Stage zero install

WRXnFX · 04-14-2002, 06:04 PM

We're doing a Stage Zero install. Stop by if you want.

Winslow

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SQUAD_907 · 04-14-2002, 06:26 PM

where? and in who's car?

RallyX13 · 04-15-2002, 01:11 AM

We did the install at Winslows, and I think about half the AKIC stopped by to check it out. We did a Vishnu Stage 0 on Bill Maxells car.

We just got done tuning it a little while ago, and that kit makes a BIG difference. It pulls very hard now!

The install went pretty good, but we forgot to bring the beer out until the end.

Kris

KapaFool · 04-15-2002, 02:46 AM

Well?? So whats the verdict or review on it? Cmon, some of us want to know.

pila_jones · 04-16-2002, 01:18 AM

Well I cant say enough good things about the Stage 0. Its awesome. THe turbo spools quicker, it pulls much harder and the boost remains fairly stable all the way to redline. I have it cranked to about 16 psi +/- .5. Its a great system.

My thanks to Winslow and Kris for "helping" with the install.

Eric you need to forget about your EGT and get this install man. No regrets here.

Sorry if this is a crappy review. Im not very knowledgable about this stuff, but the butt test shows its definitley gave me a big boost in HP. If you have any specific questions that i forgot to cover here, feel free to PM me or post.

Bill

AK_2002_WRX · 04-16-2002, 01:32 AM

you live in my area right? you should give me a ride

AK_2002_WRX · 04-16-2002, 01:35 AM

how long did the installation take?

pila_jones · 04-16-2002, 01:44 AM

FUll installation and tuning took all day. We started around 10 in the morning and finished with the tuning about 730 with a break for lunch. I ll be willing to give anyone interested a ride.

Bill

WRXnFX · 04-16-2002, 01:46 AM

Do you mean how long did it take before we started drinking beer? That took about 7 hours. The install and tune took about 10 hours. In that time, we cooked and sat down to breakfast and lunch, gave test drives in Min's car, took many breaks talking with all the members of i-Club, installed an uppipe, MBC, main crank pulley, spark plugs, unichip, and a boost gauge. Did I miss anything? Oh, yeah! And, harassing Bill because he didn't do any of the hard work.

Where are the pics? Bill was the camera man.

Winslow

AK_2002_WRX · 04-16-2002, 01:49 AM

is stage zero the only mod on your car right now?

WRXnFX · 04-16-2002, 01:53 AM

Short shifter and momo knob.

RallyX13 · 04-16-2002, 11:09 AM

I will try and post the pictures soon. Have been busy working on my car.

Kris

AutoXr · 04-17-2002, 01:04 AM

Bill, I would tell you that the Momo knob was the biggest performance boost, but understand that it went on a long time ago and you'd think I was full of it.

Winslow, how does it compare to your car? More or less power? Where at in the power band?

I wonder how this system would work with an EBC instead of the MBC?

Is this an item that AKAutoGear will be carrying on a regular basis?

RallyX13 · 04-17-2002, 02:06 AM

I do not think we will stock them, but we will sell them and install them as they are wanted. We cannot afford to have $1000 sitting on the shelf waiting for a buyer.

Later....Kris

WRXnFX · 04-17-2002, 05:52 AM

The power gains are about the same but the Stage zero comes on boost much sooner. With the exhaust, I saw more top end gains. The Stage Zero does open up more of the usable power band because boost is held to redline. The nice thing about the Vishnu vs. TurboXS is that Vishnu uses a variety of parts to produce gains whereas TurboXS relies on the Unichip. There shouldn't be a problem running the UniChips with an EBC over an MBC. Actually, the EBC gives you more flexability with your boost selection while the MBC is constant. Bill has it set at 16 psi in 4th gear which has made it difficult for him to cruise in fifth gear. In fifth, the boost climbs to over 17 psi and he hits fuel cut. I told him to down shift if it happens again or turn down the BC.

Winslow

AK_2002_WRX · 04-17-2002, 08:35 PM

what kinda exhaust does he have?

RallyX13 · 04-17-2002, 11:33 PM

Bill has the factory exhaust.

Winslow was talking about his exhaust in his post.

Kris

WRXnFX · 04-18-2002, 02:45 PM

Where are those pics?

Winslow

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WRXnFX Alaskan Mafia Moderator Member#: 10398 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Corner of Easy and Lazy	Stage zero install We're doing a Stage Zero install. Stop by if you want. Winslow * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by WRXnFX; 04-15-2002 at 03:27 AM.

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SQUAD_907 Totally Biased Moderator Member#: 10104 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: 907 Vehicle: WOW! JUST WOW! I make posts disappear	where? and in who's car?

