07 and Stage 1

RallyMe · 06-14-2008, 01:53 PM

Hey guys,

I know this is probably beating a dead horse but I have a few questions. My 07 STI has 19k miles on it, stock tune. Everything appears to be operating fine. I am definitely considering getting an AP and going stage 1. Before this I will need to get a compression and leak down test. Once I verify that the results are healthy and normal I will flash to stage 1.

One thing I am apprehensive about is if an engine problem occurs after I've flashed to stage 1. Will I be able to have engine work done under warranty? I am kind of leaning towards waiting for the warranty to expire before I do any sort of power mods. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

-Ryan

07 Flt4bxr · 06-14-2008, 02:07 PM

if u just go stage 1 with cobb ap u will be fine, u can just unmarry the ap from the ecu if u need to take it in for warranty issues. at those miles and being 1st owner, u shouldnt need a leak down or compression test

RallyMe · 06-14-2008, 02:12 PM

I'm the 2nd owner.

07 Flt4bxr · 06-14-2008, 03:32 PM

then ya compression test just to be safe

Spoolin415 · 06-14-2008, 05:50 PM

Do the compression/leakdown and bring it straight to the dealer if the findings are poor. Then, mod away.

RallyMe · 06-14-2008, 05:58 PM

What kind of results/numbers should I expect from the compression and leakdown test? Also, what kind of shops could do this test, besides a subaru dealer? Thanks guys.

**Fletch07STI** · 06-15-2008, 12:46 AM

I know there is a set from snapon tools. I do not have the link off hand but I know it is out there.

07 Flt4bxr · 06-15-2008, 06:45 AM

OP: 07 Compression results w/ Snap-On Tester

herks · 06-18-2008, 04:47 PM

So what do compression and leak down tests do? How expensive are they?

And why wouldn't he need it at 19k is he was the first owner of the car? Are we assuming it was beat on for 19k miles by the previous owner?

STI Sibb · 06-19-2008, 06:27 AM

If you have been the only owner, there is a cheaper route you could take. Take the car to a dyno meet and see what numbers you get. Engines with problems don't get the normal numbers and a tuner would let you know.

Personally, I agree that you should just buy the AP and not worry about testing it.

06-14-2008, 01:53 PM	#1
RallyMe STI Driver Posts: 276 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	07 and Stage 1 Hey guys, I know this is probably beating a dead horse but I have a few questions. My 07 STI has 19k miles on it, stock tune. Everything appears to be operating fine. I am definitely considering getting an AP and going stage 1. Before this I will need to get a compression and leak down test. Once I verify that the results are healthy and normal I will flash to stage 1. One thing I am apprehensive about is if an engine problem occurs after I've flashed to stage 1. Will I be able to have engine work done under warranty? I am kind of leaning towards waiting for the warranty to expire before I do any sort of power mods. Let me know what you think. Thanks. -Ryan This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-14-2008, 02:07 PM	#2
07 Flt4bxr Professional STI Racer Car: 07 STi UGM Fav Mod: Crawford Location: sanbernardino, CA Posts: 838 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 if u just go stage 1 with cobb ap u will be fine, u can just unmarry the ap from the ecu if u need to take it in for warranty issues. at those miles and being 1st owner, u shouldnt need a leak down or compression test

06-14-2008, 02:12 PM	#3
RallyMe STI Driver Posts: 276 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 I'm the 2nd owner.

06-14-2008, 03:32 PM	#4
07 Flt4bxr Professional STI Racer Car: 07 STi UGM Fav Mod: Crawford Location: sanbernardino, CA Posts: 838 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 then ya compression test just to be safe

06-14-2008, 05:50 PM	#5
Spoolin415 STI Driver Car: 07 STi OBP Fav Mod: Air Spencer... Squash. Location: CA Posts: 297 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 Do the compression/leakdown and bring it straight to the dealer if the findings are poor. Then, mod away.

06-14-2008, 05:58 PM	#6
RallyMe STI Driver Posts: 276 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 What kind of results/numbers should I expect from the compression and leakdown test? Also, what kind of shops could do this test, besides a subaru dealer? Thanks guys.

06-15-2008, 12:46 AM	#7
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 206 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 I know there is a set from snapon tools. I do not have the link off hand but I know it is out there.

06-15-2008, 06:45 AM	#8
07 Flt4bxr Professional STI Racer Car: 07 STi UGM Fav Mod: Crawford Location: sanbernardino, CA Posts: 838 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 OP: 07 Compression results w/ Snap-On Tester

06-18-2008, 04:47 PM	#9
herks Amateur STI Driver Car: Crystal Grey 07 STi Posts: 10 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 So what do compression and leak down tests do? How expensive are they? And why wouldn't he need it at 19k is he was the first owner of the car? Are we assuming it was beat on for 19k miles by the previous owner?

06-19-2008, 06:27 AM	#10
STI Sibb Senior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: Soap Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 338 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 and Stage 1 If you have been the only owner, there is a cheaper route you could take. Take the car to a dyno meet and see what numbers you get. Engines with problems don't get the normal numbers and a tuner would let you know. Personally, I agree that you should just buy the AP and not worry about testing it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.