AP Stage 2 Club - Page 32

sti2relaxxin · 05-20-2007, 06:29 PM

Just installed my downpipe yesterday. Stage II is better than I ever imagined. My buddy also gave me the front lip spoiler from his limited for free!

Question: Does anybody notice a hissing sound while accelerating? I am assuming that it is the high flow catalytic converter on my COBB downpipe, but I just want to make sure this is normal.

Ooie · 05-21-2007, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

Just installed my downpipe yesterday. Stage II is better than I ever imagined. My buddy also gave me the front lip spoiler from his limited for free!

Question: Does anybody notice a hissing sound while accelerating? I am assuming that it is the high flow catalytic converter on my COBB downpipe, but I just want to make sure this is normal.

I noticed that you have a rear diff cover. That will colide if you do the cat back portion with a 3" pipe...

Also wait till you protune... you will not believe the power you car has, the acceleration is so wonderful. It even makes my wife smile.

muhoms1 · 05-21-2007, 10:10 AM

been running stage 2 for about two weeks now perrin tbe dynoed at 267whp/256ptq on 91 would run 93 but gas is way too much bread

sti2relaxxin · 05-21-2007, 01:43 PM

I am almost positive that hissing sound is the high flow catalytic converter. I am positive all the connections are super tight. The power and acceleration is unbelievable and instantaneous. Right now I am happy without a protune, but it is nice to know that I still can go one more step if I need to. I wonder if when COBB comes out with the street tuner software, if you can just let a tuner use that to do the protune. Maybe that will make it cheaper since all they have to do is tweak the street tuner program. A protune is generally 500 dollars, right?

To address the Rear Diff cover; I am just going with the DP for now. Thanks for the heads up though.

Savagepike · 05-22-2007, 03:39 PM

That "hissing" sound is your IWG working. It's your boost control system continually adjusting the wastgate as to maintain the target boost level. The aftermarket DPs, especially bellmouth design make the WG pretty loud due to the thinner (although higher quality) metal than the stock pos.

sti2relaxxin · 05-22-2007, 04:26 PM

Ohhhh. That makes sense. I figured it was something normal and not a flaw in my install. Stage II is unbelievable!

nareg · 05-23-2007, 09:53 AM

hey is anyone here with 07' stage 2 catless?

TuffStuff · 05-23-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nareg

hey is anyone here with 07' stage 2 catless?

Im about to try it I ordered aps tbe like 6 hours ago....Ill update as I get it done..

springwrxsti · 05-24-2007, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zach STI

^you only need a downpipe + reflash for stage2. for the most power though, a full turboback exhaust is needed.

Cobb does not agree with this post. They say a DP plus at least a CBE to utilize Stage 2. Be sure to check out the post on Cobb Tuning about running a AP without cats...they suggest it is NOT a good idea.

TuffStuff · 05-24-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by springwrxsti

Cobb does not agree with this post. They say a DP plus at least a CBE to utilize Stage 2. Be sure to check out the post on Cobb Tuning about running a AP without cats...they suggest it is NOT a good idea.

But they also called my house and told me it would be ok...if I start to creep I just need to replace the pill.

STiSpeed · 05-31-2007, 07:50 AM

Will be at Stage 2 in 2 more weeks, can't wait.

kappathirteen · 05-31-2007, 10:54 AM

I never joined the club when I went stg 2, but its great. Havent stopped smiling yet. Love the sound of my Cobb catless DP through my HKS. Just need to get a protune, if anyone knows a good AP tuners in the NC/VA area.

scoobtothenoog · 05-31-2007, 08:08 PM

Sup gang, I'm stage 2 with an invidia v3 catless DP, and borla xr-1 (I love this catback). I'm spiking to about 19psi in 4th-6th. I'm spiking but not creeping at all. Boost tapers off just fine. Should I worry about it and run the lwg map? The lwg map just doesn't seem to spool nearly as quick.

Lamini · 05-31-2007, 08:38 PM

06-02-2007 at 09:40 PM.
got my TurboXS catless TBE RFL Ti today, installed it as well, yey 4hours. then cut my diffuser so that the exhaust would actually fit in, yey another hour. yey for 5minutes of holy white smoke coming out the hood, but went away.

well, UPS decided to ship my AP tomorrow instead of today... we'll see how it goes. not stgII till tomorrow, freshened up on the flash thing... protune somewhere else down the road, though i have a friend selling an FMIC...

update 06.02.2007. got AP, so far so good!

