to worry or not to worry - regarding mods

Impreza2003 · 10-01-2004, 02:51 PM

Well im so used to seeing people on these forums talking about how their cylinders are mis-firing, they get CELs every couple of miles etc etc

These are the mods I'm planning on doing..
Headers (have not installed yet) - Borla Gen III
Mid Pipe (Stromung SS - Installed)
Axel Back (still looking for one) - Probably Stromung Single Tip
CAI (might have one soon) - Cobb CAI
Crank Pully (will get one when $$ starts rising) Perrin Light weight (not underdriven)

I'm not going over board with the mods, I just want some more power and a cool noise.

My car: 03 RS ... 19K miles, pretty well taken care of .. not driven hard..

Should I worry with those parts?
and
What parts should make me worry?

-Allan

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ruskiyab · 10-01-2004, 02:54 PM

Depending on what headers you get, you may get a CEL. Then as log as you dont get an underdriven pully, you should mess up your alternator or power steeering. Otherwise, you should be good to go.

Impreza2003 · 10-01-2004, 02:58 PM

i should of been more specific ... let me edit the post

impr25rs · 10-01-2004, 04:45 PM

The only thing that may get you into trouble is the borla header. Because it is not coated oor heat shielded like the stock, it doesn't keep the exhaust gases hot for the cats to go at the CO2 and others. Other than that it should all be good.

subiekid · 10-01-2004, 04:53 PM

are you sure its in n/a that they post this? I can see this would be a problem in like FI 2.0... when people do staged upgrades that include larger turbos and no proper emi.

jamesfacts · 10-01-2004, 04:57 PM

You'll be fine... even if you get a CEL, its not necessarily anything to worry about.

Handsdown · 10-01-2004, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by americanyouth

You'll be fine... even if you get a CEL, its not necessarily anything to worry about.

a CEL is bad because if you get more than one OBD-II code, you might not notice it.

just wrap the borla headers, it should help.

PARANOID56 · 10-01-2004, 06:28 PM

i have that exact set up, and no CELs.
i have the newest borla header
stromug cat back
mr josh pully
cobb intake
i also have a grounding kit.
i have a 03 RS with about 20k miles on it and it runs like a champ.
i am soon putting on a random cat on it, to see if it helps with the power.
Shane

Impreza2003 · 10-01-2004, 07:04 PM

Thanks for the heads up guys, I think i'll look in to wrapping the headers, since it does get pretty cold here.

10-01-2004, 02:51 PM	#1
Impreza2003 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67247 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: UAlbany - Brooklyn Vehicle: 2003 2.5RS BRP SQC 189	to worry or not to worry - regarding mods Well im so used to seeing people on these forums talking about how their cylinders are mis-firing, they get CELs every couple of miles etc etc These are the mods I'm planning on doing.. Headers (have not installed yet) - Borla Gen III Mid Pipe (Stromung SS - Installed) Axel Back (still looking for one) - Probably Stromung Single Tip CAI (might have one soon) - Cobb CAI Crank Pully (will get one when $$ starts rising) Perrin Light weight (not underdriven) I'm not going over board with the mods, I just want some more power and a cool noise. My car: 03 RS ... 19K miles, pretty well taken care of .. not driven hard.. Should I worry with those parts? and What parts should make me worry? -Allan * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Impreza2003; 10-01-2004 at 02:59 PM.

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10-01-2004, 02:54 PM	#2
ruskiyab Scooby Newbie Member#: 55128 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St. Louis, MO Vehicle: 2007 Impreza WRX OBP	Depending on what headers you get, you may get a CEL. Then as log as you dont get an underdriven pully, you should mess up your alternator or power steeering. Otherwise, you should be good to go.

10-01-2004, 02:58 PM	#3
Impreza2003 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67247 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: UAlbany - Brooklyn Vehicle: 2003 2.5RS BRP SQC 189	i should of been more specific ... let me edit the post

10-01-2004, 04:45 PM	#4
impr25rs Scooby Specialist Member#: 60162 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: PDX, OR Vehicle: 04 Aspen RS The One Not Turbo'd, NA!!	The only thing that may get you into trouble is the borla header. Because it is not coated oor heat shielded like the stock, it doesn't keep the exhaust gases hot for the cats to go at the CO2 and others. Other than that it should all be good.

10-01-2004, 04:53 PM	#5
subiekid Scooby Guru Member#: 25516 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Send help, stuck in internet! Vehicle: 1995 Legacy TURBO!!! EJ22T/TEC3 & '12 Civic	are you sure its in n/a that they post this? I can see this would be a problem in like FI 2.0... when people do staged upgrades that include larger turbos and no proper emi.

10-01-2004, 04:57 PM	#6
jamesfacts NASIOC Supporter Member#: 51282 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Brooklyn NYC / Danbury CT Vehicle: 98 RS black & blue from parking	You'll be fine... even if you get a CEL, its not necessarily anything to worry about.

10-01-2004, 06:28 PM	#8
PARANOID56 Scooby Specialist Member#: 22035 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2008 STI White	i have that exact set up, and no CELs. i have the newest borla header stromug cat back mr josh pully cobb intake i also have a grounding kit. i have a 03 RS with about 20k miles on it and it runs like a champ. i am soon putting on a random cat on it, to see if it helps with the power. Shane

10-01-2004, 07:04 PM	#9
Impreza2003 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67247 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: UAlbany - Brooklyn Vehicle: 2003 2.5RS BRP SQC 189	Thanks for the heads up guys, I think i'll look in to wrapping the headers, since it does get pretty cold here.