2011 wrx upgrade?
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2011 wrx upgrade?
I just bought a 2011 wrx and I was wondering what would be the cheapest and easiest way for me to convert it to stage 1. I already know all about Cobb and all the stages I was just wondering if anyone had any extra ideas. I'm willing to do a little work on my own as long as it's simple and I couldn't possibly damage the car in any way.
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
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From: Blown intake welds/Fried pistons
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Stage one is only a tune, which can be done either AccessPort or opensource. I lucked out and got my v2 AP sub-003 and Cobb SF intake for $450 because the seller needed the money for a V3.
Cheapest would probably be a tactrix cable and torqued performance map? Don't quote me on that.
Cheapest would probably be a tactrix cable and torqued performance map? Don't quote me on that.
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Car Info: Stage 2 '13 WRX hatch
My '13 is stage 1 right now with the torqued performance map, Cobb SF intake, and Magnaflow catback. It's a little faster and makes woosh noises because of the intake.
My advice? Just buy an Invidia catless downpipe and flash the TP stage 2 map with a Tactrix cable.
My advice? Just buy an Invidia catless downpipe and flash the TP stage 2 map with a Tactrix cable.
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From: Hollister, CA
Car Info: 2008 Subaru WRB WRX
If you enjoy playing with your car (getting into boost) definitely get the Stage 1 map. Its smooths out your fuel curve and gives you a bit more boost. Basically its safer. The stock map from factory runs lean at high rpm, which makes you engine run hot. I have an 08 wrx, flashed XPT stage 1 at 45,000 miles and am now at 116,000 with no issues. Made a big difference, especially 5th gear pulls. Just Flashed a buddies '12 wrx with Torqued Performance stage 1, also very nice.
The cheapest way to flash stage 1 if you already have a laptop is with a Tactrix cable. There is lots of info online about how to do this.
The easiest way would be with a Cobb Access port or to take it in and get dyno tuned somewhere. But expensive.
Hope this helps.
The cheapest way to flash stage 1 if you already have a laptop is with a Tactrix cable. There is lots of info online about how to do this.
The easiest way would be with a Cobb Access port or to take it in and get dyno tuned somewhere. But expensive.
Hope this helps.
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Car Info: 2008 SSM WRX Premium
I run a Torqued Performance Stage 1 Tune via Tactrix Cable, a Perrin Panel Filter and a STI midpipe with Nameless Axleback and made much smoother boost than the stock map 
Very happy with the setup, cant wait to go stage 2.
Very happy with the setup, cant wait to go stage 2.
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