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03-13-2013, 08:27 PM | #126 | |
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03-25-2013, 01:56 PM | #127 |
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I decided to install some polyurethane exhaust hangers. I ordered a set of 4 of the Torque Solution standard sized on Amazon, but I was sent 5... so I replaced all of them. Sometimes when I got on it hard while going around a turn I could hear the exhaust make contact, so I figured I'd replace the stock rubber hangers.
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04-03-2013, 08:53 PM | #128 |
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Thanks for the thread very informative, btw I am an old guy too 42 , helped me a lot on deciding to do a stage 2 on my 13 WRX sedan. I already have the Q-300 installed (love the sound) very quiet, COBB AP, drop in K&N filter. For stage 2 I am going with the Maddad V2 DP, Forge BPV, Bulletproof TMIC kit, and thinking instead of a pro tune just getting a Torqued Performance stage two map for $85. Anything else I should tackle while I am at it? Any opinions appreciated.
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04-03-2013, 09:10 PM | #129 | |
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Takes most of the slop of out shifting and I love the feeling and sound of "click click" when I shift. Its a pretty inexpensive mod too |
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04-03-2013, 11:24 PM | #130 |
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[quote=StackSmasher;39509623]Short throw and shifter bushings. Cobb or kartboy.
Takes most of the slop of out shifting and I love the feeling and sound of "click click" when I shift. Its a pretty inexpensive mod too[/quot I have a stock short shifter, I installed TMW bushings, also have sways & endlinks on the way. |
04-04-2013, 08:22 AM | #131 |
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Sam, sounds like you're heading in the right direction to me. I know choosing an exhaust for the sedan is definitely different than the hatch, but it sounds like you already have that part worked out. Good luck with the rest!
I've been planning on getting the kartboy shifter/bushings and some sway bars since I got my WRX, but still haven't pulled the trigger. Maybe later this summer... |
04-04-2013, 10:00 AM | #132 | |
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p.s. this thread is awesome. i just came across it. |
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04-04-2013, 12:32 PM | #133 | |
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04-04-2013, 03:14 PM | #134 |
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Thank you for this thread, this is exactly what I've been hoping to find in the forums and you worded it perfectly. I have the feeling if I had tried it I'd get flamed and the thread locked.
/subscribed for later modding. |
04-05-2013, 02:16 AM | #135 |
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Ordered all my stuff tonight for the jump to stage 2.
Maddad V2 DP & new gaskets Bullet Proof TMIC Kit Forge BOV COBB heat shield Perrin DP blanket PTP Turbo blanket Do you guys think I will be ok initially if I run the COBB stage 2 map on my AP? I should add that I am keeping the stock air box with a drop in K&N. I was thinking about ordering the Torqued Performance stage 2 map but might just get a pro tune instead. If anyone has any input I would really appreciate it. Anyway think I am done with my mods for the most part these parts added to my Q-300 CB, sways and end links, Short shifter bushings, should be good to go. |
04-05-2013, 09:37 AM | #136 | |
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04-05-2013, 11:24 AM | #137 |
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The nice part about going with something from Torqued Performance vs OTS Cobb map is that you can send your logs to him and have them check to make sure all is good. I think you'll probably get a better map from TP, plus the verification of the logs afterward. If you go with a pro tune, it would probably depend on the price as far as which is the "better deal".
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04-05-2013, 01:06 PM | #139 | |
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my power mods are a cobb sf intake and airbox, maddad bellmouth DP, forge BPV, stock "premium" catback. (my exhaust is different looking compared to the base and limited wrx's...) been planning on making myself the BP mod, as well as t-bolt my TB to IC hose, and probably replace it with a AVO hose. this thread was so funny to stumble across, considering how similar all of our setups are! |
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04-05-2013, 04:53 PM | #140 |
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36 yr old owner of a 13 STI. Wanted to ask my fellow "Old Men" what you consider are the most necessary mods for a safe Stage 2? I'm thinking DP (obviously), EBCS, aftermarket TMIC, fuel pump and turbo blanket and heat shield. Did I miss something?
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04-05-2013, 05:07 PM | #141 | |
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im stage 3 vf52 swap on my 08 wrx. i have a sti fuel pump grimmspeed ebcs perrin tmic turbo blanket tomei el headers perrin downpipe borla catback perrin cai grimmspeed aos running a tp stage 3.52 swap map.i have alot of other mods to but not power related. im 39 and married so ill fall into this thread, lol. my wife loves cars and lets me buy whatever i want. its a good thing! |
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04-05-2013, 05:23 PM | #142 | |
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04-06-2013, 08:13 AM | #143 |
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They're optional, but a quality bypass valve and injectors wouldn't hurt. The stock bypass valve is plastic and tends to leak at higher boost levels.
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04-06-2013, 08:18 AM | #144 | |
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Safe Stage 2 is expensive. Looking at nearly $3,400.00 right now. Oh well. No kids and a supportive wife makes this reasonable. |
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04-06-2013, 09:24 AM | #145 | |
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- catted downpipe - gauges - good tune Optional: - catback - EBCS - turbo and downpipe wrap You do not need injectors. Stock injectors flow more than enough for stage2 loads. I can hit 10.6 AFR with 290 g/s flow rate at redline. Typical stage2 tune will target 11:1 AFR or leaner at redline which tells you that the injectors can easily keep up. The stock BPV is perfectly fine. Last time I checked, it's not plastic. It holds 19psi no problem. Why would you replace it if the stock unit is well calibrated and will probably respond better than anything you can buy out there. The stock TMIC is more than capable, especially once you wrap the turbo and the downpipe. The proximity of the turbo to the TMIC is not the best but it can be remedied with a good wrap. My IATs are only 6F above ambient during normal driving. That's roughly a 10F difference than what I saw before. My TMIC is always cold now which greatly improves its efficiency. |
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04-06-2013, 09:50 AM | #146 |
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this is 100% incorrect. maybe on cobbs stage 2. my car with just a downpipe and a tp stage 2 tune my injectors are at 100% duty cycle. i am adding injectors and pump in may just for this reason..
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04-06-2013, 09:56 AM | #147 |
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Older guys always put themselves down! Do what you like and dont let others judge you and if they do, who cares! My dad is in his late forties and he has a very loud 550hp 2011 STi. Nobody judges him for his age!
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04-06-2013, 11:59 AM | #148 | |
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i tried modifying my stock one first, but it only changed where in my RPM band the squeak was happening. others have had great success with the mod though. |
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04-06-2013, 12:36 PM | #149 | |
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Nothing wrong with doing injectors just to relieve the idc's a bit and if you decide to go with a bigger turbo you already have fueling handled.. Im doing the same thing for my TP stage 2. Big rob what injectors are you going with? |
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04-06-2013, 02:10 PM | #150 | |
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