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chris_2.5gt

12-27-2009, 11:39 AM

hey guys I haven't had time to do a thorough search but I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the following parts would work with a 97 legacy 2.5gt (bd)?
-sti intake manifold
-sti coil pack and wires
-sti throttle body
-gauge cluster from an impreza 97 with 220 km/h
-impreza wrx jdm grille

and could you guys give me so advice on wether or not the sti equipment is worth it performance wise?

richysteele

12-27-2009, 11:55 AM

buddy im sure your gonna have to do your own research! read the existing threads on this site.

chris_2.5gt

12-27-2009, 12:12 PM

Well just did another search and didn't find any info on some of my questions. But thanks for your help.

richysteele

12-27-2009, 12:20 PM

I just ran thru a few things to see what I could find for you and theres not a whole lot of info. you should pm huffer. he's awesome at answering these types of questions!

chris_2.5gt

12-27-2009, 12:24 PM

ok cool, I'm relatively new here so I still don't know who the experts are, thanks!!

Huffer

12-27-2009, 03:00 PM

I got your PM, and I have serious doubts as to whether or not those items will fit without serious modification. I can't see any gains from any of it either.

Easier and more cost effective option will be to do:
1. Port n polish stock intake manifold
2. knife edge the throttle body plate
3. the MSD/Neon coil pack mod

jey

12-27-2009, 09:37 PM

Intake manifold won't bolt up, it's a different bolt pattern. Impreza grill is pretty different too.

chris_2.5gt

12-27-2009, 09:43 PM

That sucks...what about a gauge cluster from an impreza? And what exactly is knifing the throttle body? Is it when you grind down the edges of the throttle plate? And if so, how does that help?

jey

12-27-2009, 10:18 PM

What other mods do you have? Throttle body size is more than sufficient unless you are making a bunch of NA power.

chris_2.5gt

12-28-2009, 12:37 AM

no mods at the momment...that's what I'm looking for...got some people around me shedding parts from wrx's and sti's so I figured what the heck might as well see what I can use.

chris_2.5gt

12-28-2009, 12:42 AM

hey do you guys know what kind of modifications would be required to install an sti axle back muffler? I heard the flange is rotated and it's 3" (not sure stock size for us) what about the hangers?

impreza_GC8

12-28-2009, 02:10 PM

The flange is rotated but the diameter is not quite 3". If you have the flange rotated it will bolt on. As for all those engine parts, none of that will work easily with your car and none of it is worth the hassle. Regarding that JDM Impreza front grill, is it the 99+ front grill with the honeycomb mesh? If so, I'd be interested in buying it for my Impreza.

Huffer

12-28-2009, 02:40 PM

hey do you guys know what kind of modifications would be required to install an sti axle back muffler? I heard the flange is rotated and it's 3" (not sure stock size for us) what about the hangers?

Rotate flange, move a couple of hangers, done.

Colorado_Outback

01-21-2010, 02:22 AM