Pip Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I just purchased an 07 Spec.B and the dealer will install the new SPT "Power Pack" catback exhaust for $1K. Anyone know how the SPT catback compares with others? I don't want my warranty voided, so I'm leaning toward letting the dealer do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 its not as good performance wise as other options out there if youre worried about warranty, then go for it, because more than likely youre not going to go for a reflash or DP anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 a catback by itself weather is be SPT or not will and CANNOT void your warranty and if you are told it can by anyone they are wrong. Contact your local Rep if anyone ever tries to and if he is unhelpful then call his boss. A Catback by itself cannot damage any functioning engine component and thus has no way of voiding any warranty of any type. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 also..... Don't mod your car until you have finished the break in period of roughly the first 1,000 or 1,500 miles and do not exceed 4,500 rpm's during that time no matter how tempting it may get. Improper break in can and will only lead to problems down the road. Also do not drive your car hard until it is completely warmed up "this meaning the engine and transmission". A good way to judge when it is properly warmed up is when the gauge reads normal in the car at roughly half way then wait 10 minutes while driving courteously until you try and really push the trans aswell. Take my advice or ditch it to the curb if you like but its what I've learned from my own personal Subaru Master Tech with over 20years of working on subaru's...! Oh and Happy Holiday's !! OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 ^ ehh on the break in procedure...everyone says something different i say drive how you normally will, but yea, warm it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 The 07 Spec.B has a blue idiot light that is on until the engine is warmed up enough to switch to "SI #" mode. I haven't had the vehicle above 3500 rpms yet and have kept it in the "I" mode and plan do to so until at least 1K miles. Would the forged pistons I put in void the warranty? (just kidding). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 hahahaha blue idiot light you say...... How can I get one of those? hahahha OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Well I have see a lot of opinions on warming the car up. What works best in my opinion is warming her up for 30-45 seconds, then trying to stay out of boost (3k rpm) Until she is at normal operating temps. I cannot not do 100 percent of the time because I do tend to run late. but i still do not go over 4500 within the first 10 minutes of driving In essence the car should be warmed up by being driven carefully, rather than letting her idle for a few minutes. Unclemat chime in** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Yup. Keep it below 3k rpm and out of boost until oil reaches operating temperature (80-90 C). Boost gauge and oil temp gauge help. Note, you can build quite a bit of boost under 3k rpm. Boost is primarily throttle dependent, not just rpm dependent. I.e you can drive at 5k rpm and no boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Well I have see a lot of opinions on warming the car up. What works best in my opinion is warming her up for 30-45 seconds, 30-45 seconds try about 5 minutes if you want engine and oil to warm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 30-45 seconds try about 5 minutes if you want engine and oil to warm up. Wrong. Idling is not good for engine and does not warm up the engine quickly. Besides it's not just engine to be warmed up. Just give it 15-45 secs, depending how cold is, and drive easy. Google. Search. Think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Wrong. Idling is not good for engine and does not warm up the engine quickly. Besides it's not just engine to be warmed up. Just give it 15-45 secs, depending how cold is, and drive easy. Google. Search. Think! When did I say idle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Bam. Indeed, my apologies! I got pawned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 this board is a great place. just bustin each others ballz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 My advice.... Just don't red line the bitch.... but drive it however you want. Car break in is subjective and honestly, do what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 30-45 seconds try about 5 minutes if you want engine and oil to warm up. When I said warming up, that meant idling it for 30-45 seconds, then driving carefully until everything reached normal temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Come on, my wife doesn't need to be warmed up that long...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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