Quote Originally Posted by KPowerEP3
OK, so my Honda is almost payed for, and I'm thinking about just parking it to tear apart and build...I found a WRX, non STI that I'm thinking of picking up and was just wondering what to look out for on them? The one I'm looking at is an '04, 5 speed, 58k miles. The mileage is a little higher than I would like, but it's a hell of a deal. I don't plan on doing too much to the car....just maybe bigger turbo, BOV, and I
The only flaw a WRX has is its tranny. Everything else holds ups
read something about modding stock injectors. So basically, what are the common problems with these things, and anything I should look for when I'm looking it over and driving it?
Great combo for a WRX. If you don't wanna go to big.

-VF34(JDM STi turbo) or VF39(USDM STI turbo)
-Upgraded Injectors( STi Pinks would be the best )
-Turboback exhaust( Down pipe / Catback )
-Upgraded Top mount( USDM STi top mount would be nice )
-EM ( Ecutek or Cobb's AccessPORT )
-ProTUNED

^ great combo, with those mods you should be at high 200's. You can get an intake if you want, just make sure you get tuned for it. Heard that the 04's were the most rich running ones. not a bad thing. And like i said, the only thing that fucks us up is our tranny. But you'll be getting a 2.0L one, so its torque isn't has strong as an 06's. lol. Maybe thats why ive already broken two of them. :p

Keep us updated if you do get it..

oh and this Wagon ricer knows what he's talking about too... V
Quote Originally Posted by Nemesis
Ive had my 04 since 49k miles and I love every second of being ProTuned.

Some BOV's work better than others, but isnt needed unless you are running 23ish psi. The stocker starts to leak around that. Modding your injectors is okay as long as you have them flow tested. STI Pinks is a great alternative.

The thing that sucks about the 04 is, is that its slow until you get some form of Engine Management on it. Trust me , youll love your decision. Ive put around 20k hard miles on mine as Stage II and have had no issues. It runs better than the first day I bought her. Im about to upgrade my turbo as well.