WRX in Import Tuner MAG

Boosted STI · 12-14-2007, 01:22 PM

Did anyone Happen to see the Dec 2007 Import Tuner Mag. In the Power Pages section they did three mods on a 2006 WRX. They added a K&N intake, Tanabe Concept G Blue Turbo-Back Exhaust system, and a XS Engineering WRX Reflash/VF34 turbo. It gained 99.4 HP and 68.2 TQ. I was impressed that the Exhaust gave a max 25 Hp gain. Is that normal for an Exhaust system? I'm thinking about getting the Tanabe system. Let me know what you think.

Loubaru · 12-14-2007, 01:30 PM

I wouldn't trust their results. Just remember that these "builds" and "test" are done to sell parts to you. So they are going to try to display the parts in the best light possible.

flatthump · 12-14-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted STI

I was impressed that the Exhaust gave a max 25 Hp gain. Is that normal for an Exhaust system? I'm thinking about getting the Tanabe system. Let me know what you think.

On turbo cars that is totally normal.

STI_Mike · 12-14-2007, 01:38 PM

exhaust usually gets turbo cars good gains these cars aren't hondas

Tortfeasor STi · 12-17-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by flatthump

On turbo cars that is totally normal.

Turbo cars are notorious for responding well to exhaust modifications.

Boosted STI · 12-17-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tortfeasor STi

Turbo cars are notorious for responding well to exhaust modifications.

So I'm thinking about getting it. What do you guys think?

Seppo · 12-18-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Boosted STI

So I'm thinking about getting it. What do you guys think?

Getting the TBE, the magazine, or the car?

V8Huntr · 12-18-2007, 08:33 AM

Just look at what stage 2 gets the STi. All that is is a TBE and a flash.

sirwilliam · 12-18-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Seppo

Getting the TBE, the magazine, or the car?

Boosted STI · 12-19-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Huntr

Just look at what stage 2 gets the STi. All that is is a TBE and a flash.

So get the TBE and a Flash?

polyol · 12-19-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted STI

So get the TBE and a Flash?

Yep, a 3" TBE and a stage 2 flash will net you approx 50whp and 70-80wtq. Ride in a stage 2 car vs stock and its an amazing difference.

Boosted STI · 12-21-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by polyol

Yep, a 3" TBE and a stage 2 flash will net you approx 50whp and 70-80wtq. Ride in a stage 2 car vs stock and its an amazing difference.

Thanks.

redeye · 12-25-2007, 04:26 PM

Just to clarify for a newbie STi owner like myself, by Stage 2 do you mean Cobb Stage 2 (turbo-back exhaust and AccessPort)?

If that's correct, $1,875 on CobbTuning.com ain't too bad for those gains. I suppose the AccessPort would have to be tuned by a pro.

gormansscooby · 12-25-2007, 06:32 PM

Stage 2 just means a turboback exhaust and a reflash for the ecu. IMO the cobb accessport is the best and easiest to work with. It will also work with any combo of a downpipe and catback exhaust.

Newera09 · 12-25-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by redeye

Just to clarify for a newbie STi owner like myself, by Stage 2 do you mean Cobb Stage 2 (turbo-back exhaust and AccessPort)?

If that's correct, $1,875 on CobbTuning.com ain't too bad for those gains. I suppose the AccessPort would have to be tuned by a pro.

stage 2 does mean turboback and reflash. You dont need to spend that much $$ to get there though. Your average TBE set up will run you approximately 400 to 600 used ( more if new of course) plus a reflash from TDC tuning which they charge 150 (you need an AP if you dont already have one) to send it via email. I spent 300 on my SPT catback and 150 on a new ERZ DP. the reflash was 150.

In regards to the car in the mag im pretty sure they ran it on aDynojet to show the inflated numbers.

12-14-2007, 01:22 PM	#1
Boosted STI Amateur STI Driver Car: Blue 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Tanabe Sustec Pro S-0C Coil Overs Location: South gate Posts: 20 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	WRX in Import Tuner MAG Did anyone Happen to see the Dec 2007 Import Tuner Mag. In the Power Pages section they did three mods on a 2006 WRX. They added a K&N intake, Tanabe Concept G Blue Turbo-Back Exhaust system, and a XS Engineering WRX Reflash/VF34 turbo. It gained 99.4 HP and 68.2 TQ. I was impressed that the Exhaust gave a max 25 Hp gain. Is that normal for an Exhaust system? I'm thinking about getting the Tanabe system. Let me know what you think. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-14-2007, 01:30 PM	#2
Loubaru Professional STI Racer Car: 07 OBP/Gold STi Fav Mod: DomTune & MD Whisper Location: NW, Washington Posts: 797 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: WRX in Import Tuner MAG I wouldn't trust their results. Just remember that these "builds" and "test" are done to sell parts to you. So they are going to try to display the parts in the best light possible.

12-14-2007, 01:38 PM	#4
STI_Mike S204 Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca Posts: 2,901 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: WRX in Import Tuner MAG exhaust usually gets turbo cars good gains these cars aren't hondas

12-18-2007, 08:33 AM	#8
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,623 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: WRX in Import Tuner MAG Just look at what stage 2 gets the STi. All that is is a TBE and a flash.

12-25-2007, 04:26 PM	#13
redeye Junior STI Driver Car: CGM 05 STi Location: NJ Posts: 156 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: WRX in Import Tuner MAG Just to clarify for a newbie STi owner like myself, by Stage 2 do you mean Cobb Stage 2 (turbo-back exhaust and AccessPort)? If that's correct, $1,875 on CobbTuning.com ain't too bad for those gains. I suppose the AccessPort would have to be tuned by a pro.

12-25-2007, 06:32 PM	#14
gormansscooby Senior STI Driver Car: 07 OBD WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 354 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: WRX in Import Tuner MAG Stage 2 just means a turboback exhaust and a reflash for the ecu. IMO the cobb accessport is the best and easiest to work with. It will also work with any combo of a downpipe and catback exhaust.

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