How To: Make your Subaru WRX Over 300HP CHEAP! (Launches/Pulls)

[@EJL2004]

Step 1: -Moroso Oil pick up tube -Killer B Windage Tray -IAG/ Perrin Air Oil Seperator -Cobb Accessport. -#4 Cylinder coolant line upgrade. Step 2: -Downpipe, -fuel pump -intercooler Step 3 Pro tune.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

your talking $3,000 + dollars = NOT CHEAP AT ALL !

[@EJL2004]

Definitely not cheap! Unfortunately the EJ has a few things that needs taking care of before looking at power. I found out the hard and extremely expensive engine detonation method from a cracked oil pickup tube. @@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm

[@GainsGoblin]

@@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm 3k + old sti (10k) + tune (800) is very cheap tf u on bro

[@adriantran7937]

@@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm U DON'T WANT TO BE CHEAP FOR THIS PLATFORM!

[@bbuildingmarch7060]

Although the power gains are minimal, what you've said is realistic and that is really useful for someone who wants to start getting more power. Great video.

[@skripts7128]

I'm pretty sure if you get air fresheners, each one give like 15hp

[@NapFloridian]

if you wear shorts while driving, will get you to 390 easy....however, wearing an Apple Watch will reduce that horsepower by at least 50%

[@Spider-SenseAtion]

@@NapFloridian vape in hand gives you easily 150 hp 🤣

[@pc287]

Esp the turbo shaped air freshener that thing gave me 50 hp to the wheels dogg!

[@BrunoPolar]

Dude, I had a 2009 wrx hatchback which was rated at 265bhp. I miss it so much! Watching your video made me reminisce. It seems like the turbo on your`s spools up much faster, specially on the first pull you did in movement. Really nice, grats on the car and mods.

[@Brock_Landers]

That Cobb BOV reminds me of my Tial BOV on my Civic. I have wanted to get a WRX since they first came out, but never got the chance to get my hands on one. I have always been a Honda guy since I was 18 and bought an older Integra (back in 2001). I bought a 97 Civic for $1k back in 2014 and boosted the VTEC single cam that was in it and it would hang with modified WRXs. Now though, it has a built forged LSVTEC turbo in it and so far I was able to make 508 whp on my current setup, and still have room for more. Yes, it is still FWD, but with the LSD that I put in the trans it grabs and goes. Regardless of what I am into, I still always show love to other people's builds no matter what brand it is because they put their heart and soul into it and that's what matters to me. Awesome build brother.

[@dannythompson1948]

Bro... Your car is soooooo fucking sick..

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

I have been getting lots of questions and messages, I will be able to reply a lot quicker on Twitter - @SubaruWRXRacing

[@lifeistooshortletitgo9574]

Twitter is dead.

[@bigdm9349]

Want to know what to do??? Downpipe, injectors, fuel pump, e85 tune... thats is the easiest most reliable way to get 300 imo

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

I agree

[@zaucy_]

i know this is an old ass comment but what size injectors?? and what brand fuel pump do you recommend?

[@djcromwell439]

@@zaucy_ look Into some Subaru forums

[@zaucy_]

Dj Cromwell cool will do. Thanks man!!

[@dominicchavez9649]

He said the same exact ringing in the video 😂

[@daniellawson5127]

7:03-7:09 = 0-60 in close to 6 seconds I know that factory intercooler was probably heat soaked but a 300hp wrx should be in the 4's 0-60... considering the stock ones can run it in 5 flat. Get a fmic, air oil separator, and a real tune... then you'll be closer to 300hp, your 0-60 will reflect it at that point.

[@abc_u_hater]

Stickers and blow off valve

[@magicpoptartz1436]

Lol

[@ZrowFoxGivn]

Don't forget the LEDs under the dash. An easy 15 horses.

[@Khaki_wrx]

@@ZrowFoxGivn Got mine in blue so its a "cooler" for the turbo from factory haha

[@nonamebtw5720]

Don’t forget the fuzzy dice

[@abc_u_hater]

@@nonamebtw5720 nah fuzzy dice = too much hp.

[@squishypitbull]

Get yourself a lightweight crank pulley. I have basically the same mods on my car. I can say that after installing the lightweight crank pulley the car feels like a whole new animal.

[@EducationalSnipers]

Can cause crank walk if your on a lightweight flywheel

[@tonypalazzo9375]

Yeah the balance on subarus are pretty amazing, no need to offset the balance with the lighter pulleys, I understand you are trying to go for less reciprocating mass but unless you re engineer the motor you will more than likely cause balancing problems overtime.

