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ive got a 2003 blob WRX with 130k miles on the clock, the engines done 80k (wasreplaced by genuine subaru dealership at 50k),
i would like a bit more power, 300 ish (310 max), so looking at a vf35 withsupporting bits, but not looking for silly power again, just nice power, i knowthe td04 can make high 280's but done that before and didnt like the way itdrove, the vf35 was lovely to drive, so would like that setup on this car.
my question is given that the eng should be ok having done 80k, will the boxbe compromised having 130k of use, any idea how much power i can safely putthrough the box at this mileage?
i am aware that how the car has been driven before i bought it is a factor,and hence is an unknown variable, so please take this into account and give mea rough idea if you can.
I can't help specifically with your model year but on my last Impreza (My99 UK turbo), the gearbox blew up down Tesco @ 6.30 in the morning, on standard power at 135,000 miles (engine was only 65,000). Not a great feeling in honesty, so I'd budget for either...
a. A Gearbox rebuild
b. Replacement 'drop in' standard box (second hand)
c. A stronger replacement (like 6 speed) incase you want more power
HTH
Andy
P.S. I used API for my 'box rebuild 5 years ago and they were spot on.
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I can't help specifically with your model year but on my last Impreza (My99 UK turbo), the gearbox blew up down Tesco @ 6.30 in the morning, on standard power at 135,000 miles (engine was only 65,000). Not a great feeling in honesty, so I'd budget for either...
a. A Gearbox rebuild
b. Replacement 'drop in' standard box (second hand)
c. A stronger replacement (like 6 speed) incase you want more power
HTH
Andy
P.S. I used API for my 'box rebuild 5 years ago and they were spot on.
Oh cr@p oh well, time to start looking round for a good 2nd hand box
cheers for post anyway, at least i have an idea on what to buy first
Merlin my 1st classic I had ,that you saw had 135,000 on the clock and still made 316 bhp 317 lb/ft Current car has been running 330 for nearly 2 yrs and after the last map tweak is running even more torque than before & box still in one piece.
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Merlin my 1st classic I had ,that you saw had 135,000 on the clock and still made 316 bhp 317 lb/ft Current car has been running 330 for nearly 2 yrs and after the last map tweak is running even more torque than before & box still in one piece.
oh ok, cool m8 i feel loads better now Thwaites it is then
um... just remembered you phoned me a while ago, ooooops sorry me old mate i totally forgot will bell u sometime soon mate
the question towards the box is like asking when will the world end lol nobody can predict .
my advice would be as long as brakes/shocks/springs/all suspension rubbers are all in A1 condition.
get the fuel pump changed
plugs filters etc
get the vf35 get it mapped but ask the mapper to keep the torque down
and keep 500 quid aside for a nice low mileage 03-05 5 speed box
the question towards the box is like asking when will the world end lol nobody can predict .
my advice would be as long as brakes/shocks/springs/all suspension rubbers are all in A1 condition.
get the fuel pump changed
plugs filters etc
get the vf35 get it mapped but ask the mapper to keep the torque down
and keep 500 quid aside for a nice low mileage 03-05 5 speed box
i agree mate, which is why i asked for a rough idea, i will have to check the pump, but assume it has been changed as i have the prodrive pack fitted (oh no not again) plugs filters oil and box oil disks and pads are all new sti suspension is perfect with all new whiteline bits underneath
so if i want between 300 and 310 i am on the max of the injectors then, if so what is the problem doing that? can it blow engines, for the sake of 120 ish is it worth looking round for some pinks
hum.. will have to see if i can hide a few more notes from the missis and add some injectors as well
why do i keep hearing this voice in my head saying "Oh no! here we goagain dave"
You should have kept your wrx and just put a 6 speed box in .Pretty sure that car would still be running ok and would have returned a healthy 22 - 25 mpg .We live & learn - or some of us do lol.
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Power is nothing without Control !!
1.0 bar in 4th - floor it
You should have kept your wrx and just put a 6 speed box in .Pretty sure that car would still be running ok and would have returned a healthy 22 - 25 mpg .We live & learn - or some of us do lol.
haha you are sooooo right there mate, its has crossed my mind many times, also more than one pal has said as much.
oh well, i hear h has stripped it now, so dont exist anymore which would be a shame as was a cracking car, would have bought it back in a moment if i had the chance.
Dave set yourself a target and dont go chasing numbers,as you've had the 400+bhp monster before , and it was not practical.Your old car was capable of running down to the shops everyday,but could still put a smile on your face when you wanted to go mental on a B road blast.
320 +bhp in a blobeye aint gonna be slow,but it will be practical,affordable & enjoyable imho.
p.s will spk soon mate ,something interesting to think about for the summer
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Power is nothing without Control !!
1.0 bar in 4th - floor it
Dave set yourself a target and dont go chasing numbers,as you've had the 400+bhp monster before , and it was not practical.Your old car was capable of running down to the shops everyday,but could still put a smile on your face when you wanted to go mental on a B road blast.
320 +bhp in a blobeye aint gonna be slow,but it will be practical,affordable & enjoyable imho.
p.s will spk soon mate ,something interesting to think about for the summer
not chasing numbers mate, far from it just want a bit more than 260, like i say 310 will be fine for me i recon. will have to sit down and look at numbers to see what i can spend, have promised my missis a holiday and a new car in the summer, bl**dy women, spend spend spend, thats all they do
um... something for the summer????? i aint doing a gumball rally!
not chasing numbers mate, far from it just want a bit more than 260, like i say 310 will be fine for me i recon. will have to sit down and look at numbers to see what i can spend, have promised my missis a holiday and a new car in the summer, bl**dy women, spend spend spend, thats all they do
um... something for the summer????? i aint doing a gumball rally!
Dead easy one to sort out mate: Holiday - A weekend in Skeggy - sorted New car - Buy her one of these ,so you dont need to worry about a lift ,for when 2nd gear lets go again.
Dead easy one to sort out mate: Holiday - A weekend in Skeggy - sorted New car - Buy her one of these ,so you dont need to worry about a lift ,for when 2nd gear lets go again.
High miles blob - how far can i push it?
oh well, time to start looking round for a good 2nd hand box
and just put a 6 speed box in 
.Pretty sure that car would still be running ok and would have returned a healthy 22 - 25 mpg 
.We live & learn - or some of us do lol.
, and it was not practical.Your old car was capable of running down to the shops everyday,but could still put a smile on your face when you wanted to go mental 
