scoobywrxjoe

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i have a 2004 wrx and just about to fit my upgrade parts which are

full decat miltec exhaust
japspeed intercooler
decat uppie
td05 turbo
pinks
kn air filter


the question is i use this as my every day car and i dont want to push the engine too much with more power making it un reliable or going bang lol. do you think this would still be ok or should i leave out the bigger turbo and pinks keeping the power down.

RICHARD J

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I'm guessing you are aiming at 400 BHP. Once you have that sort of power you won't look back, & although your engine should in theory take the power, the chances of having reliability issues will increase & you must accept that this is a risk.
My 96 STI has gone from standard 280bhp to 440bhp over the last year thanks to Bob Rawle, Harvey & Paul Finch, & while I have had the odd glitch, I have to say that the car is awesome & I could not go back to standard power now.

scoobywrxjoe

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Was hoping around 350 bhp mark but wanted the car still to be reliable as a daily car

stonejedi

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350 bhp should be fine and is well in the workings of your 2004 wrx.there are loads of subarus running that bhp without a single problem dont worry yourself mate,you should be fine as long as your car is well maintained before and after your planed modifications.

Kedlestone

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I'm running 346bhp in my blob WRX and have been for nearly 6 months now with the only issue being a stuck on injector which was an easy fix, ecu malfunction. As above, as long as its well maintained you should be ok. There's always a risk of course but going on previous owners experience you should be ok. I was always more worried about the gearbox to be honest, I do have plans for an STI 6 speed in the future for piece of mind but for now I'm just enjoying it

RICHARD J

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Will still be a great car at that level & reliability should not be an issue.

scoobywrxjoe

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thanks for all the advice, better start saving me pennies for the remap

shambles

dont forget a fuel pump

the shreksta

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and a 3 port boost solenoid

scoobywrxjoe

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walbro fuel pump all ready fitted. do i really need a 3 port

the shreksta

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well i am planning a power hike on my blobeye wrx to around 340bhp-ish which is used everyday and i have been advised to fit one,dont cost alot anyway matey

tubbytommy

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3 port boost solenoid is cheap, get one from a classic, loads on ebay for 20 to 30 quid.#
its makes the mapping better as they can control the boost more

scoobywrxjoe

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been on ebay and the cheapest i found was 100 ?

scoobywrxjoe

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20-30 quid i take it there second hand at that price

scoobywrxjoe

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will a 3 port off a classic fit to a new age

the shreksta

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thats a rip off price mate,send a pm to matt from pole position tuning he is always breaking cars,really helpfull guy and down to earth prices