subaru360 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 After major disapointment about the '87 GL hatch my girlfriend won on Ebay turning out to be a rust bucket, we more than made up for it today. We got a WRX! It was an amazing deal from a nice guy on NASIOC. I never expected us to be able to afford a WRX. I think we're both kinda still in shock but it's in the driveway now. It's got lots of cool extras, but does need a little work. Here's some pics from a rest stop on the way home- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Yeah - I like the bug-eye body's. Looks pretty. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Definitely does look awesome. Just wondering what kind of "work" does it need? :-p Bigger turbo or something crazy like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Definitely does look awesome. Just wondering what kind of "work" does it need? :-p Bigger turbo or something crazy like that It needs a synchro for 4th gear, a radiator, tires, and I have to put a catback exhaust on it, the seller kept the one it had. It's got a couple dents and dings but nothing horrible. No big turbo anytime soon. It's got some goodies from cobb, up pipe, downpipe, air filter and the accessport. It had the cobb catback, but it was kinda loud for me, I think I'm going to put a stock sti catback on it eventually. I might get an STI intercooler someday if I find a deal, that's about it. Bugeyes are my favorite Imprezas, I always wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 It's not a 360 but SCORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbusa Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 looks real nice! congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 It's not a 360 but SCORE! I was driving the 360 the other day and I felt guilty knowing the wrx was coming soon. I'll still be driving the 360 for all short trips it's awesome on gas, I've got almost 40 mpg a few times. We've been using the suburban in the pics for all long trips and it gets like 10 mpg city and 20 highway, that's mainly why we got the wrx, we do a lot of PA to ME trips and it sucks to spend 300 bucks on gas, plus the wrx is just cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio_file Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 very nice purchase, those cars are so fun!! i'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I like the emblem in the center of the trunk, has the 06 year influence there. If you had a good bit of money, the STi 6 speed would be a great fix for the infamous 5MT trannys. Also the 02 STi hood scoop looks awesome on those, see the picture I took of my good friend's. Otherwise, I am jealous. I remember when I was 14 and fell in love with the WR Blue Pearl 02 WRX at the dealer. I am buying one whenever I get done with the higher education endeavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 One interesting thing of note when you are doing exhaust work - there's virtually nothing to be gained with the up-pipe and headers. The STi's use the same up-pipe as the 90 to 94 EJ22T - it's even the same part number! All the exhaust has to flow through that one little pipe, and if the stock unit can handle 300+ HP...... In fact quite a few folks have shown a decrease in performance with other than stock headers and up-pipe's. Lots of issues with cracking, poor turbo spool, etc. There's a pretty good movement toward just using the stock stuff actually as it works very well up to 300 HP or so. Down-pipes, mid's, and mufflers are fair game though. Anything after the turbo can be improved quite a bit. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 One interesting thing of note when you are doing exhaust work - there's virtually nothing to be gained with the up-pipe and headers. The STi's use the same up-pipe as the 90 to 94 EJ22T - it's even the same part number! That is so, so incredibly wrong. Most WRX up-pipes are catted and swapping them out makes a huge difference in terms of both power and reliability. The catted up-pipes have a tendency to fall apart and destroy turbos. example: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1019991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I didn't say anything about catted up-pipe's. I said the STi uses the same pipe as the 22T's, and that aftermarket units don't generally stack up to the quality of those units. Nor is a larger pipe any more condusive to performance. IE: if I were going to replace the catted pipe, I would replace it with the STi/22T unit, rather than aftermarket. And if he has access to one, he should consider replacing the cobb unit that's in it now. I've not yet been conviced of the benefits of any of these. My other important point is that the stock headers are very durrable, flow very well, and since it all must flow through the up-pipe there's no reason to change those either. Other people have other opinions, but those are mine. