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(new) Upgrade pathway for a 2002 2.5rs?

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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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(new) Upgrade pathway for a 2002 2.5rs?

Hey, first off I'm new to the boards so please... be gentle

I'm also new to the subaru platform. I personally have a 2001 Chevy s10 ZR2 that I tinker with (and may do an LS1 swap on) but now my fiance' is getting jealous being that my truck is faster than her impreza (we've both always wanted a WRX but insurance rates prevent that, and the car is already ours so we're sticking with the 2.5rs)

ok, here we go. We have a 2002 Impreza 2.5rs that is bone stock. I'm trying to plan a few little upgrades to get some extra juice out of her but I need to know what works, what doesnt, and what's the best order to procede in. My engine code is EJ25-1AX3AB, the trany is code T21A4ZCCAA, and yes, it is unfortunately an auto. she bought this car before I was around.

So far I've read the bashing on the cold air intakes, I dont really understand why people dont think they're a good idea, but if it's something to discredit, let me know. The only thing I can think of at this point besides a turbo kit (which is beyond my curent means) would be an ignition system. so help me out here. Thanks.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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2002 and newer are the slowest of the imprezas, because of the large weight difference between pre 2002 2002+ since its an automatic that hinders it even more, intakes dont hurt ****, get an intake, header, cat-back,UD pulley, then she'll be able to romp you, hell she already should if your zr2 is stock, well, if it was a manual anyway
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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what is an actual site that you can find things like the heads and underdrive pullys everything always says wrx or rs before 2000?
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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unorthodox racing has pulleys cobbtuning.com has heads/cams/headers ect ect
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