EBC as a first mod? Please advice :)

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Jan 26, 2004 | 07:28 PM

evilburger

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EBC as a first mod? Please advice :)

I am in the process of getting an EBC. Alongside this unit Im going to install a Perrin U/P and Short Ram. Would this be a wise choice for a first mod?

Jan 26, 2004 | 07:52 PM

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not really. the up-pipe is a good idea, the intake is a so-so idea, and the ebc is a not good idea. for what the ebc costs you could get a reflash which will give you more comprehensive engine management and better driveability than just boost control. if you do a search on "cold air intake" or "intake debate" or just look at teh sticky's in the WRX Powerplant section you'll get some good reading material on that.

Jan 26, 2004 | 09:30 PM

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Ive seen alot of stuff on the reflash but Im getting the EBC for $295, I dont have a boost gauge either this will be too much $ for me to spend right now. But thanks for the advice

Jan 27, 2004 | 09:53 AM

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you need a boost gauge. Does the EBC have one built in?

Jan 27, 2004 | 02:09 PM

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Rgr the AVC-R comes with Boost gauge, Ref meter and speedometer

Jan 27, 2004 | 02:19 PM

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spend some time searching this site and reading this forum and the WRX Powerplant forum before you go cranking up the boost. another good reference is here... http://www.spdusa.com/stock_engine_mods.htm

also, since your car is an '04, it responds even worse to boost control mods. best bet, install the up-pipe and wait (and save $$) until reflashes are available for an '04.

Jan 27, 2004 | 06:11 PM

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whoa, definatley do not put on an EBC without at least a boost gauge. Uppipe is a good first nod.

Jan 28, 2004 | 11:43 AM

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Thanks for the help man. I was seriously thinking about it once I read your post/article you posted. Seems boost control will give me what I want but I can end up with a blow motor 25 - 30k miles down the road.

According to what I have read the motor is just taking orders and if the ECU is not tuned it will try and work against the boost control, rather than with it.

I will rather go ahead put in a boost gauge, uppipe, and cat back system.

Maybe end of the year the Reflashes will be available for my car and I will go futher from there.

Thansk for saving me alot of headaches and $ well waisted.