[@brennanm5645]

So many people use stage 2 with either an intake or catless and then complain when they have problems. If you are using an OTS tune be sure to use the right parts!

[@archangelpaladin44]

Ya i call bs. Even if your "tuner" was giving you crank hp number based on some very generous conversion formula there is no way your tiny turbo could make that power with the stock intercooler on pump gas. Cobb says that a typical 2008 will make about 20% more whp on stage 2 so you're looking at 220-230 whp max so like 250-260 crank hp max. There is a reason why 2009-2014's are in such higher demand than 2008's.

[@luckyduckydrivingschool3615]

What about 2004s?

[@rattleheadcs6758]

They come 265hp crank stock...

[@hellfire72]

Thank you for using the correct term AFTERFIRE. There are so many people that keep calling the pop from the exhaust BACKFIRE.

[@Furiousbob]

Right? If your car was truly backfiring, you wouldn't be driving it very long haha.

[@TTime685]

+David J Either Who the fuck says "afterfire".. lol Either term is correct...

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

+TTime685 no, definitely not. Backfire is where unused fuel combusts in the cylinder. After fire is where it combusts after the cat.

[@TTime685]

+SubaruWRXRacing Uh, look up the definition and get back to me.. Cylinder or exhaust

[@agarcia8800]

+SubaruWRXRacing after fire is post turbo or post engine.

[@danaschoen432]

That Boxer Exhaust note just cant be beat!

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

I love the noise!

[@np7065]

Had my 2002 wrx since 2011 and since then I have a built ej257 and ra gears. I invested quiet a bit of money on this car but at the end of the day I love waking up in the morning.

[@neptuneatlantic4883]

Niko Pichardo

[@neptuneatlantic4883]

Niko Pichardo

[@MrBillDaBear]

On a wrx I would NOT upgrade the clutch, unless the trans is strengthened. There needs to be some slip in the system when driving hard, especially since common aftermarket mods increase torque (like Cobb Stage 1, 2). Torque is what kills drivelines Since it’s AWD, tires won’t slip like in 2WD. So that leaves either the clutch, or all other driveline components. I’d rather have the clutch slip than an axle snap or have my trans explode lol

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

300 ft/lb torque on my automatic ej207 = that is what makes me win on the street !

[@caleb9246]

Great shit! Thanks for the break down and doing all those pulls for the viewers homie nice car

[@J_hayy]

I just bought my 05 WRX Sedan about a week ago, has 39K miles, and the only mods that it has are an SPT intake and an AVO bov. I just wanna get it over 300 hp right now and then ill probably sit there for a while & do some cosmetic upgrades.

[@mbondarchuk17]

Dang lucky. would love to find a 05 with low miles! If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay?

[@J_hayy]

yeah i was checking the postings every day for a month or two before i found it. I paid 14.5 for the car plus taxes n stuff. the car did come with an SPT intake and AVO blow off valve, along with two 10 inch subwoofers and a decent set of rims and tires. So it was expensive for a wrx but its such great condition

[@mbondarchuk17]

+not Jhayy What state do you live in? I can't find any wrx or Sti's with low mileage where I live

[@J_hayy]

bought it in Oregon

[@mbondarchuk17]

+not Jhayy I live in Seattle. Maybe I should look at some cars in Portland

[@ErgoProdigy]

Kinda odd they nerfed the stock boost on the STI. Just get a tune and you'll make the 300 HP easy.

[@shroomape]

Might have been said before, but the exhaust is Invidia, not Nvidia. Sorry to sound picky, just so people know if they want to research where to buy them.

[@Furiousbob]

Yep you are correct! My bad!!

[@Allidor985]

+Aaron L video wasnt clear enough, installed a new videocard in car

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Lmao ^^

[@F35_JSF]

+Alex Koch LMAO....nice

[@dog942]

+Alex Koch Whats you car's FPS?

[@miggyv6856]

I could never take advice from someone who leaves his hand on the stick when he’s driving...

[@WrenchesnWenches]

But it’s comfortable 😭

[@miggyv6856]

@@WrenchesnWenches it’s also bad for your synchros. Then people wonder why it won’t shift into 3rd gear anymore 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wedgoku]

My 2002 Subaru wrx wagon stage 2+ using cobb sf intake/aftermarket boost controller with pro tune made( @ 16-17PSI) 210WHP & 218torque on a all-wheel drive dyno that 300HP must be the crank number!

