2004 GT, black & manual B4 - What would you do?

[eahm005]

Hi everyone,

Just purchased me a 2004 GT B4 (BL5). If i could figure out how to input images i would its a mean ride!

Now for the fun part, i have a nice pool of savings for this pet project however i dont know where to start so my question is?

What would you do first to this car?

Im looking for more power and acceleration or anything else you may think will be worth throwing some more cash at...

Look forward to any suggestions and idea!!

[Kiwi_Fozze]

Hey, to post pictures, have a read through this linly link

http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,19922.0.html

manual or auto? sounds like a wee bit of fun....

[eahm005]

Thanks kwi_fozze

Its 4WD Manual transmission GT turbo and im the first NZ owner..yipee

[webup]

Ring Subtech in Penrose and get a downpipe for $395

Best bang for your buck you can get on these cars.

Get a decent air filter. Spend the rest on a service getting new oil esp rear diff,pollen filter etc.

You can follow my lead and put a TV and DVD player in the car ;D

[Guest]

downpipe and intercooler make huge difference to these cars

You need to find out what turbo is on it? there are some easy gains with turbo upgrade too

[Kiwi_Fozze]

these ecu's can be fairly easily reprogrammed too, allowing smoother fuel maps / timing maps etc. a lot can be gained from a re flash too. its a NICE wagon!!!!

[Swindog]

Very very nice car! Im looking at a 04 GT Wagon in manual

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 eahm005 said:

What would you do first to this car?

Sell it and buy a V7 sti ;D

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[quote name='eahm005 said:

b]What would you do first to this car?[/b]

Sell it and buy a V7 sti ;D

Ja thats cool if youre 20.

[Scoobydoo]

If you are even thinking about getting a better stereo, then get a faceplate while you have the cash. They are very $$ as some people on here have found. You can be lucky to find one on trademe but they are very rare.

If I got one of these years, it would be the FIRST thing I did. But then I do like my sounds and factory stuff just doesn't satisfy me.

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 Scoobydoo said:

If you are even thinking about getting a better stereo, then get a faceplate while you have the cash. They are very $$ as some people on here have found. You can be lucky to find one on trademe but they are very rare.

If I got one of these years, it would be the FIRST thing I did. But then I do like my sounds and factory stuff just doesn't satisfy me.

lol, McIntosh 13 speaker factory system - NZ frequency too in my Blitzen - Mean factory sounds

[Scoobydoo]

Yeah.. they are fine if all you want to do is play CD's, but once you want to use iPods, iPhones, MP3, USB or any of these new technologies the kids these days like, then you're screwed.

That's what I meant about factory systems tend not to satisfy me. Only very newer cars include iPod integration.

[Guest]

I'm 99% sure you can get a genuine adaptor for Ipod , Infact I know you can and the aux input is located inside the centre console

Its a genuine kit - but doesnt fully control Ipod tho from memory

[Guest]

Ecu reflash eh?

I just bought an 04 bp5a gt wagon... Ive heard that a reflash for our fuel will make it last longer and maybe squeeze a bit more smooth power...

The yanks swear by a down pipe replacement to get smoother power...

Intercooler eh?... Top mount? Or front mount? I hate that dirty great intercooler stickingout the front... Its a bit like neons in my book...

I love a cruising wagon and the auto bp5 gt has to be the best...

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 Ichi Ban said:

I'm 99% sure you can get a genuine adaptor for Ipod , Infact I know you can and the aux input is located inside the centre console

Its a genuine kit - but doesnt fully control Ipod tho from memory

Youre right foir the McIntosh you can buy the Ipod plug in.

[pl0x]

ahhh your the lucky new owner of this car... i was watching it intently haha

If i was you i'd confirm what it has already (this car was listed with an aftermarket exhaust, confirm if it has had a downpipe upgrade before you buy a new one etc)

firstly i would do adjustables, mags and downpipe

then intake (remove resonator), intercooler (better top mount), fueling (if required?) and a reflash

What size injectors do these have and do they need a better fuel pump?

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 Ichi Ban said:

You need to find out what turbo is on it? there are some easy gains with turbo upgrade too

any idea what can the factory turbos can make with supporting mods?

I've only seen the legacy STM tuned with 173kw (mods: CAI, muffler)

[maserati mick]

Lower on tein springs(keep comfort of factory ride just lower) front brace CAI blitz ddrive bov am downpipe 38 mm tial stepper gauges am front lip and a set of work cr kai wheels .hmmmm i teat drove a bp gt manual few months back was a pleasure to drive there a lil bit pricey thou 14995 for thr example was mint but missing centre gps or something?you wont find a shitty example of these cars there well looked after

[Guest]

full exhaust system swap. intake swap. boost it! reflash ecu, rims, suspension , sounds.

[Kiwi_Fozze]

if you want to take your time, be patient and are well prepared to do a bit of reading, you can opensource tune yourself for the price of a cable.

Check out romraider. A few guys over here are using it.

As for fueling, I'd get a walbro 255lph pump. Its future proofing yourself.

Aftermarket pressure relief valves can increase your boost response.

I would be looking at getting hold of possibly a version 8 or version 9 sti top mount intercooler.Added cooling plus the sti badge under your bonnet

[Pappu1]

first thing:

wheels..

and maybe lowering if need be...

[Swindog]

Because its black all Id do is lower it slightly, stick some nice mags that suit it, tint the front windows and bang in a decent sound system and wholla. A nice looking cruiser. I wish for that these days.

[Slidesector]

Slammed to fk on BC golds, 18x9 rota grids, sti engine, g4 and keep it a quiet sleeper, maybe some sway bars and handeling mods. In my opinion. Im keen as to get one!!

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[quote name='BF5GT90 said:

intake swap

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No

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[quote name='Ichi Ban said:

You need to find out what turbo is on it? there are some easy gains with turbo upgrade too

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any idea what can the factory turbos can make with supporting mods?

I've only seen the legacy STM tuned with 173kw (mods: CAI, muffler)

Anyone?