07 STI Limited - Simple Stage 2 with Great Results

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-07-2007, 01:14 PM

I tuned this beautiful 07 STI Limited the other day. The setup is dead simple:

APS TBE (Catted)
AP V2 with EQ Tuning custom tune on 91 Octane

That's all there is to it! The results are simply amazing considering 91 Octane and a catted car! I've only seen one other stage 2 car break 280whp on 91 before and it had a lot more done to it and of course it was catless. This is a particularly strong engine and I just love the way the APS TBE performs and sounds... its really worth the price.

Here's the plots:

Thanks
-- Ed

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BOXRPWR · 10-07-2007, 01:39 PM

nice numbers! boy, those 07 STI's really are responsive to tuning

I didn't know the AP was out for the CAN bus Subies yet?

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-07-2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOXRPWR

nice numbers! boy, those 07 STI's really are responsive to tuning

I didn't know the AP was out for the CAN bus Subies yet?

No CANbus on the 07 STI's... only 08+.

-- Ed

nxttruck2002 · 10-07-2007, 03:23 PM

How's the throttle response on this car?

Blackpantherwrx · 10-07-2007, 03:25 PM

Looks good Ed keep up the good work.

swift2fly · 10-07-2007, 03:51 PM

ed, goodstuff. i've now been tuned twice and my 2nd tune is the best. i wouldn't mind getting road tuned by you..jsut to see what different tuners have to offer.

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-07-2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nxttruck2002

How's the throttle response on this car?

Throttle response is great considering the stock solenoid. I think we're going to put an MBC on this car next to get that instant NA type response

.

-- Ed

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift2fly

ed, goodstuff. i've now been tuned twice and my 2nd tune is the best. i wouldn't mind getting road tuned by you..jsut to see what different tuners have to offer.

I'm up for the challenge

. If you ever come up here let me know, or if you'd like we can try to arrange a socal tuning trip.

Thanks
-- Ed

swift2fly · 10-07-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaus

I'm up for the challenge

. If you ever come up here let me know, or if you'd like we can try to arrange a socal tuning trip.

Thanks
-- Ed

sounds good. what are your rates and how many hours of work do you need?

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-07-2007, 04:03 PM

PM'd you.

Thanks
-- Ed

bren wrx · 10-07-2007, 08:04 PM

how about some a/f graphs?

C J · 10-07-2007, 08:07 PM

280 + is not that high?

my car did 288whp with only downpipe, catback with a pro tune.

jdmmuscle · 10-07-2007, 08:29 PM

What dyno? I made 290whp 330trq with a txs catted tbe w/2.5 muffler, on 91 pis and a dyno jet. Either way the car must feel great!

boostcreep05 · 10-07-2007, 08:57 PM

Does evrey sti throw down stock whp are do they change due to being different cars

pharo · 10-07-2007, 09:03 PM

Ed has is own road dyno that is comparable to a low reading mustang dyno, and (Ed correct me if I am wrong) his 280whp is equivalent to trapping 107-109 mph.

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-07-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pharo

Ed has is own road dyno that is comparable to a low reading mustang dyno, and (Ed correct me if I am wrong) his 280whp is equivalent to trapping 107-109 mph.

That's correct. These numbers are similar to the lower reading Mustang dynos. Stock STI's put down 215-225whp. 275-280whp has be proven to be good for 107-109mph traps with a good driver. I believe this is easily over 300whp on most Dynojets and Dynapaks.

Thanks
-- Ed

tmarcel · 10-07-2007, 11:11 PM

Got a data log to post? Curious as to the rest of the info.

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-08-2007, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmarcel

Got a data log to post? Curious as to the rest of the info.

This tune is running 19.5psi peak tapering to just under 14psi by redline. A/f is 10.7-10.8 at WOT.

-- Ed

SpADeZ_WRX · 10-08-2007, 01:23 AM

Great tuning!!!

