up an '89 RX back in November. Still working on getting it running but I have a list of mods a mile long right now that I have been doing since I pulled the old motor out. Here's a few things I have been working on:
'02 WRX TD04 turbo '02 WRX TMIC Samco intercooler hose set (y-pipe, IC to TB, and recirc hose for stock BOV) TurboXS BOV modified stock header until I can get a TWE WRX downpipe custom cold air intake Greddy Profec II B-spec EBC and Auto Turbo Timer 5-lug conversion with WRX front struts and brakes WRX 3 gauge A-pillar pod aftermarket steering wheel and shift knob automatic to manual transmission conversion stage 2 clutch kit dual electric fan setup The engine however is all stock. I do have another engine that will be getting built as soon as I get her running with this one. A short list of the new motor includes: full rebuild with carbed pistons spider intake manifold 300ZX turbo injectors Delta 260 street cams new pumps (oil and water) rebuild heads with 3 angle valve grinds, port-n-polish, portmatching lightened flywheel and custom crank pulley with EDIS ring attached full MegaSquirt and EDIS setup custom equal length fuel lines higher volume fuel pump well you get the idea |
07-04-2005, 12:21 AM | #5 |
Scooby Newbie
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: vicotria
Vehicle:1999 Forester White/Yellow |
wow
that's going to be a monster. When you did the manual swap did you find a center locking diff with high and low gear AWD. My goal after one year of production rally is to swap a 2.5 Rs turbo motor with all the standalone goodies. Hopeing for 250-300 bhp. In a car that weighs only 1900-2100 lbs. That be good times |
07-04-2005, 03:05 AM | #6 |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Location: port orchard, WA
Vehicle:1989 RX, FX16 both white |
i have an rx.
anyway, i would suggest taking off the intake muffler first of all. it sounds great without that thing on there. i turned the muffler into a lunch box since its so big. i never realized modding old cars like this costed so much money (i'm only 16, $100 is a lot). i think the tuning has a lot to do with the driver. i personally cant stand understeer, so the suspension is going first, then the engine later. good luck with the tuning. -Victor |
07-27-2005, 09:54 PM | #7 | |
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08-04-2005, 11:03 AM | #8 |
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Location: frederick, maryland
Vehicle:2009 WRX. 06 Baja 17 Crosstrek 85 brat |
i have an rx, granted im trying to sell it so i can get a brat. they are incredibly fun to drive. the sedan weighs in at 2400 lbs. you would be rather hard pressed to get the car down to around 1900lbs, as there isnt really much to take out that weighs anything.
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08-04-2005, 04:57 PM | #9 | |
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Understeer? No understeer here |
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08-09-2005, 11:30 PM | #10 |
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mine never undeersteered much.. come to think of it, it was remarkably balanced on dirt.. never lost control of that car.. not that i can remember anyhow.
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08-28-2005, 01:17 AM | #11 |
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yeah, i think im going to keep the rx, i just got it running right again and have a lot of plans for it. im looking to squeeze about 350hp outta the rx engine i have at a shop. it could be fun if i can get it done.
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