[Bishop]

Yeah... but after reading up a little about it, i kinda wanna use ECUtek.... the accessport would prolly be easier for tuned stg 2... but ECUtek seems smarter than Cobb for the turbo... if i can talk to the guy i'll find out

[JD_STI]

I've got a suggestion for your stage 2 tune
APS Turbo Inlet Pipe

It's a real PITA to install but it helps hold boost longer.

[Bishop]

Ooooh, very nice.... i was skeptical before opening the link cause i would want one to fit the larger 3" turbo, and that one comes w/ an adaptor.... thanks for the link... i'll start a little section on the 1st post w/ proposed stg 2 mods... thanks again

[modaddict]

there was a stellar thread on nasioc about the ap vs ecutek vs utec......but it was a couple years ago.

if I can find it, ill give you the link.

[omardiaz801]

very nice work

[Bishop]

Thanks addict.... i didn't call anyone today, watched Davidon lose to Kansas (BOO! one more team outta my pool).... I think if i dont hear from Harvey in Boulder (tuner) i'll give him a call and see why hes not responding to his emails.....

Omardiaz801 - Thanks for the compliment.... not satisfactory to me.. yet
Hopefully soon i'll get the exhaust slapped on and tuned at LEAST... im tired of driving such a quiet car lol.... my WRX was never annoying but made me smile whenever i cranked over the ignition in the morning

[omardiaz801]

where did you get the alcantra shift boot and e-brake boot with the red stitching, I cant find it with the red stitching only blue and black.

Thanks!

[Rewind]

Hey dude,
Give Harvey a call, that is the fastest way to get in touch with him. I called him on a Friday night, left a voicemail, and got a call back on Monday morning to schedule my E-85 Tune. He was awesome to work with and the car feels better than ever, sooooo smooth. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

[Bishop]

Originally Posted by omardiaz801

where did you get the alcantra shift boot and e-brake boot with the red stitching, I cant find it with the red stitching only blue and black.

Thanks!

Omar - Auger Resources... search it on google, look for the automobile shift boot link.... or do augerresources.com i think, not sure off the top of my head if that was their site.... they got ebrake, shift boot and center console cover, can pick your stitching and material and everything... its really cool.... make sure if you have the extended armrest you shoot em an email and tell em so cause its a different size than the normal console..... I will also say it isnt real alcantara but its close enough for me... if you get the console cover and u use the console to rest your arm as u drive, i would probably order 2.... mine is already getting a little matted down where my arm sits every day :/ but for $35 or so bucks per piece, no complaints really

Originally Posted by 04JavaSTI

Hey dude,
Give Harvey a call, that is the fastest way to get in touch with him. I called him on a Friday night, left a voicemail, and got a call back on Monday morning to schedule my E-85 Tune. He was awesome to work with and the car feels better than ever, sooooo smooth. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

I really really really really really hate making phone calls lol... im 100 for email or texting, i dunno why i just really hate talking on the phone.... but i will most likely give him a call.... i dunno if it will be to tune but to ask him some questions about tunes and such, engine management and ****.....
E-85! thats exactly what i was gonna ask him about... can you shine some light for me? whats the octane equivalent? any more power increase than 91 pump? I was going to ask him about e-85 because its cheaper and i hear its like 106 octane?

[omardiaz801]

Quick question, I see you got the COBB Accessport, I am looking into that because I hear the stock Map is really crappy. Did you feel a direct difference afterwards? what do you think should be the best mods to do to a stock 06 sti right away to take full advantage of the power? What should I place as first priority?
Thanks!

[howboutthemapplz]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Yeah... but after reading up a little about it, i kinda wanna use ECUtek.... the accessport would prolly be easier for tuned stg 2... but ECUtek seems smarter than Cobb for the turbo... if i can talk to the guy i'll find out

get whatever your tuner recommends. my .02

E85 tune..? interesting. i would be open to this only after i see someone drive their STi for like 60k miles running on E85, but i know very little about it. made of renewable resources, veg/ oil, blah blah.

be sure to let me know what the tuner's response is to this, i am very interested...

[howboutthemapplz]

oh and BTW, not to pollute in your journal but, you asked...

exerpt from wikipedia (again)
Depending on composition and source, E85 has an octane rating of 100 - 105 [4] compared to regular gasoline's typical rating of 87 - 93.

Link ----> E85 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Bishop]

Originally Posted by omardiaz801

Quick question, I see you got the COBB Accessport, I am looking into that because I hear the stock Map is really crappy. Did you feel a direct difference afterwards? what do you think should be the best mods to do to a stock 06 sti right away to take full advantage of the power? What should I place as first priority?
Thanks!

Omar - I have the accessport listed but not purchased. i have a little key at the top, the items in red are purchased and installed, green are purchased and waiting to be installed, blue is purchased and being shipped, the rest is just my "wish list"..... i should however change that because if you havent read the rest of the journal, i have pretty much picked out my turbo and Crawford Performance (who makes the turbo kit) recommends using their I-speed ECUtek tuning software... however, since i have a local tuner who can tune pretty much anything from what i have seen on the local boards (awdpirates.net) i'm going to talk to him and see what he suggests. I'll go and change that right after im done posting this

Did ya find the boots you were lookin for?

Originally Posted by howboutthemapplz

get whatever your tuner recommends. my .02

E85 tune..? interesting. i would be open to this only after i see someone drive their STi for like 60k miles running on E85, but i know very little about it. made of renewable resources, veg/ oil, blah blah.

be sure to let me know what the tuner's response is to this, i am very interested...

I was sceptical at first but i know that Java isn't the only one running this tune.... the tuner himself advertises in his signature on awdpirates his best 1/4 mile time and such by running on an E-85 tune... its just something to consider i think, but yeah i'll end up talking to him and seeing what he suggests. Since i cant keep in touch through email, i'll do as java suggested and give him a call hopefully tomorrow if i have time... but w/ work then straight to class i dunno if i'll get a chance

Originally Posted by howboutthemapplz

oh and BTW, not to pollute in your journal but, you asked...

exerpt from wikipedia (again)
Depending on composition and source, E85 has an octane rating of 100 - 105 [4] compared to regular gasoline's typical rating of 87 - 93.

Link ----> E85 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lol, pollute away, im too lazy to look it up and you seem to be enthused to do so lol... i didnt click the wiki link just went into responding to people, i'll check it out though.... looks like you posted what i was after though..... i was considering pump 91 + meth, but it looks like i could possibly run E-85 w/out meth and get the same results

[omardiaz801]

Oh I see, Yeah I found the site, and their variety is awesome. Thanks! Keep posting them pics I love to see progress like yours.

[Bishop]

Not a problem at all any questions just ask
You asked before about the accessport because of the stock mapping.... the 06s were fine, the 07s are what are a complete nightmare... the tune for 07 is terrible and runs WAY too lean to conform to LEV II emissions standards

Still, if your planning on adding any power mods like a downpipe you MUST get some form of engine management.... its just not important until you get the power upgrades because ur stock tune is fine..