AP Stage 2 Club - Page 27

pantag · 03-21-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by psiAddict

^^ same here. I still creep as well and I am Full APS 3" catted. It seems to creep only in 6th gear in warm weather, but 3,4,5,6 gear under 40 degrees.

Porting would be the only fix. Oh FYI, and those OTS maps, FYI before Jorge started tuning my car he did a pull with just the Stage 2 OTS map. AFR was 10 to 1 from 5500rpm and up, and that was as rich as his meter could read. Scary huh? only ran the OTS for a week thank god.

So, you still creep even with the protune heh?

pantag · 03-21-2007, 08:31 AM

^^ Why you don't get protuned now and wait for the summer since you are going to have all the hardware?

***Digitalfiend*** · 03-21-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pantag

^^ Nice! Just be careful with possible boost spike/creep issues after you change that downpipe. I am sure you know that even with the stage 2 OTS maps (no protune) the car might misbehave a little. Keep your eyes on those expensive Defis the first days; and on the road of course.

Yeah I'm a little concerned about that too, especially because we get some nasty cold weather here. The good thing is that we have some shops in the area that can port the wastegate hole for me if I run into any issues.

Honestly though, I think my STi will be fine. I know I still have 2-cats but I've heard about people overboosting on stage 1 and I haven't had that problem at all. I get a quick boost spike to 17psi in 4-5th then it settles to 16.6, dropping to 15.0-15.9psi by redline. I love the Defi's 3-minute recording feature, it really helps so I don't have to keep my eyes on the gauges.

I'm so excited...

#267 · 03-21-2007, 08:53 AM

I have been runing stg2 for 5 days now. It rips. At first I wasn't too sure but now I appreciate the smooth power band and how early it kicks in. It feels much stronger. I have a full Cobb exhaust with no cat and have had no problems with the set-up. Before the AP I had boost creep. Loading it on the car went smooth and I would recomend it to anyone. I would do a protune also if there was one close to me.

***neverendingmods*** · 03-21-2007, 03:14 PM

Got my wideband and boost gauges in and can finally see what my cars actually doing. 4th gear mash gas @ 4krpm and instant 21psi steady to 5800 rpm then down to 19 til redline. A/F reads 10.8 4krpm til boost tapes down to 19psi then A/F is 11.3. This was w/ OTS st.2 93 map with fresh ECU reset and A/F got alittle richer saw 10.3 in 5th gear til redline but always hitting 21 psi max. I wish the AP v.2's boost reading capability was higher.

Car runs good no complaints other than I thought I was running rich and I am even w/ shortram intake and full catless TXS w/rfl. No creep and steady boost gauge. I really want the new street tuner software to be out already.

***Digitalfiend*** · 03-21-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by neverendingmods

Got my wideband and boost gauges in and can finally see what my cars actually doing. 4th gear mash gas @ 4krpm and instant 21psi steady to 5800 rpm then down to 19 til redline. A/F reads 10.8 4krpm til boost tapes down to 19psi then A/F is 11.3. This was w/ OTS st.2 93 map with fresh ECU reset and A/F got alittle richer saw 10.3 in 5th gear til redline but always hitting 21 psi max. I wish the AP v.2's boost reading capability was higher.

Car runs good no complaints other than I thought I was running rich and I am even w/ shortram intake and full catless TXS w/rfl. No creep and steady boost gauge. I really want the new street tuner software to be out already.

Holy moly, 21psi? Isn't the stage 2 93 map supposed to be 18psi +/- 0.5?

sarasube · 03-21-2007, 03:41 PM

hoping to go stg 2 pretty soon.
ap for em.
need input for a protune :
either dyno or roadtune ?
looking for safe daily driver.

thanks

qwiksilversti · 03-21-2007, 03:52 PM

I will be installing a COBB catless downpipe tomorrow and I have been wanting to do this even before I got my STi. I will use the LWG Stage 2 map first because when I went to Stage 1, I had to use the LWG due to boost spiking and causing the CEL to come on.

I am currently runnig a Blitz Nur Spec R 3 inch catback and the Typhoon. I was wondering if with this setup will the car shoot flames out of the exhaust? I am NOT running a BOV but doesn't the OTS stage 2 map run very rich? I have heard so many different things and I am really not sure what to expect.

I will update with a video clip as soon as it's on and the car so we can all see it in action. CANT WAIT!!!!

***neverendingmods*** · 03-21-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

Holy moly, 21psi? Isn't the stage 2 93 map supposed to be 18psi +/- 0.5?

Yes. But I don't know if my boost gauge is off or not as some Maddad gauges are little high/little low. Honestly though, as quick as I peg the AP's 18.4 psi max reading I figured I was running more boost than 19. This is just the upper gears as 2nd and 3rd show 15psi max. 21psi is steep but 10.3-10.8 A/F is not allowing any audible det. Just wish I did an EGT gauge as well as the others. Car pulls like crazy. Very smooth. Have yet to overboost/throw cel's.

psiAddict · 03-22-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pantag

So, you still creep even with the protune heh?

yes I still creep with a protune. Nothing horrible, now spiking is a whole different story, but cold weather can do that. Getting a lot better now that's it's warming up. Need better boost controller other than stock, oh well, shouldn't speed in winter anyway with snow.

