1996 Impreza 2.2- Need more power!
12-02-2004 | 09:09 PM
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1996 Impreza 2.2- Need more power!
I just bought a used automatic for my wife. It runs fine now but could use a few more horsepower for freeway driving. What are some simple ways to achieve this (intake, exhaust, better plugs)? I'm just looking for a 5-20 hp gain, nothing that'll blow the old engine. Thanks guys.
12-12-2004 | 06:26 PM
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From: Monticello MN
Car Info: 1996 impreza 60 trim, 8psi 201 whp, 213 tq 200k mi
i have the same car, and so far ive done, 11 lb flywheel,exedy clutch, intake,UD pulley, and cat back, the flywheel is by far the best mod ive done, headers would be next, for me, its a fairly responsive car to mods, dont let anyone tell you that the 2.2 is a dead end, they are just plain wrong, not to mention they are WAY more reliable then 2.5s!
12-12-2004 | 07:51 PM
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From: Monticello MN
Car Info: 1996 impreza 60 trim, 8psi 201 whp, 213 tq 200k mi
i have no problems whatsoever, 9K miles now with not so much as a hiccup, i work at a subaru dealer, and when i was putting my flywheel and clutch in, this kid who was also a mechanic, but he has a rex was saying over and over again "its not even gonna run" boy the look on his face when i fired it up......i hate retards that think they know everything, just because they read it, this thing goes through the gears like a motorcycle now, blazing fast!
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12-12-2004 | 09:02 PM
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Car Info: 1993/2000/2001 GF4 mostly red
Originally Posted by AWDimprezaL
...not to mention they are WAY more reliable then 2.5s!
12-13-2004 | 01:30 PM
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From: Glen Rock, PA
Car Info: 95 Impreza coup, green, 5speed 1.8l awd
Originally Posted by AWDimprezaL
i have no problems whatsoever, 9K miles now with not so much as a hiccup, i work at a subaru dealer, and when i was putting my flywheel and clutch in, this kid who was also a mechanic, but he has a rex was saying over and over again "its not even gonna run" boy the look on his face when i fired it up......i hate retards that think they know everything, just because they read it, this thing goes through the gears like a motorcycle now, blazing fast!
thats great news because i was afraid of the belt slipping with a lightweight flywheel and light weight pulley
12-20-2004 | 04:37 PM
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From: Reno, NV
Car Info: 1993/2000/2001 GF4 mostly red
Automatics don't have flywheels or clutches, so his is a 5 speed. The intake is probably a cone filter on the maf housing, but that's pure specualtion on my part.
