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What is needed for Stage 2 Cobb tune?

What is needed for Stage 2 Cobb tune?

Stage 2

  1. Intake Requirements: COBB SF Intake – Required.
  2. Turbo Inlet. COBB Turbo Inlet Hose – Required.
  3. Intercooler. Stock intercooler- Required.
  4. Cam-Driven Fuel Pump: Autotech High Volume Fuel Pump (CDFP)- Required.
  5. Exhaust Requirements:
  6. Downpipe.
  7. Boost Targets.
  8. All other intake, exhaust, and engine components must be stock.

Do you need intercooler for Stage 2 WRX?

Depends on what you are doing to the car. Generally a stage 2 car is ok with the stock topmount. If you start increasing your power beyond stage 2 with a turbo upgrade or something you need to think about a larger IC. FMIC or TMIC will depend on how much power you are running and what you want to do with the car.

Is STI worth it over WRX?

The STI is clearly the better performer, but it can cost over $14,000 more than the WRX. The base WRX is an excellent performance car at a great price. If you need a few more comfort and convenience features, upgrading to Premium or even Limited trim won’t break your wallet.

Is there a stage 3 kit for Subaru WRX?

At least one company, GrimSpeed, is selling a Stage 3 kit for the 2015+ Subaru WRX. GrimSpeed’s Stage 3 kit includes an intake and j-pipe, which alone would either be Stage 2 or 2+ depending on who you ask, as well as an intercooler, charge pipe, and EBCS.

What does Stage 2 + on WRX mean?

Stage 2+ can mean Stage 2 with an intake, with the required tuning, of course. Some people will add more mods from here, such as TGV (tumble generator valve) deletes, EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) deletes, catch cans, or an EBCS (electronic boost controller) and refer to it as Stage 2 or Stage 2+.

Where do I plug in Stage 1 on my WRX?

The AccessPort comes preloaded with tunes for the various stages. It simply plugs into the OBD-II port under your dash, and with the press of a few buttons, your car will be Stage 1 in a few minutes.

What kind of tune does a Subaru WRX use?

Many intakes for the Subaru WRX will have off-the-shelf tunes available, such as the Cobb Big SF intake and Mishimoto Performance Intake. You can simply flash these tunes with your AccessPort, without having a custom tune made for your car.