[@tastysti]

COBB SF INTAKE ,,,, i swear i saw the AEM intake under the hood there

[@beatinxmoney9153]

it has the heat shield

[@au123ful]

Brian Jamieson aem is better cobb is basic bitch shit

[@ccfbrad]

Looks EXACTLY like my AEM intake but with a heat shield. : /

[@MondoFlix]

Aem better

[@tastysti]

@@MondoFlix haha this was 4 years ago I wrote this comment

[@stevewort]

Put it on a dyno, and come back with the charts backing up your claims. Otherwise go with what the respective bolt on claims are, which is 20% gain as mentioned by others ...

[@smple5337]

Well I was skeptical that a couple of bolt ons would net 300hp on a wrx but today I was proven wrong and was glad about it lol my 13 wrx made 302hp and 335tq with a protune and only actually power mods I have are intake, downpipe, tgv deletes, and ebcs this was on a mustang Dyno and I do have a copy of the Dyno sheet

[@DireReplay]

Juan how much psi

[@petermello55]

I’m going to have this set up with headers/uppipe and grimspeed intercooler. I’m excited after seeing your numbers.

[@papermind4010]

You may be disappointed

[@iHiTMaN69]

That BOV sounds amazing

[@stkmltS]

You lost me at "load the stage two mod" that "overrides" the ECU.

[@Nathan-uv8hy]

@Oceanic Dangernoodle no crust

[@StylezOnline]

If you want a reliable WRX I would not recommend going past Stage 1 Personally I own a 2009 Impreza WRX with, Cobb Accessport (Stage 1, 93 Octane) Cobb SF Intake Invidia Q300 Exhaust Lighter Aftermarket Wheels (6lbs less per wheel) Dyno read 285+ WHP Meaning 350+ at the Crank I have some cosmetic things like a Cobb Shift Knob, front lip, and vortex generator however nothing I’ve done isn’t tasteful

[@ericpierce8641]

I will definitely be trying this!!!

[@sfricke33]

RED FLOOR LIGHTS, MOD LEVEL OVER 9000!!!!!

[@alanrobinson9563]

stop resting your hand on the gear shifter

[@klumtheultimate7046]

Can i ask why? I usually do this myself when im about to shift. If its bad ill stop myself from doing it. Wouldnt want to hurt the sensitive trans in the wrx.

[@Nolast12503]

@@klumtheultimate7046 Engineering explained does a video on habits to break for driving a manual transmission. It is worth a watch.

[@kcampbell4098]

@@klumtheultimate7046 just like resting you foot on the clutch pedal, the throw out bearing is taking the load of you stupid foot all the time and resting your appendage on the gearshift puts the shift forks against the gate and the next set of gears in the cluster, now do you get it?

[@user-go6fv4nk4p]

Yeah dudé

[@BoostedFA]

So the issue arrises when force is actually applied... you can rest it if your touch is feather light. 🪶 you don't want pressure towards your gears as it will start to grind.

[@devan.darrell]

Thanks for the video man!!! I got a LGT I'm looking to get around the 300WHP range. Nice to know with some simple BPU parts and tune I can get close to that without tearing into the motor and still using the stock turbo.

[@kcampbell4098]

yup, my '08 GT500 was 500 hp OEM then , 160f thermostat, carbon fiber 140mm CAI, L&M 72 mm throttle body, tune, mix well 650tq 630ish hp supporting suspension parts, SVT exhaust(borla) race car with plates.....will drink 30 gallons of fuel an hr....oB

[@peterraps9659]

I don't know man... you're not convincing... anyone? You sound like the guy who blows his engine.

[@jason11801]

no killer b oil pan, baffle and pickup. he doesn't plan on keeping it long, he should do that and air/oil separator with equal length he could make it reliable with 3500 maybe less

[@caleb9246]

You sound like a guy who goes to Swinging Richards instead of the Pink Pony

[@bryantgaspari]

Bov dosent do anything except sound like unicorn farts lol

[@mattte.6900]

I have the almost exact same modz stage 2 protuned and im not even close to 300 hp. I have a 14' hatch and it dynos about 250 to the wheels. IDK were this guy got 300hp + even if i was e85 which im not i still dont think ill hit 315 hp..would be around 300 ish i think

[@SoulsSave]

Mattt E. Wtf r u talking about the car comes with 265HP stock dumbfuck. Do u even own one.

[@wonderbreadjumps]

@@SoulsSave you're the dumb one for not realizing the difference between at the wheels and at the crank...

[@tylergilbert7455]

Mattt E. Are you on 93? Did you have stage 1 first? I have a downpipe coming which is all I need for stage 2 and was wondering if you noticed a big difference

[@eagled7526]

Perhaps an automatic trans swap is in the works? Looks like it would suit you better lol

[@IHOPKNZI]

315bhp on a TD04...... Doesn't sound right.

