Need Mo' Powah

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

  1. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    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

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

    XanRules Active Member

    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

    baddriver Active Member

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

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

    WJM Banned

    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

    Kokopelli Active Member

    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

    WJM Banned

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

    Handling, yes.
     
  8. mckenzietj

    mckenzietj Member

    You can feel NOS for 500 bucks!
     
  9. Jewels450

    Jewels450 Member


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    it's a start anyways
     
  10. calmnothing

    calmnothing Shlimp Flied Lice Supporting Member

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

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    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.
     
  12. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned


    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

    XanRules Active Member

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

    XanRules Active Member

    After reading all these meth injection horror stories?

    No.
     
  15. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    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

    WJM Banned

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

    XanRules Active Member

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

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