Dumb Question Thread!

[Guest]

If its stuck open the car wont get to operating temp on a 5min drive. If stuck closed the temp gauge will climb above operating temp sitting idle in driveway.

[Guest]

Whipping it out and checking as above is the better way and coolants only $20 or so for peace of mind.

[SpeedySub]

Have a little cash to spare at the moment and thought I might get a replacement muffler, wanting for better sound but not too loud as its a family wagon. I have seen these but not sure on the brand or how loud. Anyone got one of these or know much about them.

http://www.subaruspeed.co.nz/products/muffler-fgk-legacy-98-03-wagon--2

or

http://www.subaruspeed.co.nz/products/muffler-fgk-legacy-98-03-wagon

[sobanoodle]

I had the second one on my old BH5 GTB and absolutely loved it - very nice sound, not stupidly loud, brushed steel, fitment was very good. Fujitsubo is a quality Japanese brand, not that crazily popular/well known in NZ hence the lower price range. I had STI Genome as well and the quality and sound of the FGK is far more superior.

PS: is 250T rear section the same as GT though?..

[SpeedySub]

 sobanoodle said:

I had the second one on my old BH5 GTB and absolutely loved it - very nice sound, not stupidly loud, brushed steel, fitment was very good. Fujitsubo is a quality Japanese brand, not that crazily popular/well known in NZ hence the lower price range. I had STI Genome as well and the quality and sound of the FGK is far more superior.

PS: is 250T rear section the same as GT though?..

Not too sure if the same rear section as the GT. Will email them to check. If it is I may well order it once my next pay goes through (or maybe the week after depending on Christmas shopping). In the new year will be looking at a set of these hopefully

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Impreza-Legacy-97-05-N-A-2-5L-2-2L-1-6L-2-0L-Exhaust-Manifold-Header/251513942005?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D518d15a9018640ed9dab50eea5da5d69%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D261644149202

[tydon]

So every time I turn reds on the injectors are throwing fuel in anyone know why?

[BINKZ]

Are these FMIC kits any good? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/turbos/auction-819154522.htm

[Guest]

 BINKZ said:

Are these FMIC kits any good? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/turbos/auction-819154522.htm

Gl. Havent used one but heard from a couple of people they require some cut and paste to make them work. Get the hdi one people say thats a better fit.

[BINKZ]

 evowrx said:

Gl. Havent used one but heard from a couple of people they require some cut and paste to make them work. Get the hdi one people say thats a better fit.

Thanks mate

[Johnnynz]

 BINKZ said:

Are these FMIC kits any good? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/turbos/auction-819154522.htm

I wouldn't recommend, fitted one to my cousins WRX and it was a bit of a nightmare. I have purchased a fenix kit recently, I haven't fitted it yet but it looks the goods and I don't think it was a lot more expensive.

[Guest]

 Johnnynz said:

I wouldn't recommend, fitted one to my cousins WRX and it was a bit of a nightmare. I have purchased a fenix kit recently, I haven't fitted it yet but it looks the goods and I don't think it was a lot more expensive.

Hmmm did you now. So things are well on the way now.

[Terry]

ok I got spotties on my v7.. the lighting ain that great.

what would one suggest I boost up to in the way of wattage??

for the record I have "sti" spot light grills. " light can and does pass through"

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/339410469.jpg << as seen there

[94 Leone]

 tydon said:

So every time I turn reds on the injectors are throwing fuel in anyone know why?

Crossed wires somewhere? Re-check your manifold loom wiring.

[SpeedySub]

 sobanoodle said:

I had the second one on my old BH5 GTB and absolutely loved it - very nice sound, not stupidly loud, brushed steel, fitment was very good. Fujitsubo is a quality Japanese brand, not that crazily popular/well known in NZ hence the lower price range. I had STI Genome as well and the quality and sound of the FGK is far more superior.

PS: is 250T rear section the same as GT though?..

Heard back this morning, apparently N/A flanges are different to the turbo flanges. Might get a price to see how much to weld on my flange/rear section to muffler.

[Timmah]

 SpeedySub said:

Heard back this morning, apparently N/A flanges are different to the turbo flanges. Might get a price to see how much to weld on my flange/rear section to muffler.

SAS on here will be able to help with mounting the muffler.

[Johnnynz]

 evowrx said:

Hmmm did you now. So things are well on the way now.

Yup, Got almost everything I need, 850cc Injectors, Turbo, FMIC and already got the Link etc. Its all just cooling its heels until mid next year when I can afford to throw the cash needed at it for a result.

[Guest]

So much excite. What snail did you end up with? Think i have it in pm somewhere.

[Johnnynz]

 evowrx said:

So much excite. What snail did you end up with? Think i have it in pm somewhere.

SC42 Single Scroll.

[Guest]

Whats that in gt sizes? Gtx3071 with 60/55mm turbine is it?

[Johnnynz]

To be honest I am not sure. I got it for its boltonness and price.

But yeah I think its around that area as the results I am hoping for are in that same ballpark.

[GC8E2DD]

 Terry said:

ok I got spotties on my v7.. the lighting ain that great.

what would one suggest I boost up to in the way of wattage??

I've had 100 watt bulbs in mine, but they get very hot and I don't use them much. I think they are supposed to be 50. What are yours currently?

[Timmah]

 GC8E2DD said:

I've had 100 watt bulbs in mine, but they get very hot and I don't use them much. I think they are supposed to be 50. What are yours currently?

Can you adjust the foglights like the earlier model ones? I'd adjust them to point up a little.

[Marky]

Or just get decent headlights

Foglights are meant for y'know, fog and not pointing forwards like high beams

Re: the muffler - any exhaust shop can bung a barrel muffler onto a pipe for under $50, its just attaching a pipe to a pipe and maybe bending a mounting bracket to suit, don't stress

To be blunt the muffler for a turbo model likely won't sound the same on an n/a one - the turbo cuts out a heap of raspyness and on a suby you can almost get away with nothing but a straight pipe (my last one still passes wofs with nothing but a hollowed out trust muffler and no reso's) - an n/a model on the other hand will likely need something to dampen the noise so to speak. It might be fine just don't be expecting the same sound is all

Edited December 10, 2014 by Marky

[SpeedySub]

 Marky said:

Re: the muffler - any exhaust shop can bung a barrel muffler onto a pipe for under $50, its just attaching a pipe to a pipe and maybe bending a mounting bracket to suit, don't stress

To be blunt the muffler for a turbo model likely won't sound the same on an n/a one - the turbo cuts out a heap of raspyness and on a suby you can almost get away with nothing but a straight pipe (my last one still passes wofs with nothing but a hollowed out trust muffler and no reso's) - an n/a model on the other hand will likely need something to dampen the noise so to speak. It might be fine just don't be expecting the same sound is all

Yeah wasn't looking t get same sound, just wanting a little louder to what I have now. The idea is to do the exhaust in stages when money available. First muffler, then headers early next year, and maybe mid section after that. Not looking for anything in performance gains as such just wanting to sound better

[Sub Zero]

This is probably a really dumb question, but when you do an oil change should you change the oil filter aswell??