I cant seem to find it...whats stage 1, 2, etc..

lavid2002 · 11-11-2009, 04:10 PM

What is stage one, its stock right? And what determines stage 2 or 3?

Is it for HP...like stage 1 is 100-199, 2 is 200-299 etc...? I searched my ass off and I couldnt find it...I suck at searching stuff....Thanks

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ADAS1223 · 11-11-2009, 04:14 PM

Its not measuring HP, and you'll never find an answer

stages are based on companies 'power packages'. youre thinking about Accessport stages. i think its safe to say stage 2 is a TBE with a tune. after that, everything gets blurry

Byzantium · 11-11-2009, 04:16 PM

It varies by company, but as a rule of thumb:

Stage 1: Engine Management

Stage 2: Engine Management + Turboback

Stage 3: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC

Stage 4: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC + Small Turbo Upgrade/Fuel Support Mods

jbark1018 · 11-11-2009, 04:24 PM

try advanced search and the drop down menu to search title only. but:

stage 1 is stock with a tune (sometimes an intake and catback are done here)

stage 2 is when a downpipe is added to the catback and a tune is done (also an intake is sometimes seen here as well as an uppipe, inlet tube, and other minor mods)

stage 3 (dont quote me) i think its a 16g/VF39/turbo of same power, plus injectors, fuel pump, bigger TMIC, a tune, and stage 2 mods.

hope this helps. im going stage 2 after the holidays WOOOT

lavid2002 · 11-11-2009, 04:30 PM

SWEET Ill be going stage 2 soon as well : P I just put my SR*S CBE on....so paranoid about getting a ticket. I passes 6 cops today and nothing so far :P Im doing an up, down, and tune in about a month :P NOICE!

Snow Drift · 11-11-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byzantium

It varies by company, but as a rule of thumb:

Stage 1: Engine Management

Stage 2: Engine Management + Turboback

Stage 3: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC

Stage 4: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC + Small Turbo Upgrade/Fuel Support Mods

^ This is correct for Cobb/EcuTek/UTEC

spike93 · 11-11-2009, 05:25 PM

Stage 2 is fun and quite a nice upgrade. But be warned, you will be wanting more after like 2 weeks. Unless you really like the fast spool of the td04, i love it but already would like a vf upgrade.

Snow Drift · 11-11-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike93

Stage 2 is fun and quite a nice upgrade. But be warned, you will be wanting more after like 2 weeks. Unless you really like the fast spool of the td04, i love it but already would like a vf upgrade.

Gotta tell ya, I had a VF34 on my 2005 WRX (276whp, 263 ft-lbs) and as much as I loved it pulling like a freight train, I always missed the quick spool of Stage 2.

theprodgalson · 11-11-2009, 07:24 PM

[quote=jbark1018;28798207]try advanced search and the drop down menu to search title only. but:

stage 1 is stock with a tune (sometimes an intake and catback are done here)

stage 2 is when a downpipe is added to the catback and a tune is done (also an intake is sometimes seen here as well as an uppipe, inlet tube, and other minor mods)

stage 3 (dont quote me) i think its a 16g/VF39/turbo of same power, plus injectors, fuel pump, bigger TMIC, a tune, and stage 2 mods.

i agree with this a little more than the other one because i think "stage 3" contains a turbo upgrade. What you will learn is that this topic is very subjective and the only thing it's really good for is not having to list out all your mods when describing your cars progress.

Snow Drift · 11-11-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theprodgalson

i agree with this a little more than the other one because i think "stage 3" contains a turbo upgrade.

No, he's wrong.

Stage 1 = Tune
Stage 2 = Tune + DP
Stage 3 = Tune + DP + TMIC
Stage 4 = Tune + DP + TMIC + Turbo + Injectors + Fuel (if needed)

What you might be confused about is that Cobb's Stage 2.5 included Tune, DP, VF34/16G + Injectors. The reason they called this 2.5 and not 4 is because they were waiting to release their own TMIC for a Stage 3 map. That intercooler and map was never created as they decided instead to release the Pro Tuner and Street Tuner software.

Audiosavvy · 11-11-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow Drift

Gotta tell ya, I had a VF34 on my 2005 WRX (276whp, 263 ft-lbs) and as much as I loved it pulling like a freight train, I always missed the quick spool of Stage 2.

