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05-13-2015, 04:12 PM
#1061
Even just a tune on 91oct almost completely eliminates it.
But yes, you do have to keep the engine on boil to make time post haste.
Just curious other than the engine what you consider terrible street manners? Even once I put on the Ground Controls, which upped the spring rates roughly 2.5x it wasn't bad, it didn't get a bit annoying until the 35series DZIIs.....they sidewalls made of stone.
But yes, you do have to keep the engine on boil to make time post haste.
Just curious other than the engine what you consider terrible street manners? Even once I put on the Ground Controls, which upped the spring rates roughly 2.5x it wasn't bad, it didn't get a bit annoying until the 35series DZIIs.....they sidewalls made of stone.
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05-13-2015, 04:26 PM
#1062
The funny thing is: in hwy pulls, peak horsepower is pretty much king.
But I'm with Chili on this one - around town you want lowend grunt, because revving to 8 on a crowded street makes you look like a retard.
I think once the market is more reasonable and turbo/sc kits are more affordable, one of these would be pretty cool on the street. I'm thinking of Innovate's twin screw on e85, or maybe even a small turbo setup using a gtx potato. It would be way awesome if someone figured out a way to fit the new WRX twin scroll snail to the bottom of one of these. They do almost share the whole engine.
We'll see how that works out
But I'm with Chili on this one - around town you want lowend grunt, because revving to 8 on a crowded street makes you look like a retard.
I think once the market is more reasonable and turbo/sc kits are more affordable, one of these would be pretty cool on the street. I'm thinking of Innovate's twin screw on e85, or maybe even a small turbo setup using a gtx potato. It would be way awesome if someone figured out a way to fit the new WRX twin scroll snail to the bottom of one of these. They do almost share the whole engine.
We'll see how that works out
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05-13-2015, 04:38 PM
#1063
The funny thing is: in hwy pulls, peak horsepower is pretty much king.
But I'm with Chili on this one - around town you want lowend grunt, because revving to 8 on a crowded street makes you look like a retard.
I think once the market is more reasonable and turbo/sc kits are more affordable, one of these would be pretty cool on the street. I'm thinking of Innovate's twin screw on e85, or maybe even a small turbo setup using a gtx potato. It would be way awesome if someone figured out a way to fit the new WRX twin scroll snail to the bottom of one of these. They do almost share the whole engine.
We'll see how that works out
But I'm with Chili on this one - around town you want lowend grunt, because revving to 8 on a crowded street makes you look like a retard.
I think once the market is more reasonable and turbo/sc kits are more affordable, one of these would be pretty cool on the street. I'm thinking of Innovate's twin screw on e85, or maybe even a small turbo setup using a gtx potato. It would be way awesome if someone figured out a way to fit the new WRX twin scroll snail to the bottom of one of these. They do almost share the whole engine.
We'll see how that works out
But so awesome/enjoyable for a DD that can just go while shifting at 3K and staying in boost. 
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05-14-2015, 12:36 AM
#1068
Oh I know, I love the way those things spool, and with an auto its pretty much torque everywhere. It's just a much smaller turbo than a 39, its basically a td04 like leafy's 06 wrx.
The turbo nomenclature on subaru's makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. The numbers mean nothing haha
The turbo nomenclature on subaru's makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. The numbers mean nothing haha
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05-14-2015, 08:15 AM
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The funny thing is: in hwy pulls, peak horsepower is pretty much king.
But I'm with Chili on this one - around town you want lowend grunt, because revving to 8 on a crowded street makes you look like a retard.
I think once the market is more reasonable and turbo/sc kits are more affordable, one of these would be pretty cool on the street. I'm thinking of Innovate's twin screw on e85, or maybe even a small turbo setup using a gtx potato. It would be way awesome if someone figured out a way to fit the new WRX twin scroll snail to the bottom of one of these. They do almost share the whole engine.
We'll see how that works out
But I'm with Chili on this one - around town you want lowend grunt, because revving to 8 on a crowded street makes you look like a retard.
I think once the market is more reasonable and turbo/sc kits are more affordable, one of these would be pretty cool on the street. I'm thinking of Innovate's twin screw on e85, or maybe even a small turbo setup using a gtx potato. It would be way awesome if someone figured out a way to fit the new WRX twin scroll snail to the bottom of one of these. They do almost share the whole engine.
We'll see how that works out
Yes, around town they don't make V8 or churbo torque, but it's still plenty enough to get around in traffic without an issue.
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05-14-2015, 09:08 AM
#1070
Yeah, it's all relative. Favorite part about my z06 was the effortless thrust at any rpm. I could dip into the throttle at 2k and just be pushed back in my seat.
Different strokes. I think my "rev-high and drive like RACECAR" days ended when I sold my last RSX Type-S.
I totally forgot about EFR's on those cars lol, maybe cause I've never seen one yet. Yeah, a 6258 would be most excellent
Different strokes. I think my "rev-high and drive like RACECAR" days ended when I sold my last RSX Type-S.
I totally forgot about EFR's on those cars lol, maybe cause I've never seen one yet. Yeah, a 6258 would be most excellent
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05-16-2015, 08:27 AM
#1072
Need some advice. My friend just bought a 2006 Forester XT. I drove the car and instantly was like "this is junk". Flat out in 2nd gear and it couldn't get past 3500rpm, just wouldn't rev at all. Most of the time it will rev but it has stumbling feeling, like its lacking fuel, other times it just refuses to rev, and finally, sometimes it just works and then is quick.
Last night I was in it again and now it bogs between shifts. Change gear, no power for a second or two then starts accelerating again. It also gets appalling gas mileage. I know its the XT and should get worse then my non-turbo but it gets like 23mpg on the highway. Maybe that's just how it is but it seems low to me.
I was hoping I could get an internet diagnoses for this thing. I was going to put fresh plugs in it just because it has 116k on it and I'm sure they're original but when I pulled the passenger side they looked surprisingly good. Any help would be appreciated.
Last night I was in it again and now it bogs between shifts. Change gear, no power for a second or two then starts accelerating again. It also gets appalling gas mileage. I know its the XT and should get worse then my non-turbo but it gets like 23mpg on the highway. Maybe that's just how it is but it seems low to me.
I was hoping I could get an internet diagnoses for this thing. I was going to put fresh plugs in it just because it has 116k on it and I'm sure they're original but when I pulled the passenger side they looked surprisingly good. Any help would be appreciated.
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05-16-2015, 03:01 PM
#1076
Car has no CEL which is annoying, I thought fuel filter until I found out it was an in tank unit. The dealership he bought it from took it to a Subaru dealer for maintenance and they noted "Manifold pressure good" So I was assuming no boost leak, though I know they are prone to leaks. Could the AVCS really affect drivability that much? I mean it goes from my sohc is faster then it, to "wow this is pretty quick"
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I did some quick research on the AVCS and that could be a culprit. My friend is bringing the car over later and I will check them out.
Edit:
I did some quick research on the AVCS and that could be a culprit. My friend is bringing the car over later and I will check them out.
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05-18-2015, 11:26 PM
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Anyone know whats needed to tune your own car? I know surprisingly little about this on Subarus tbh. and I dont mean accessport, I mean whatever computer program is needed and the cable (tactrix I think its called).
Is it really any cheaper than just buying an AP?
Is it really any cheaper than just buying an AP?
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