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Hi i have a v4 subaru sti and the downpipe is rotten i have a used downpipe to fit on but its off a v 1-2 wrx and it has on lamda sensor or no hole for one , would it be ok to drill a hole and fit my lamda sensor or would i have any problems doing this also the cat on fire cable has a diffrent connector ,but im sure i dont have to have that conected anyway , hope someone can help me with my querry thanks scott

No the sensor has a very small nut more like 10mm iv dne a bit ov reaseach and i think this pipe only fits early v1 to v2 which had the lamda sensor fitted to the headers so looks like its no good ,thanks for the reply

No the sensor has a very small nut more like 10mm iv dne a bit ov reaseach and i think this pipe only fits early v1 to v2 which had the lamda sensor fitted to the headers so looks like its no good ,thanks for the reply

So would i be ok to leave the top sensor unpluged will i get any warning lights on dash etc

The pipe fitted to my car has 2 ports a large 1 on top near the turbo and a smaller 1 at the bottom off the cat ,but the new 1 i want to fit just has the small 1 at the bottom ,as regards to the the mouth off the pipe im not sure how to post pics as im using my mobil due to laptop not working but the mouth on the new 1 has a round hole 2 and half incher in diameter wer as others iv seen have a much larger oval shape called open mouth thanks

Got a 2nd hand downpipe today for my v4 sti i have2 problems 1st the cat i got came off a wrx and has got 1 lamda sensor mine has 2 would it be ok to fit it with just the 1 ,the 2nd thing i notice it the mouth ov the pipe tha bolts to the turbo has a small round hole but all the other pipes iv seen has an open mouth design and as iv not taken mine off yet im not sure wich i have any ideas anybody as i asumed all the downpipe cats for the classics were the same thanks

Hi i got a v4 sti with a a blitz nur spec decat center and back box but my downpipe av just blown a hole init and was thinking ov replacing it with a decat downpipe will it be ok as im running standard ecu and map or do you have to get it remaped if so il just put on a standard cat on as dont fancy paying a £1000+ for a ecu and map thanks

just fitted a new rad to my 1997 sti v4 iv purchesed some oat antifreeze by comma xtream g40 i went for this as its silicate free and aparently jap cars need silicate free stuff ,but iv just found out that oat "organic acid technology" antifreeze can damage seals and gaskets in some cars anyone know if its safe to use this in my car any advice please

i had a magnex fitted to my last classic it was quiet but still gave it that burble got it from roger clerk motorsport

not 100% sure but i think the further away the two numbers are from each other the faster the oil breaks down eg a 0w 40 will break down faster than a 10w 40 etc hope this helps

mobil 1 15 50 for the last 8 years in my classic sti and my ra without any probs just changed to silkoline pro r 15 50 , with the silkoline im getting better oil pressure and find its using less oil if any at all

got a new radiator to fit and im trying to get hold of some genuine subaru coolant does anyone know were to buy it online iv looked everywere cant seem to find it as my nearest subaru dealer is about an hours drive away any help thanks

thanks ill look on ther now i buy my tyres off them how do you find the quality of the rad is it ok

hi all just noticed to radiator on my v4 sti leaking today im after a replacment been looking on ebay at these alloy race rads going for just over £100 anyone fitted one are they any good or just cheap rubbish iv sent a link what do you guys think http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA-VERSION-1-6-WRX-STI-ALUMINIUM-RADIATOR-/350410200471?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5196135597 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Race-alloy-radiator-Subaru-Impreza-GC8-1992-2000-/350428897226?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5197309fca

thanks for all the help ill av 2 give it a go there be plenty of swearing no doubt

i thought they mite be thers not much room there to change them any tips thanks

hi iv got a sti v4 1997 and im having trouble with the drivers side electic window im going to relace it with a used item off ebay does anyone know if all the window mechanism is the same for all the classic impreza from 1992 to 1999 uk and import thanks

id go for a impreza wrx type ra very stong closed deck block engine light and cheap to buy ,i sold one two years ago with 60k on the clock for £1500 it was running spot on with a decat and a set of cusco coilovers sum t**t keyed nearly every panel on it so let it go cheap wish id kept it now to use as track car had it 3years drove it hard with not 1 fault did change oil every 3k without fail very strog engine and quicker than my sti due to the short insane gearing 125 flat out in 5th 7000rm i do miss it lol

brilliant thanks Iain ill try that out

hi Iain cheers aint tried fault codes yet ,mite give the boost solenoid a clean 1st how it goes .how do i go about doing this mate thanks scott

i had the car 2 years and iv not done plugs only done 5k mind in 2 years but im due to change them ,did think it would be plugs as its fine when boost comes on

i have an sti version 4 and its started hesitating /holding back fells like its missing between 2k and 3k revs worse on hills untill the boost comes in then its fine all the up to 8k which makes me think its not the plugs or coils any ideas anyone thanks scott

try here they give you reviews a and are very cheep im using toyo t1r http://www.blackcircles.com/

i used to apply this stuff to new cars a few years ago when i worked as a valeter it is good but save yorself a few quid and buy it on ebay anywere from £5 to £30 there loads on there for sale i buy it myself also try supaguard its the same stuff .

cheers ill check it out