I meant 'bias' in the sense that, certain changes to suspension layout will increase or diminish oversteer or understeer. The automatic transmissions 'may' be modified to alter power distribution but for the vast majority of folks , best to leave it alone. The 5 speed's viscous center diff is always ready to lock power distribution at 50/50 when some wheel slips.I wasn't sure on how easy it was to bias the power to the front or rear wheels, so it sorta slipped my mind :29:
I live in Spokane, WA. There isn't much in means of rally courses, but there sure as s**t are alot of twisty dirt roads.
Anyways, I may be leaning toward more power to the front, for added handling, but still leave enough for the rear for it to kick around turns fairly well.
Also, what can I do to the 2.2 in means of pure performance? (Intake, Headers, Tuned-Chip, etc. etc.)
I'm new to little Subaru engines, but I'm sure I could work something out.
In that case, where can I get skid plates? I might be able to fab them or something, but I just wanna see if I can buy one for cheaper. I think I may also fab a rollcage as well.SuperRu, I am in the same boat as you. I want to buy a Gen I Subie, gut it, RhinoLine the entire inside and outside, put a mild lift on it, mud tires, and most importantly - a WRX 2.5 swap. That isn't feasible right now, money permitting, but may be in the next few years. However, I may just turn my current '07 OBXT into a beast and buy a new daily driver in the future.
I used to live in Spokane and spent a lot of time on some back roads NE of Spokane. I would take Francis East and just go exploring. Tons of fun roads up there! As for bolt on power, you won't find many cost-effective horsepower/torque gains without significantly tearing into the engine. Maybe things have changed in the past few years, but that's the reason I sold my old OB and bought this new one (the XT.) However, that doesn't mean you can't have serious fun with the power that's available to you. I managed to get myself into some hairy situations with my old OB, then out of them in a fun manner
Good luck!