impreza trouble

[IMPREZADAN]

Hi ive just bought a my99 impreza gl 2.0 and im looking to get a few extra ponies out of it, ive looked for inductions and exhaust systems but theres not alot out there. i would have got a wrx but as im only 19 the insurance was insane. thanks

[GravelBen]

To be honest theres not that much point modifying a non-turbo Subaru. Getting a bigger exhaust + decat will give you a bit more useful torque (any exhaust place can do a custom exhaust pretty cheap,, it doesn't need to be some well-known brand or anything for that level of tuning), and a better flowing airfilter may help a bit too, other than that I'd keep it standard until you can afford a turbo version. I haven't modified my '97 2.0 Legacy at all because its under a warranty, but even if it wasn't I probably wouldn't bother. I've noticed a bit of an increase in power running on 98 octane fuel rather than 95, takes a couple of tanks for the ECU to adjust to it though.

You may get some handling advantage out of lighter alloy wheels (especially if it has the standard steelies on it) and lower profile tyres, but don't go to the extreme - 16" wheels would be fine for most use, or 17"s if you value the look over ride comfort.

[RobCrezz]

Dont bother, just wait and save up for a WRX.

[GravelBen]

RobCrezz said:

Dont bother, just wait and save up for a WRX.

Or skip the WRX altogether and go straight for an STi when you can

Thats my plan anyway, thought about Legacy GTs and WRXs but if I'm gonna go turbonutter I'm gonna do it properly...Gotta be one with DCCD too