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View Poll Results: What should I do next?
Continue with Meth Kit 15 22.06%
Intercooler Spray 3 4.41%
Screw the 2.5iT, swap it for a WRX or STI (Or motor swap) 41 60.29%
Nothing, anything further is going to push the internals too far 9 13.24%
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Old 04-04-2012, 07:00 PM   #51
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Old 04-04-2012, 07:01 PM   #52
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Old 04-06-2012, 02:52 PM   #53
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so is this turbo kit even worth it? from what ive read you spend like 6k for 15hp, looks like a waste
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Old 04-06-2012, 11:51 PM   #54
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so is this turbo kit even worth it? from what ive read you spend like 6k for 15hp, looks like a waste

Well, that is really debatable. For me, it was totally worth it. I have done much suspension work and most bushings, so the car handled well and just needed some more power (sleeper-ish is a plus too lol)

I also didn't have the time to do an STI swap, I also didn't want to trade it in for a WRX just to pay another $200 in insurance per month, and I also couldn't give up the gas mileage I was getting (actually quite a bit better now)

SO for me, this made sense, plus I feel an attachment to my car.

Other people possibly not. If you want to run with the WRXs, get a WRX. I am happy with my work and the out come!
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Old 04-07-2012, 11:11 AM   #55
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so is this turbo kit even worth it? from what ive read you spend like 6k for 15hp, looks like a waste
There is no way he only gained 15 HP. He is clearly getting crank and wheel HP confused.
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Old 04-07-2012, 12:19 PM   #56
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There is no way he only gained 15 HP. He is clearly getting crank and wheel HP confused.
That was previously discussed, I wasn't going to dignify the statement with an answer.
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Old 04-12-2012, 08:37 AM   #57
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fwiw, my ej25 went from about 100 whp to 220 whp at 6 psi with a turbo kit and poor tuning on the same before/after dyno. I also seriously doubt you were ever at 170whp before adding boost.
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Old 04-12-2012, 09:42 AM   #58
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fwiw, my ej25 went from about 100 whp to 220 whp at 6 psi with a turbo kit and poor tuning on the same before/after dyno. I also seriously doubt you were ever at 170whp before adding boost.
Again, that was already discussed, the difference was between an AP and a dyno. Hence the crank and wheel confusion.
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Old 04-17-2012, 10:18 AM   #59
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Where is your MAF located? Does the kit allow for its positioning to be altered?

I'm looking at this kit, but I would want to position my MAF closer to my intake manifold. And, on the intake side of the BOV.
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:05 AM   #60
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I still admire that you installed this kits yourself and endured through the hurdles. Your car seems to be coming into stride now. I agree with 100% if you are attached to your car and dont want to let it go there is no greater joy than a major mod that goes incident free. Your car is a real world low to mid range RPM delight.
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Old 04-19-2012, 03:33 PM   #61
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Where is your MAF located? Does the kit allow for its positioning to be altered?

I'm looking at this kit, but I would want to position my MAF closer to my intake manifold. And, on the intake side of the BOV.
It stays in the same spot
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Old 04-19-2012, 03:36 PM   #62
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I still admire that you installed this kits yourself and endured through the hurdles. Your car seems to be coming into stride now. I agree with 100% if you are attached to your car and dont want to let it go there is no greater joy than a major mod that goes incident free. Your car is a real world low to mid range RPM delight.
Thanks! Sure it there were some hurdles but just made me that much smarter lol... It's a great car, actually having a meth controller issue right now but someone said something to me once, "There will always be problems, don't expect anything less, just know that you will solve those problems."
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Old 04-22-2012, 10:00 PM   #63
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Good advice! HOw does meth improve the overall performance and/or tuning?
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Old 04-23-2012, 12:32 AM   #64
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Good advice! HOw does meth improve the overall performance and/or tuning?
I believe they said 25 additional horses, the raise in octane allowed more boost to be run, and the cooling effects helped too. Also when the meth kicks in you can hear an audible difference in the engines efficiency. I would reccommed it all day.
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Old 04-24-2012, 01:06 PM   #65
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Does this kit come with a air filter? On their site it lists "AVO Power air filter kit (optional)".

With out their optional kit, are you forced to use another filter?
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Old 04-24-2012, 01:31 PM   #66
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Does this kit come with a air filter? On their site it lists "AVO Power air filter kit (optional)".

With out their optional kit, are you forced to use another filter?
I actually bought their cold intake filter when I first bought the car in 2010, using just the filter. So when I bought the kit I just put the filter I had from them on. It may or may not be the same thing. Back to your question, I do not believe the stock intake filter/system would connect to the turbo inlet piping properly since it is designed to go down into your wheel well as a cold air intake. So without buying their kit you would indeed be forced to buy another air filter.
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Old 04-24-2012, 01:51 PM   #67
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So just the filter? Sweet! Thats much cheaper than the $250 they want for their "Power filter kit".
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Old 04-24-2012, 02:13 PM   #68
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So just the filter? Sweet! Thats much cheaper than the $250 they want for their "Power filter kit".
Oh definately!
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Old 04-24-2012, 02:35 PM   #69
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Do you know off hand what diameter the AVO's intake measures?
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Old 04-24-2012, 03:36 PM   #70
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Inner Diameter is 76mm, outer is 85mm at the MAF end.
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Old 05-02-2012, 06:06 PM   #71
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Interested in knowing how the trans holds up.
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Old 05-04-2012, 12:08 AM   #72
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Transmission traditionally hasn't been an issue, though the stock clutch eventually is. The 5MT and 4AT are basically the same as used in turbo models. Subaru specced a softer/lighter clutch for 2.5i because they designed for only 110whp.
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Old 05-06-2012, 02:13 PM   #73
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Lol I enjoyed reading this whole post. Good job/congratz on the success and happy driving.
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:21 AM   #74
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You should sell that Strut tower bar as it doesnt help your car at all and buy a Front or Rear Sway bar
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Old 05-10-2012, 04:31 PM   #75
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I felt a difference with my strut bar, and he has front and rear sways already =P
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