An 18G would make more power, and just about as quickly, the extra 20+whp would make you miss that insta-spool a little less

allday789 · 11-11-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byzantium

It varies by company, but as a rule of thumb:

Stage 1: Engine Management

Stage 2: Engine Management + Turboback

Stage 3: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC

Stage 4: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC + Small Turbo Upgrade/Fuel Support Mods

+1 for being on point.

Snow Drift · 11-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiosavvy

An 18G would make more power, and just about as quickly, the extra 20+whp would make you miss that insta-spool a little less

Hahah probably correct. Although, after 2 years w/ the VF34 the 2.0L blew cylinder #4 so an 18G would of been way too much stress. The 2008 isn't worth modding since the 09 is VF34 fast w/ a full warranty.

lagwagn · 11-11-2009, 08:14 PM

haha just learned i was stageIII

Unabomber · 11-11-2009, 08:19 PM

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11-11-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
lavid2002 Scooby Newbie Member#: 226864 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern NJ Vehicle: 2005 '05 WRX Stage 2 Platinum Silver Metalic	I cant seem to find it...whats stage 1, 2, etc.. What is stage one, its stock right? And what determines stage 2 or 3? Is it for HP...like stage 1 is 100-199, 2 is 200-299 etc...? I searched my ass off and I couldnt find it...I suck at searching stuff....Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-11-2009, 04:14 PM	#2
ADAS1223 Scooby Specialist Member#: 159853 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: CT concaved cusco Vehicle: 2oo5 Lamborghini glass on the h0000000000d	Its not measuring HP, and you'll never find an answer stages are based on companies 'power packages'. youre thinking about Accessport stages. i think its safe to say stage 2 is a TBE with a tune. after that, everything gets blurry

11-11-2009, 04:16 PM	#3
Byzantium Scooby Specialist Member#: 207826 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Katabatic Vehicle: 2002 WRX Correct Fitment Crew #034	It varies by company, but as a rule of thumb: Stage 1: Engine Management Stage 2: Engine Management + Turboback Stage 3: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC Stage 4: Engine Management + Turboback + Bigger TMIC + Small Turbo Upgrade/Fuel Support Mods

11-11-2009, 04:24 PM	#4
jbark1018 Scooby Newbie Member#: 224935 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: READING, PA Vehicle: 2005 WRX Blue	try advanced search and the drop down menu to search title only. but: stage 1 is stock with a tune (sometimes an intake and catback are done here) stage 2 is when a downpipe is added to the catback and a tune is done (also an intake is sometimes seen here as well as an uppipe, inlet tube, and other minor mods) stage 3 (dont quote me) i think its a 16g/VF39/turbo of same power, plus injectors, fuel pump, bigger TMIC, a tune, and stage 2 mods. hope this helps. im going stage 2 after the holidays WOOOT

11-11-2009, 04:30 PM	#5
lavid2002 Scooby Newbie Member#: 226864 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern NJ Vehicle: 2005 '05 WRX Stage 2 Platinum Silver Metalic	SWEET Ill be going stage 2 soon as well : P I just put my SR*S CBE on....so paranoid about getting a ticket. I passes 6 cops today and nothing so far :P Im doing an up, down, and tune in about a month :P NOICE!

11-11-2009, 05:25 PM	#7
spike93 Scooby Newbie Member#: 190292 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Vehicle: 2005 stage II wrx CGM	Stage 2 is fun and quite a nice upgrade. But be warned, you will be wanting more after like 2 weeks. Unless you really like the fast spool of the td04, i love it but already would like a vf upgrade.

11-11-2009, 07:24 PM	#9
theprodgalson Scooby Specialist Member#: 181054 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fres-Yes Vehicle: 06 WRX wagon Obsidian Black Pearl	[quote=jbark1018;28798207]try advanced search and the drop down menu to search title only. but: stage 1 is stock with a tune (sometimes an intake and catback are done here) stage 2 is when a downpipe is added to the catback and a tune is done (also an intake is sometimes seen here as well as an uppipe, inlet tube, and other minor mods) stage 3 (dont quote me) i think its a 16g/VF39/turbo of same power, plus injectors, fuel pump, bigger TMIC, a tune, and stage 2 mods. i agree with this a little more than the other one because i think "stage 3" contains a turbo upgrade. What you will learn is that this topic is very subjective and the only thing it's really good for is not having to list out all your mods when describing your cars progress.

11-11-2009, 08:14 PM	#14
lagwagn Scooby Newbie Member#: 161287 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: jeanette pa Vehicle: 2004 impeza wrx black stageII	haha just learned i was stageIII

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