3 power upgrades for your WRX
The WRX and STi nameplates don’t need a special introduction. The Subaru models demolished everything in their path in the World Rally Championships (WRC), with three consecutive driver’s and constructor’s titles (1995, 1996, 1997), a proven track record in the Nurburgring 24-Hour and dominated the Australian Rally Championship for a decade. Powered by a high-revving turbocharged boxer 4-pot with truckloads of torque and urged on by its signature symmetrical AWD drivetrain, the car remains a fan favourite for both street and track use.
All engine variants (2.0, 2.4 and 2.5-litre) are prime tuning picks that easily take mods for more power. Simple Stage 1 modifications with aftermarket Subaru WRX exhaust systems, new intakes and bigger intercoolers boost stock power numbers by 25 to 30 per cent, bringing the cars closer to 400hp driving all four wheels. This is supercar territory in a car that costs a fraction of the price, mods included.
