AP Stage 2 Club - Page 7

Kirv · 06-22-2006, 09:16 AM

STAGE 2 on MONDAY, can't wait. My COBB DP arrived yesterday, and have an appt monday for the install.

After reading numerous posts about how the K&N Typhoon doesn't add power to ap stg 2, I think I am going to put the stock airbox back in and sell the Typhoon.

garrettjj · 06-22-2006, 10:07 AM

I have a KNN Typhoon and got around the same results as GSTI on the same Dyno at Gruppe-S(270whp@6250 and 276wtq@3750). Basically at Stage 2, the KNN intake doesn't really help. When I was stock it was my first mod and it seemed to make more power at around 5-6K. It's mainly for sound and at the Stage 2 lvl it might help make a LITTLEmore top end power, but who knows. I'd be interested to see what my results would be with the stock box...

JT's06sti · 06-22-2006, 01:28 PM

yeah, the typhoon was the same for me, didnt make a huge power differance boottom end at all, i felt it at about 5300 rpms, they claim 12 hp at 5k defiantaly believable, as far as stage 2, im waiting on my TBE, 2 more days!!!cant f-in wait, i hope i dont have the riching out problems ive been hearing about, people saying stage 1 was faster, that when they loaded stage 2 thy were too rich that it felt slower??? is that true???this is all without a protune...just my mods in sig..(the tbe isnt here yet so im still stage 1 as i mentioned)

Redleg9 · 06-22-2006, 08:17 PM

Well, I dynoed the car today (DynaPack)... 276whp and 301wtq. Not sure what to think of these numbers, so I'm hoping you guys may share some insight. I've read this thread and it seems guys are making more power with similar setups.

Mods: AP Stage 2 Pro-tuned (by previous owner), GT Spec Headers, FMIC, Helix Catless Down Pipe, Prodrive Axle Back, K&N Uni Filter, running on 94 octane @15.5 PSI.

I will get the car retuned in a few weeks once I get my AP repaired.

Let me know what you think.

Kirv · 06-26-2006, 04:03 PM

Went for my long awaited first stg2 joyride after work, just got back. WOW, i can definitely feel the torque difference. The jump from stg1 to stg2 is way more noticable than the jump from stock to stg1, according to the butt dyno.

okay enough of the analyzing, my first stage 2 drive went like this.

WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

WAAAAAHHHHHH ... WAHHHHHHHHHHHH

that first uphill onramp sold me on stage 2.

yeah ^^ a lot of smilies, I think i'll wake up a bit early to drive the long way to work tmrw.

Okeyd57 · 06-28-2006, 07:23 AM

[quote=Kirv]Went for my long awaited first stg2 joyride after work, just got back. WOW, i can definitely feel the torque difference. The jump from stg1 to stg2 is way more noticable than the jump from stock to stg1, according to the butt dyno.

okay enough of the analyzing, my first stage 2 drive went like this.

WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

WAAAAAHHHHHH ... WAHHHHHHHHHHHH

that first uphill onramp sold me on stage 2.

yeah ^^ a lot of smilies, I think i'll wake up a bit early to drive the long way to work tmrw.[/quot

Wow, that sounds great ! I can't believe it's more noticable than stock to stage 1 ! It's been raining here, so I'm just getting my DP on this evening and going stage 2. I'll hopefully let you know what I felt tomorrow. I just hope it's not too loud !

Okeyd57 · 06-29-2006, 09:18 AM

O.K.- I put my Invidia V2 DP on my 06 STi last night. Everything went well except the turbo bolts. Two of them broke trying to loosen them. The ones on the studs were fine, but those two bolts would NOT loosen ! Everything else went slicker than a whistle !

Then I put my stage 2-93 oct. map in, and away we went. The first thing I noticed was how quiet it was. At an idle it didn't sound any louder than stock ! Even when revving, it was MUCH quieter than I had expected. It sounds very good.

