What mods does and doesn't require tuning ?

Smiley_Face · 02-08-2010, 01:02 PM

What up IWSTI,

Complete noobie here (coming from the honda scene), I was wondering if anyone could tell me what mods requires tuning.

-Thanks, Smiley Face

user1029 · 02-08-2010, 01:09 PM

Everything except for catback exhaust

Boston STI · 02-08-2010, 01:09 PM

you really should search, or at least tell us what your plans are for parts. Basically you should plan on the mods you want e.g a TBE a CAI etc.. and then go get a tune. It is best to have a tune that takes into account all your parts and that way you save money by not adding more parts and having to get another tune. Protunes are like $500 for a map.

***BAD STI*** · 02-08-2010, 01:18 PM

Search and learn correct grammar god damn it!

f575gtc · 02-08-2010, 01:32 PM

those little tree shaped air fresheners don't require a tune, unless they are Pine scent

BMX_STI · 02-08-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD STI

Search and learn correct grammar god damn it!

Whats does you mean?!?!

Boris · 02-08-2010, 02:08 PM

certain short rams, and all catback exhausts.

IF you want maximize the performance of your car, it's always best to get a car specific tune (protune)

/ thread.

BMX_STI · 02-08-2010, 02:17 PM

Ok, putting the jerk comments aside. haha. Pretty much anything you do to these cars requires tuning. Just search and find some of the numerous threads about blown motors and problems people have had associated with mods that weren't tuned accordingly. Turbo back exhausts are the most common mod in my opinion people do without tuning, which you need! I learned this when I first got my car. There is a ton of info here, just gotta look for it.

scubynewbie · 02-08-2010, 02:26 PM

Hey! Cool story right? Let's rip on the guy for maybe accidentally putting an "s" at the end of "mod", if it wasn't there the question would have made perfect sense so GTFO!!!

Welcome! CAI or a Catback should be good, but really, wait until you get all your parts (if going for multiple) and then get it protuned.

BMX_STI · 02-08-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scubynewbie

Hey! Cool story right? Let's rip on the guy for maybe accidentally putting an "s" at the end of "mod", if it wasn't there the question would have made perfect sense so GTFO!!!

Welcome! CAI or a Catback should be good, but really, wait until you get all your parts (if going for multiple) and then get it protuned.

Like it's the first time someone has been ripped on for grammar. And from what I've read CAI's aren't the best thing to run without some kind of tuning, even if it's just an OTS Cobb map. Still better than running one untuned.

02-08-2010, 01:02 PM	#1
Smiley_Face Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 29 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2008	What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? What up IWSTI, Complete noobie here (coming from the honda scene), I was wondering if anyone could tell me what mods requires tuning. -Thanks, Smiley Face

02-08-2010, 01:09 PM	#2
user1029 Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 2008 WRB STi Fav Mod: IAG 35R 3.7k spool Location: Library. Posts: 617 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2008	Re: What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? Everything except for catback exhaust

02-08-2010, 01:09 PM	#3
Boston STI STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 06 AW on gold Fav Mod: owning an STI Location: Boston Posts: 294 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006	Re: What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? you really should search, or at least tell us what your plans are for parts. Basically you should plan on the mods you want e.g a TBE a CAI etc.. and then go get a tune. It is best to have a tune that takes into account all your parts and that way you save money by not adding more parts and having to get another tune. Protunes are like $500 for a map. Last edited by Boston STI; 02-08-2010 at 02:31 PM..

02-08-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
*BAD STI* Formerly 240sxsexy Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 06 SGM WRX STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Coolingmist CMGS-FS Location: Plano, Tx Posts: 4,207 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2009	Re: What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? Search and learn correct grammar god damn it!

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f575gtc Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: My two feet Fav Mod: Nike Sneakers Location: Shelton, CT Posts: 468 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2009	Re: What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? those little tree shaped air fresheners don't require a tune, unless they are Pine scent

02-08-2010, 02:08 PM	#7
Boris Silver Member Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 2005 WRB STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Junior Tune Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 2,294 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2008	Re: What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? certain short rams, and all catback exhausts. IF you want maximize the performance of your car, it's always best to get a car specific tune (protune) / thread.

02-08-2010, 02:17 PM	#8
BMX_STI Grassroots STI Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: OBP 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: fresh coat of wax Location: reno Posts: 587 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2007	Re: What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? Ok, putting the jerk comments aside. haha. Pretty much anything you do to these cars requires tuning. Just search and find some of the numerous threads about blown motors and problems people have had associated with mods that weren't tuned accordingly. Turbo back exhausts are the most common mod in my opinion people do without tuning, which you need! I learned this when I first got my car. There is a ton of info here, just gotta look for it.

02-08-2010, 02:26 PM	#9
scubynewbie The Next Petter Solberg Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Lack of STi and WRX Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 879 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006	Re: What mods does and doesn't require tuning ? Hey! Cool story right? Let's rip on the guy for maybe accidentally putting an "s" at the end of "mod", if it wasn't there the question would have made perfect sense so GTFO!!! Welcome! CAI or a Catback should be good, but really, wait until you get all your parts (if going for multiple) and then get it protuned.

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