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Old 09-27-2004, 10:28 PM   #1
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Talking Broke 1kmls on my 05' STI!! Got $2000 to spend on Mods

I just broke 1000 mls on my brand new STI . Im looking to get between 350-400 WHP . Can $2000 get me there???
I think i found a turbo back HKS, so far thats it.
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Old 09-27-2004, 10:53 PM   #2
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No, can't even hit 350WHP. cracking 300WHP might be possible, haven't done the math lately

I'd do
GPMoto short ram
ECUtek
Inlet hose
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Walburo 255lph pump
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Old 09-27-2004, 11:03 PM   #3
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nah, 2K ain't even gonna get you close...sorry...

figure around 4-5K to start.

1K...TBE exhaust
1K+...EMS
1400...Green
400-800...Injectors/Walbro intank pump
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Old 09-27-2004, 11:06 PM   #4
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where u at dude?
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Old 09-28-2004, 12:10 AM   #5
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south miami Ok OKok maybe 2 grand wont get me there RETAIL, but second hand or third hand equip. might get somewhere up there, dont you think??
I found an hks turbo back 450 bucks, now what else??
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Old 09-28-2004, 12:35 AM   #6
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No, can't even hit 350WHP. cracking 300WHP might be possible, haven't done the math lately

I'd do
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Inlet hose
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Walburo 255lph pump
wouldnt it cost like $200-$300to get it tuned?
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Old 09-28-2004, 01:20 AM   #7
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Depends on the area, and the tuner. If custom tuning the ECUtek is an issue... well I know there is a good unichip map for that stuff, and on stock injectors they work great. I mean I was the first person to have a unichip on a STi and have cracked 400WHP on one.

I just think that most people here are more comfortable with the reflash, even if the unichip works just fine.
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Old 09-28-2004, 01:22 AM   #8
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NAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWZZZZZZZZZZ!!!

, i've got a wicked td-04 that get you to around 500whp, give or take a few. $2k and its yours...
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Old 09-28-2004, 01:22 AM   #9
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2000 can reach 350-400 whp??

not really possible...
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Old 09-28-2004, 01:23 AM   #10
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do it the ghetoo way.

take off the stock turboback, run open exhaust
put on the green.
220 dollars for modded injectors
MBC

2000 dollars

who said he wanted it to last.
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Old 09-28-2004, 01:58 AM   #11
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green running real boost w/o EM AND upgraded fuel system is dead.
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Old 09-28-2004, 02:15 AM   #12
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I think it is possible, if you do all your own installation and tuning. See here:

stock STi baseline: 245whp

used hks dp: +20whp $100
used fp green turbo: $950
used greddy emanage w/ harnesses: $300
used modified wrx injectors: $200
used top feed fuel rail setup: $375
used walboro fuel pump: $75

If it's tuned well that could put you at about 375-400whp on 100 octane and Maybe 350whp on 93 pump gas.

A $400-500 catback exhaust is a waste of money if you are shooting for that goal with that little money since it gives you maybe 5-10whp, while just a cheap downpipe should give you twice the gain. Same thing with a $150-200 intake.
Now you still should have a couple hundred more for the nessecary gauges to go with that setup, and even if you couldn't tune it yourself, it's only another $150-250 for a dyno tune with emanage. You would need a replacement clutch before you know it, and you may need new rear axles sooner than you think.
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Old 09-28-2004, 02:31 AM   #13
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used fp green turbo: $950------->>what model?

I really want to stay with the stock turbo.
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Old 09-28-2004, 02:36 AM   #14
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emange = broken motor.

hell thier POS boost controler is doing wonders for trying to break my car. jesus. Not only does it fail to work in sub 50 degree temps, but just recently it decided to stop controling boost at all. Thanks $550 boost gauge I guess.
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Old 09-30-2004, 10:35 AM   #15
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Thanks alot guys!! This is a cool website!!
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Old 09-30-2004, 01:22 PM   #16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WRX Jim
who said he wanted it to last.
Read his other post and you will know that it won't last....not long anyway...
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Old 09-30-2004, 03:51 PM   #17
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Upgrade the SWTS Linkage

Best bang for the buck.

However, a lobotomy might be more useful in this case.
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Old 10-01-2004, 01:47 AM   #18
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Ralph...

300 whp for that amount can be had pretty easily through the means we talked about in emails. 350whp can come your way for not much more also. Let me know if you have more questions.
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Old 10-01-2004, 10:41 AM   #19
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Ralph...

300 whp for that amount can be had pretty easily through the means we talked about in emails. 350whp can come your way for not much more also. Let me know if you have more questions.
I'm interested. i will be in contact with you.
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Old 10-11-2004, 12:18 AM   #20
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emange = broken motor.

hell thier POS boost controler is doing wonders for trying to break my car. jesus. Not only does it fail to work in sub 50 degree temps, but just recently it decided to stop controling boost at all. Thanks $550 boost gauge I guess.

Scary! That's not the first time I've heard of the E-01 borking out.
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Old 10-11-2004, 08:54 AM   #21
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Gut the downpipe and third cat=free
Perrin short ram=170
STI UTEC/Tuna=1600
Greddy boost/EGT gauges=300

Just over 2k, and easily 300whp
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Old 10-11-2004, 08:57 AM   #22
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emange = broken motor.

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You better tell Khaos that. His emanage hasnt broken his WRX yet, in a couple years now, and I am fairly sure that in northern NH, when ice racing, the temps are far below 50.



Just because your unit failed (yeah because a quality company has ZERO failures right?) dont generalize the emanage as junk
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Old 10-11-2004, 02:25 PM   #23
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Gut the downpipe and third cat=free

Only 2 cats on the STi as far as I can tell Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old 10-11-2004, 08:58 PM   #24
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Buy all your **** used. Buy a used TBE, used downpipe, used headers, and a walbro...and you'll be at around $1,000. Then save...personally my 350whp setup cost me a pretty penny...think over double your figure...
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Old 10-11-2004, 09:01 PM   #25
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You're going to need...

Front Mount Intercooler(or you could go top mount i guess...if you want heat soak)
Turbo Back Exhaust
Downpipe
Headers
Injectors
Fuel Pump
Bigger Turbo
Ecutek EM(cheap and really good)
Tuning ~400
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