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09-13-2004, 12:33 AM
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check out my weekend projects :D
This weekend I FINALLY got a chance to install some things that I have been sitting on for some time now, and everything went soooo smoothly, I could hardly believe it. :banana:
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STi Lower control arms
Whiteline ALK
JDM V7 STi topmount
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STi Lower control arms
Whiteline ALK
JDM V7 STi topmount
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09-13-2004, 10:20 AM
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LOL, seriously! Those buggers tend to jump out infront of you at the most random times...so far from what I can tell, the car handles awesome with the new LCAs and ALK....I havent "really" tested them out on a twisty road...but the few hard corners I have taken really impressed me, a night and day difference....and my poor nephew (he's 11)...LMAO....he wasnt expecting me to corner as hard as I did at first, and I could hear his melon whack the rear pillar, followed by a little "oooohhh".....LOL, he's a great sport, I gotta give him props. 
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09-13-2004, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by GotBoost?
LOL, seriously! Those buggers tend to jump out infront of you at the most random times...so far from what I can tell, the car handles awesome with the new LCAs and ALK....I havent "really" tested them out on a twisty road...but the few hard corners I have taken really impressed me, a night and day difference....and my poor nephew (he's 11)...LMAO....he wasnt expecting me to corner as hard as I did at first, and I could hear his melon whack the rear pillar, followed by a little "oooohhh".....LOL, he's a great sport, I gotta give him props.
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LOL, you bastard.
09-13-2004, 03:23 PM
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Yeah, the car does handle better, so it seems. You should remove the subframe. I did cuz mine was bent. Anyways, it feels so much better. Less understeer which is nice in our cars. 
You should try some poly steering bushings, as well. Car will feel even better. I'm sure you'll like the brakes too. What's next??
You should try some poly steering bushings, as well. Car will feel even better. I'm sure you'll like the brakes too. What's next??
09-13-2004, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by View Askew
Yeah, the car does handle better, so it seems. You should remove the subframe. I did cuz mine was bent. Anyways, it feels so much better. Less understeer which is nice in our cars. You should try some poly steering bushings, as well. Car will feel even better. I'm sure you'll like the brakes too. What's next??
You should try some poly steering bushings, as well. Car will feel even better. I'm sure you'll like the brakes too. What's next??vf34
perrin fuel rails
walbro fp
PE 650 injectors
zerosports splitter
reflash w/dyno tune*
*still debating on if I wanna run engine management or just continue using the stock reflashed ECU
and a partridge in a pear tree
my ultimate goal is 300whp and over 1 lateral G for handling
-Ted
09-13-2004, 05:19 PM
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Sweet. I just installed injectors and a pump this weekend and had it tuned by Mike @ Gruppe-S. I ended up going w/ the ecutek. I like it. Very smooth, but I just need 2 do some things to get it just right. Which means more money that I have 2 spend, but it's worth it.
I just installed injectors and a pump this weekend and had it tuned by Mike @ Gruppe-S. I ended up going w/ the ecutek. I like it. Very smooth, but I just need 2 do some things to get it just right. Which means more money that I have 2 spend, but it's worth it.
09-13-2004, 05:25 PM
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nice, what injectors did you put in? what did Gruppe-s charge for the tune? did they do a good job? what were your final numbers?
I had S^2 tune my car the first time, they did a great job, but I dont know if I wanna drive all the way to Sac for another tune.
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I had S^2 tune my car the first time, they did a great job, but I dont know if I wanna drive all the way to Sac for another tune.
-Ted
09-13-2004, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by GotBoost?
nice, what injectors did you put in? what did Gruppe-s charge for the tune? did they do a good job? what were your final numbers?
I had S^2 tune my car the first time, they did a great job, but I dont know if I wanna drive all the way to Sac for another tune.
-Ted
I had S^2 tune my car the first time, they did a great job, but I dont know if I wanna drive all the way to Sac for another tune.
-Ted
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09-13-2004, 06:00 PM
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Nice, thats pretty good, Maybe I'll give them a shot for my tuning this time.
Thats right around where I was before I changed my TMIC but I was running 17psi, now my car is running really rich with the STI TMIC, so I figured instead of getting another reflash, then having to do it again when I get all that other stuff, I will just hold off and do it all at once. Its motivation to go out and buy all the goodies.
welp, time to go home now, hasta la pasta for now.
-Ted
edit: why not the 650's? They are a dual stage type injector, at low rpms, they run in stage 1, which is almost the same as the stock injectors, and they dont open up to the full flow until you hit full boost. So for normal daily driving, they will not be much more than the stock injectors, but at WOT, they will unleash the smackdown. That was my main reason for choosing those, plus more fuel = more powah.