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 i can't wait to find a wrx or sti for cheap in the next few years with the blown up motor. .... to put in my EJ22T motor(s) from my 94 turbo leg, or my 92 turbo leg. My 92 will be rusted all apart but good by the time i find one with a blown motor, my 94 has no rust yet really. course the brat will be jealous, so maybe the brat will get an ej22t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sorry this was just a little too vague: One interesting thing of note when you are doing exhaust work - there's virtually nothing to be gained with the up-pipe and headers.GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I like the emblem in the center of the trunk, has the 06 year influence there. If you had a good bit of money, the STi 6 speed would be a great fix for the infamous 5MT trannys. Also the 02 STi hood scoop looks awesome on those, see the picture I took of my good friend's. Otherwise, I am jealous. I remember when I was 14 and fell in love with the WR Blue Pearl 02 WRX at the dealer. I am buying one whenever I get done with the higher education endeavor I just noticed the trunk emblem. It's supposed to have the subaru letters across it. It looks ok the way it is now I guess, not too ricy. It does have some blue mesh stuff behind the grille and a sticker on the hoodscoop that will probably have to go. The tint might have to go too, I don't feel like getting pulled over all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I didn't say anything about catted up-pipe's. I said the STi uses the same pipe as the 22T's, and that aftermarket units don't generally stack up to the quality of those units. Nor is a larger pipe any more condusive to performance. IE: if I were going to replace the catted pipe, I would replace it with the STi/22T unit, rather than aftermarket. And if he has access to one, he should consider replacing the cobb unit that's in it now. I've not yet been conviced of the benefits of any of these. My other important point is that the stock headers are very durrable, flow very well, and since it all must flow through the up-pipe there's no reason to change those either. Other people have other opinions, but those are mine. GD It has a catless uppipe and it's staying in there, chunks of cat in the turbo is not a good idea, not one of subaru's better designs. I think it's cobb, but whatever, it's just a short piece of almost straight pipe, I don't think one is better than another. It has a cobb catted down pipe and that's staying too, it's a really nice part. I'm putting the stock wrx catback back on so it's quiet. I don't mind losing a few horsepower for a quiet car. I'm actually just about to head out the garage to do it now. Someday I might look for an STI muffler, but I don't think it's really much better than the wrx one. I don't want an aftermarket muffler, I like the quiet stocker. Other than that the car is staying like it is. I might get an STI intercooler if a deal came up. I'm not planning on headers ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 It has a catless uppipe and it's staying in there, chunks of cat in the turbo is not a good idea, not one of subaru's better designs. I think it's cobb, but whatever, it's just a short piece of almost straight pipe, I don't think one is better than another. The problem is they are too large generally. They slow down the exhaust stream so the turbo spool is poor. Larger is not always better. The smaller pipe speeds up flow, and the turbine helps to extract it. They work together, and AFAIC, the aftermarket units are mostly bunk unless you get into extremely large turbo's (which generally spool like old people ____ anyway). I agree that the catted pipe is a bad idea. But the STi/22T unit is not catted, and it's very well made with built-in heat shields. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 The problem is they are too large generally. They slow down the exhaust stream so the turbo spool is poor. Larger is not always better. The smaller pipe speeds up flow, and the turbine helps to extract it. They work together, and AFAIC, the aftermarket units are mostly bunk unless you get into extremely large turbo's (which generally spool like old people ____ anyway). I agree that the catted pipe is a bad idea. But the STi/22T unit is not catted, and it's very well made with built-in heat shields. GD I think the up pipe is cobb, but I really don't know, it could be the sti one. I've got to take a closer look at it and compare it to pics online. I know it's not the wrx one, the stock one is sitting in my garage. I got the stock wrx exhaust back on. I took it out for a drive. It's quick, not like get yourself in trouble quick, but it goes pretty good. I'd guess it could run a high 13 in the 1/4. I could be wrong but I've been in and around drag cars for years and I'm a good judge of it. It's nice and quiet now just cruising around. The trans is a little rough into 4th sometimes. I'm going to have to take it out eventually and put a synchro in it I think. I might be able to get a used trans and keep this one for a spare, I've got to see. Still have to get a radiator and tires for it this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 thats intresting....so the 1st gen ej22t's use the same up-pipe as the sti......thanks for the knowledge....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 thats intresting....so the 1st gen ej22t's use the same up-pipe as the sti......thanks for the knowledge....... Yep - they are virtually indistiguishable. There's a slight difference in the way the heat shield is welded on, but other than that they are the same. Word is that when the supply of 22T pipe's runs out the part number will be superceded by the STi part number. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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