How should i upgrade my 1997 legacy gt-b

[ottox]

Hi all. I'm currently taking out my motor and box to do some work on them and was just wondering if there was anything that i could do to get some better performance out of the motor.
I'm currently intending to
1) replace the vf18/vf19 with vf25/vf27
2) put on new dump-pipes 2.5" primary, 3" secondary and exhaust 3"
3) replace the head gasket
4) put on a Light weight Chromoly Flywheel 12lb
5) new heavy duty exedy clutch
6) put a T piece in the fuel rails to stop the fuel leaning out on the 4th cylinder

Is there any other mods that I should do while I have the engine out of the car?
any help would be much appreciated.

[chuckthefuk]

-ARP head/main/etc studs
-Group N engine mounts/pitch stop/trans mount
-upgraded metal head gaskets
-Stainless Steel clutch line
-Stainless Steel fuel lines
-Fuel Pressure Regulator (aeromotive)

Just to name a few.
-Chuck

[Huffer]

Switch to single turbo.

[ottox]

thanks for that chuck
I'm already putting on a MLS head gasket.
and i think ill put in the Fuel Pressure Regulator and
Group N engine mounts as well now thanks.

if theres any other cheap mods you know of it would be a great help.

thanks, mike

[Reuben]

Switch to single turbo.

What this guy said :smt002

[ottox]

Switch to single turbo.

What this guy said :smt002



lol yea I get that a lot. but I'm a sucker for punishment and like the twin turbo idea.

but thanks for the advice anyway .

[adbramsay]

http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/engine_blocks.htm
closed deck $900 + arp head studs + new gasket kit + turn up boost = :twisted:

[slaytalera]

i wonder how the tiny turbos would handle a 2.5...i would imagine them running out of breath REAL early

[aekOne]

Switch to single turbo.

What this guy said :smt002

lol yea I get that a lot. but I'm a sucker for punishment and like the twin turbo idea.

but thanks for the advice anyway .

there's a reason you keep hearing it mate :smile:

drive a single and see how you feel after that. if it's just the "idea" you like that's cool but single really is worth considering. i've converted both my twins to single now and haven't looked back.