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scared to go catless

4.8K views 17 replies 9 participants last post by  becauserallycar  
#1 ·
I recently bought an invidia catless downpipe and was pumped to put it on but now im having second thoughts due to the boost creep issues. I searched a few threads with other peoples past experiences. I know cobb offers the LWG OTS stage 2 map and that helps. My question is, am i better off just buying a catted downpipe? any experiences/comments welcomed

Car is a 2010 STi with invidia N1 race catback with AP stage 1 right now.
 
#5 ·
I had a 2010 and ran catless with basically the exact same set up. I had the Greddy ti-c but it's the same design as the invidia. I had to run the LWG map and didnt quite ever hit boost targets, usually like .3-.4 psi low. On the regular map I would overshoot by 1-1.5 psi in higher gears.

If you have the n1 race its going to be insanely raspy.

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#8 ·
Since you have it already just use it because stage II is waiting for you. I have the Invidia catless DP and I was getting boost creep in 5th & 6th with a 20g turbo. Then I went EWG and it was fixed.
Also if it does get boost creep just use the lwg map. It'll still be fun. :tup:

Edit:
And a protune can't always faze out the boost creep. Or jus port your IWG if you can't buy an EWG now.
 
#12 ·
I say try it out, if you get boost creep, take it from there.
You have several options. Go catted, install EWG w/tune, or port internal WG.
Most tuners can compensate for creep. Sometimes that springs is just too damn tight and there's nothing you can do tune-wise.

Try it out. If it doesn't work, change it.
 
#14 ·
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Scared? Should change your screen name then ;)
Just don't floor it at low rpms while in a high gear and you'll drop boost creep instances dramatically.