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Hi guys,

Just a question really...but what is realistic bhp to aim for without making the car undriveable everyday, and also without spending tens of thousands...

I know I could spends loads and have a quick car, but does 350bhp seem reasonable for couple of grand in the right places?

I know brakes, and handling need to go hand in hand but I wondered what direction or goal you all had for ur cars when u got them?

Also, I know bov are a real debate on here, but is it possible to run a bov non-recirc without hampering running or performance?

Just random quest for the eve

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Old 07-09-2014, 08:48 PM
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What do you have Wrx or sti ?
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350 ish easy on £2k
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Wow....that's good...
What would u recommend?
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Old 07-09-2014, 08:55 PM
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Speak to Ayln at AS performance for disc / pad use , full decatt remapp and you should be there
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Wow that easy...blimey thanks bud...

When u say full decat what bout mot pass etc?
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Also, what is kinda the max bhp recommended before changing bits like injectors, and pistons etc...I.e what bhp can a standard car take safely?
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Speak to simon www.jollygreenmonster.co.uk
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Pinks run out about 400 & lots of standard engined newage sti's running 450+
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Pinks? Injectors? Soz I am a newb pmsl...ha ha... So poss to get to 400bhp with little more spending or into big bucks after 350? Thanks for ur help thus far...

Must get back to see u and Charlie on the rollers when I start all this...

After Xmas hopefully.
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And ur view on bov's?
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Don't bother on bov over what the standard turbo does will start to cost but your have one to sell
Close to 400 on £2.5k I think is do able all depends where you buy and how much you do
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Appreciate your help bud...

That's it then...new target of 400bhp
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So Im guessing early stages of development would be:
Decat Exhaust -
Decent Air Panel Filter -
Uprated Walbro Fuel Pump -
JGM Remap -

Anyone have any other suggestions to get me on my way?

Above and beyond the above will be a lot of Whiteline bushes, and ARB's and anti lift bits e.t.c. to help suspension.

and all of that ontop of it needed new brakes all round - new clutch and flywheel, and finally its 60k major service!

yay ! ha ha

Appreciate anymore feedback people can give on what I should do, and what would give best bang for my buck!

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I have a MD321h sitting here what is a 400bhp turbo
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although being the newb I am - Id have to see what I would need to go with it, and start building up a parts list.

As much as I would like to just bolt a turbo on ha ha
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Appreciate anymore feedback people can give on what I should do, and what would give best bang for my buck!
If you're going ARBs, droplinks, anti-lift kit and even re-bushing parts, then its worth refreshing the suspension first if its still on original shocks/springs. Its amazing the difference between new shocks and something thats been on the car for 12+ years

Or go coilover route of course....
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Ryan msg me when you need a mot... you still got my number?? Decat wont be a prob
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Thanks Steve - and yes Chris, still got your number mate...I'll be sure to give you a call - thankfully it was only MOT'd 3 weeks ago
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