As far as stage 2, the lower end torque was quite noticable. The gas pedal is much more sensitive now. A slight press on the pedal, and the response is instantaneous ! I'm not sure if the switch from stage 1 to stage 2 was any more noticable than the switch from stock to stage 1, but I haven't driven it enough for it to really settle in yet. Give you an update in a few days !

Signed, In Love in Almost Heaven-West Virginia
Okey

Sinister redlines · 06-29-2006, 10:25 PM

I just finished the stage two 93 base maps on both of my 05 STi's and invidia caltless DP, espelir gt500 catbacks and perrin short rams and I cant wait till protunes. Very nice product!!!!

laueddy · 06-29-2006, 11:44 PM

Today, as my rpm go up to 6K under heavy acceleration, I heard a big bang sound. Someone says it was probably the fuel is running rich, and the sound is probably the back fire from the exhaust.., anyone ever hard that problems?

EL

Chris05STi · 06-30-2006, 03:47 AM

Was that bang after you shifted? Also, if it was, was your car running for awhile where it was hot? My car does that sometimes when the car is being "pushed", since I have a catless TBE, on the track at Limerock, it would do that when I shifter later in the sessions. Basically the exhaust gases were getting hot and the car runs a little rich for the safe side, and did some "popping", some flame burts here and there

. Gotta love Meth and a protune!!!

Mongoose · 06-30-2006, 10:49 PM

Just joined the club, man what a great product. I'm running the 93 octane stage 2 as a base map and the car feels better all over. It's nice not being nannied by the whole open loop/closed loop deal, partial throttle is so much improved over stock I couldn't believe it. I'm currently only running the Perrin 3" downpipe with a catback soon to follow.

I'm content for now, tonight was the first time since I bought the car that it really felt quick, boost comes on so much faster and there is a good bit more of it. I was surprised to see how well this map works for an OTS map, target boost for my car is where it should be, boost tapers nicely at the appropriate RPM range and zero drivability issues/CEL's thus far.

I'm also gonna look into an AFR, EGT, and oil pressure gauge to go along with my stock gauge package (boost,voltage, and oil temp).

Oh yeah, Sunoco 94 ftw, car feels ridiculously smooth under boost

xtian67 · 07-01-2006, 05:15 PM

Just flashed my ecu an hour ago and took the car out for a drive. The car feels smoother but not what I expected, im only seeing 16.6 psi 1-4th gear on the live boost readings(maybe due to the 100 degree cali heat??) How much boost am i supposed to be seeing?

psiAddict · 07-05-2006, 06:49 AM

Loaded Stage 2 last night after I put on my APS 3" TBE. All is well and it feels stronger. Can now easily rip tires loose now!

^as far as your boost I see the same thing, but I'm not worried because in top of 4-5-6 I'm hitting target boost.

now to save for a protune.

LOLSTi · 07-05-2006, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psiAddict

Loaded Stage 2 last night after I put on my APS 3" TBE. All is well and it feels stronger. Can now easily rip tires loose now!

^as far as your boost I see the same thing, but I'm not worried because in top of 4-5-6 I'm hitting target boost.

now to save for a protune.

What he said.

Stage 2 feels great!

NewShockerGuy · 07-05-2006, 07:46 AM

Reading all 6 pages makes me want to get the AP... I am running a TXS tbe all catless...

It's just that $600 is a lot..heheh

When you guys are talking about a pro tune that means you have to get another piece in addition to the AP correct? so that = more $$$...?

In all honestly I don't have a problem buying one I just want to make sure that I feel a difference after putting a stage two map on...

I have installed some things on my car and was diappointed because I didn't feel or notice anything...

