$300 to spend....what to do?
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$300 to spend....what to do?
Hey, I just bought a brand new 2005 WRX Sedan and have some cash for mods....what should I do first. I have $300 at the moment, so what it something that will give me good power for that money?
I appreciate your input.
I appreciate your input.
I would go with either a cobb access port or vishnu xede. Another mod I would recommend is the up-pipe. After modding my WRX .... I would have to say I prefer the up-pipe to the piggy back solutions .....
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Forget the filter. The oil over a period of time will screw up your Mass Airflow Sensor and cause your car to run poorer then the regular OEM filters. Save the money and get better tires/wheels. Then learn to drive to the best of your ability.
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I would highly recommend getting a Helix Flex Up-pipe & Helix Bellmouth Downpipe.
Make sure that the new up-pipe & downpipe comes with a exhaust gaskets & for the downpipe make sure that you have a CEL Fix(Check Engine Light Fix).
After you modified these two parts you can then get the Helix Catback Exhaust System.
Don't expect too much of a power increase but just look at it that you just unlock some "hidden" potential horsepower & tourque from your engine.
Have Fun...
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Make sure that the new up-pipe & downpipe comes with a exhaust gaskets & for the downpipe make sure that you have a CEL Fix(Check Engine Light Fix).
After you modified these two parts you can then get the Helix Catback Exhaust System.
Don't expect too much of a power increase but just look at it that you just unlock some "hidden" potential horsepower & tourque from your engine.
Have Fun...
MArk
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hmmm well with 300 u can get a helix up-pipe (135 after taxes) and a perrin or unorthadox lightened crank pulley (130 after taxes) and you'll have enough money left over for a date 
.. haha this should be good for around 20whp
.. haha this should be good for around 20whp
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intakes are pretty safe... i don't think hoses are a big deal right now. If you have the up-pipe installed, expect to pay more than 100 bucks for the installation.
i'd jsut get some used stuff. lol. see what you can find.
i'd jsut get some used stuff. lol. see what you can find.
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I don't know from first hand, but I'm definately looking into it. You could get a port and polish on your turbo from Deadbolt for around 200 bones. From what I've read it's a pretty good bang for the buck. I have the Helix up and down pipes and the gains are nice, and only 150 more than your budget.
good luck.
good luck.