[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by MrBrewskiSays

Hello all,

I just purchased an 07 STI and am looking to add on the Hi-Flo Air Intake. Would this move be worth the money? Any other relavitely inexpensive and non-warranty voiding tips I could try out? Thanks.

Lou

First, only Subaru of America can void your warranty. Your dealership can only deny you service.

That said, you can put an intake (short ram, cold-air, etc.) on the car if you like, and they'll probably ignore it. Not 100% guaranteed. Performance mods of any kind carry the risk of borking your warranty UNLESS they're SPT parts (which, the general consensus says, suck).

Mods you can always get by with are the little things. Wheels and tires. A nice A/V system. A catback exhaust. Disabling your DRLs and seat belt chime. Trunk swaps, etc.

The BEST modification is track time! Modify the driver.

[Ben]

Originally Posted by MrBrewskiSays

Hello all,

I just purchased an 07 STI and am looking to add on the Hi-Flo Air Intake. Would this move be worth the money? Any other relavitely inexpensive and non-warranty voiding tips I could try out? Thanks.

Lou

Truthfully, unlike other cars, intakes don't do much for STI's. If you want that "woooshing" sound, go for it, but you'd be much better off performance-wise with an exhaust, ECU flash (AccessPORT), etc.

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by Ben

Truthfully, unlike other cars, intakes don't do much for STI's. If you want that "woooshing" sound, go for it, but you'd be much better off performance-wise with an exhaust, ECU flash (AccessPORT), etc.

If all he wants is the whooshing of the turbo, he can remove the stock intake silencer. There's a How-to.

[Ben]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

If all he wants is the whooshing of the turbo, he can remove the stock intake silencer. There's a How-to.

OK, if you want the "woooshing" sound and a frickin bandsaw making noise under your hood, you could get a typhoon LOL. I agree though, removing the intake silencer is the way to go for sound. Much less obnoxious than an aftermarket intake, and you can't beat the price .

[MrBrewskiSays]

With the SPT Hi-Flow intake, how much HP & LB/ft do you think that will yield for the 07 STI's?

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by MrBrewskiSays

With the SPT Hi-Flow intake, how much HP & LB/ft do you think that will yield for the 07 STI's?

SPT parts are not exactly well-liked. Some of them even hurt performance. FWIW (For what it's worth) there are better ways to to spend your money. Intakes are okay (there are better pieces available than the SPT, though the SPT is dealership friendly), but if you want real power, bank the dough and save for an AccessPort, downpipe, and a tune.

So to answer your question, I don't know.

[Ben]

Originally Posted by MrBrewskiSays

With the SPT Hi-Flow intake, how much HP & LB/ft do you think that will yield for the 07 STI's?

Little, if any. I'd think you'd be very lucky to get more than 5hp. Some companies claim as much as 12hp (k&n) but I don't believe a word of it.

[STi/fan]

Hey guys just a quick question. Can u change an automatic transmision into a manuel transmission? if it is possible is it expansive???

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by STi/fan

Hey guys just a quick question. Can u change an automatic transmision into a manuel transmission? if it is possible is it expansive???

Yes, it is possible (in most cases), but can be very complicated.

Yes, it is expensive. Especially if you don't do the work yourself.

[STi/fan]

Hmmm ic but do u know the aproxement amount maybe? my cousin found a car he likes its an 2000 acura integra GS and it has auto, and he isnt really happy with it, and im not happy either cuz he is making me do all the research >_>" thanks for the quick reply though u guys are a life saver