$1,000 to spend...

supar6 · 06-08-2008, 04:36 AM

First let me apologize for starting a thread that I'm sure has been covered at some point. I have found a few threads that were "6k to spend, 2k to spend, 300 to spend, etc..." but not a 1k one.

I'm a fairly new STi owner who is loving every bit of it. I'm also pretty mod retarded as I've never really owned a vehicle that was worthy of any performance upgrades.

I've got a stock '05 STi that I bought just for summer fun and have about 1k to spend on a few upgrades. I'd like to get a little more rumble out of it and maybe just a tad more power. I'm still under extended warranty for the next 3 years so I'm a little nervous about a tune or anything not reversable but that's mostly out of ignorance than anything.

I was thinking of starting with a Perrin catback (sport) since a local shop has them in stock. That'll run me about 6 bills so I'll have 4 left over.

I'd certainly appreciate any advise and again I apologize to those who find these type of threads annoying. Again - I'm a novice to this stuff and it's easily evident that the people on these forums are very knowledgable.

Thanks!

Igetitpoppin · 06-08-2008, 04:41 AM

For the exhaust if your trying to get more boxer rumble I would suggest The Nur Spec

Igetitpoppin · 06-08-2008, 04:42 AM

Also i would try to get a used ap

supar6 · 06-08-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Igetzitpoppin

For the exhaust if your trying to get more boxer rumble I would suggest The Nur Spec

WOW - those do sound pretty killer. The only reason I mentioned Perrin was that a local shop has them in stock and will give me a decent deal... 6 bills installed. Problem is I can't find any vids detailing the sound. I'll check on the Nur Spec. Thanks for the suggestion!!

**FlyingPerformance** · 06-08-2008, 05:14 AM

For 1000 bucks, the best bang for the buck is a downpipe and an Access Port. A catback is really just about the sound, it will give you 5 or so HP. To really get this engine to make some power you gotta get a down pipe and some form of engine management. A downpipe will also make the exhaust a little louder(even the stock exhaust).

supar6 · 06-08-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingPerformance

For 1000 bucks, the best bang for the buck is a downpipe and an Access Port. A catback is really just about the sound, it will give you 5 or so HP. To really get this engine to make some power you gotta get a down pipe and some form of engine management. A downpipe will also make the exhaust a little louder(even the stock exhaust).

Let me ask this (again sorry for the ignorance)... but if I got a downpipe and catback exhaust could I get away with not doing a tune on it immediately? At this point I totally get the inherint need for the AP but only having so much $$$ to spend will limit what I can buy initially.

**FlyingPerformance** · 06-08-2008, 05:46 AM

Skip the catback for now, that is my opinion. It wont give you anything but some sound and maybe 5-10 HP. You can get a downpipe and use the stock catback. Get a downpipe and an access port and you will pickup in the neighborhood of 50 HP and TQ. When you have more money you can get a catback. Do not get a downpipe until you can get an AP. PM me if you want some pricing on stuff or just some more info.

lidrew · 06-08-2008, 06:01 AM

As other posters said:

Used Downpipe: $300
used accessport: $300
protune: $300

Very easy to revert back to stock if need be. Find a good tuner in your area. Check my sig for my mods and #s on just a stage 2 protune. I have added 60 HP and over 100lbsft Tq.

moneyman083 · 06-08-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by supar6

Let me ask this (again sorry for the ignorance)... but if I got a downpipe and catback exhaust could I get away with not doing a tune on it immediately? At this point I totally get the inherint need for the AP but only having so much $$$ to spend will limit what I can buy initially.

Most dealerships don't like aftermarket downpipes if you ever have to use that warranty; hopefully you won't. The catback is playing it safe. If you get a downpipe you should definitely get a tune.

I say go with the catback for now to satisfy your rumble craving =) In the future you'll be able to buy a downpipe/tune and the catback has already been taken care of.

For $400, swaybars/endlinks maybe?

Endless_STi · 06-08-2008, 09:00 AM

I would get a DP and AP as well. I have a HKS CBE right now without a DP, and I feel like my car is a lot slower down low and even sometimes during midrange. Maybe it could be the fact that the temperature here have been 90 degrees this past few days.

supar6 · 06-08-2008, 02:53 PM

I like the idea of a catback exhaust and sway bars. I guess it all really comes down to whether I want sound first and then performance or vice versa. Endless - are you saying that the catback seemed to slow you down a bit on low end?

