andy_robertson Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 hi guys i stay in stirling and was wantin some power boost to MY02WRX i already have a prodrive back box dump valve and green panel filter
wrxmania Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 ECUTEK remap - not superchips - no point when the ECU is very flexible and responds very well to mapping (and specifically for your actual car). To get more power you're looking at a full exhaust system including headers (preferably with decat but could be with a single sports cat), with a larger fuel pump & injectors (with turbo upgrade) for bigger power. ANDY F is your man. He is in Port Seton. Brian
andy_robertson Posted April 4, 2005 Author Posted April 4, 2005 where is he edinburgh? what BHP does that give you? will i need any other mods? how much?
wrxmania Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 Port Seton. About £500 - £600 bargain for the remap. The exhaust is the best way of releasing power - full decat or sports cat (as I said above). Remapping on the standard exhaust is a waste really as you can get more with a change. You're looking at circa 275 BHP with an exhaust change and map but the torque will match this. It's overall driveability you need, not just BHP. PPP is the other option but more expensive. Andy could get you more as he has on his own cars BUT the engine and its components (not least the gearbox) will be under strain. These cars can be fragile if badly modded, can det and essentially fail so you need a quality map by a guy like Andy to make sure you still have a car that runs. Would NOT recommend a superchip as it may be cheaper and good for a saxo but not for an Impreza. Issues like fuelling and timing need to be carefully set for your car and for your mods, not just a general model map. Gonna cost you around £1000 to get a good map, full exhaust system and maybe a uprated hoses in the engine bay. You'll want to get a knocklink to see if its detting (very bad) and maybe some other gauges to make sure it is running well. Andy would map it for Optimax. Brian
andy_robertson Posted April 4, 2005 Author Posted April 4, 2005 would he be able to get all the stuff youve said? i would go for the sports cat that would keep it legal enogh to pass the MOT eh? i already have the prodrive back box as i bought it off my work mateso i wouldnt need that
wrxmania Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 He could supply all the stuff you would need and may recommend a full exhaust system, custom built by someone like C&C Custom Stainless in Hillington. Give Andy a phone or check out Andy Forrest Performance Don't try to do it on the cheap - you'll just get less for your money in the long run. The classic ECUTEK remap, exhaust and panel filter generally do the job nicely for most people. You can go further and Andy will advise you of that. You won't find better than Andy - everyone will vouch for him. Do a search on here or Scoobynet. Brian
wrxmania Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 Andyf9000@hotmail.com info@andyforrestperformance.co.uk 07720 888610 01875 810439 AndyForrestPerformance Unit 21 Harbour Road Port Seton East Lothian EH32 9BW
andy_robertson Posted April 4, 2005 Author Posted April 4, 2005 cheers mate ive had a look at his site and e mailed him think i'll let him advise me as he's the expert cheers mate
Johnny50 Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 << No probs, You can't go wrong with Andy. >> Yes you can...he's a very bad influence !!! lol
andy_robertson Posted April 4, 2005 Author Posted April 4, 2005 << Yes you can...he's a very bad influence !!! lol >> hope you mean this in a good way! lol
Hepy Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 Sorry to butt in on this thread but was wondering if anyone has had an Ecutek done by Andy. I am thinking about getting it done but didn't think anyone up here done it. I thought Andy only did Apexi stuff.
robinh20mrv Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 hi m8, why not get andy f to fit a gems ecu? you know its the way forward!! you can have a wee shot of mine if you want to see what its like cheers robin.
wrxmania Posted April 4, 2005 Posted April 4, 2005 Check out Andy's site - details of his 03 WRX on that. The number of folk who've had ECUTEK remapping done by him is growing... Brian.
Johnny50 Posted April 5, 2005 Posted April 5, 2005 << hi m8, why not get andy f to fit a gems ecu? you know its the way forward!! you can have a wee shot of mine if you want to see what its like cheers robin. >> Last time i spoke to Andy he wasnt doing Gems. I had it on mine, but never again. Would definately go Apexi route if i were to start again.
fraser_drinkwater Posted April 5, 2005 Posted April 5, 2005 Im there in a fortnight ma man. Im also a stirling man when not in glasgow, therefore i have a lot done to my wrx inc the sti 8 intercooler but if ya tell me your location we can meet and ill let ya see the work.
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