Acces port safe?

Subaru guy1 · 01-16-2013, 01:04 AM

I just got an acces port for my 05 sti, I'm all stock so my question is, is it safe to run it? All I have is a cat back. Please let me know.

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aerosaaber · 01-16-2013, 01:14 AM

go to the cobb site and read up on the maps.

scx89 · 01-16-2013, 02:03 AM

lol wut
yes

projectQWKSLVR · 01-16-2013, 02:26 AM

Did you not visit Cobb's website before purchasing the AP?

Buy a downpipe, flash stage 2 map that is suitable for the fuel available to you(91;93). Then find a reputable local tuner to custom tune the car for your goals/fuel/setup/.... You get the idea.

You have a great platform to start with. Take the time to learn about what/what not to do with these cars and you will have a long and happy relationship with you're AMAZING automobile!

Good luck!

GrumpyPitbull · 01-16-2013, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subaru guy1

I just got an acces port for my 05 sti, I'm all stock so my question is, is it safe to run it? All I have is a cat back. Please let me know.

As others here said, go to Cobb's website and read before you do anything .. but if you are all stock, then simply upload the "Stage 1 " map for your local fuel type.

And yes, it is safe as long as you can follow simple written instructions.

leecea · 01-16-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrumpyPitbull

As others here said, go to Cobb's website and read before you do anything .. but if you are all stock, then simply upload the "Stage 1 " map for your local fuel type.

And yes, it is safe as long as you can follow simple written instructions.

^^^ This.

Because I'm paranoid, I run the 91 octane map and use 93 octane gas. It makes me feel like I have some extra margin for error and the power differences are small.

Napalm3nema · 01-16-2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leecea

^^^ This.

Because I'm paranoid, I run the 91 octane map and use 93 octane gas. It makes me feel like I have some extra margin for error and the power differences are small.

This makes no sense.

Loyale93 · 01-16-2013, 09:15 AM

Leecea lives in Russia, in a village where the gas is not always as advertised. Rather than worry about putting 93 octane into a 93oct tuned car, and having it cause knocking due to poor quality gas, he tuned it to 91octane, puts in 93 octane fuel and then knows that he's safe.

To the OP:
1) Read the manual
2) If you don't have the manual, go to Cobb's website and download it.
3) If you don't have internets, call Cobb.
4) Read the manual again.

Napalm3nema · 01-16-2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loyale93

Leecea lives in Russia, in a village where the gas is not always as advertised. Rather than worry about putting 93 octane into a 93oct tuned car, and having it cause knocking due to poor quality gas, he tuned it to 91octane, puts in 93 octane fuel and then knows that he's safe.

To the OP:
1) Read the manual
2) If you don't have the manual, go to Cobb's website and download it.
3) If you don't have internets, call Cobb.
4) Read the manual again.

Ah ok thanks for the clarification!

Unabomber · 01-16-2013, 10:41 AM

Item 1 is knowing that you reseach THEN buy.
Item 2 is knowing that asking this question is EXACTLY like asking us if Coke is a good beverage. Cobb = Coke in the Subaru world.

Please visit their website, download and read the manual along with all the map notes and visit our car parts review forum for more information.

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Subaru guy1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336255 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ogden,ut Vehicle: 2005 Subaru sti Gray	Acces port safe? I just got an acces port for my 05 sti, I'm all stock so my question is, is it safe to run it? All I have is a cat back. Please let me know. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-16-2013, 01:14 AM	#2
aerosaaber Scooby Specialist Member#: 33850 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pittsfield, MA Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon WRC Blue	go to the cobb site and read up on the maps.

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scx89 Scooby Specialist Member#: 269388 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCal SD / LA Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX obp	lol wut yes

01-16-2013, 02:26 AM	#4
projectQWKSLVR Scooby Newbie Member#: 285270 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 03 WRX PSM	Did you not visit Cobb's website before purchasing the AP? Buy a downpipe, flash stage 2 map that is suitable for the fuel available to you(91;93). Then find a reputable local tuner to custom tune the car for your goals/fuel/setup/.... You get the idea. You have a great platform to start with. Take the time to learn about what/what not to do with these cars and you will have a long and happy relationship with you're AMAZING automobile! Good luck!

01-16-2013, 09:15 AM	#8
Loyale93 Scooby Specialist Member#: 91347 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Medford, MA Vehicle: '13 XV Crosstrek, 1050 Triumph Speed Triple	Leecea lives in Russia, in a village where the gas is not always as advertised. Rather than worry about putting 93 octane into a 93oct tuned car, and having it cause knocking due to poor quality gas, he tuned it to 91octane, puts in 93 octane fuel and then knows that he's safe. To the OP: 1) Read the manual 2) If you don't have the manual, go to Cobb's website and download it. 3) If you don't have internets, call Cobb. 4) Read the manual again.

01-16-2013, 10:41 AM	#10
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Item 1 is knowing that you reseach THEN buy. Item 2 is knowing that asking this question is EXACTLY like asking us if Coke is a good beverage. Cobb = Coke in the Subaru world. Please visit their website, download and read the manual along with all the map notes and visit our car parts review forum for more information.