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Old 07-16-2013, 07:44 PM   #1
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Hi everybody. Evo owner for the last 8 years, now proud owner of 2005 WRX STI. Got Turbo-Back exhaust, Cold Air intake and COBB AccessPort.
Any info, helpful mods and maybe some websides dedicated to Subarus so I can check out what is available for my car. Awesome
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Old 07-16-2013, 07:50 PM   #2
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There are some good places for advice out there. Just don't listen to the knuckleheads over at www.NASIOC.com
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Old 07-16-2013, 07:51 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum, Wally. There's this really cool website called NASIOC that has classified and vendor sections. Check it out!
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Old 07-16-2013, 07:51 PM   #4
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There are some good forums out there. Just don't listen to the knuckleheads over at www.NASIOC.com


I was thinking, "what are we chopped liver?"
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Old 07-16-2013, 07:55 PM   #5
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Welcome to the forum, congrats on the new car.
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Old 07-16-2013, 07:56 PM   #6
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Sell the cold air intake, go back to a stock one. You'll probably see better performance out of your car, sell that cold air and get something else that'll give you a real performance gain. Especially drop the intake if you do not have it tuned for it. it could damage your car. Stock subie intakes are engineered well for their purpose and will suit your needs to 400+ hp, some say even more than that. If anyone in a protune shop tells you otherwise they are just trying to sell you stuff you do not need.

Look out for boost creep with that turbo back, you'll have to have the wastegate adjusted accordingly with that pipe. I'd suggest a protune, look out for knock with the AP and that pipe. These cars are sensitive to turboback/catless. I have an older model with a turboback so I don't have any issues but I know the newer the get, the more sensitive they are to changes.

Lastly I'd get it inspected by a top notch protune/subaru specialty place(non dealer). Check for vacuum leaks etc.
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:01 PM   #7
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Great input. Thanks a lot!
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:09 PM   #8
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Welcome to the site and congrats on the new car. Post some pics when you get a chance. I love the 05's very nice find!
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:11 PM   #9
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Good news is you already have an access port so when they tune your car to the pipe you'll just have to pay for the man hours for them to give you a stage 2 tune. You should be fairly ready for stage 2 with that pipe. Most places charge like 125-200 bucks an hour to get it tuned. You're looking at a 3 hour tune to get her going sweet. After that drive her and enjoy your new beauty. Also post pics!
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:30 PM   #10
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Good news is you already have an access port so when they tune your car to the pipe you'll just have to pay for the man hours for them to give you a stage 2 tune. You should be fairly ready for stage 2 with that pipe. Most places charge like 125-200 bucks an hour to get it tuned. You're looking at a 3 hour tune to get her going sweet. After that drive her and enjoy your new beauty. Also post pics!
Already found some reputable shops in my area that uses COBB Software.
For a custom tune I think I`m looking 500-550$ , I wanna make sure AFR is OK and no boost spike on full boost.
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:38 PM   #11
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Also i was wondering about potential upgrade to stock turbo 2004+ that will fir my 05 STI. What i meant through the years Subaru update theit turbo with different code names. I was wondering which gen turbo got best reputation people upgrade to and I`m talking OEM turbo. NO Aftermarket for me. With Evo I rode 2 (FP and HKS) turbos to the ground , warranty was not honored of course.
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:46 PM   #12
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Hey look, just about anything you ever asked or wanted to know in a convenient, easy to read thread. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533787
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:53 PM   #13
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Hey look, just about anything you ever asked or wanted to know in a convenient, easy to read thread. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533787
AWESOMENESS Thnx
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Old 07-16-2013, 09:19 PM   #14
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You have yourself a very nice car to play with. You should already know this comig from the world of Evos, but aftermarket turbos are the shizznat, give them some thought.
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