[Nachos Libres]

Originally Posted by Steez53045

so i was wondering is the Cobb tuning the best way to go on a 07 sti? Or is there a better tuning for that car?

Well, it's all a matter of opinion. A lot of people say Cobb because you can buy the device and then upload maps to it without getting a custom tune and if you want a custom tune you can then get a Protune. I personally used ECUTek because the tuner I used preferred that. As far as versatility goes Cobb is the way to go.

[STi/fan]

Hi I have a question but before i beggin if i am posting this in the wrong section whitch i believe im not or if this question has ben asked im really sorry as i could not find it,now um I have never done any tuning and i want to get into it so here is my question i seen people say tune the air intek but my question is how do i tune it? theres like nothing on it to tune! lol im blind and im a newbi help! also if i want to get a second stage turbo how much does it useally cost? for an STi 06 and final question for now is i seen some subarus have a intercooler mounted in the grill do they take the intercooler that is mounted off the engine at the top of the hood? or do they both work at the sametime? and if they do work at the sametime how much does it cost and where do i go to get it installed after i buy it? i live in Washington tacoma do i look for some shops like AEMS? or something?

[boondocksaint]

First, punctuate. It helps us understand what you're asking.

Originally Posted by STi/fan

I have never done any tuning and i want to get into it so here is my question i seen people say tune the air intek but my question is how do i tune it? theres like nothing on it to tune!

You don't tune your intake as far as I know. You tune your air/fuel ratio (A/F or AFRs). If you change intakes, there's a chance that the amount of air going into the engine will change. Look in the Tuning Forum for primers on all sort of tuning.

Originally Posted by STi/fan

lol im blind and im a newbi help! also if i want to get a second stage turbo how much does it useally cost?

I'm not familiar with "second stage turbo" as a term, but turbo upgrades with supporting mods usually run at least a couple of grand. This doesn't include labor if you don't install the snail yourself.

Originally Posted by STi/fan

for an STi 06 and final question for now is i seen some subarus have a intercooler mounted in the grill do they take the intercooler that is mounted off the engine at the top of the hood? or do they both work at the sametime? and if they do work at the sametime

What you're seeing is a front mount intercooler (FMIC), and no, they do not work with the stock top mount intercooler (TMIC). There are many threads debating the differences and listing the qualities of one over the other. Search the engine forum.

Originally Posted by STi/fan

how much does it cost and where do i go to get it installed after i buy it? i live in Washington tacoma do i look for some shops like AEMS? or something?

The cost depends on the individual piece, who makes it, where it needs to be shipped from, etc. Labor is anyone's guess. If you want to find a good tuner/mod shop in your area, ask around in the Regional Forums.

[STi/fan]

I see thanks , and sorry about my punctuation it is really bad lol

[STi/fan]

Hi me again lol, I have another question, im thinking of doing some weight reduction by taking off regular exterrior and putting on some carbon fiber exterrior BUT my problem is that I cant stand the color of carbon fiber it, drives me crazy! it gives the car the look like the painting hasnt been finished ,at least thats my oppion so my question is, can i paint carbon fiber?

here is the site to where i found the carbon fiber kits.
http://www.body-kit.com/sub_07_wrcspec.html
my other problem is that i dont want everything in that body kit its all sold togethere the only thing i want is the hood,front and rear bumper.Im pretty sure its expansive since its all together I'v been looking around for ever and this is the only thing i could come across nothing is seperet these days , everything is sold together to rip the buyer off lol, I am trying to go for the rally look >< im pretty sure every one will think that im a ricer LOL but its my long life dream.
Also if any one finds these carbon fiber parts sold seperatly plz tell me cuz i dont want to have to buy this whole package -_-" it will make me go bankrupt LOL

[torquemada]

I´ve searched and didn´t found the answer:

which bigger aftermarket turbo would fit 1:1 to the OEM-Turbo (do you call this "bolt-on"?)?

- Car is a EDM STI MY06 (my stock turbo is the same as in the USDM MY07)
- my header and uppipe are GT-SpecII
- my TBE is unknown to the US-market, it´s a full 3" (downpipe etc, catted), only 60 of them were "handmade" from kakumei/cheetah

I want to keep the stock TMIC (maybe in the future change to a bigger TMIC, but will never change to FMIC due to regulations in germany), and, if possible, the stock heatshield and my aftermarket heatshield from SPT.

I don´t want to change too much. And yes, I know that I need a tune after the change.
Now I have something you would call a stage 2; ecutek, 3" TBE, Header, walbro 255, but still OEM-Intake (german regulation...)

Thank you for your answers!

[Nachos Libres]

^^ You are going to want to probably run a FP Green or Deadbolt 20G if you are wanting to keep your stock TMIC. Anything bigger than that I am sure would warrant a much bigger intercooler, i.e. FMIC. Also, since you are wanting to run a bigger turbo on the stock intercooler I would also suggest thinking about running meth injection. Not only is this a great power adder but it is also great at lowering intake charge temps.

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by STi/fan

can i paint carbon fiber?

Yes. Like painting metal, it needs to be prepped and primered. Removing paint from carbon fiber is a tad different, if I recall correctly, but it doesn't much matter for your purpose.

Originally Posted by STi/fan

carbon fiber parts sold seperatly plz tell me cuz i dont want to have to buy this whole package -_-" it will make me go bankrupt LOL

Yes, you can get them separately. Look in the Vendor Classified forums in the "Exterior" section. They sell hoods, trunklids, fenders, even roof skins. And they sell them individually. If you can't find a specific piece, PM the vendor. They're more than happy to help.

[torquemada]

Thanks for the answer, but to buy meth in germany isn´t that simple; because of it´s poisonous it´s not available for the public...

I resume:
- stock TMIC first choice FP green and/or Deadbolt 20G (I´ve read a little, the FP green seems to be more recommended than the deadbolt). These two turbos would fit 1:1, nothing else has to be changed
- a bigger TMIC would other turbos recommend? Better: bigger turbo needs a bigger TMIC?

I´ve read on "the other side" this one about TMIC
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=529972
(btw, I think unabomber does a great job, but the forum over there still *****)
and the next problem occurs; whick TMIC to buy? The burmese sodacan or pay triple for the name...I know, you still get what you pay for, but I´m not Bill Gates, only step after step.

Thanks again for your patience (and excuse me for my english...)

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by torquemada

whick TMIC to buy? The burmese sodacan or pay triple for the name...I know, you still get what you pay for, but I´m not Bill Gates, only step after step.

Thanks again for your patience (and excuse me for my english...)

I can't comment on the turbo question, but I've heard widely varying reports on the aftermarket TMICs. Some people like their ebay models, others swear by the name brand Spearcos, etc.

You can probably find a really good name brand one used if you want to split the difference and save a little money. SVT Amateur and the rest of the power mod pros may disagree.