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easy/cheap mods
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:06 am
by sktngisnotacrime
are there any other simple/low cost mods other than removing the snorkus?
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:17 am
by vrg3
Throttle body coolant bypass... it could net you a horsepower or two and costs on the order of a couple bucks.
Has the engine had a tuneup recently? It's not a modification exactly, but putting in a fresh set of NGK copper spark plugs and a new set of OEM plug wires, and replacing the air filter and fuel filter and maybe PCV valve could make the car run better.
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:25 am
by ciper
A bottle of techron injector cleaner and a tank of 89 octane chevron is always nice.
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:34 am
by entirelyturbo
I second everyone's statements. The throttle body bypass is especially helpful in hot weather. The car just seems to run better overall. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a horsepower gain, but a worthwhile mod that will cost you a max of about $7-$8...
Also, a tune-up as vrg3 mentioned and 89 octane gas with some GOOD injector cleaner like ciper stated will be beneficial. I emphasize good because Prestone and STP and all them are crap, no benefit at all...
throttle body bypass
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:41 pm
by sktngisnotacrime
where can i find the steps necessary to do this?
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:59 pm
by vrg3
Steps to do what? The throttle body bypass mod is discussed in this thread:
viewtopic.php?t=284
As for a tuneup, I don't think it's been written up here but there are some writeups on
www.scoobymods.com for other Subarus that are similar.