Hi i am a new member that is looking at getting into a WRX Soon. i was tryingto search the site and i must be doing something wrong or not typing in the right words in the search. i am looking for other peoples setups and mods for there cars. so that i can get an idea of what i should look at getting and plan out my attack. i am looking for a low 300awhp when i am done. can anyone help or point me in the right direction. thanks in advance for your help.

 

Which year of WRX and how much money do you have to play with?

 

looking at an 02 or 03 i like the bugeyes and i have a good bit to play with plus itis gonna be aslow build

 

If you were in CA I would say buy my bugeye. I already have a greddy Evo2 exhaust system (had a catless downpipe but put the stock back on for now) and I have a boost controller, Turbo timer, Blitz SUS intake and a Greddy Type S BOV (all came with the car)

I'm putting the stock intake back on as well as the Recirculating Valve because that ricer sound is getting annoying.

If you buy a bugeye, try to get one that has around 50k for the mileage

I'd suggest starting small.

- Stock intake (I've heard good things about the HKS drop in filter) because you don't need an intake until you're hitting higher horsepower.
- Catless downpipe (I had a helix downpipe but sold it to my buddy)
- Cobb Accessport (Key item)
- Cobb Exhaust system (I like it because it has a nice sound, and looks more stock so the coppers won't hassle you)
- STI Intercooler would be a good choice (You can find them used in the For Sale section if you want to save some money)
- FP Green Turbo Kit + STi Injectors + Walbro Fuel Pump (I list this because there's a kit that has it all for like $1300 - $1500)
- The VF series turbo is also good (used in stock STi)
- Kartboy shifter + front and rear shifter bushings (for a more solid shift)
- Boost gauge (You can get the steering column mount of get a Defi Hood if you want to be more showy)
- Turbo Timer
- Lowering Springs or if you can afford them I'd get some coilovers
- Hawk HPS brake pads
- 17 - 18in rims (subydude.com)
- Cusco Front strut tower brace
- Cusco Rear strut brace + V brace (if you want it)
- Whiteline endlinks
- Whiteline swaybars
- 1 stage colder NGK Iridium spark plugs
- Snorkus delete (quicker travel for air = quicker throttle response)
- Perrin Crank pulley (4lbs lighter than stock)
- Good timing belts (STi is good but expensive)

That would be a great item list in my opinion.

Here are some links to help you out.

www.fastwrx.com
www.speedelement.com
www.gstmotorsports.com
www.licmotorsports.com
www.subydude.com

 

What can i look at for AWHP with these upgrades?