-Nigel

06-22-2006, 09:16 AM	#91
Kirv Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Silver Fav Mod: Rumble + Torque = COBB Stg2 Location: CT Posts: 727 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	STAGE 2 on MONDAY, can't wait. My COBB DP arrived yesterday, and have an appt monday for the install. After reading numerous posts about how the K&N Typhoon doesn't add power to ap stg 2, I think I am going to put the stock airbox back in and sell the Typhoon. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-29-2006, 09:18 AM	#97
Okeyd57 Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Deadbolt 20G Location: Beaver, W.V. Posts: 435 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm Here! O.K.- I put my Invidia V2 DP on my 06 STi last night. Everything went well except the turbo bolts. Two of them broke trying to loosen them. The ones on the studs were fine, but those two bolts would NOT loosen ! Everything else went slicker than a whistle ! Then I put my stage 2-93 oct. map in, and away we went. The first thing I noticed was how quiet it was. At an idle it didn't sound any louder than stock ! Even when revving, it was MUCH quieter than I had expected. It sounds very good. As far as stage 2, the lower end torque was quite noticable. The gas pedal is much more sensitive now. A slight press on the pedal, and the response is instantaneous ! I'm not sure if the switch from stage 1 to stage 2 was any more noticable than the switch from stock to stage 1, but I haven't driven it enough for it to really settle in yet. Give you an update in a few days ! Signed, In Love in Almost Heaven-West Virginia Okey

07-05-2006, 07:46 AM	#105
NewShockerGuy The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05' STI Fav Mod: Defi gauges, or TXS TBE or JDM sidemarkers...arg! Location: FairFax VA Posts: 928 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Reading all 6 pages makes me want to get the AP... I am running a TXS tbe all catless... It's just that $600 is a lot..heheh When you guys are talking about a pro tune that means you have to get another piece in addition to the AP correct? so that = more $$$...? In all honestly I don't have a problem buying one I just want to make sure that I feel a difference after putting a stage two map on... I have installed some things on my car and was diappointed because I didn't feel or notice anything... -Nigel This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-22-2006, 10:07 AM	#92
garrettjj STI Driver Car: 05 STI, 95 Supra TT Posts: 271 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a KNN Typhoon and got around the same results as GSTI on the same Dyno at Gruppe-S(270whp@6250 and 276wtq@3750). Basically at Stage 2, the KNN intake doesn't really help. When I was stock it was my first mod and it seemed to make more power at around 5-6K. It's mainly for sound and at the Stage 2 lvl it might help make a LITTLEmore top end power, but who knows. I'd be interested to see what my results would be with the stock box...

06-22-2006, 01:28 PM	#93
JT's06sti Senior STI Driver Car: 06 sti Fav Mod: METH!!!! Location: Derry, PA Posts: 364 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	yeah, the typhoon was the same for me, didnt make a huge power differance boottom end at all, i felt it at about 5300 rpms, they claim 12 hp at 5k defiantaly believable, as far as stage 2, im waiting on my TBE, 2 more days!!!cant f-in wait, i hope i dont have the riching out problems ive been hearing about, people saying stage 1 was faster, that when they loaded stage 2 thy were too rich that it felt slower??? is that true???this is all without a protune...just my mods in sig..(the tbe isnt here yet so im still stage 1 as i mentioned)

06-22-2006, 08:17 PM	#94
Redleg9 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, A Location: El Paso - Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 137 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, I dynoed the car today (DynaPack)... 276whp and 301wtq. Not sure what to think of these numbers, so I'm hoping you guys may share some insight. I've read this thread and it seems guys are making more power with similar setups. Mods: AP Stage 2 Pro-tuned (by previous owner), GT Spec Headers, FMIC, Helix Catless Down Pipe, Prodrive Axle Back, K&N Uni Filter, running on 94 octane @15.5 PSI. I will get the car retuned in a few weeks once I get my AP repaired. Let me know what you think.

06-26-2006, 04:03 PM	#95
Kirv Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Silver Fav Mod: Rumble + Torque = COBB Stg2 Location: CT Posts: 727 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Went for my long awaited first stg2 joyride after work, just got back. WOW, i can definitely feel the torque difference. The jump from stg1 to stg2 is way more noticable than the jump from stock to stg1, according to the butt dyno. okay enough of the analyzing, my first stage 2 drive went like this. WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH WAAAAAHHHHHH ... WAHHHHHHHHHHHH that first uphill onramp sold me on stage 2. yeah ^^ a lot of smilies, I think i'll wake up a bit early to drive the long way to work tmrw.