Thats right around where I was before I changed my TMIC but I was running 17psi, now my car is running really rich with the STI TMIC, so I figured instead of getting another reflash, then having to do it again when I get all that other stuff, I will just hold off and do it all at once. Its motivation to go out and buy all the goodies.
welp, time to go home now, hasta la pasta for now.
-Ted
edit: why not the 650's? They are a dual stage type injector, at low rpms, they run in stage 1, which is almost the same as the stock injectors, and they dont open up to the full flow until you hit full boost. So for normal daily driving, they will not be much more than the stock injectors, but at WOT, they will unleash the smackdown. That was my main reason for choosing those, plus more fuel = more powah.
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Originally Posted by GotBoost?
edit: why not the 650's? They are a dual stage type injector, at low rpms, they run in stage 1, which is almost the same as the stock injectors, and they dont open up to the full flow until you hit full boost. So for normal daily driving, they will not be much more than the stock injectors, but at WOT, they will unleash the smackdown. That was my main reason for choosing those, plus more fuel = more powah.
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Ted, are you sure about them being 2 stage? Thats the first time I hear about it.
Let me explain what Dan means by "on/off" which is sort of correct, but not really.
The way the injectors work is they open and close for a certain amount of time (millisecond). When they open X amount of fuel dumps out.
Now, with a smaller injector, the minimum amount of fuel that comes out will always be n% less than with a larger injecor (where n is the % by how much the injector is larger than the smaller one).
Which means that with 660cc, you are will have harder time idling than with 550cc. However, by HARDER I don't mean bad idle. I have seen plenty of WRX's with 660cc injectors that idle fine.
That is the only side effect of running larger injectors. 660cc will be fine, however I do agree that the pinks are plenty.
So in a sense, all injectors are on/off. The difference is, how much fuel comes out during each cycle.
Also remember, that you can always bump your fuel pressure to lower the injector duty cycle.
Let me explain what Dan means by "on/off" which is sort of correct, but not really.
The way the injectors work is they open and close for a certain amount of time (millisecond). When they open X amount of fuel dumps out.
Now, with a smaller injector, the minimum amount of fuel that comes out will always be n% less than with a larger injecor (where n is the % by how much the injector is larger than the smaller one).
Which means that with 660cc, you are will have harder time idling than with 550cc. However, by HARDER I don't mean bad idle. I have seen plenty of WRX's with 660cc injectors that idle fine.
That is the only side effect of running larger injectors. 660cc will be fine, however I do agree that the pinks are plenty.
So in a sense, all injectors are on/off. The difference is, how much fuel comes out during each cycle.
Also remember, that you can always bump your fuel pressure to lower the injector duty cycle.
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Originally Posted by Imprezer
Ted, are you sure about them being 2 stage? Thats the first time I hear about it.
Let me explain what Dan means by "on/off" which is sort of correct, but not really.
The way the injectors work is they open and close for a certain amount of time (millisecond). When they open X amount of fuel dumps out.
Now, with a smaller injector, the minimum amount of fuel that comes out will always be n% less than with a larger injecor (where n is the % by how much the injector is larger than the smaller one).
Which means that with 660cc, you are will have harder time idling than with 550cc. However, by HARDER I don't mean bad idle. I have seen plenty of WRX's with 660cc injectors that idle fine.
That is the only side effect of running larger injectors. 660cc will be fine, however I do agree that the pinks are plenty.
So in a sense, all injectors are on/off. The difference is, how much fuel comes out during each cycle.
Also remember, that you can always bump your fuel pressure to lower the injector duty cycle.
Let me explain what Dan means by "on/off" which is sort of correct, but not really.
The way the injectors work is they open and close for a certain amount of time (millisecond). When they open X amount of fuel dumps out.
Now, with a smaller injector, the minimum amount of fuel that comes out will always be n% less than with a larger injecor (where n is the % by how much the injector is larger than the smaller one).
Which means that with 660cc, you are will have harder time idling than with 550cc. However, by HARDER I don't mean bad idle. I have seen plenty of WRX's with 660cc injectors that idle fine.
That is the only side effect of running larger injectors. 660cc will be fine, however I do agree that the pinks are plenty.
So in a sense, all injectors are on/off. The difference is, how much fuel comes out during each cycle.
Also remember, that you can always bump your fuel pressure to lower the injector duty cycle.
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The PE injectors feature a dual stage delivery system. The first stage is very similar to the stock injectors flow rates. This provides great idle in non-boost conditions. The second stage will provide greater fuel flow rates. This will provide adequate fuel during full boost conditions. This is controlled based on injector duty cycle These injectors are direct drop-ins for the WRX.
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...roducts_id/789
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...roducts_id/789
<shrug> If this is not what I am understanding can you explain the 2 stage thing to me? I am just guessing here.-Ted