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Old 02-17-2011, 09:48 AM   #26
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I hope they told you to keep an eye on your stock wrx intercooler endtanks. They will come apart at 18+psi after a few miles. Watch the tabs, they will start to get loose.

Being new at this...please explain...also, can you reach that high of boost with just an AP stage 1 flash?
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:03 AM   #27
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I hope they told you to keep an eye on your stock wrx intercooler endtanks. They will come apart at 18+psi after a few miles. Watch the tabs, they will start to get loose.
Do you have a link or proof of this?
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:42 AM   #28
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I hope they told you to keep an eye on your stock wrx intercooler endtanks. They will come apart at 18+psi after a few miles. Watch the tabs, they will start to get loose.
Good point, but I think that's part of the reason he stuck to the 16psi tune.

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Being new at this...please explain...also, can you reach that high of boost with just an AP stage 1 flash?
The COBB OTS Stage 1 tune peaks at 16.5psi of boost, so it shouldn't be a problem.

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Do you have a link or proof of this?
Search the Legacy GT forums. They have had the same TMIC for a few years longer and there are quite a few pictures of them blown apart. I think some of them even happened at stock, or near stock boost levels.
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:45 AM   #29
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Thanks I appreciate the response. I "had" a 2004 WRX a few years back. I had a COBB version two AP. But I did and up pipe, down pipe, with Turbo XS all at once. Woke up the car BIG TIME!

I wanted to verify that on a stock STI that a Stage one flash was "felt" and or worth it.
Just remember, he got a custom protune 'stage 1'.
He's not using an off the shelf stage1 map.

There can be a big difference between the two.
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Old 02-17-2011, 11:05 AM   #30
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Just remember, he got a custom protune 'stage 1'.
He's not using an off the shelf stage1 map.

There can be a big difference between the two.

Sorry for the greenhorn question...But could you please explain? I understand the off the shelf COBB AP. But when you say protune, you lost me in that concept. Need help in understanding when this would be required, needed. or wanted...Please help?
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Old 02-17-2011, 11:07 AM   #31
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Just remember, he got a custom protune 'stage 1'.
He's not using an off the shelf stage1 map.

There can be a big difference between the two.
There is a big difference, but the OTS stage 1 map on the '11's are pretty nice. It definitely is a nice improvement.

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Old 02-17-2011, 11:12 AM   #32
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Sorry for the greenhorn question...But could you please explain? I understand the off the shelf COBB AP. But when you say protune, you lost me in that concept. Need help in understanding when this would be required, needed. or wanted...Please help?
Protune is simply tuning a map to be specific for your car. Every car is different. For example, my car with the graph above had a 10.5:1 AFR instead of the 11.2:1 target that the OTS map should be hitting. If I protuned for my car, we could get the AFR's back where they should be and I'd make more power than the Off the shelf map and still be safe.
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Old 02-17-2011, 11:13 AM   #33
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There is a big difference, but the OTS stage 1 map on the '11's are pretty nice. It definitely is a nice improvement.


So, if I am staying stock other than a K&N drop filter, and an AP from COBB (at a stage one flash) a Pro tune (?) is not needed or required...correct. I just want to protect the investment.

Thanks and sorry for the lack of knowledge here, but trying to learn a bit more every day...
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So, if I am staying stock other than a K&N drop filter, and an AP from COBB (at a stage one flash) a Pro tune (?) is not needed or required...correct. I just want to protect the investment.

Thanks and sorry for the lack of knowledge here, but trying to learn a bit more every day...
A pro tune (custom tune) is not required, but it can be done at any point. OTS tunes are conservative. With a custom tune you could choose to push the car further if you'd like. If you plan on staying at Stage 1 forever, you might want to consider a pro tune. If you are ever going to upgrade, you could just use the OTS tune until you get all of your upgrades done, and then get a pro tune (to save money on paying a tuner).

Here is an example of how a protune can provide larger gains over an OTS tune. The top line is the OP's Stage 1 18psi tune. The middle line is the COBB OTS Stage 1 tune. Not saying that a custom tune will magically (and safely) gain 20hp and 20ft-lbs of torque (in fact a custom tune may gain you very little), but there is the possibility for better gains with a custom tune. A custom tune could also notice spots in the OTS tune that don't look right (if there are any), and correct those. There really aren't any downside except for cost.

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Old 02-17-2011, 12:32 PM   #35
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Ok... Back from lunch now...

So, a Pro Tune is kind of "my car" car specific rather than an AP is just mass produced car specific...?
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Old 02-17-2011, 12:36 PM   #36
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Ok... Back from lunch now...

So, a Pro Tune is kind of "my car" car specific rather than an AP is just mass produced car specific...?
A OTS map that comes on the AP itself is a good tune that will work everywhere under many varying conditions, made to be safe.

A custom tune is custom for your car, how you drive, where you drive, whether you want full out power bragging or something with more area under the curve.
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Old 02-17-2011, 12:42 PM   #37
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Another dumb question...If I may...?

I know the 2009 + WRX and up are the ones to get. 08 not so much. But, when speaking about the boost etc...are the turbos and the boost amounts the same when utilizing the AP and tuning?

STI and the WRX ...Any differences ?Thanks guys...
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Old 02-17-2011, 12:42 PM   #38
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A OTS map that comes on the AP itself is a good tune that will work everywhere under many varying conditions, made to be safe.