[@jerstolp1]

Exactly

[@fulmerverlander168]

IHOPKNZI Well it is coming from a genius who put a stage 2 clutch in a sub 300whp car "for the extra power". He also thinks the AP has boost control. His stupidity is laughable.

[@patrickwilt3125]

The accessport does raise the boost levels. You're incorrect.

[@fulmerverlander168]

The AP doesnt raise boost levels, the tune loaded from the AP might have a higher target boost then the stock map, but the AP is strictly a minotoring/flashing device. And I (and he) said boost control, which is completely different.

[@sykological]

IHOPKNZI I'm making 315hp and 363ft lbs torque to the wheels on a stock 2013 wrx turbo. Just did a turbo back, intake, ebcs, and a dyno tune.

[@onedayillpay]

4:30 did u clutch kick it... I'm putting in a new clutch in a few weekends. have not made the decision on the stage 2 yet. have you run into firewall spot weld issues? any clicking when u push the clutch in?

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

I used to have a clicking issue, Subaru said it was a recall and fixed it for free. It was the pedal bracket came un-welded

[@Curly_-pk1hu]

Just add stickers it will make it faster It will make any car faster

[@_VC93]

"Invidia 3" Down Pipe Invidia High-Flow Cat Invidia Turbo Back Exhaust" The down pipe and cat are part of the TBE...

[@cokemachine62590]

+Victor Chang He also said his boost "tampers" down, says his AP "overrides the ECU", claims his car is "310-330 hp", has launch control set at 5700 rpm, and of course installed a BOV without a specific tune for it. This is the worst type of WRX owner :\

[@RickyOdin]

+Carrera11STi I've had opensource map done on my car by one of the best known mappers in the UK, launch control is @ 5500rpm on mine. However, he said 15psi on stock turbo is a lot.. mines on 21psi with no problems for 10k miles now. (2002 wrx, td04L, 99 octane tune)

[@theokranz]

315 hp at the crank or wheels?

[@tynce563]

I’d assume at the wheels actually. I’m not sure if it would be that high. I have a 2015 wrx with a turbo back and instake (basically the only power mods he has) and it gets anout 290 to the wheels on the dyno. The cobb tune only put me at about 270 or so.

[@abe3123]

Cold air intake, straight pipe and tune might get you +15hp if you're lucky

[@magicpoptartz1436]

Your car sounds amazing I want it lol I prefer the 2006 sti but your one sounds awesome

[@insanemreric]

Why did they make this car look like a toyota corolla?

[@miriamrivera302]

insanemreric Toyota merged to make this car then they made the brz and frs

[@stll.a.vision2118]

😂

[@kcampbell4098]

Toyota rips everybody off, in fact if you look at a lot of cars and the stying cues, pretty much every car producers rip off each other, find the youtoob vid that tells about Mercedes and BMW bought a LEXUS to review (rip-off) the features , because we have been fat and happy charging insane prices for these terribly engineered cars, Toyota can not be making a V8 Luxoliner and sell it for less than $50k.....FAct look it up...oB

[@MrStlover99]

i have the same setup on my 07 sti, dynoed on a dynapak, got 323hp and torque 340

[@robertdepesci3418]

many people have complained about a throw out bearing issue with the clutch... what are your thoughts on this?

[@DOLSON1120]

love to see dyno spec numbers, 09 wrx stage two pro tune here.

[@gavinpancirov]

i have an 08 wrx and am making 320 awhp 370 lb ft tq. vf 52 turbo though that td04 is unreliable. Im surprised that little tiny intercooler doesn't get heatsoak.

[@GMWsho]

If it was me, I would buy an sti, get Catless TB exhaust, fuel pump, 3 port boost solenoid then a tune and at that point im sure you would have similar power but you dont need to worry about injectors, intake, clutch and you have a super strong 6 speed also with better suspension and stronger engine however if your talking about 2008 wrx vs sti it could be a big money difference. I have a V7 Sti and im so glad I didnt get a wrx but like I said, the 2008 sti would be a lot more than the wrx so thats a big factor I guess. Nice build tho, 315hp for wrx is pretty good, the Turbo must pretty maxed out tho.

