[What cutoff should I use 2004 WRX?]

So right now im running downpipe to straight pipe all the way to a muffler. And I want it louder but also want the option to keep it quite, thus why I want a cutoff.

My question is which one should I get? I heard good things and bad things about badlandz, QTP, etc. But I was wondering what you guys would choose?

 

I don't want something insanely expensive but also doesn't leak if that's even possible. Looking to spend around 200ish.

Thanks! 

Also exhaust is 3inch so if you wanna send links that'd be great! 

[Need a tune for a muffler remove? 2004 WRX]

So I just bought a 2004 WRX and it has a downpipe to a muffler. According to the owner he says its a catback but its not, and was wondering if I remove the muffler, do I need a tune? Right now its running a stage 2 tune, that's as far as I know. Thanks! 

[2004 WRX Headgaskets]

15 minutes ago, GeneralDisorder said:

We do this ALL THE TIME. And we are an engine builder and tuning shop. I just bought a $100k Dyno-Jet. 

With the JE hybrid pistons the compression ratio and quench volume are corrected and the engine is simply a 2.5. We have customers making 375 wheel on this combo with ease. There is NOTHING wrong with 2.0 heads on a 2.5 bore. 

A stroker is a TON more work than a stock 2.5 with pistons swapped. 

GD

Thank you for the reply. Its gonna be a long long time (Hopefully) until I do a full engine swap. But a hybrid is probably what im going with. But I have another question unrelated to this if you wouldn't mind checking your messages. Thanks! 

[2004 WRX Headgaskets]

On 12/13/2018 at 9:06 PM, GeneralDisorder said:

It's a combination of 2.0 and 2.5 parts.... thus a hybrid of the two. Cost is typically $6k to $8k depending on many factors. Of course that's "typical". I have customers with over $20k into their drivetrain. Usually making well beyond 500 HP of course. 

GD

Now is that 6k-8k with labor, or just parts? 

[2004 WRX Headgaskets]

22 hours ago, GeneralDisorder said:

When it goes, you do a hybrid with a 2.5 bottom end, and hybrid forged pistons to use the 2.0 heads. 

GD

Also what would be the cost of that? Or rough estimate. 

[2004 WRX Headgaskets]

22 hours ago, GeneralDisorder said:

When it goes, you do a hybrid with a 2.5 bottom end, and hybrid forged pistons to use the 2.0 heads. 

GD

What do you mean by hybrid exactly? 

[2004 WRX Headgaskets]

12 hours ago, GeneralDisorder said:

Turbo models don't have head gasket problems. Never have. Those engine often go about 250k. Then they are just shot. Main line journals get too out of spec and they throw rods. 

GD

Oh okay! Thank you for the reply everyone. Good to hear this. I thought it was gonna be a issue. This is really good to hear. Thanks again! And, when that time comes, should I engine swap it with a original wrx engine, or something different? 

[2004 WRX Headgaskets]

So I just bought a 2004 WRX with 146k miles. All maintenance done to it OTHER then headgaskets. So I'm wondering, how long do they last on this year? I wanna save up and replace them, but knowing that its gonna cost quite a bit, its gonna be awhile till ill be able to, and don't want anything to happen.

Thanks!

[Lights issue]

So I just bought a 2004 WRX. And he told me his right lowbeam went out. Thought no problem probably a lightbulb. 

Went to the store, got a HID lightbulb, just the same as the one on the drivers side, I took the old lightbulb out and it was clearly wiped out.

I put the new lightbulb in, put it all back together. And still won't turn on. I'll post picture tomorrow of what it looks like, but I think the headlights are aftermarket, not sure tho. and their is a weird thing

that hooks up to the light, that doesn't have a ground wire? But I checked the otherside, which works fine. And it has no ground wire to it too? If anyone knows what im talking about

please let me know how to fix it, and I'll post pictures as soon as possible!