AEIOU Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I know this has sort of been covered before, But I would like to get some more information on some cheap mods I could do with the '87 RX That I hoping to get. Mods including performance/appearance welcome. (cheap means <~$100) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddcomp Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 ok many can expect this from me i think but megasquirt do it yerself programmable fuel injection roughky 150 ish when its all done distributor less ignition system same as i run combined with the megasquirt for the junkyard parts is an exra 35-45 from a junk yard for the extra parts intercooling ect anyways my useless.000000002 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I got some BIG intercoolers if you wanna blow $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 maf adapter & cone filter-$30? WRX intercooler-$80? cat delete/lager exhaust from a shop-$80? boost controller-$15-50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEIOU Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 hmmmmm that intercooler sounds nice. How hard are they to install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 The manual boost controller is even cooler. You can up the boost from stock to about 10psi i believe. And that will give you the most noticable difference of all. The intercooler will then help with increased boost, and to compliment it's always nice to have a good exhaust. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 What all is involved with setting up an intercooler? (How do you do it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 remove the pipe that leads from your turbo to your intake, and put an intercooler in between. You will need custom pipe to go from the turbo to the I/C, and pipe leading from the I/C to your intake. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/82DSCF0037.JPG http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/82DSCF0046.JPG Shown in pic1 RX7 Top mount IC ~$20 on ebay RX7 Recirculation valve - ~$5 on ebay hoses and piping - From the RX7 and Dodgesubishi Starquest - $? Manual Boost controller - ~$25 on ebay -~$10 DIY Cone filter - $25 Autozone Aluminum MAF adapter - $15.99 autozone Various little crap to make it all work - ~$20 Theres a thread from within the past 24 hours that documents one users luch getting a cone filter and adapter off ebay for atoud $20 The filter sounds to be better quality than mine and the adapter is plastic. Pic 2 Hood scoop- $30 on ebay (unpainted) Only fabrication that had to be done was welding a small tube onto one of the IC pipes for the Recirc valve. Also had to drill out the end of the little pastic silencer on the MAF hose to plumb the recirc valve. Also, effective hood scoop usage requires cutting a hole in the hood. mine looks like this http://usmb.net/albums/albuo11/things_008.jpg All prices listed are estimates .. YMMV.. being the cheapskate that I am you can damn well bet I didn't pay that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEIOU Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 How a about that mnual boost control? what is it like? How do you install it? is it engine/turbo specific? Is it better to get that or an intercooler 1st? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Its probably better to get an IC first, but I actually did the boost controller about 2 weeks before the IC.. with the IC you can run more boost. Boost controoler takes about 10 minutes to install.. its not car specific One important thing that I forgot to put on the list above.. boost gauge!! One thing I cannot stress enough. If you are going to mod you motor, get it in tip top stock condition first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddcomp Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 maybe i am paranoid and depend on electronics to much but do you really want to trust your boost to sumthing as simple and the spring in a pen? eventually it could corrod and sieze up i doubt it but... it could happen it could jam up from contamination oil ect that subie's are known for leaking stuff like that they work fine and all from what i see but eh i am paranoid on somethings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Dammit clayton! Leave us cheapskates alone!! I already told you onece today.. back in your cage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddcomp Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 and i told u if you think your big enough then you can try and cage me now me in a cage is amusing but does not help this fellow with his questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 maybe i am paranoid and depend on electronics to much but do you really want to trust your boost to sumthing as simple and the spring in a pen? thats only if you MBC is the ball spring type. mines not:brow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 thats only if you MBC is the ball spring type. mines not:brow: I'm assuming you are using a granger valve then? Having used both, I like my ball and spring type better.. Just based on my experience :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 anybody want to build me one? (a boost contorler) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 anybody want to build me one? (a boost contorler) you can find some el-cheapos on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEIOU Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 would it be better to go with a WRX intercooler or some other? I saw tons of variety on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 It all depends on how much money you want to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddcomp Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 35-50 junk yard saab apc setup like me yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEIOU Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 the WRX one was ~ $20, saw others a bout for that too, about that price range would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 AEIOU- if your buying a used wrx IC off the net make sure it has: both cast elbows y-pipe bpv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEIOU Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 Yup, definately have to get the engine running better first. Doesn't idle too well, dies. Will probably need at least a tune up, altough I'm wondering if fuel system cleaner would help, because I guess it was sitting for a while, so it may just need to be cleaned out a bit. I definately like the sound of it though . Very Mean and agresive, although that might be because of a bad exaughst. I'm not sure. Its definately a car to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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