i need some help with mods on svx

[Bonestock]

Originally Posted by Red94Svx

Bonestock i agree with you very much and i just want to make the car run better, and maybe get some hp out of it, and i would go with a different car if i was looking for some serious performance, i was just trying to make the car my own so to speak, so on that note what are somethings i could do the help fuel econ.

thanks for the help i am glad that i consulted with you guys before i went farther with this and regret putting lots of money into this car. (LOVE the car btw)

just for the record its a 1994 subaru svx FWD, red
i like the ecu tune idea tho how much are thoese?

what is OT?

A custom CAI and ecutne 87oct map would help with MPG as long as everything is in good working order. I keep saying I am gonna order the 87oct tune but keep putting it off. I am seriously considering an EJ25/6MT swap. Every time I think I am gonna do it, I think how nice it would be to keep as is and buy a CTSv....

[Freeman]

As stated, OT is svxfiles. He is an SVX master tech that resides in WV. His website is at http://www.svxfiles.com/

As for being unable to get any real hp gains out of the SVX, well that's just a lie. If you have the money for it, it's absolutely possible. The thing is, you'd need around 12k for a decent engine rebuild with a nice supercharger..

[Cam]

I believe bonestock used the word performance, not horsepower. The EG33 is capable of large amounts of HP when built correctly, but the problem lies in the platform. The SVX is an old design, although I disagree that you cannot get performance out of them. I would say the average mechanic (myself included) will bite off quite a mouthfull attempting to unleash the potential. Weight issues, tranny issues, and overheating issues are all very real problems that performance SVXi deal with. Most of these have been adressed without having to spend your lifes savings, but it is not cheap, nor easy.

If you decide to truly chase raw performance, more power to you. Try to get the weight down first, make sure your transmission is in excellent condition, and learn the car and engine well. These things will prove invaluable for multiple reasons. Weight reductions will make the car lighter on its feet, and much more fun to drive for the least amount of money...just a lot of work. Also, the better you know your car, the easier it will be to diagnose problems you run into during your build.

Now, if your tranny is having problems slipping on the torque the current 13+ year old set up is supplying it would be foolish to expect it to cope with a boosted application, or anything with more than a 10 percent power gain. You would simply be asking for trouble.

I would agree with Freeman, in saying that performance gains are very possible on our vehicles, but not for the faint of heart. Good luck with your car, I truly hope you make it whatever will make you happiest. Just thought I would throw my .02 in.

[Freeman]

Originally Posted by Cam

I believe bonestock used the word performance, not horsepower. The EG33 is capable of large amounts of HP when built correctly, but the problem lies in the platform. The SVX is an old design, although I disagree that you cannot get performance out of them. I would say the average mechanic (myself included) will bite off quite a mouthfull attempting to unleash the potential. Weight issues, tranny issues, and overheating issues are all very real problems that performance SVXi deal with. Most of these have been adressed without having to spend your lifes savings, but it is not cheap, nor easy.

If you decide to truly chase raw performance, more power to you. Try to get the weight down first, make sure your transmission is in excellent condition, and learn the car and engine well. These things will prove invaluable for multiple reasons. Weight reductions will make the car lighter on its feet, and much more fun to drive for the least amount of money...just a lot of work. Also, the better you know your car, the easier it will be to diagnose problems you run into during your build.

Now, if your tranny is having problems slipping on the torque the current 13+ year old set up is supplying it would be foolish to expect it to cope with a boosted application, or anything with more than a 10 percent power gain. You would simply be asking for trouble.

I would agree with Freeman, in saying that performance gains are very possible on our vehicles, but not for the faint of heart. Good luck with your car, I truly hope you make it whatever will make you happiest. Just thought I would throw my .02 in.

This post is MY favorite..

[Bonestock]

Originally Posted by Freeman

As stated, OT is svxfiles. He is an SVX master tech that resides in WV. His website is at http://www.svxfiles.com/

As for being unable to get any real hp gains out of the SVX, well that's just a lie. If you have the money for it, it's absolutely possible. The thing is, you'd need around 12k for a decent engine rebuild with a nice supercharger..

These cars are way too heavy and outdated to try and get any serious performance out of them. Parts are scarce and what few performance bits that are out there isnt going to make a huge difference. Even less with a $1,200 budget.

You need to work on your reading comprehension Freeman.

There are several areas that need attention:
Brakes
Transmission
Weight
Engine (lack of or VERY limited performance parts)
Proper EM
Scarce replacement parts

= not the best starting platform.

[Freeman]

Originally Posted by Bonestock

These cars are way too heavy and outdated to try and get any serious performance out of them. Parts are scarce and what few performance bits that are out there isnt going to make a huge difference. Even less with a $1,200 budget.

You need to work on your reading comprehension Freeman.

There are several areas that need attention:
Brakes
Transmission
Weight
Engine (lack of or VERY limited performance parts)
Proper EM
Scarce replacement parts

= not the best starting platform.

Hey not fair. I took a placement test today for college. Scored best in reading comprehension. I just need to quit reading these posts on my phone and try it on a full sized screen.

[TomsSVX]

I had someone ask me for instructions and pictures on how I built my car... I honestly thought it was a joke...

If you want a performance SVX... buy mine... otherwise you will do as I did and waste years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars doing it like I did.

Tom

[Freeman]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I had someone ask me for instructions and pictures on how I built my car... I honestly thought it was a joke...

If you want a performance SVX... buy mine... otherwise you will do as I did and waste years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars doing it like I did.

Tom

+1 if you want a high performance vehicle, that's the one to get. Its a steal at that price.

[Cam]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I had someone ask me for instructions and pictures on how I built my car... I honestly thought it was a joke...

If you want a performance SVX... buy mine... otherwise you will do as I did and waste years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars doing it like I did.

Tom

You can't say it wasn't fun though

[zaueugen]

so in conclusion trying to make the svx a high performance sports car is not worth the hastle... unless ur loaded with $$... i wanted to do a mt swap then figured it would be too much money an too complicated for how much i know now

[Red94Svx]

i think that I decided on
-raditor has crack in it...
-Oil change
- trans cooler (its fwd)
- cold air intake
- belts
-plugs
- left hand blinker cover
-may be window tint
- perfomance chip stage 1


Any other suggestions

[Crazy_pilot]

Start hitting up the local Auto-X circuit and see what's available for performance driving schools. Upping your own skills and learning how to get the most out of your car will get you much farther for the money than almost anything you can do to your SVX.

[Red94Svx]

I understand what your saying but I just want to put some basic stuff up on there so that I can just get some extra hp and faster off the line so I will end up doing a lot of mantince for the time being but still want ideas

[Nevin]

I know this sounds biased coming from the fellow that sells them, but you should really consider a swaybar upgrade. I would rank it very high on the "bang for the buck" as far as cost/improvement is concerned.

I've even been told (by more than one person) that if they had to strip every mod but one from their car, that this would be the one they would keep.

It just wakes up the handling in ways that you have to feel to believe.