cdigerlando
09-10-2001, 10:01 PM
I. Turbo
A. I have had many people offer suggestions as to how the turbo could have been done better.
The turbo kit is layed out very similar to standard subaru turbos. Many have tried to improve on the upipe and downpipe (on the Impreza). Bottom line the stock layout works best for rallying, only a bit bigger, and with no cats. It has been compared to equal length headers which have proven to be heavy and not forgiving from a maintenance standpoint. Equal length headers shine in the NA world. The turbo welding on the upipe downpipe, and intake is great. The only thing I would have done differently would have been a larger 3" downpipe. Even that would be difficult given the space.
The turbo kit went in with no glitches and fit perfectly. Better than anything else I have gotten for the SVX.
B. I have also heard some people think that I am unhappy with the turbo setup.
On the contrary. I am very happy with the kit. I don't know how it could have been done much better. There are other problems to deal with that I knew would come up. Compression, fuel, engine management, and intercooling. This was no suprize to me. I don't think it should be advertized as providing 100 HP more though. This is a major stretch.
C. Money trees.
Contrary to popular belief I do not have a money tree. I have a decent job as an Engineer. I am single with no kids. Also, the SVX has not cost me much in major maintenance over the years. I have been lucky. My tranny lasted 130K. I have never replaced a wheel bearing. The rotors I replaced just because they were old and I wanted x-drilled for more performance. They cost about the same as stock.
The SVX has been a very economical car for me. I have freinds at work with porsches and BMWs that paid MUCH more than my cars combined and a LOT more in insurance. The SVX is my hobby. When I am done my car will be faster than any M3 or 911, and at a fraction of the cost.
I also have stock rims and a stock stereo. Something a lot of people have replaced long ago. Most of my modifications have been done when things have needed replacement. Also a lot of the work I have done myself. I just leave the super critical stuff like transmission installations, and spring welding to the experts.
Please don't think I am wastful with my money. This is my hobby, and I have definite goals, My modifications should be over in about 1 year. The car will be mint and fast. One of my childhood dreams.
Chuck
A. I have had many people offer suggestions as to how the turbo could have been done better.
The turbo kit is layed out very similar to standard subaru turbos. Many have tried to improve on the upipe and downpipe (on the Impreza). Bottom line the stock layout works best for rallying, only a bit bigger, and with no cats. It has been compared to equal length headers which have proven to be heavy and not forgiving from a maintenance standpoint. Equal length headers shine in the NA world. The turbo welding on the upipe downpipe, and intake is great. The only thing I would have done differently would have been a larger 3" downpipe. Even that would be difficult given the space.
The turbo kit went in with no glitches and fit perfectly. Better than anything else I have gotten for the SVX.
B. I have also heard some people think that I am unhappy with the turbo setup.
On the contrary. I am very happy with the kit. I don't know how it could have been done much better. There are other problems to deal with that I knew would come up. Compression, fuel, engine management, and intercooling. This was no suprize to me. I don't think it should be advertized as providing 100 HP more though. This is a major stretch.
C. Money trees.
Contrary to popular belief I do not have a money tree. I have a decent job as an Engineer. I am single with no kids. Also, the SVX has not cost me much in major maintenance over the years. I have been lucky. My tranny lasted 130K. I have never replaced a wheel bearing. The rotors I replaced just because they were old and I wanted x-drilled for more performance. They cost about the same as stock.
The SVX has been a very economical car for me. I have freinds at work with porsches and BMWs that paid MUCH more than my cars combined and a LOT more in insurance. The SVX is my hobby. When I am done my car will be faster than any M3 or 911, and at a fraction of the cost.
I also have stock rims and a stock stereo. Something a lot of people have replaced long ago. Most of my modifications have been done when things have needed replacement. Also a lot of the work I have done myself. I just leave the super critical stuff like transmission installations, and spring welding to the experts.
Please don't think I am wastful with my money. This is my hobby, and I have definite goals, My modifications should be over in about 1 year. The car will be mint and fast. One of my childhood dreams.
Chuck