Hi All, long story short: I have 05 WRX, 46K miles. Rod is bent and dealer is replacing block and pistons under warranty. Approx two weeks of rental car on my own dime (just complaining)... each day adds up though.
To take advantage of the situation, I am doing upgrades and "early mainentance." Just found this forum. Ordering parts in next day or so.
Proposed "early maintenance" = new timing belt (i.e., only at cost of belt), replace clutch with STI ceramic clutch assembly.
Proposed mods (all STi and Cobb where possible):
STi turbo
up-pipe
downpipe
keeping stock cats* but replacing all other exhaust, turbo back
cold air intake
BOV
*I've been told that stock cats are minimally restrictive. I was told that high-flow cats by comparison are not worth the extra $ in terms of bang for buck.
Me - once all done, Cobb AccessPORT - have friend (currently can't reach him) who can set up/tune.
The above list nearly zero's out my budget.
Anything I'm missing that would be a low-cost no-brainer to add at this point? For example, should I be looking at injection system or fuel pump? Should I replace engine mounts? Should I consider upgraded intake manifold and intercooler in exchange for somethintg on the above list.
Sorry about all the newbie questions. This came up fast and the time window is short!!
Many thanks for ANY feedback!!!!
To take advantage of the situation, I am doing upgrades and "early mainentance." Just found this forum. Ordering parts in next day or so.
Proposed "early maintenance" = new timing belt (i.e., only at cost of belt), replace clutch with STI ceramic clutch assembly.
Proposed mods (all STi and Cobb where possible):
STi turbo
up-pipe
downpipe
keeping stock cats* but replacing all other exhaust, turbo back
cold air intake
BOV
*I've been told that stock cats are minimally restrictive. I was told that high-flow cats by comparison are not worth the extra $ in terms of bang for buck.
Me - once all done, Cobb AccessPORT - have friend (currently can't reach him) who can set up/tune.
The above list nearly zero's out my budget.
Anything I'm missing that would be a low-cost no-brainer to add at this point? For example, should I be looking at injection system or fuel pump? Should I replace engine mounts? Should I consider upgraded intake manifold and intercooler in exchange for somethintg on the above list.
Sorry about all the newbie questions. This came up fast and the time window is short!!
Many thanks for ANY feedback!!!!