[@traviss9074]

I'm a former 08 wrx owner... The 2.5 with 227hp. So all those mods which aren't much brought u up that much huh?? I got a 2017 now and so far my mods are injen intake access port stage one (no exhaust yet) and winter tires. Wondering what kinda hp I'll be sitting at when I get downpipe turbo back and possibly fmic. I'm down the road wanting to either get a crate motor from Crawford 400+ hp as a daily driver. Or deciding if I wanna mod my way there. Anyway man good job and good luck with the narrow body. I remember the suspension sucked balls in that year. Any plans on suspension mod? I love the new gen suspension. Freaking incredible

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Sounds like a solid plan! So I sold this Subaru, and bought a 2011 STI that I was working on building, unfortunately it threw a rod and I won't be continuing that build. Hopefully will have a new one soon I can start making some progress with!

[@fl4tgamer639]

Dude this is nice

[@tomaszstarling]

I have a 2005 Saab 9-2x aero which is a WRX with different body panels, a better suspension and a quieter exhaust, if it wasn't for the hail damage it would be like new because I rebuilt the engine at 90k miles so it's like new.

[@xbexbe]

How to more power easier. Sell your 08 WRX for an 09+ WRX.

[@Furiousbob]

Right? Haha.

[@mikebing1230]

Yea then sell that for a 11+

[@xbexbe]

+mikebing1230 you mean 15+? The 09-14 are the same in terms of power. 11-14 are wide body but the engine and turbo are the same as 09-10.

[@mikebing1230]

+xbe right but who would want that? The 11+ hatch is the only thing that looks good. I have a 14 hatch, won't be buying another one until they bring the hatch back, the 15s look like a damn Corolla or focus or Camry, some lame ass basic car.

[@xbexbe]

+mikebing1230 Yeah I agree the 11-14 look the best, I've actually got an 11 myself. I do wish we got the same fuel economy and low end torque the new FA20's has. But at least we still have that rumble :D

[@lifeistooshortletitgo9574]

How not to drive: Check; Buddy spend some cash on driving lessons.

[@austinlyon-e6l]

It’s a bummer that Cobb doesn’t offer the stage 2 for the 04 wrx

[@rvz77]

Save your $$ for the upcoming head gasket repair.

[@abc_u_hater]

Lolllll he cant drive for shit

[@masonmirante1538]

I have a 2005 wrx that I just bauhht stock with 120,000 miles I just started my journey of building and I just bauhht a intake and acces port

[@brandonq2731]

You can't get that much power from a td04 with just a downpipe and blow off valve, not even with the vf52 your at 300 whp maybe 315 to the crank

[@mbondarchuk17]

Ecu tune my friend

[@Furiousbob]

You most definitely can. Bolt ons and a tune. Actually without bolt ons and just a tune can get you in the 290 range.

[@zackzielinski3340]

+Everything iPhone Not possible at all, this is a 2008 wrx first of all so it has the 227 hp engine not the 265 hp, and we r talking wheel ho not crank.

[@zackzielinski3340]

+Zack Zielinski also this is probably on a dynojet which reads higher than other dynos

[@thewingman1388]

They are absolutely correct. Just a tune and your at 290whp on an 08 wrx? Not a chance. I have a 2010 wrx, stage 2, with some other little things and I'm just at 300 at 19.5 psi.

[@istiklalcaddesi]

How did you go with all mods? Did your engine or gearbox had any issues at all? If not I am impressed!

[@GarrettAbsher]

"cheap"... this video is just telling you to go buy a cobb stage 2+ kit.. oh no thats $2500+... Im sorry, but if you want cheap power a $200 ebay TBE, $60 ebay intake, make your own intake box, make a turbo heatshield, or get a blanket(30-60), get a tactrix cable $169, 3 port ebcs by tactrix for $100, and go street tune. a nice sub $600 mod list that will last, and produce the same amount of power...

[@alexfeole6212]

Garrett Absher agreed

[@Mrpollo4g63t]

And blow up

[@nwluigi]

Dude, if your stock setup was pushing 12.5 psi you had a boost leak. Stock turbo tapers at 15.5. And that's on a stock tune

[@5plus1familyvlogs24]

Bro really, 315whp on a tdo4 and stock intercooler? 🤔

[@1017-Vape-Ave]

Lol EXACTLY🤦‍♂️🤣🤣🤣 I call bullshit would like to see a graph!🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffreyblank7087]

I don understand I have an 02 impreza wrx completely stock except for cold air intake and it makes 23psi and 276 whp if. You Google it they make 270 from factory

[@dougdavis8482]

maybe he meant crank hp/tq it would be about that lol .. but your correct no way on a stock Intercooler no tgv delete or egr I call bs too on 315 hp 335 tq. probably more like 270 hp and 285 tq.

[@onedayillpay]

have you upgraded anything since this video... I have a stock 08 hatch 4 years now and its depressing lol I hope to get the access port with intake soon... that would be a start... I like your video is on a budget build... I do have a 12 pound flywheel I put in my self!

