What do you think are the best cheap first mods?

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Mar 20, 2004 | 08:00 AM

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how hard is it to install the an aftermarket crank pully like the perrin one?

Mar 20, 2004 | 09:53 AM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by subaru_wagon
[B] How cheap are we talking?

for under $100 - I like the 3/16 mod (I paid$10 - it was well worth it though)

I hope you have a boost gauge since you did the 3/16 mod. Some people have reported a boost spike with it. If you dont have a gauge you may want to replace coupling with factory one untill you get one. You may also want to reset ECU after installation. Do a search and type in 3/16 mod and you will see what Im talking about. Also you can get a coupling for under $2 at most autoparts stores.

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Mar 21, 2004 | 01:23 AM

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Yeah.. seriously.. don't pain the stock rims... I suggest first cheap mod would be sways and struts.. nothing like suspension!

Mar 21, 2004 | 03:48 AM

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I second a Cobb Tuning AccessECU reflash.

I just got my stage 2 last week. Lemme tell you, this thing ROCKS :banana: :banana: :banana: It's more than just a power adder. It makes the car behave like it's supposed to be. SMOOOOOOTH. I don't even want to get started coz I'll just go on.

I guarandamntee you that you will absolutely love it, if not, I will buy it off from you

Mar 21, 2004 | 04:09 AM

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Go with uppipe and turboback. Frees up some power, especially in the midrange.

Mar 21, 2004 | 04:42 AM

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Depends on what you want to do:

Power: Uppipe and Catback exhaust

Handling: Larger rear swaybar and springs.

There is the silencer mod and that's free.

Mar 21, 2004 | 07:41 AM

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thanks, good ideas

Mar 21, 2004 | 06:10 PM

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Do you guys know where I can order just the Silicon Y-pipe hose by itself? Thanks!

Mar 22, 2004 | 02:00 AM

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Originally posted by subaru_wagon
How cheap are we talking?

for under $100 - I like the 3/16 mod (I paid$10 - it was well worth it though) - snorkle removal (FREEBIE) - ground kit (homemade $55 but I used really nice stuff)- replacement air panel ($35) -

My next mod---

PERRIN Lightened crank pulley

PERRIN up-pipe

My NEXT next mod---

UTEC - egt guage

wow you actually paid $10 bucks for the 3/16 mod. first off its not really that safe of a mod(aka boost spikes, i did it and got spikes of up to 16psi, but boost just jumps around too much) secondly i got mine for like $1 at napa. I have since removed the mod and went back to stock.

Mar 22, 2004 | 07:02 AM

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spikes

I haven't had any problems with spikes. I bought mine from boostkits . It came with a coupler, piece of replacement silicon hose and a clamp. My max boost is 14lbs. I'm not sure what the one from napa looks like. Is it Brass? I don't if the hose does anything either. Is silicon more heat resistant or allow more flow or something like that? I like it- and a couple of my freinds in town bought the same one and they all like it too.

Simp - is it possible that you had a leak or a bad vaccuum hose?

Has anyone installed the PERRIN crank pulley? I am also curious about the ease of installation...

Mar 22, 2004 | 06:54 PM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by subaru_wagon
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Simp - is it possible that you had a leak or a bad vaccuum hose?

NO on the leak a lot of people have experienced this. More people have taken them out and not many have kept them. Mine would spike to 1.1 hkpa (1hkpa is roughly 1 bar=roughly 14.7 psi I think) which is also around 16 psi. It was most noticeable when my car was cold so I took it out. When it happend I could feel the car shudder. Im not sure how dangerous that is but Ive heard its not good so rather than risk damageing the car I removed it.

Mar 22, 2004 | 07:13 PM

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my boost usually hangs out around .9 in third and barely touches 1 for a bit - I'll have to watch more carefully - never felt a shudder though? I'm not really worried about it - these motors are pretty strong and I think they like to be driven hard.

I am actually starting to get bored and I think I want more boost and go! I think I might just suck it up and get the UTEC!

Mar 22, 2004 | 08:35 PM

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my boost usually hangs out around .9 in third and barely touches 1 for a bit - I'll have to watch more carefully - never felt a shudder though? I'm not really worried about it - these motors are pretty strong and I think they like to be driven hard.

I am actually starting to get bored and I think I want more boost and go! I think I might just suck it up and get the UTEC!

I had it in for a couple of months and never noticed it either but that may have been because Im usually pretty easy on it when its cold. Good luck I hope it continues to not cause you any problems.