GBX · 10-08-2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaus

Throttle response is great considering the stock solenoid. I think we're going to put an MBC on this car next to get that instant NA type response

.

-- Ed

what's your feeling on using a MBC? Dont you lose all safetly features that are built into the stock ECU to prevent overboosting, etc? I really want that instant "on" response, but can't decide if its worth it for my daily driver.

Equilibrium Tuning · 10-08-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBX

what's your feeling on using a MBC? Dont you lose all safetly features that are built into the stock ECU to prevent overboosting, etc? I really want that instant "on" response, but can't decide if its worth it for my daily driver.

The only safety feature you lose is in case the advance multiplier drops severely, the ECU won't be able to decrease boost to wastegate levels. Luckily this almost never actually happens and if it does, there are much bigger concerns by that point. The overboost protection is still in place since that's just a fuel cut and is set up by the tuner.

Thanks
-- Ed

seanl · 10-08-2007, 05:53 PM

The car runs great, and throttle response obviously can't be compared to stock, stock factory issued reflash, or even Ed's crisp stage 1 tuning.

Torquey, smooth, and clean are some of the descriptions I'll use to decribe how Stage 2 feels now.

For comparison's sake, the car put down 238whp on the Gruppe-S Mustang dyno. With Ed's trick road dyno software the car put down 239whp stock and then 259 after Stage 1 pro-tuning.

To say it runs great is actually an understatement. The exhaust note is amazing and it's a blast to drive!

Thanks again Ed.

jetskibucky · 10-08-2007, 08:03 PM

Nice looking ride. Almost as nice as mine

.

WebMasterP · 10-08-2007, 08:55 PM

I have an APS Catted 3" too, sounds great and cops don't even know it's not stock. I was getting a speeding ticket once and the cop stopped talking because she couldn't hear me (it was the freeway noise), she went back and looked at my exhaust and then came back and kept talking.

I'm still waiting on a few mods and $$ to get a pro-tune. If Ed was up in WA, I would hit him up for a tune. Luckily we have Tim Bailey up here

jpwulf · 10-08-2007, 09:08 PM

Just got my 07 STI pro-tuned with ECUTEK 2 days ago... I have TurboXS 3" high flow cat only, and my results were 295 whp and 326 torque! I love it!!! These 07's have a lot of potential! Thanks to Tim Bailey!!!

10-07-2007, 01:14 PM	#1
Equilibrium Tuning NASIOC Vendor Member#: 26933 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fairfield, CA Vehicle: 2006 STI CGM	07 STI Limited - Simple Stage 2 with Great Results I tuned this beautiful 07 STI Limited the other day. The setup is dead simple: APS TBE (Catted) AP V2 with EQ Tuning custom tune on 91 Octane That's all there is to it! The results are simply amazing considering 91 Octane and a catted car! I've only seen one other stage 2 car break 280whp on 91 before and it had a lot more done to it and of course it was catless. This is a particularly strong engine and I just love the way the APS TBE performs and sounds... its really worth the price. Here's the plots: Thanks -- Ed * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-07-2007, 08:57 PM	#14
boostcreep05 Scooby Newbie Member#: 161166 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: brighton Vehicle: 2005 subaru silver	? Does evrey sti throw down stock whp are do they change due to being different cars

10-08-2007, 05:53 PM	#22
seanl Scooby Newbie Member#: 127655 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NorCal Vehicle: 07 WRX STI WRB	The car runs great, and throttle response obviously can't be compared to stock, stock factory issued reflash, or even Ed's crisp stage 1 tuning. Torquey, smooth, and clean are some of the descriptions I'll use to decribe how Stage 2 feels now. For comparison's sake, the car put down 238whp on the Gruppe-S Mustang dyno. With Ed's trick road dyno software the car put down 239whp stock and then 259 after Stage 1 pro-tuning. To say it runs great is actually an understatement. The exhaust note is amazing and it's a blast to drive! Thanks again Ed. Last edited by seanl; 10-08-2007 at 06:06 PM.