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04-16-2002, 01:18 AM	#5
pila_jones Scooby Newbie Member#: 3027 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blaze Yellow	Well I cant say enough good things about the Stage 0. Its awesome. THe turbo spools quicker, it pulls much harder and the boost remains fairly stable all the way to redline. I have it cranked to about 16 psi +/- .5. Its a great system. My thanks to Winslow and Kris for "helping" with the install. Eric you need to forget about your EGT and get this install man. No regrets here. Sorry if this is a crappy review. Im not very knowledgable about this stuff, but the butt test shows its definitley gave me a big boost in HP. If you have any specific questions that i forgot to cover here, feel free to PM me or post. Bill

04-16-2002, 01:32 AM	#6
AK_2002_WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 10591 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anch, ak Vehicle: 2004 Silverado SS Victory Red	you live in my area right? you should give me a ride

04-16-2002, 01:35 AM	#7
AK_2002_WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 10591 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anch, ak Vehicle: 2004 Silverado SS Victory Red	how long did the installation take?

04-16-2002, 01:44 AM	#8
pila_jones Scooby Newbie Member#: 3027 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blaze Yellow	FUll installation and tuning took all day. We started around 10 in the morning and finished with the tuning about 730 with a break for lunch. I ll be willing to give anyone interested a ride. Bill

04-16-2002, 01:46 AM	#9
WRXnFX Alaskan Mafia Moderator Member#: 10398 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Corner of Easy and Lazy	Do you mean how long did it take before we started drinking beer? That took about 7 hours. The install and tune took about 10 hours. In that time, we cooked and sat down to breakfast and lunch, gave test drives in Min's car, took many breaks talking with all the members of i-Club, installed an uppipe, MBC, main crank pulley, spark plugs, unichip, and a boost gauge. Did I miss anything? Oh, yeah! And, harassing Bill because he didn't do any of the hard work. Where are the pics? Bill was the camera man. Winslow

04-16-2002, 01:49 AM	#10
AK_2002_WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 10591 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anch, ak Vehicle: 2004 Silverado SS Victory Red	is stage zero the only mod on your car right now?

04-16-2002, 01:53 AM	#11
WRXnFX Alaskan Mafia Moderator Member#: 10398 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Corner of Easy and Lazy	Short shifter and momo knob.

04-16-2002, 11:09 AM	#12
RallyX13 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1543 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Greensboro, NC USA Vehicle: 2007 Jetta GLI Yellow	I will try and post the pictures soon. Have been busy working on my car. Kris

04-17-2002, 01:04 AM	#13
AutoXr Scooby Specialist Member#: 2047 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: South Central, Alaska Vehicle: '04 Audi S4 Red	Bill, I would tell you that the Momo knob was the biggest performance boost, but understand that it went on a long time ago and you'd think I was full of it. Winslow, how does it compare to your car? More or less power? Where at in the power band? I wonder how this system would work with an EBC instead of the MBC? Is this an item that AKAutoGear will be carrying on a regular basis?

04-17-2002, 02:06 AM	#14
RallyX13 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1543 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Greensboro, NC USA Vehicle: 2007 Jetta GLI Yellow	I do not think we will stock them, but we will sell them and install them as they are wanted. We cannot afford to have $1000 sitting on the shelf waiting for a buyer. Later....Kris

04-17-2002, 05:52 AM	#15
WRXnFX Alaskan Mafia Moderator Member#: 10398 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Corner of Easy and Lazy	The power gains are about the same but the Stage zero comes on boost much sooner. With the exhaust, I saw more top end gains. The Stage Zero does open up more of the usable power band because boost is held to redline. The nice thing about the Vishnu vs. TurboXS is that Vishnu uses a variety of parts to produce gains whereas TurboXS relies on the Unichip. There shouldn't be a problem running the UniChips with an EBC over an MBC. Actually, the EBC gives you more flexability with your boost selection while the MBC is constant. Bill has it set at 16 psi in 4th gear which has made it difficult for him to cruise in fifth gear. In fifth, the boost climbs to over 17 psi and he hits fuel cut. I told him to down shift if it happens again or turn down the BC. Winslow

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AK_2002_WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 10591 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anch, ak Vehicle: 2004 Silverado SS Victory Red	what kinda exhaust does he have?

04-17-2002, 11:33 PM	#17
RallyX13 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1543 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Greensboro, NC USA Vehicle: 2007 Jetta GLI Yellow	Bill has the factory exhaust. Winslow was talking about his exhaust in his post. Kris

04-18-2002, 02:45 PM	#18
WRXnFX Alaskan Mafia Moderator Member#: 10398 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Corner of Easy and Lazy	Where are those pics? Winslow