2001 WRX american version

[Super Spec V]

He y guys and girls. Two days ago I got the car of my dreams. I was originally gonna get a nissan spec v sentra, but i had to wait 2 months for it, so i got fed up and said FU*K IT, Ill spend the extra money and get the REX. Man was I happy It's 2002 WRX Metallic Black all stock for now.

I hope i can get a digital camera soon, so that i can post some pics.

I like the way everyone shares info in the forums. It's a good learning tool.

I was thinking of getting and exhaust system for it, but i dont know what to get and where to look for it. Also, how much should i pay for an exhaust kit (CAD$), and how much of a difference dopes it really make. I know that when i had my turbo civic the exhaust made some serious power, but will it be the same for the REX?.

Please let me know, and keep on sharing information. POWER IS KNOWLEDGE AND KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.

PEACE

BTW is there anyone in the forum that has a REX from Toronto?

Just wondering.

[Chris]

Well, in a turbo car, and since the motor is almost the same as the STi, an exhaust will make a very significant increase in power. Especially if you up the boost, which I would recommend (I'm not sure how to adjust the wastegate, but its probably just a chip.)
Also, the WRX has 3 catalytic converters, I would remove 2 (especailly the one between the cylinders and the turbo, it increase 'spool up' time a lot)

And I live near Toronto...

[Super Spec V]

Well....today i put a 3" custom exhaust from the last cat back. with a high flow muffler.


I rebbot the system computer, so it will be a matter of time before the managment system tunes itself accordingly.

But i do notice an increase in power on the top end. The car pulls to the redline without hesitation.

Hopefully when the exhaust is broken in the car will sound nicer.

Now it has that rally wrx growl. hopefully it will hollow out a bit.

Ill keep you posted on it comes along.

[MOG_22]

Are you sure you should be driving the car that hard at such an early time? You've only had the car for a couple of days and you already changed the exhaust and you're redlining the car? Is it broken in already?

[Super Spec V]

I bought the car as a demo from a local dealership where i had bought my 99 2.5 rs. the car had 14,000 km on it when i got is so i think its ok now.

What do you think.

[Chris]

Instead of just ressetting the comp, just get a new engine management chip. IT will be much more aggressive with timing, and it will keep the wastegate closed longer, meaning more boost.
Here are some sites for WRX tuning:

http://www.isrperformance.com/wrxboost.html
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/default.asp

Just look around for stuff, a good local speed shop should have some stuff for you too.