2007 Mod Path Sanity Check PLS!

enoxard · 06-02-2008, 10:02 AM

I am currently at stage 2 and looking to add a few things before i go in for the first tune. ive been debating meth vs turbo upgrades and decided to start with meth with plans of a turbo upgrade in the future.

Car
2007 STi

Current Mods
Cobb Stage 2
K&N Drop In

Proposed Mods

Aquamist HFS-5 Injection Kit
-1 Colder Plugs
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
740 DW Injectors
APS 70mm CAI
APS Turbo Inlet
MADDAD V2 Velocity Coated Headers and Up-Pipe
Turbo Heat Shield
Thermal Coat Downpipe
Tune

I am hoping someone can run a sanity check on my list and point out anything that makes no sense or suggest an improvement.

daily driven.

thanks.

MartinSTi05 · 06-02-2008, 10:10 AM

I would nix the meth setup and save for a turbo upgrade.
Especially for a daily driver where reliability is of top importance; meth is a losing proposition. Adding another whole system that the engine depends on to live a long and healthy life is not ideal from a reliability standpoint.

C.J. · 06-02-2008, 10:28 AM

so your running stage 2 mapping on a stock 2007 w/ a drop in air filter?

***Szumita*** · 06-02-2008, 10:38 AM

go with the meth, turbo inlet, header of choice, intake, walbro / injectors.

it will be one insane street car without a new turbo.

RemlapaN · 06-02-2008, 11:12 AM

FMIC + Stock turbo = Silly imo.

enoxard · 06-02-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

so your running stage 2 mapping on a stock 2007 w/ a drop in air filter?

in addition to a cobb dp and cat back.. didnt think i had to line item stage 2 =/

Quote:

Originally Posted by szumita

go with the meth, turbo inlet, header of choice, intake, walbro / injectors.

it will be one insane street car without a new turbo.

thats what im hoping.. at least to bring back the

after the edge of the stage 2 upgrade is starting to dull.

is there a good reason to go with an aftermarket manifold as opposed to port, polish, and coating the stocker?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RemlapaN

FMIC + Stock turbo = Silly imo.

understood. with the turbo upgrade in the future, an FMIC will be required. i could put this off until i upgrade the snail. that probably makes more sense.

LSE · 06-02-2008, 12:06 PM

i'd leave the fmic out until you can do the turbo.

XDCSTi · 06-02-2008, 12:26 PM

Sounds like you got it all planned out.

I would leave off the Meth and FMIC till you can get a bigger turbo since they really aren't needed for what your doing now.

Also the I would check out the MadDad V2 Headers...I have seen those things Jet Coated in person and they are a work of art. I have also heard of good numbers from using them.

With all those mods and a good protune your car will put a little more than a smile on your face...

Let us know what numbers you make...

06-02-2008, 10:02 AM	#1
enoxard Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 STi Fav Mod: kung f00 skillz! Location: so.cal Posts: 134 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	2007 Mod Path Sanity Check PLS! I am currently at stage 2 and looking to add a few things before i go in for the first tune. ive been debating meth vs turbo upgrades and decided to start with meth with plans of a turbo upgrade in the future. Car 2007 STi Current Mods Cobb Stage 2 K&N Drop In Proposed Mods Aquamist HFS-5 Injection Kit -1 Colder Plugs Walbro 255 Fuel Pump 740 DW Injectors APS 70mm CAI APS Turbo Inlet MADDAD V2 Velocity Coated Headers and Up-Pipe Turbo Heat Shield Thermal Coat Downpipe Tune I am hoping someone can run a sanity check on my list and point out anything that makes no sense or suggest an improvement. daily driven. thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by enoxard : 06-02-2008 at 07:36 PM.

06-02-2008, 10:10 AM	#2
MartinSTi05 Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Driving School Location: Lil'ol Rocky Ford Posts: 95 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 2007 Mod Path Sanity Check PLS! I would nix the meth setup and save for a turbo upgrade. Especially for a daily driver where reliability is of top importance; meth is a losing proposition. Adding another whole system that the engine depends on to live a long and healthy life is not ideal from a reliability standpoint.

06-02-2008, 10:28 AM	#3
C.J. Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Aspen/gold STi Fav Mod: Whatever I buy next Location: Lincoln, Ne/Bellingham, W Posts: 403 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 Mod Path Sanity Check PLS! so your running stage 2 mapping on a stock 2007 w/ a drop in air filter?

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06-02-2008, 12:26 PM	#8
XDCSTi Junior STI Driver Car: UGM STI LTD Fav Mod: Invidia G200 Location: DC Posts: 54 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2007 Mod Path Sanity Check PLS! Sounds like you got it all planned out. I would leave off the Meth and FMIC till you can get a bigger turbo since they really aren't needed for what your doing now. Also the I would check out the MadDad V2 Headers...I have seen those things Jet Coated in person and they are a work of art. I have also heard of good numbers from using them. With all those mods and a good protune your car will put a little more than a smile on your face... Let us know what numbers you make... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.