where i was working today there was a white n reg wrx(jap).the guy said that there was a few things done to it but only running around 280bhp,when he started it up it sounded really nice,why dosent my 300bhp uk impreza sound anything like it? the exhaust he had fitted didnt look out of the ordinary ,but the sound that came from it was lovely, a proper agressive rumble,is it different because mine is a uk?do all the jap imports sound different to uk? i want my car to sound like it! it sounded awesome!!

 

would it just be the exhaust?

 

Must be IMHO. Had a 95 WRX with a full Ninja decat and that sounded purile compared to my UKmy99 Scoob which had a Nur Spec-r decat

 

purile???? what does that mean?never heard that b4,does it mean good or bad?

 

Yes, means bad

 

my dad has a 96 wrx import with a group N backbox. sounds gorgeous

 

maybe im just too used to the sound of my own car and when i hear something a bit different....i think why dosent mine sound like that?? always want what u havent got!

 

get a different sound from a standard exhaust manifold compared to a tubular one...........

 

would i get a slightly different sound with ported oe headers and up-pipe?

 

if u were to put a group n back box on my99 the 2 cars would sound different?

 

i think u get bored with your own sound. i got a loud exhaust an want it quiter now an everytime i get in dads it just makes me want his car. just so quiet inside yet with a lovely burble

 

dont know mate. they are the same engines so dont see why it would be unless to do with how the air flow is set etc. he has full cats on too

 

pass.......

would imagine would be a bit different to stock

 

anyone know the answer to this???

 

u still looking for 550cc inj green wagon. some for sale in general section

 

no funds at the moment mate,thanks anyway,ive seen numerous sets of 550s come up at good prices lately which is typically the way things work,when i eventually have the funds there wont be any!garunteed!

 

lol same here when i needed a dump valve ages. well had funds but only baileys about an wanted standard. just the way it goes. u got your remap due soon?

 

well i got to do the 7500 mile service,then got to buy heat wrap and gasket kit for ported headers....then ill fit them,then i got to save for mapping along with a bit of labour for 3 port fitting,and also need funds for afpr and/or the 550s...still not sure what to do there.my mapper can supply the fpr for around £90 but most people advise fuelab etc which are £200,i wont be able to afford fuelab and 550s unless i manage to pick up 2nd hand,so wont be for quite a while yet and the misses wants bllody carpets

 

anyone know if oe ported headers fitted to my99 will change the sound of the car?

 

just take the carpets out of your car for her. reduces weight lol. yea it all is alot of money an id prob go for 550s as then u no your on safe side. an at 200 for fuel lab surely u can get injectors cheaper. the 3 port is quite easy whn i found out how to do it. but best doing when getting remapped. i bet u cant wait

 

defo cant wait,think ill end up going for the 2nd hand 550s and maybe even 2nd hand fuelab,see what happens,but no doubt at some point this year we will have some nice carpets lol and the wagon will be a rocket,then ill defo have to upgrade brakes and a little bit of bodywork to do.