So I have a stock 05 STI and I'm looking to beef it up as it's starting
to feel slow I live near Sabre and will bug him to help me install the parts so that's not a problem.
My initial thoughts:
Cobb Stage 2 Package
- AP
- TBE
Cobb Main Pulley
Cobb SF Intake System ( Short Ram )
Thoughts, Comments, Suggestions?
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Skip the intake, you're not going to need it yet. The power gains with an intake are well proven to be *almost* nil, except for those with 500+awhp. Save teh $ for either a protune (more hp than just an off the shelf flash) or get started on the suspension (springs, sways, etc)
If you don't have the factory short throw there are a couple good aftermarket choices as well.
if all else fails, get some m4d tyt3 n3ons y0!!
If you don't have the factory short throw there are a couple good aftermarket choices as well.
if all else fails, get some m4d tyt3 n3ons y0!!
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Ok sounds good with the intake. So the AP + TBE is a pretty proven combo.
Will the main pully help at all? Any other 'easy' power gains to be had?[/quote]
Ok sounds good with the intake. So the AP + TBE is a pretty proven combo.
Will the main pully help at all? Any other 'easy' power gains to be had?[/quote]
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The lightened crank pulley is really only going to free up *maybe* a hp or two, nothing big. I think the advantage to the pulley is a slightly greater (lighter?) throttle response. I think it's worth it, I have the Perrin crank pulley on my STi.
APE+TBE is a nice boost in power. Anything beyond that and you're going to be swapping out injectors... A HUGE difference in cost, as well as labor. Start with the above, and then see how fast you want to spend.
(yes, the second half of my last sentence is worded correctly. )
APE+TBE is a nice boost in power. Anything beyond that and you're going to be swapping out injectors... A HUGE difference in cost, as well as labor. Start with the above, and then see how fast you want to spend.
(yes, the second half of my last sentence is worded correctly. )
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I agree, the AP and TBE are absolutely the first things to do!
The K&N Typhoon intake is good for 10-12 whp and 10-12 ftlbs. I was there, I saw the proof. But at $200+ it ain't cheap.
Headers are another worthwhile mod. If your thinking cheap, think Gruppe-S or Borla (good for about 12-14 whp / 14-18 ftlbs). If money is no object, think Perrin (good for 20+whp / 20+ftlbs)
I also have a lightened/underdriven pulley and with the exception of slightly better throttle response I don't see any gain in it.
One last relatively inexpensive upgrade would be a big ebay TMIC. They go for about $250 and have a 720 c.u. core.
The K&N Typhoon intake is good for 10-12 whp and 10-12 ftlbs. I was there, I saw the proof. But at $200+ it ain't cheap.
Headers are another worthwhile mod. If your thinking cheap, think Gruppe-S or Borla (good for about 12-14 whp / 14-18 ftlbs). If money is no object, think Perrin (good for 20+whp / 20+ftlbs)
I also have a lightened/underdriven pulley and with the exception of slightly better throttle response I don't see any gain in it.
One last relatively inexpensive upgrade would be a big ebay TMIC. They go for about $250 and have a 720 c.u. core.
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Yep, Colin and Darrin gave you the best advice When you want more power after that, you start getting into the 1000's with a new turbo and upgraded fuel system.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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I agree with the guys here.
I have a TBE, Access Port and Cold Air Intake and the jump in performance is signficant.
I have been told that you really don't get the FULL benefit of the intake until you get a Protune.
I'll be doing that before year end, so I will let you know as soon as it's done.
I have a TBE, Access Port and Cold Air Intake and the jump in performance is signficant.
I have been told that you really don't get the FULL benefit of the intake until you get a Protune.
I'll be doing that before year end, so I will let you know as soon as it's done.
2006 WRX STi
Cobb Accessport - Stage 2
APS 3" Turboback Exhaust
APS 65mm CAI
Racecomp Front Camber Plates
STI Group N Rear Mounts
Prodrive Springs
Arai Shift Knob
Cobb Accessport - Stage 2
APS 3" Turboback Exhaust
APS 65mm CAI
Racecomp Front Camber Plates
STI Group N Rear Mounts
Prodrive Springs
Arai Shift Knob