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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Upping the Power

What is the best way to up my power in my WRX. its a 04 if that makes a difference. Thanx. Also how much do you think it will cost.
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Probably an up-pipe and turboback would be good to start off with. Then if you still want more, a larger turbo and reflash. The uppipe and turboback would probaby set you back about 850 new for the helix up/down/catback, if you get used parts even cheaper.



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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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Here is an easy way to add 25 whp to your WRX and it will only set you back $595. You can install your self in seconds and you have the option of adding the parts that my2003wrx is talking about later and then changing to a map that fits your mods. http://cobbtuning.com/wrx/accessport.html
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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Cobb Stage 2!!!
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Both my2003WRX and MO REX's recommendations are good
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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Are you trying to say that my recommendation is not good? Maybe it was a little juvenile, but Cobb Stage 2 is the way to go. I got Helix UP/DP and Borla Cat-Back and I'm waiting on my AP. Should put about 230 to the ground.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by psychobooe
Are you trying to say that my recommendation is not good? Maybe it was a little juvenile, but Cobb Stage 2 is the way to go. I got Helix UP/DP and Borla Cat-Back and I'm waiting on my AP. Should put about 230 to the ground.
I dont think he is saying your recommendation isnt good. It is basically a combo of the 2 (minus the bigger turbo) so it was a good recommendation. That is what I plan on doing once I get the $.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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Both my2003WRX and MO REX's recommendations are good
Stop postwhoring Ryan.


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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by MO REX
I dont think he is saying your recommendation isnt good. It is basically a combo of the 2 (minus the bigger turbo) so it was a good recommendation. That is what I plan on doing once I get the $.
MO REX hit the nail on the head here; sorry that I excluded you psychobooe
Berry, you shut up, I actually agree with your suggestion the most; that's why I declined to restate it
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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Originally posted by Choku Dori
MO REX hit the nail on the head here; sorry that I excluded you psychobooe
Berry, you shut up, I actually agree with your suggestion the most; that's why I declined to restate it
Carry on then.




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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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yo. i'm hearing good stuff about the accessport.
i'd vote for Vishnu cuz my friend goes there and he says they are top of the line...

what are the advantages and disadvantages that the Cobb Accessport has when compared to lets say the vishnu re-mapped ECU. is it better to flash, or get a plug and play?
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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From what I understand, with the accessport, you just flash the ecu once and then you can load whatever map you want. COBB has maps on their website that you can download. Good thing is that, if you load the map for a turboback and decide to upgrade the turbo, all you have to do is load a map to take advantage of it.A downside though, is that it's not as accurate as dyno tuning.



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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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Vishnu reflash or COBB accessport? Which one would be the best choice for problem free HP and torque? Also can a dealer tell if a ECU has been reflashed?
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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Personally, I think that Cobb is the best. Their maps are powerful yet still conservative enough not to break anything. No, according to Cobb a dealer won't be able to tell that you have a reflash. Unless they see your Cobb sticker.
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