Suggestions for performance mods?

[stefan9155]

What are a list of things that can be done to the car to increase performance on a 2.0R? Besides putting a turbo on it of course.
The cheaper the better by the way

[Subie Boy]

I have exhaust on mine and full suspension mods, it does the job!

[stefan9155]

i put a catback on the other day but i've only noticed little if any performance gain, i don't think that's for performance is it? just sound

[Hotwire]

Honestly, there aren't really any "performance" gains for straight line performance to be had without major work when it comes to 2.0 NA.
Custom extractors, no cat and cat back exhuast would see a gain, but probably at well over $1,000+
Cat back exhaust will add to the driving pleasure (re: noise) but performance gain would be minimal.
Intake is 100% placebo effect, no real performance gain.

So in short, save your $$. Upgrade intake/exhaust for asthetics only if you wish, otherwise save up to trade up to a GT

However, handling performance can definately be improved = quicker round the bends. Spring/Shock combo (Tein's on Bilsteins etc) and whiteline sway bars front and rear will see a vast improvement if Hills runs is your thing. If "cutting Laps" and drag races is your thing, sorry not looking bright.

[Sentinel]

Agree with Hotwire.

This post doesn't belong in this thread either. Should be in 2.0R Engine Specific... Ric, can you move it?

[stefan9155]

Best info so far!
Thanks for that Hotwire.
I might just go for the suspension then..
I got a catback installed the other day, youtube video is here, lemme know what you think
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