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6-4-2011
Next mission:
Have RRM make me some proper skid plates to cover the rear diff and one for the front as well. I'm going to be rough on this car during the winter. I want the underside to be protected. I'll post pics.
Many thanks to all for the kind words and support.
Lately I've been asked a lot of questions (on other forums, PM's, and personally) about how much power these SX4's can make. One fellow was asking about lowering the compression ratio, forged internals, and what not.
The J20A motor is what it is. It's not a Subie flat 4 or an EVO motor. It's never going to be either. The new and improved RRM kits make a safe and solid 220whp with everything else stock. That's over 100% increase in power. If that's not enough for you, then I wouldn't dare go any further with the J20A. Don't forget that the SX4 WRC version you see all over the internet is not just a turboed version of the stock motor. That engine probably cost $100,000 to build.
Yes you could make more power, but you have to decide what you want the car to do. Keeping the stock compression ratio makes for an almost lag-free power boost, and keeps the powerband closer to what it should be in a rally car. What's the point in having a powerband that looks like a 1300hp Supra's? You don't have 1300hp and the car is still a heavy pig! You won't have much to show for all that extra power, unlike the Supra
IMHO, if you're looking to make 400hp or something with this motor, you're going to blow it up. Go for a WRX or EVO instead. You can make staggering amounts of power and still be reliable.
It's cool to read about that stuff in magazines, but when your SX4 detonates, it's a different story. Ok, I'll get off the soapbox now and give you what you asked for:
http://www.importperformanceparts.net/
The following part #'s i think: (SUZ-200-450-1360F) and 2.0L J20 (SUZ-210-530-1430F)
Good luck!
I'm in over $11K so far, but then again I'm a little nucking futs. It's almost over. Goint to stop after the skid plates and wheels
The complete turbo kit with intercooler and everything is $4400. I went over the top, though.
I shaved the roof rails, got wheels, roll cage, brakes, coilovers, custom bodywork, skid plates, seats, mudflaps, an A/F ratio and boost gauge, exhaust, the works. $4400 will get you 100% more hp, and the kit is easy for DIYers
6-8-2011
Just heard my car was going to be in a book and possibly a video. I don't know what the book is called and have no details on the video. Rob from Road Race Motorsports is in the book. Here's what I have from the book:
Sorry poor quality images.
That's when my car had the Braid rally wheels. Couldn't fit the brakes under there, though