10-08-2007, 08:03 PM	#23
jetskibucky Scooby Specialist Member#: 136694 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County, SoCAL Vehicle: 07 STI LimitD #242 SPW Stage 2+	Nice looking ride. Almost as nice as mine.

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10-07-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
BOXRPWR Scooby Newbie Member#: 73928 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: So. Cal. Vehicle: 2010 STI Pearl Wht w/Gold XXR 518s	nice numbers! boy, those 07 STI's really are responsive to tuning I didn't know the AP was out for the CAN bus Subies yet?

10-07-2007, 03:23 PM	#4
nxttruck2002 Scooby Specialist Member#: 90879 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, Texas	How's the throttle response on this car?

10-07-2007, 03:25 PM	#5
Blackpantherwrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 70855 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Whittier Vehicle: 2004 Air Spencer... Squash.	Looks good Ed keep up the good work.

10-07-2007, 03:51 PM	#6
swift2fly Scooby Guru Member#: 70810 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: e.LBCity, where my heart is at Vehicle: 07 impreza STi Jizz White.facial anyone?	ed, goodstuff. i've now been tuned twice and my 2nd tune is the best. i wouldn't mind getting road tuned by you..jsut to see what different tuners have to offer.

10-07-2007, 04:03 PM	#10
Equilibrium Tuning NASIOC Vendor Member#: 26933 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fairfield, CA Vehicle: 2006 STI CGM	PM'd you. Thanks -- Ed

10-07-2007, 08:04 PM	#11
bren wrx Scooby Guru Member#: 59454 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Worcester Vehicle: '10 E92 M3 M-DCT brentuning.com/blog	how about some a/f graphs?

10-07-2007, 08:07 PM	#12
C J Scooby Specialist Member#: 132587 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Vehicle: 2006 JrTuned STi E85 GT3582r/10.83@126mph	280 + is not that high? my car did 288whp with only downpipe, catback with a pro tune.

10-07-2007, 08:29 PM	#13
jdmmuscle Scooby Specialist Member#: 81326 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 06 IMPREZA WRX STI Real man Krew #24!	What dyno? I made 290whp 330trq with a txs catted tbe w/2.5 muffler, on 91 pis and a dyno jet. Either way the car must feel great!

10-07-2007, 09:03 PM	#15
pharo Scooby Newbie Member#: 79266 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: los angeles Vehicle: 2005 05 Sti the slow color	Ed has is own road dyno that is comparable to a low reading mustang dyno, and (Ed correct me if I am wrong) his 280whp is equivalent to trapping 107-109 mph.

10-07-2007, 11:11 PM	#17
tmarcel Scooby Specialist Member#: 7555 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Charlotte NC	Got a data log to post? Curious as to the rest of the info.

10-08-2007, 01:23 AM	#19
SpADeZ_WRX * Banned * Member#: 160871 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: California	Great tuning!!!

10-08-2007, 08:55 PM	#24
WebMasterP Scooby Specialist Member#: 121062 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2006 STi [Stg 2+] World Rally Blue	I have an APS Catted 3" too, sounds great and cops don't even know it's not stock. I was getting a speeding ticket once and the cop stopped talking because she couldn't hear me (it was the freeway noise), she went back and looked at my exhaust and then came back and kept talking. I'm still waiting on a few mods and $$ to get a pro-tune. If Ed was up in WA, I would hit him up for a tune. Luckily we have Tim Bailey up here

10-08-2007, 09:08 PM	#25
jpwulf Scooby Specialist Member#: 156950 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Salem, Or Vehicle: 2012 Optima SX Turbo Black	Just got my 07 STI pro-tuned with ECUTEK 2 days ago... I have TurboXS 3" high flow cat only, and my results were 295 whp and 326 torque! I love it!!! These 07's have a lot of potential! Thanks to Tim Bailey!!!

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