Bennett · 03-23-2007, 07:33 AM

WOOT!!! My accessport is OUT FOR DELIVERY

Can't wait!

scoobtothenoog · 03-23-2007, 06:57 PM

Just how much do yall think is really lost keeping the stock catback on? I'm STG2 with a catless Invidia V3 DP and thats it. Is it worth it to get protuned with the stock CB? With the standard map I will ocassionaly spike to 18.5- 19 psi. Think I'm still safe? I believe the target is 17.5 + or - .5, is that right? I've run the LWG map it just doesnt seem to spool as fast. Ok no more questions LOL.

Oh and +1 for power at sea level. I'm probbably no more than 100 above =)

qwiksilversti · 03-26-2007, 02:24 PM

STAGE 2 FTW!!! I LOVE THE POWER. I hit 20 lbs of boost today and no CEL!!!

The car pulls like a monster now.

Also, I installed the new SPT turbo heat shield which mounts over the stock turbo heat shield and it looks great and adds more protection from heat soak to the TMIC. I will post a pic in the next day or so for those of you that haven't seen this yet.

I can't wait to drive it again after work!

Ooie · 03-26-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by qwiksilversti

STAGE 2 FTW!!! I LOVE THE POWER. I hit 20 lbs of boost today and no CEL!!!

The car pulls like a monster now.

Also, I installed the new SPT turbo heat shield which mounts over the stock turbo heat shield and it looks great and adds more protection from heat soak to the TMIC. I will post a pic in the next day or so for those of you that haven't seen this yet.

I can't wait to drive it again after work!

post your mods. if you are catless or not

Bennett · 03-26-2007, 06:21 PM

Stage 2 is AWESOME!!! So much smoother!!

03-21-2007, 03:52 PM	#398
qwiksilversti Amateur STI Driver Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stage II Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 44 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Going Stage 2 Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be installing a COBB catless downpipe tomorrow and I have been wanting to do this even before I got my STi. I will use the LWG Stage 2 map first because when I went to Stage 1, I had to use the LWG due to boost spiking and causing the CEL to come on. I am currently runnig a Blitz Nur Spec R 3 inch catback and the Typhoon. I was wondering if with this setup will the car shoot flames out of the exhaust? I am NOT running a BOV but doesn't the OTS stage 2 map run very rich? I have heard so many different things and I am really not sure what to expect. I will update with a video clip as soon as it's on and the car so we can all see it in action. CANT WAIT!!!!

03-26-2007, 02:24 PM	#403
qwiksilversti Amateur STI Driver Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stage II Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 44 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Finally......stage 2!!!! STAGE 2 FTW!!! I LOVE THE POWER. I hit 20 lbs of boost today and no CEL!!! The car pulls like a monster now. Also, I installed the new SPT turbo heat shield which mounts over the stock turbo heat shield and it looks great and adds more protection from heat soak to the TMIC. I will post a pic in the next day or so for those of you that haven't seen this yet. I can't wait to drive it again after work!

03-26-2007, 06:21 PM	#405
Bennett Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Open Downpipe Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 160 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Stage 2 is AWESOME!!! So much smoother!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-21-2007, 08:31 AM	#392
pantag Spec C Club Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: My right foot... Location: Waterford CT Posts: 1,992 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	^^ Why you don't get protuned now and wait for the summer since you are going to have all the hardware?

03-21-2007, 08:53 AM	#394
#267 Lurker Car: '07 Sti Limited #267 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 1 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I have been runing stg2 for 5 days now. It rips. At first I wasn't too sure but now I appreciate the smooth power band and how early it kicks in. It feels much stronger. I have a full Cobb exhaust with no cat and have had no problems with the set-up. Before the AP I had boost creep. Loading it on the car went smooth and I would recomend it to anyone. I would do a protune also if there was one close to me.

03-21-2007, 03:14 PM	#395
*neverendingmods* Platinum Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Buying a beater for DD Location: DE/PA border Posts: 1,151 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Got my wideband and boost gauges in and can finally see what my cars actually doing. 4th gear mash gas @ 4krpm and instant 21psi steady to 5800 rpm then down to 19 til redline. A/F reads 10.8 4krpm til boost tapes down to 19psi then A/F is 11.3. This was w/ OTS st.2 93 map with fresh ECU reset and A/F got alittle richer saw 10.3 in 5th gear til redline but always hitting 21 psi max. I wish the AP v.2's boost reading capability was higher. Car runs good no complaints other than I thought I was running rich and I am even w/ shortram intake and full catless TXS w/rfl. No creep and steady boost gauge. I really want the new street tuner software to be out already.

03-21-2007, 03:41 PM	#397
sarasube STI Driver Car: 04 aspen white Location: NY Posts: 263 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	hoping to go stg 2 pretty soon. ap for em. need input for a protune : either dyno or roadtune ? looking for safe daily driver. thanks

03-23-2007, 07:33 AM	#401
Bennett Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Open Downpipe Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 160 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	WOOT!!! My accessport is OUT FOR DELIVERY Can't wait!

03-23-2007, 06:57 PM	#402
scoobtothenoog Junior STI Driver Car: 06 White/Gold STi Fav Mod: The Driver Mod Location: Southern, AL Posts: 137 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Just how much do yall think is really lost keeping the stock catback on? I'm STG2 with a catless Invidia V3 DP and thats it. Is it worth it to get protuned with the stock CB? With the standard map I will ocassionaly spike to 18.5- 19 psi. Think I'm still safe? I believe the target is 17.5 + or - .5, is that right? I've run the LWG map it just doesnt seem to spool as fast. Ok no more questions LOL. Oh and +1 for power at sea level. I'm probbably no more than 100 above =)