Benjithx

So i am trying to sell my block and buy a new STI, and i was wondering what mods took well to your wrx. The thing is, like my SI, i will get bored with it and want more power, but with a new STI i will want to keep my warrenty in tack. Just wondering what mods i could do that would make more #'s and still be able to remove easy enough to bring it in to the dealer for warrenty work (if needed) Also i know this is "honda"-tech and not "Subaru"-tech but there is just no site out there that compares to this one My plans are a turbo back exhaust and reflash, but maybe a stand alone ecu and tune might be better? thanks guys

PrecisionH23a

http://forums.nasioc.com/forum...f=109

eag36

check out Easy Street Motorsports too

http://www.esxmotorsports.com/html/products.htm

Benjithx

good,good, any body here dealing with this

wantboost

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easy street would probably be your best bet for the whole warranty issue, subaru seems to like them... alot

but air power systems (aps) http://www.airpowersystems.com.au/

seems to have the best products imo

Benjithx

you get that BOV yet Will?

m R g S r

an exhaust voids the warranty....sorry....so if you want power, don't plan on keeping that warranty too long.

on another note, the sti blocks are good to like 550whp stock!!!

wantboost

iTrader: (2)

i havent been outside yet.. lemme double check

PeakBoost

depending on how much power you are looking to make, you might want to check out our GT35R kit, available only through KingPin Performance.

heres some more info: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1119051

http://www.dragsport.com/issue...shtml

we've yet to have a car using this kit make less than 500awhp...

edit: sorry, just saw the warranty mention

wantboost

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nope not here yet... next two days tho.


C'mon.. who needs a warranty? You didnt have one with the si. Jusat go all out.... again... with your sti

Benjithx

the dealer i talked to said as long as it comes in stock the warrenty is still good

Boltz

Ive been researching STI's a lot lately.


Exhaust
3 or 3.5" catback exhaust
Cat delete pipe
HKS downpipe (non bellmouth)
Ultimate racing's External W/G up pipe (fits with HKS downpipe)
-Obviously you would need to weld the Internal W/G shut

Computer
Ekutec reflash or Cobb AP (not reccomended for more mods than BPU) or Utec

Intake/Turbo
K&N Shorty Intake
FPgreen turbo


Plus a custom tune to make sure everything is ok.

All in all it would run you about $4500 and you could run 11's if you can pull 1.6s out of the hole.


Thats how I would do it atleast

STHPERFORMANCE

Have you considered a Evo? Its easier to get nice numbers out of a evo then a sti. At least from what i seen. There are guys running mid to low 11's on stock evo turbo.

Boltz

Thats because the 4G63 has been around for 14-16 years, whereas the the EJ25 has been around for 2 years.

Modding the 4G63 is old news, everyone knows what to do

Modding the EJ25 is harder, less R&D, less time, less parts, etc.

Both are awesome cars

Benjithx

yeah i am pretty hell bent on a STI. That and the Mitsu dealer guys around here are dicks

Thurman Merman

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sorry brotha, not true. the only time that an aftermarket part is going to void a warranty is when the problem is directly associated with the aftermarket part that was put on.

i work at a subaru dealership, so i see quite a few modded WRXs and STIs come in with exhaust, intake systems, BOV ect.. and the only time that i have seen when a warranty was either voided or not covered was when this stupid *** 18 yo with a brand new STI that he put chargepiping, BOV, full 3" exhaust with up-pipe/down-pipe, fmic, and not a stich of aftermarket engine management. he said that he was "just driving normal going 20mph" when his rear axle unthreaded and popped out on him. well as it turns out, im friends with some of his friends, so when they told me that he was out "drifting", he his a dry spot on the pavement, instantly jerked the car and popped it out that way. so needless to say, his warranty was not covered in this situation because A) hes a dipshit and i don't like him from past experiences, so wasn't going to let him lie and get away with it and B) it was pretty obvious to the tech and service mgr. that it wasn't the case, so he went to a local shop, and i ended up selling them a rear axle for FULL price

sorry for the rant. but from what i've seen 3" exhaust, downpipe, some sort of open end intake and reflash or new eng. management would be where i would start

Benjithx

nice, thanks

JalopySiR

As the owner of a WRX... I second the EVO suggestion. Easier to make power, and more fun to drive. Test em both out before you decide. Also, be sure to check out NASIOC.com, as there is alot of misinfo in this thread.

m R g S r

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with melted pistons, or cracked rods or w/e from running lean, i doubt they are gonna warranty it

and with a blown clutch or other items from too much power, i doubt they will warranty that either. . .

Benjithx

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with melted pistons, or cracked rods or w/e from running lean, i doubt they are gonna warranty it

and with a blown clutch or other items from too much power, i doubt they will warranty that either. . . </TD></TR></TABLE>

true, i am not looking to make **** tons of power, just more.

m R g S r

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sorry brotha, not true. the only time that an aftermarket part is going to void a warranty is when the problem is directly associated with the aftermarket part that was put on.

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Just to let you guys know that Subaru of America has upgraded
there warnanty policys.They just gave each and every dealer ship a list of aftermarket parts to look out for with PICTURES i just recived the list of parts today. I and every one that works for a subaru dealer was informed that if we encounter any of these performance upgrades we are required to inform a supervisor about it so warranty can be VOIDED. Here are some of the performance parts that they have on the list:


Any type of Boost Controller (manual or electronic)
-Blitz
-Apex
-mrt
-etc.......
Any type of Turbo timer
-greddy
-Apex
-etc........
Any type of Air/Fuel meters
-autometer
-etc......
Any type of ECU
-Piggyback with stock ECU
-Prodive Fastroad ECU
-Turbo XS ECU
-any type Uniship ECU
etc...........
Any type of aftermarket Intake system
-AEM
-MRT
-etc.....
Any type of Blow-off valve.
-blitz
-turboXS
-GFB
-etc........
Any type of Exhaust System
-any type of cat-back systems
-any type of up and downpipes
-headers
-etc.........
Any type Aftermarket Turbos
-ball bearing
-VF 22,30,34
-etc......
Any type Aftermarket Intercoolers
-FMIC or TMIC
-silcone IC hose kits
Some Miscellaneous things
-Waterspray kit
-underdrive pulleys
They even have pictures of abused transmissions, first and second gears.
So just to let you guys know that before taking your car to any
subaru dealer TAKE OFF THIS PARTS IF YOU HAVE THEM. DONT SELL ALL YOUR STOCK PARTS. if any of you guys want a copy of this list or have any questions or concerns let me know give me a PM

taken from here:
http://www.i-club.com/forums/s...=6255

m R g S r

some interesting points here too:

http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/...ranty

Boltz

Thats a load of bullshit. Just for that im going to buy an STI and throw on a turbo timer while its still on the lot.

Subuaru can suck a fat dick about voiding warrantys for turbo timers, magnuson vs. moss beootch

Benjithx

Exactly, thats why i am looking for mods that can be removed easily enough if i need to take it in. Would rather not replace turbo, weld anything and stuff like that

JalopySiR

If a dealership told me my warranty was "voided" (which CANNOT be done, BTW)
because of a meter, or guage, or turbo timer. I don't know if i'd laugh, or smash his teeth out.

P.S. it is completely illegal to "void a warranty". They can refuse to cover warranty items that may be damaged by an aftermarket part, but putting on a BOV, isn't going to have any bearing on your brakes.

If you allow a dealership to tell you this, then you are a fool, or too soft.

As I stated earlier, there is ALOT of misinfo in this thread. If your are seriously considering an STi, check out NASIOC.com