RFFG · 06-08-2008, 03:35 PM

Buy a used TBE and AP

**Fletch07STI** · 06-08-2008, 05:20 PM

cant get a turboback exhaust and an ap for 1k.

I say do the downpipe and ap

Clark_Kent · 06-08-2008, 05:59 PM

Get a DP and APv2 and flash Stage II

06-08-2008, 04:36 AM	#1
supar6 Amateur STI Driver Car: 2005 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 19 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	$1,000 to spend... First let me apologize for starting a thread that I'm sure has been covered at some point. I have found a few threads that were "6k to spend, 2k to spend, 300 to spend, etc..." but not a 1k one. I'm a fairly new STi owner who is loving every bit of it. I'm also pretty mod retarded as I've never really owned a vehicle that was worthy of any performance upgrades. I've got a stock '05 STi that I bought just for summer fun and have about 1k to spend on a few upgrades. I'd like to get a little more rumble out of it and maybe just a tad more power. I'm still under extended warranty for the next 3 years so I'm a little nervous about a tune or anything not reversable but that's mostly out of ignorance than anything. I was thinking of starting with a Perrin catback (sport) since a local shop has them in stock. That'll run me about 6 bills so I'll have 4 left over. I'd certainly appreciate any advise and again I apologize to those who find these type of threads annoying. Again - I'm a novice to this stuff and it's easily evident that the people on these forums are very knowledgable. Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-08-2008, 04:41 AM	#2
Igetitpoppin Professional STI Driver Car: White 07 STi Fav Mod: Stalker Blocker Location: NYC Posts: 472 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: $1,000 to spend... For the exhaust if your trying to get more boxer rumble I would suggest The Nur Spec

06-08-2008, 04:42 AM	#3
Igetitpoppin Professional STI Driver Car: White 07 STi Fav Mod: Stalker Blocker Location: NYC Posts: 472 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: $1,000 to spend... Also i would try to get a used ap

06-08-2008, 05:14 AM	#5
FlyingPerformance Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: $1,000 to spend... For 1000 bucks, the best bang for the buck is a downpipe and an Access Port. A catback is really just about the sound, it will give you 5 or so HP. To really get this engine to make some power you gotta get a down pipe and some form of engine management. A downpipe will also make the exhaust a little louder(even the stock exhaust).

06-08-2008, 05:46 AM	#7
FlyingPerformance Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: $1,000 to spend... Skip the catback for now, that is my opinion. It wont give you anything but some sound and maybe 5-10 HP. You can get a downpipe and use the stock catback. Get a downpipe and an access port and you will pickup in the neighborhood of 50 HP and TQ. When you have more money you can get a catback. Do not get a downpipe until you can get an AP. PM me if you want some pricing on stuff or just some more info.

06-08-2008, 06:01 AM	#8
lidrew Grassroots STI Racer Posts: 570 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: $1,000 to spend... As other posters said: Used Downpipe: $300 used accessport: $300 protune: $300 Very easy to revert back to stock if need be. Find a good tuner in your area. Check my sig for my mods and #s on just a stage 2 protune. I have added 60 HP and over 100lbsft Tq.

06-08-2008, 09:00 AM	#10
Endless_STi S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carbon Ti Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,495 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: $1,000 to spend... I would get a DP and AP as well. I have a HKS CBE right now without a DP, and I feel like my car is a lot slower down low and even sometimes during midrange. Maybe it could be the fact that the temperature here have been 90 degrees this past few days.

06-08-2008, 02:53 PM	#11
supar6 Amateur STI Driver Car: 2005 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 19 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: $1,000 to spend... I like the idea of a catback exhaust and sway bars. I guess it all really comes down to whether I want sound first and then performance or vice versa. Endless - are you saying that the catback seemed to slow you down a bit on low end?

06-08-2008, 03:35 PM	#12
RFFG Spec C Club Car: 1998 Impreza GF8 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,458 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: $1,000 to spend... Buy a used TBE and AP

06-08-2008, 05:20 PM	#13
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 225 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: $1,000 to spend... cant get a turboback exhaust and an ap for 1k. I say do the downpipe and ap

06-08-2008, 05:59 PM	#14
Clark_Kent Spec C Club Car: 2006 WRB Subaru Impr Fav Mod: Element Tuning GT52 Location: VA Posts: 1,014 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: $1,000 to spend... Get a DP and APv2 and flash Stage II This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.