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Mar 12, 2003 | 09:04 PM

eyeballs

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prodrive performance packs

the prodrive stage 3 sounds like a good deal but I cant seem to find much info on it besides the claimed +68 whp. I am looking for data such as 0-60, 1/4 mi, dyno graphs, also construction/design of uppipe and downpipe.

The prices are about the same so I am deciding btwn this vs. vishnu stage 1.

I would appreciate any help.

Mar 17, 2003 | 02:44 AM

CirrusWRX

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There isn't too much else known about it, other than what you just said. I have a stage2 pre-ordered, and the word from Prodrive is that Stage 1 will be stateside in another few weeks, with Stage 2 and 3 to follow sometime around April/May -- until that time, they may release some more info, they may not. Dyno plots, 0-60, 1/4 etc... should be more obtainable closer to the shipment dates of the first round of "packs."

I got my pre-order from http://www.spimotorsports.com

Mar 17, 2003 | 09:56 AM

bone324

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Car Info: '02 WRX WRB

The April issue of Super Street has a review of the package. No dyno #s or anything, but they seemed to like it. I'm also considering it in place of TXS stage 2/3 and Vishnu stage 1.

Mar 17, 2003 | 10:44 AM

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ill have to check that out. did it mention if there is a cat in the up pipe?

Mar 17, 2003 | 01:59 PM

bone324

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It doesn't mention an uppipe cat. It says "turbo-back exhaust, uppipe, and re-flashed ECU resulted in...just over 300hp to the crank" and "although the factory catalytic converter is removed, it is replaced with a high-flowing piece." I'm assuming the uppipe is catless and there's a high-flow cat in the down or midpipe.

Mar 17, 2003 | 08:55 PM

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sounds like an excellent kit, I cant belive prodrive came out with all this stuff for such good prices! i also bet that the dealerships would give much less hassle for this upgrade vs. other brands since it is a dealer option on new cars in UK (i think thats what i read somewhere).

Mar 17, 2003 | 09:59 PM

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You guys, those prodrive kits are not that great.

The ECUtek tune alone can yield ~25whp!

Be careful about jumping onto the brand name band wagon.

Chris

Mar 18, 2003 | 01:05 AM

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Prodrive kits as dealer option [warranty?]

I also read Super Streets' article on Prodrive kits, must admit, I was interested. I live close to a Suby dealership that's supposed to be "forgiving" concerning aftermarket mods vs. warranty. [ According to SCC mag]. Sure enough, on their website, ALL the new Prodrive kits are available for order, and install upon arrival. Called service manager last week, and inquired about impact on warranty. " all packages void warranty", according to service manager.
I can't really think of a worse scenerio: Having your Suby dealership perform mods that instantly void a warranty, all completely documented in their data base. Personally, I feel much safer going with an eatablished independant for my aftermarket mods.
Sincerely, Collins

Mar 18, 2003 | 01:13 AM

wannaberacing

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Car Info: 2002/2.5/sr40/400hp

set up

We have a smiliar package, but certainly not the name.

WBR STAGE II
K&N air
APS turbo back
APS uppipe
GFB underdrive
Uni-chip mapped
$2273.00
230 whp
We are in Santa Barbara. Ca.
We have other stages up to 400whp.
PM me if you want to get hooked up.
Dave@wannaberacing.net

Mar 18, 2003 | 04:08 PM

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eyeballs

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prodrive install through dealer

dam I can't believe they flat out said it will void your warranty. I could understand the drivetrain warranty, but no more than that. I thought warranty couldnt be flat out "voided" and as long as nothing aftermarket on your car was affecting a specific part, that part would be covered. If my a/c broke and they wouldn't fix it because I had a prodrive kit installed by subaru techs i would not be happy to say the least.

Mar 18, 2003 | 06:42 PM

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Voided warranty

When I mentioned that a Prodrive kit would void the warranty, according to the service manager I should have been more specific. I asked him if it would "void" the warranty, and he replied Yes". I assumed it was "just' the powertrain, not the entire warranty. As I mentioned, this dealership is considered generous re: mods. So if they would void the warranty, it would probably be voided at more conservative dealerships.
Sincerely, Collins

Mar 21, 2003 | 02:44 AM

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CirrusWRX

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The prodrive kits are as followed:

Stock car measured ~160whp
Stage 1 - Just the muffler, but not the oval tip - this one is round, slightly better flowing, ic hoses, and ECUTek tuning
~180 WHP

Stage 2 - Ditto, but revised ECUTek and removal of 3rd cat with "straight" pipe.
~200WHP

Stage 3 - Ditto, further revised ECUTek, removal of uppipe cat with new uppipe (with flex joint) and downpipe cat, replaced with new downpipe with HIGHFLOW cat.
~228WHP

There are rumors floating aroudn that they are trying to make Stage 1 CARB certified, which then, in turn, MAY get SOA's seal of approval - POSSIBLY - this is still a HUGE rumor. Since Stage 2/3 involve removal of catalytic converters, there isn't a snowballs chance in hell that it will pass CARB nor an approval by SOA, as removing a functional cat that isn't >7 years old is a federal offense. (I think)