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Old 10-10-2012, 10:47 AM   #1
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This may not be the right place, if so please direct me. I have a 2012 WRX, with AP V3, and Invidia Q300 stage 1. I want to have a stage 2 setup. What would be the best/most reliable stage 2 setup to have? Please list what you have done.
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Old 10-10-2012, 11:26 AM   #2
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For stage 2 you need a aftermarket downpipe. Either Catted or not.

Then I'd suggest bulletproofing your top mount and getting a good professional tune (a protune since using your accessport).

Then you are set.
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Old 10-10-2012, 11:35 AM   #3
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I will be getting an Invidia catless dp next week. As far as ECBS and BC is that necessary? I will be doing a Forge BPV. What do I need for the top mount to be bullet proof?
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:01 PM   #4
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:07 PM   #5
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Do not get a bpv or a bov. Down pipe. Then tune. Done. Your stage 2

The less "garbage" your throw on (bov bpv etc.) the less there is to go wrong.
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:09 PM   #6
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Cobb OTS maps are kinda weak sauce. Fork out the money for a protune.
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:16 PM   #7
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But wouldn't I need a BPV to make it run more solid? what about cracking the tmi?
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:36 PM   #8
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This is going to cost a lot, are you sure you can afford it? I mean catless downpipes are like $300.
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:40 PM   #9
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p&l short ram intake
grimmspeed ebcs
Downpipe of whatever brand you'd like
up-pipe
you dont need a diff bov (i am running 322awhp-352awtq on stock bov)
walbro 255 ( dont need it too much for just st2)
IPR top mount is cheap but good
if youd like headers equal length= more torque

this should be more then enough to get you a little bit past stage 2 hope it helps
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:41 PM   #10
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This is going to cost a lot, are you sure you can afford it? I mean catless downpipes are like $300.
I got mine for $100 Invida used. Look for unibombers BOV FAQ. They make all Subarus run like ****. Except for those select few that are boosting out of the stock bpv efficiency range.

You do not need one. No ifs, buts, when's, or why's,
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:42 PM   #11
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Yup I can afford it. I don't remember you being my financial consultant. Run along little one.
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Are you sure? Last time I checked you were begging for jobs and looking for money.
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Plus you couldn't afford my cost to be your financial consultant.
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Old 10-10-2012, 03:51 PM   #14
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Yup, we all have financial struggles at one point. Its called responsibilities. Now that those responsibilities are met I can play. Why don't you kick rocks and mind your business kid.
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Old 10-10-2012, 04:04 PM   #15
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So St205WRX, I was thinking how does this sound.... Dp, DW65 fuel pump, Cobb SF intake forge BPV. GS ECBS and PW or Spearco, and obviously a protune.
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So St205WRX, I was thinking how does this sound.... Dp, DW65 fuel pump, Cobb SF intake forge BPV. GS ECBS and PW or Spearco, and obviously a protune.
dont waste the money on intake, everything else sounds good. EBCS*
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I would get a lager diameter intake with a bigger inlet.. you'll love it i give you my word. As far as the bpv... like i said i am running a stock one and putting down nice numbers. everything else sounds good. now just start saving for a new clutch
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Old 10-10-2012, 04:08 PM   #18
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Sup pajerito....so no intake really? Is it gonna heat soak that bad? Perrin film?
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Stock intake is good for more whp than your stock turbo is even capable of producing.
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Old 10-10-2012, 04:12 PM   #20
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the sf is a box of metal aka a hot box, intakes are aluminum and dissipate about as quick as plastic but absorb heat more I wouldn't get an intake until im BT and need a KStech bigger maf intake. Its loud and if you think its worth it for the noise go for it but id put that money into suspension
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also reduce engine bay temps, see here http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...=fun+with+heat

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You can add bolt-on's still you're blue in the face. Higher flow injectors and fuel pump, TGV deletes, larger intercooler, MBC and/or EBCS, intake, exhaust, external wastegate, etc. The list can go on and on. If you just want to lean on your stock turbo while not setting records, I'd go with a full TBE, panel filter and a hallman MBC. Drive car and enjoy.
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Old 10-10-2012, 05:34 PM   #23
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Is there a specific tune from the AP for the panel filter or is there no need to tune for it?
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Old 10-10-2012, 05:45 PM   #24
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stock airbox + k&n drop in filter
hallman mbc
dw65c drop in fuel pump
catless dp
el headers
ewg up pipe with 38mm ewg
TMIC
Good tune

done. should be good for a mid to low 12 second pass if you can drive. 108-110 traps

would also invest in a boost gauge and AFR gauge and a cobb ap to monitor feedback knock. if you dont monitor any of those three you are deff more likely to mess something up
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Look at my build, I have been through enough heart ache on my11. May I suggest you stay at stage-2 with a good fitting TMIC (AVO fits best), I ve been through the IPR/Perrin headache. Go stage-2 get a good pro tune.

I would do the following:
Catted DP, CDE
EBCS (grimmspeed) - optional
Forge BPV (Subaru specific model)
TMIC of choice (mine is AVO) -Optional
AEM intake
AP OTS stage-2 (for now)

Call it a day. You could wait on the TMIC, but to get max potential it should be tuned on the car.
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