Scoobylambo

Hi, I'd like to increase the boost in my 01 WRX. at the moment I have a Scoobysport exhaust, K&N induction filter and I'm having a SAFC II fitted in a week or two.
Oh and the other thing I haven't much money.......SO what will be my best option to increase my boost ???
Thanks for any help.

Scoobylambo

anybody.....PLEASE...???

vulnax999

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A Hybrid boost controller ( raises fuel cut, 2 selectable levels of boost adjustable in car, fast acting 3 port boost solenoid ) would work well, costs around £140 and pretty simple to wire in ( power, Earth, connect to MAP wire, swap over 2 hoses on boost solenoid and mount it in engine bay ).
I got 363 bhp with mine and exhaust, induction mods. A mate got 327 with less mods.

Really should have air / fuel ratio gauge first, and knock link, so can tell if you put on too much boost and are gonna blow it up! And if going over 20 psi fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator would be useful.
A good ECU remap would make best out of it, either TEK3 or after market ECU. But a bit expensive.


What is your exhaust? Just a back box or full decat?
Not sure if you would need the SAFCII if you got this .. but would help if you needed to change the fuelling so a good idea!

Scoobylambo

I've got a full de-cat. how about one of these DAWES boost things...then get it set up when I get the SAFC set up....???

vulnax999

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Yeah, the Dawes is a good gadget, once set up to your chosen boost it works really well, and a fair bit cheaper than an electronic boost controller., and not that much more fuss to change the boost - open bonnet, screw in or out, close bonnet and try it!

Still reccommend the AFR and knock link and boost gauges tho.

Scoobylambo

cheers for the help, I've already bought the SAFC and I was advised today I should have done my tuning another way, but its a bit late now I have the SAFC. where can I buy a Dawes boost controller in the UK.....I need it quick..??
thanks

paul w

vulnax999,

Hi mate,where can i get one of the hybrid boost controllers from.

Cheers Paul

Scoobylambo

IF I can't get a Dawes boost controller what are the J's controllers like in the Scoobynet shop.???

vulnax999

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The one from JR is like a dawes, not so substantial from what my mate had, but works the same.

An original Dawes is better IMHO. But dearer.

Search on Dawes Device, should find who does them in UK.

Suresh

[victorian values]
Don't forget to check with your insurer before making any mods though, as the increase in premium might mean the upgrade will be uneconomic. Not declaring mods effectively means you are uninsured.
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vulnax999

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No worries, I use Liverpool Victoria ('n values) who are happy with mods, no declaration just take a piccy and keep receipt ( in case of theft or for value if a major rebuild claim or write off etc ! ).

But other companies are not so enlightened, so as said above, ask!