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Unfortunately I don't have this one anymore :(

[@mik3323]

@subaruwrxracing hey, I have almost the exact same mods (minus the Cobb cai, I'm running aem)!! my next purchase is probably going to be a catted dp and a pro tune. but its nice to see a fellow narrow body out there!!

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

That's what I'm talking about!

[@ghill98]

I hear/read all the horror stories of Subie blocks cracking before any mods..I still love Subaru and would love to scoop a 2005 WRX STi, if I did..would going built first before a stage 2 Cobb kit be the way to go? Brian Crower Stroker kit then have the block machined and kit installed prevent a blown motor crisis? I know Subarus cost sooo much to build for hp but man those 05's are sexy af.

[@squishypitbull]

The STI 6spd and crank can handle good power as long as the driver isnt a idiot. WRX's can safely handle 350 to the wheels on the stock motor with stage 2 mods and a good GOOD tune. STI's 400. But either way it really also is the driver. I know morons that have had card built like bricks but they went and blew them up because they were shit drivers. Also know a few that are pushing numbers WAAAY higher then i would dream on a WRX and its 5spd but the cars fine due the tune and having a driver that knows what he's doing.

[@ghill98]

I respect the car I drive so I wouldn't want to be one of those fucktards lol.

[@Spartanic89]

NICE! can i ask if you've had any issues since you went stage 2? w/all the mods you did.

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Next to none to be honest @chefgamer. I had a small oil leak at one point and an exhaust leak but besides that it's still running strong!

[@Spartanic89]

+SubaruWRXRacing cool, do you recommend EWG? I wanna get rid of creeps permanently. Also if however your transmission breaks, where would you start to build a stronger one? This is one main reason why i dont wanna mod my wrx beyond stage 2, do you know where to get parts for stronger transmission or swaps for wrx 2011 in bay area ca? Thanks for your infos.

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

+CHEFGAMER I don't really know many places over there, I would do a google search, I normally go to my tuner and ask and he generally will direct me in the right place. Find a local tune shop and ask one of them they should get you in the right place

[@MrPachanga-ln1jq]

Sweet ride

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Thank you!

[@andrew360gl4dplayer]

why does it seem slow 0-60 looked like 5 or 6 sec

[@JamesRyanCopeland]

Ive got the same setup as the description except the injectors and i assume it is under 300hp by the way it pulls, do you have the claimed hp numbers proven?

[@BLACK05GO1]

I would pass on the bigger intercooler at your mod level. I did the bigger intercooler mod and my track times didn't improve. So to me it was a waste of money. The stock intercooler was working fine and I felt like I just threw money away. The best mod is to upgrade the stock turbo. That will make a significant performance gain.

[@f12got49]

i would smoke wrx all day in my little 1.8t jetta that thing would hit 90 on 3rd gear spooled way quicker than a wrx turbo but sadly i had to sell it to get wrx for some fun but mostly real use in these hard winter times

[@scakes1982]

awesome video how many miles are on the car?

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Thanks! Just rolled over 91K

[@loveii5481]

I have a Subaru Impreza gx s and I want to turbo it but my engine can’t handle it would it be cheaper to engine swap it to the wrx/ or sti engine then to buy a wrx as a whole altogether I’ve only got 3k saved atm for my car so yeah

[@theELiTEboarder]

Is your downpipe the divorced catted one or is the high flow cat comewhere else?

[@williambittner3731]

realistically this car is running more like 240-250 at the wheels. td04 and OTS map is certainly not capable of 300 to the wheels.

[@Smerdzy]

I might be wrong, but this model doesn't run the td04. vf turbo, i'm pretty sure. :)

[@seyed7705]

i think a cheap way to make power would be to get basic bolts ons, bigger injectors, a 50/50 meth kit and a good tune to max out that stock turbo along with some advanced timing. you'd probably be pushing around 375whp on that wrx don't you think ?

[@Zevron16]

David T definitely not wheel but maybe to the flywheel

[@worldrallyextreme5144]

Just put a wing and an Sti decal. Then people will think you got 305 horsepower

[@fate7781]

I want to get like 2002 wrx and I need it to run faster than a 2005 mustang gt. What should I do to it and how much will it cost to make it a low 13s car

[@dredarko8174]

Does this work with the 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX bugeye?

[@Turn0vers]

Does this apply to every generation? Looking at tuning up a Hawkeye for on the low.

