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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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TurboXS OR Cobb AccessPORT

Wanted to see which one tuners/subaru owners perfer?


Out-of-box performance wise, the TXS probably will outperformance Cobb b/c its set at 16.5PSI for STG1 on a stock WRX

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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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I would say cobb ap or ecutek if you have a local tuner.
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Originally Posted by wvinfernovw
TurboXS OR Cobb AccessPORT

Wanted to see which one tuners/subaru owners perfer?


Out-of-box performance wise, the TXS probably will outperformance Cobb b/c its set at 16.5PSI for STG1 on a stock WRX
I don't really understand that last sentance. Cobb has higher boost maps available, and if you have it tuned by a local tuner using Pro Tuner, they can set your boost anywhere you like.

Since the UTEC is user programmable, that 16.5psi is meaningless. You can set it anywhere you want.

To answer your original question, the decision lies with you. Do you want to be able to tune the car yourself, accepting all of the risks that go along with that? If so, the UTEC is for you. If you want a system that can be tuned by your local tuner, then I would recommend the Cobb AP or ECUtek reflash. The nice feature with the Cobb is the ability to switch maps on the fly, including race gas, valet, and security maps.
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what kind of mods are you planning to do?
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