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What plans do have for your Subaru STi?

 

Thanks... I do a lot of driving but I still want some good power. What would be some benefits of not buying SPT performance parts. I thought i'd start with an intake and exhaust, but idk if should get a cobb tuner as well or would there be better mods to do first.

 

I also plan on taking it up to do some boarding this winter so i'd still like some off road / snow capabilities.

 

If you get a Cobb Acess port and an exhaust you're off to a good start, you wont need an intake swap.

For the snow...make sure you either get some dedicated snow tires, or keep your OEM's handy after you buy some aftermarket wheels /tires.

 

Why shouldn't I get an intake?

 

Because you could possibly run lean depends though.
The SPT,K&N,or Cobb are the only intakes I would consider.
Can you post any pics of your STi?

 

cuz the stock one flows enough for 300whp or so. much more than you have now. not to mention the hood snorkel which sucks colder air into the stock airbox.

 

or you can remove the snorkel which is free and it makes the intake whoooshing noise and i suppose is less restrictive...thats what i did search for how to do it its called the snorkus delete mod i believe its pretty easy