06-28-2006, 07:23 AM	#96
Okeyd57 Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Deadbolt 20G Location: Beaver, W.V. Posts: 435 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	[quote=Kirv]Went for my long awaited first stg2 joyride after work, just got back. WOW, i can definitely feel the torque difference. The jump from stg1 to stg2 is way more noticable than the jump from stock to stg1, according to the butt dyno. okay enough of the analyzing, my first stage 2 drive went like this. WAAAAAAAAHHHHHH WAAAAAHHHHHH ... WAHHHHHHHHHHHH that first uphill onramp sold me on stage 2. yeah ^^ a lot of smilies, I think i'll wake up a bit early to drive the long way to work tmrw.[/quot Wow, that sounds great ! I can't believe it's more noticable than stock to stage 1 ! It's been raining here, so I'm just getting my DP on this evening and going stage 2. I'll hopefully let you know what I felt tomorrow. I just hope it's not too loud !

06-29-2006, 10:25 PM	#98
Sinister redlines Grassroots STI Racer Car: x2 05 WRX STi's Location: WA Posts: 512 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	I just finished the stage two 93 base maps on both of my 05 STi's and invidia caltless DP, espelir gt500 catbacks and perrin short rams and I cant wait till protunes. Very nice product!!!!

06-29-2006, 11:44 PM	#99
laueddy STI Driver Posts: 235 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Today, as my rpm go up to 6K under heavy acceleration, I heard a big bang sound. Someone says it was probably the fuel is running rich, and the sound is probably the back fire from the exhaust.., anyone ever hard that problems? EL

06-30-2006, 03:47 AM	#100
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,342 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (23)	Was that bang after you shifted? Also, if it was, was your car running for awhile where it was hot? My car does that sometimes when the car is being "pushed", since I have a catless TBE, on the track at Limerock, it would do that when I shifter later in the sessions. Basically the exhaust gases were getting hot and the car runs a little rich for the safe side, and did some "popping", some flame burts here and there . Gotta love Meth and a protune!!!

06-30-2006, 10:49 PM	#101
Mongoose STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: Protune FTW Location: Columbus, Oh. Posts: 295 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Just joined the club, man what a great product. I'm running the 93 octane stage 2 as a base map and the car feels better all over. It's nice not being nannied by the whole open loop/closed loop deal, partial throttle is so much improved over stock I couldn't believe it. I'm currently only running the Perrin 3" downpipe with a catback soon to follow. I'm content for now, tonight was the first time since I bought the car that it really felt quick, boost comes on so much faster and there is a good bit more of it. I was surprised to see how well this map works for an OTS map, target boost for my car is where it should be, boost tapers nicely at the appropriate RPM range and zero drivability issues/CEL's thus far. I'm also gonna look into an AFR, EGT, and oil pressure gauge to go along with my stock gauge package (boost,voltage, and oil temp). Oh yeah, Sunoco 94 ftw, car feels ridiculously smooth under boost

07-01-2006, 05:15 PM	#102
xtian67 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Stizzle Fav Mod: MagnaFlow Ti Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 171 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Just flashed my ecu an hour ago and took the car out for a drive. The car feels smoother but not what I expected, im only seeing 16.6 psi 1-4th gear on the live boost readings(maybe due to the 100 degree cali heat??) How much boost am i supposed to be seeing?

07-05-2006, 06:49 AM	#103
psiAddict Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Wisconsin Posts: 183 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Loaded Stage 2 last night after I put on my APS 3" TBE. All is well and it feels stronger. Can now easily rip tires loose now! ^as far as your boost I see the same thing, but I'm not worried because in top of 4-5-6 I'm hitting target boost. now to save for a protune.