Slightly improving performance of '98GT

[dutchmafioso]

I'm interested in slightly (and thus, economically!) improving the performance (acceleration) of my '98 Legacy GT.

 

I live at high altitude, and have searched for cold air intakes. Thus far, I have not found an intake system that fits this generation Legacy. Do you all know of one that is out there, or any other possibilities to cheaply improve performance?

 

Thanks!

[low_suby_wagon]

Try this intake on Ebay, it's short ram, but works nice on my wifes 98LGT.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-Impreza-Legacy-98-99-Air-Intake-System-Systems_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQitemZ8009123162QQrdZ1

[leondal]

Ok, let me see here......

 

You can get a lightweight crank pulley:

http://www.mrjosh43.com

 

One of my favorites is Boxer 4 racing (Teague's Auto)

They have almost everything.

http://www.boxer4racing.com

 

A couple of good parts can be had here:

http://www.subaruwrxparts.com

 

Any local muffler shop will make a custom exhaust for much

more cheaply than anything you can buy from a vendor.

 

I would say, for a naturally aspirated approach, I've noticed,

that these parts make a good combo.

 

--A good header. Borlas are pretty cheap, and I've had mine forever,

even now that I'm turbocharged.

 

--A 2.25" Exhaust. Like I said, can be custom-made.

 

--A stromung high flow cat. I think this was the biggest gain right

here.

 

--Lightweight pulley (not underdriven)

 

--Stock airbox with snorkster removed, and one of those fender

plates.

 

--You could eventually look into cams, from TWE, Cobb, and a few

others, but then you're getting into some costs, especially for the

DOHC engine.

[dutchmafioso]

Thanks for the great suggestions! I look forward to systematically adding new components to my Legacy GT to improve its performance, and I'll be sure to look into these options...