[@lownb8656]

I might be buying one tmrw, I feel very pressured. Seems like people care a lot about how you drive and it’s a subie so it gets a lot of hate. I am nervous also because I don’t know a lot. I am very excited and eager to learn about the engine and all that. Anybody have tips. I really want to know more. Any places I can learn? Thanks

[@cartereastman9856]

Watching the speedo my 02 wrx with just the ap pulls harder and faster acceleration

[@zakattack467]

Was thinking about getting a bugeye but after watching this video I think the only "mod" I want to do is not become a "subie bro"

[@noahbrown3121]

Realistically what does an access port do becuz idk if I’m tryna spend that much on it

[@angelomaselli5191]

I just got my 2016 sti I wanted to know where can I get good deals on Cobb acess port and cobb intake and cobb bypass valve . I have the axle back nameless exhuast I also need the mid pipe but don't want to spend the 600 for it from nameless .

[@atypical_blk_guy]

Hey I'm looking at an 08 with about 104k miles. Hypothetically if I bought it what kind of maintenance upgrades should I do first. Meaning getting a fresh tune up at a subaru dealership things like that? Great Video.

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Yeah so for that mileage, check out the timing belt for sure will need to be replaced about that time, fresh fluid flush, if it has aftermarket parts get it tuned

[@dog942]

+Travis Davis Your timing belt, if not done, is due. NOW!!!! Im super cereal about that. No-one likes destroyed heads. I dont care if it looks healthy, if its not done, DO IT. Be sure to change the tensioners and water pump. Careful, bolts on these love to take the block threads with them. Determine if there are any vacuum/boost leaks, these are super important to fix. buy it good boost gauge and shell out for a good front 02 sensor. Itts the only way youll get good AFR readings, which is important not to blow up your engine. Check the plugs. Many people dont replace them, but its important to change every once in a while and check for warning signs. I do mine every 10k. Check them for warning signs. May as well do a compression test. If there are problems continue on to the leakdown. Still check your oil consumption. Generally, SOA sends them away unless its like 1/2 quart for 1200 miles. Choose a good oil. AND STICK WITH IT. I use royal purple 5w-30, but Im considering going to Motul. Stay with that 5w-30 viscosity. No good comes with changing it. Unless you live in a area where it is -20F everyday. ONLY USE OEM FILTERS. Finally, check your fuel trims. if the are running rich, you probably need to get your fuel filter replaced, Or your injectors replaced/cleaned and flow balanced, or the pump. Lastly, before any performance upgrades, I must stress the importance of fresh tires, good alignment, decent wheels, and good drivetrain health(CV axles, bearings, etc). Do your rear differential and your tranny/center fluids. Dont worry so much about your transmission right now. Some buddies of mine run 400 crank hp with original gearbox configurations. Just take it easy on them, dont shock them. If you want to know more, let me know. A local AWD dyno shop gave me an excellent list I could send you if you like. But good luck, My 2003 WRX is over 200k, and still has more crank HP then a 2015. Treat her right, she'll treat you good back.

[@atypical_blk_guy]

+DOG Man thanks for all the information, i haven't purchased one yet. I found a silver one about 2 hours away, i'll definitely keep you posted. lol man I doubt I'd ever get to that much power. Again thanks for all the information.

[@dog942]

Travis Davis My 2003(proud member of the bugeye mafia, WRC2001 winner, best WRX made) was pretty shot when I bought it a year ago with dead clutch and blown head gaskets. I had to divest money, not in upgrades, but to improve its condition before tuning it. I didn't have the money to pay labor so I did it myself. I saved a few bucks doing it this way but my situation sucked and I wouldn't want you to do the same. Wait for the perfect car to buy, don't settle. The WRX is a great car to learn mechanics on. Its a simple and easy car. Even difficult tasks like removing the engine and manual transmission rebulids come easier than most vehicles. It not like 300zx TT or a FD RX-7 with a hard ass learning curve. You can pretty much get whatever power you want out of it, It all depends on how much money and time you have for it. I just want you to be prepared. To reliably tune your car, the stock as-is car you buy should be in as prime condition as possible. Get a NAISOC account. Look at some other people's rides, problems, and experiences then decide.You might decide you're a Nissan/Honda/Toyota guy. You might have a local NAISOC group and if your a people person (unlike me, I hate my fellow subie owners, WRX culture. Just people, in general really) go to their car meets and people will tell you about their cars and give you ideas for yours. Some guys like turbo tuning them, some push for maximizing engine efficiency through timing. Some guys turn them into mellow daily drives, rally machines, or track stars. Hell, I've seen monster truck ones. The car can be whatever the hell you want. Tuning can be shotgunned and quick, but to do it right, it's a complex process that will take time. You're not only improving your car, your improving your mechanical knowledge as well.