UPDATE:
10.12.2008
Protuned Last week woohoo, RESULTS here http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../dyno07STi.jpg

alexmccann33 · 05-31-2007, 08:47 PM

ive been stage 2 for a little while now, and im wondering if it is bad that i have my typhoon intake on without a protune. ive heard people say dont do it because the cobb ots map notes say only tbe, but i havnt noticed anything wrong... just trying to get some opinions from people who have been down that street before. thanks, and stage 2 rocks

alex

05-20-2007, 06:29 PM	#466
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 884 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club Just installed my downpipe yesterday. Stage II is better than I ever imagined. My buddy also gave me the front lip spoiler from his limited for free! Question: Does anybody notice a hissing sound while accelerating? I am assuming that it is the high flow catalytic converter on my COBB downpipe, but I just want to make sure this is normal. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-21-2007, 10:10 AM	#468
muhoms1 STI Driver Car: 05 subaru STI Fav Mod: perrin exhuast Location: NNJ Posts: 249 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club been running stage 2 for about two weeks now perrin tbe dynoed at 267whp/256ptq on 91 would run 93 but gas is way too much bread

05-21-2007, 01:43 PM	#469
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 884 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club I am almost positive that hissing sound is the high flow catalytic converter. I am positive all the connections are super tight. The power and acceleration is unbelievable and instantaneous. Right now I am happy without a protune, but it is nice to know that I still can go one more step if I need to. I wonder if when COBB comes out with the street tuner software, if you can just let a tuner use that to do the protune. Maybe that will make it cheaper since all they have to do is tweak the street tuner program. A protune is generally 500 dollars, right? To address the Rear Diff cover; I am just going with the DP for now. Thanks for the heads up though.

05-22-2007, 03:39 PM	#470
Savagepike Junior STI Driver Car: '06 STi (AW) Fav Mod: Brembo brakes for Richmond idiots Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 75 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club That "hissing" sound is your IWG working. It's your boost control system continually adjusting the wastgate as to maintain the target boost level. The aftermarket DPs, especially bellmouth design make the WG pretty loud due to the thinner (although higher quality) metal than the stock pos.

05-22-2007, 04:26 PM	#471
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 884 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club Ohhhh. That makes sense. I figured it was something normal and not a flaw in my install. Stage II is unbelievable!

05-23-2007, 09:53 AM	#472
nareg Amateur STI Driver Car: 94 toyota supra Fav Mod: single turbo upgrade Location: Houston Posts: 15 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club hey is anyone here with 07' stage 2 catless?

05-31-2007, 07:50 AM	#476
STiSpeed Professional STI Racer Car: 05 World Rally Blue Location: Ohio Posts: 785 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club Will be at Stage 2 in 2 more weeks, can't wait.

05-31-2007, 10:54 AM	#477
kappathirteen Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb DP/HKS CarbonTi CB Location: The armpit of the USA Jac Posts: 36 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club I never joined the club when I went stg 2, but its great. Havent stopped smiling yet. Love the sound of my Cobb catless DP through my HKS. Just need to get a protune, if anyone knows a good AP tuners in the NC/VA area.

05-31-2007, 08:08 PM	#478
scoobtothenoog Junior STI Driver Car: 06 White/Gold STi Fav Mod: The Driver Mod Location: Southern, AL Posts: 137 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club Sup gang, I'm stage 2 with an invidia v3 catless DP, and borla xr-1 (I love this catback). I'm spiking to about 19psi in 4th-6th. I'm spiking but not creeping at all. Boost tapers off just fine. Should I worry about it and run the lwg map? The lwg map just doesn't seem to spool nearly as quick.

05-31-2007, 08:38 PM	#479
Lamini Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 STI Fav Mod: TurboXS TBE RFL Location: Maryland Posts: 76 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club 06-02-2007 at 09:40 PM. got my TurboXS catless TBE RFL Ti today, installed it as well, yey 4hours. then cut my diffuser so that the exhaust would actually fit in, yey another hour. yey for 5minutes of holy white smoke coming out the hood, but went away. well, UPS decided to ship my AP tomorrow instead of today... we'll see how it goes. not stgII till tomorrow, freshened up on the flash thing... protune somewhere else down the road, though i have a friend selling an FMIC... update 06.02.2007. got AP, so far so good! UPDATE: 10.12.2008 Protuned Last week woohoo, RESULTS here http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../dyno07STi.jpg Last edited by Lamini : 10-12-2008 at 06:11 AM. Reason: update

05-31-2007, 08:47 PM	#480
alexmccann33 Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 STi Location: Chico, CA Posts: 17 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: AP Stage 2 Club ive been stage 2 for a little while now, and im wondering if it is bad that i have my typhoon intake on without a protune. ive heard people say dont do it because the cobb ots map notes say only tbe, but i havnt noticed anything wrong... just trying to get some opinions from people who have been down that street before. thanks, and stage 2 rocks alex This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.