A custom tune is custom for your car, how you drive, where you drive, whether you want full out power bragging or something with more area under the curve.
Now it makes sense...THANKS
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:27 PM   #39
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This thread had some activity while I was working today!

To add to the conversation about protune versus OTS, everything said above is correct--to elaborate on why I went protune:

I read and debated for months on buying just the AP, getting a protune, or doing an open source etune. (see Unabomber's complete guide on tuning)

I decided on the protune mainly because I read a couple bad stories about AP OTS stage 1 maps gone wrong (knowing most forum horror stories are either not accurate, lacking full mod disclosure, or are simply just corner cases). Still, I was nervous about whether I needed to log and learn about knock tables, etc...and what good/bad logs look like.

Given Surgeline's reputation and their 1/2 off deal when you buy the AP from them, I paid a little extra to "set it and forget it." I'm new and lack confidence so my primary goal was a safe, trustworthy tune. I got the max power I could for my individual vehicle and don't have to worry that the map isn't lining up right somewhere.

OTS maps are supposed to be very conservative to work with all cars + variation and should be plenty safe. It was a peace of mind thing for me.

If I want to risk some safety for power, I have a 17.5psi map I can use. Surgeline advised not using it on 100+ deg days and using higher quality octane fuel if available.

The experience of getting your car strapped to the dyno was pretty sweet, I learned a lot from that process, too.
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Old 02-17-2011, 11:35 PM   #40
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The experience of getting your car strapped to the dyno was pretty sweet, I learned a lot from that process, too.
Indeed it is. Loved getting the baseline on mine, wish I took some video...
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Old 07-10-2011, 06:42 PM   #41
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Not trying to stir a pot, but, did anyone else notice the weirdness in these two maps that the OP has shared?

If you look at the "Stage 1 - green" vs "Stage 2 - blue", they are identical. Something can't be right about these two. Both claim 18psi boost, Stage2 was an Invidia DP, but their curve and numbers are identical. So, something is lying about these numbers
Could be that the tuner is trying to post bigger specs for their tunes than are realistic maybe?




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Old 07-11-2011, 06:00 PM   #42
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Good day guys...

I recently bought a 2011 STI sedan. It is my goal to keep things as stock as possible (for warranty). I was just wondering for those who have the COBB stage one flash..."What was your driving impressions after the flash?"
FYI...
Subaru can tell if you have flashed your ECU with a AP.
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How? What makes you think so?
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Subaru can tell if you have flashed your ECU with a AP.
What if you flash it back to the original stock tune before you take it in for service? I was thinking of picking up an AP after I saw this thread, but if they can tell its been flashed then they will probably deny my claim if I ever have one.
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I've read that there's a counter on the ECU that counts the number of times the ECU has been flashed. Assuming you start with 1 as the stock map, flash to a aftermarket map, then back to stock the counter would show 3 instead of 1. However they only way they could tell you did this is if your car was hooked up to their ECU programmer. Depending on what you take your can in for may lead them to try and trouble shoot the ECU.
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I've read that there's a counter on the ECU that counts the number of times the ECU has been flashed. Assuming you start with 1 as the stock map, flash to a aftermarket map, then back to stock the counter would show 3 instead of 1. However they only way they could tell you did this is if your car was hooked up to their ECU programmer. Depending on what you take your can in for may lead them to try and trouble shoot the ECU.
That stinks tremendously. After looking at all the charts I really want to get an AP for just a stage 1 tune, but I REALLY don't want to risk it. Darn you Subaru for putting a bad tune on it initially.
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The only thing they can tell is how long its been since the ecu was reset. This is what the counter does. Same thing happens when you disconnect the battery. So flashing back to stock looks the same to them as disconnecting/reconnecting the battery. This comes from a buddy that works at subaru.
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...So flashing back to stock looks the same to them as disconnecting/reconnecting the battery...
IF that's the case, then a re-flash back to stock wouldn't matter. Batteries are frequently disconnected in service bays to avoid unintentional grounding or shocks. So, what good does this supposed "counter" do them? Nada. Heck, I just had some stereo work done and I know the battery was disconnected and reconnected at least 3 times...so SOA would accuse me of "re-flashing" my ECU 4-5 times? BS, they are not that stupid.

I just called my dealer, who's a friend of mine, and asked him about this. He laughed, then told me as long as there isn't a DP on the car, they don't hunt for tunes. Maybe other dealers are different, I dunno.

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I read in another post awhile back that somebody claimed the same exact thing as cdoliver said, so now I'm on the fence.
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IF that's the case, then a re-flash back to stock wouldn't matter. Batteries are frequently disconnected in service bays to avoid unintentional grounding or shocks. So, what good does this supposed "counter" do them? Nada. Heck, I just had some stereo work done and I know the battery was disconnected and reconnected at least 3 times...so SOA would accuse me of "re-flashing" my ECU 4-5 times? BS, they are not that stupid.

I just called my dealer, who's a friend of mine, and asked him about this. He laughed, then told me as long as there isn't a DP on the car, they don't hunt for tunes. Maybe other dealers are different, I dunno.
Pop a motor or blow a tranny...they'll hunt for tunes then.
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