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AP Stage 2 on an '02 WRX with UP, DP and STi Catback?

Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Question AP Stage 2 on an '02 WRX with UP, DP and STi Catback?

OK so I threw on one of my friend's stock STi axle-backs on my otherwise stock car because I like the tip and am wondering if I can use the Accessport Stage 2 map if I have a Helix UP, DP and that exhaust.

Probably not but I just wanted to see if it was almost viable because I like the look and the only other close one to that is the Borla WRX Cat Back with single tip.

I primarily want to go stage 2 because of the CEL deletes and extra power.
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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all you TECHNICALLY need to run stage 2 is an aftermarket downpipe. so if you do have a helix up/down pipe w/ the sti exhaust, that would be fine for running stage 2. you could probably squeeze a little more power out of an aftermarket exhaust, but as far as requirements go for stage 2 youre good to go.

btw, ive got the full helix exhaust, LOVE it
Old Feb 21, 2005 | 03:30 AM
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Yeah that's what I was hoping because of the fact that factory vs. stock cat-backs don't make a huge difference on other cars on the dyno anymore.

I guess it's because the OEMs are learning more about maximizing flow and minimizing noise. However, I guess it would make more of a difference if my car had a bigger turbo, more boost etc.

Hopefully it shouldn't be a big deal in my proposed setup.
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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You can definetly go with stage 2. Cobb says all you need is an aftermarket DP. you have that and more so go for it.
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