[@crogunson3446]

@@dog942 Spot on write up mate,lm on my 2nd Subie1st one my02 bugeye STI to much police attention now my05 liberty ej20x 250klicks still running like a Swiss watch.

[@gary4864]

what i liked about your build = safe power, new clutch what i would of done differently = save up 3-4k and then buy everything at once, in the end get a professional tune, access ports suck, every car is different and you might be fucking yourself and you dont even no it, leave cpu n shit like that to pro's and a well known tuner x.x Full exhaust, a real cold air intake, fuel injectors, fuel pump, and tune with e85 probably 300 whp for 2k instead of 315 CHP for 3-4k hopefully he switched out the tune to a pro tune im scared for him if he gets ring land failure and i dont even own the car x.x nice setup tho :)

[@redline350zHR]

Is that where the light shows up when you turn traction off? I have a 2011 and that is where my light shows up (same as on your dash) My friend has a 2013 and when he turns traction OFF, his light shows up right underneath 8k rpm mark on his RPM gauge. Just wanted to know if this is normal thank!!

[@SK3M3S]

2011 wrx here... mods are invidia high flow catted dp invidia n1 race exhaust tial 100% recirc bpv Cobb short ram intake Cobb ap v3 I'm not sure which ots map I should be using stage 2? stage2+? what's the difference between the different stage 2 to pick from?

[@SubaruWRXRacing]

Nice!!! I love the 2011 style. Go to Cobb's website and look at what's required for each map to make sure you have the right components.

[@thewingman1388]

You should not run any ots map to be honest. Get e tuned by torqued performance, or get a pro tune from your local tuner. Ots maps are terrible.

[@SK3M3S]

+thewingman1388 that's what I been thinking... just didn't wanna get tuned then buy more parts like I'm going to do and have to retune

[@thewingman1388]

+Ant DaG I hear you, but that's just the nature of the beast. If you go the e tune route (I'm e tuned torqued performance stage 2 and I love it) you can buy the stage 1 and 2 combo so you can tune as you go. But if you're dead set on not getting professionally tuned for your parts, and just running OTS, I'd suggest you be easy on your car, and I'd run a lot of data logs to ensure things are playing nice

[@thewingman1388]

+Ant DaG torqued performance stage 2 e tune is like $150 and you get unlimited revisions (obviously not for new parts, but if the weather changes and your tune needs to be adjusted, he'll do it as much as necessary) torquedperformance.com

[@808Cummins]

So you're saying your 08 WRX is making more hp than my 11 STI which is running stage 2? I am confused 🤦‍♂️

[@reyrallos5042]

hello i just have a quick question your footwell illumination is that the OEM?

[@rafaelcastaneda4407]

I have a question I have a 2001standard wrx and my first gear isn't getting enough gas what could it be?

[@jessec.7047]

Are you protuned? I make 342whp/362 trq 650 dw injectors ebay top mount intercooler 3 in catless 2 inch up pipe 340 aem 3 port ebcs protune 91 octane

[@LORDCOOLER714]

I have a 2010 forester XT with the same exact engine I believe

[@Keanester58]

Please learn how to shift / drive

[@tylerdoop]

Phil Keane don't be a sick dude

[@XiseTK]

Well the guy does nonsense things like dump the clutch while rolling and lugging the motor at low rpms...You really should't be dumping the clutch at all in a subaru, they hook up to quickly and damage the drivetrain....a 6mt can handle it better than the 5mt, it is a decent strength-wise but people are stupid and don't realize that an AWD trans should'nt be beat on like a ff or fr can be....they lose traction to take out some of the abuse, awd just takes it all and will break

[@peterfinlan8159]

Hey there! My 2008 WRX is in the shop right now undergoing a stage 2 upgrade with full invidia TBE and cold air intake (+ tune). What's the noise like from this exhaust? I don't overly love loud cars so was trying to avoid anything obnoxious just purry, and subtle.

[@jamiehope4580]

how big is the exhuast system from turbo back? i just bought a 02 bug eye wrx myself stock and want to upgrade it

[@fulmerverlander168]

Mr Tickles Typically Invida is 3" piping into 4" straight through muffler.

[@EducationalSnipers]

Why do you keep going from 3rd to 4th then back to 3rd then back to 4th when your at the exact same speed

[@EJL2004]

"Granny shifting when you should be double clutching."

[@argo120]

EJL2004 “granny shifting not double clutching like you should” get it right

[@landonbutler4097]

Nobody double clutches on the road

[@EJL2004]

you sure about that? @@landonbutler4097