Need Mo' Powah

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by XanRules, Sep 24, 2007.

  1. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

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    So I'm looking for some quick, easy, and most importantly CHEAP ways to get some more power out of my car.

    Non-turbo EJ22.

    Thanks in advance :ddirty:
     
  2. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

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    Intake and exhaust. I dont know if you can reflash the ECU but if so that's another cheap HP upgrade.
     
  3. XanRules

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    K, well, I'm gonna throw on an STi exhaust on install day.
    And intake...what're my options? or rather what would you recommend?
     
  4. baddriver

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    Remove the exhaust at the header? That's cheap!!!! :keke:

    But seriously, maybe smaller lighter used wheels would be an option?
     
  5. WJM

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    Borla header, random tech high flow cat, and the STi muffler is more than enough, but a stromung catback is nice for sound. Header/cat nets you about 10~15 hp and the same in TQ.

    I do not recommend intakes....tho if you do get one, the cheap ebay ones would be the best money spent as anything more than $50 on an intake is a waste as they net zero gain.

    The ECU's are not flashable at this time. A SuperAFC II would net you about 5 more hp at WOT if tuned correctly.
     
  6. Kokopelli

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    That's alot of money for a small power change that you may not even notice.

    I'd focus on making it handle better.
     
  7. WJM

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    the exhaust is COMPLETELY worth it. Intake, no. SAFC-2, no.

    Handling, yes.
     
  8. mckenzietj

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    You can feel NOS for 500 bucks!
     
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    it's a start anyways
     
  10. calmnothing

    calmnothing Shlimp Flied Lice
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    I got my header/cat/catback/intake for less than $400 and bleh. My handling mods were more worth it.
     
  11. slowwrx

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    Preach on my brother....

    In the beggining there was man....then light....nitrous....then cars.....people are often confused by the nitrous before cars thing....but....you know its badass so....whatever.
     
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    Heh babies suck on bottles. Be a real man and guzzle the tank (ie meth or C16). It lasts much much longer! Hahahahaha
     
  13. XanRules

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    I've been working on them, don't worry :D
     
  14. XanRules

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    After reading all these meth injection horror stories?

    No.
     
  15. XanRules

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    So then, I'll just steal whatever suspension upgrades people are gonna get rid of at install day, and see how much of my paycheck I can put towards the STi exhaust :D

    Anything else?

    EDIT: anything else aside from fixing my transmission >_<
     
  16. WJM

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    I have an sti catback for $100.
     
  17. XanRules

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    I know...I thought it had my name on it :naughty:
     

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