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Anytime! Always appreciate the support and hoping the videos help some peeps out 🔥😁

Oh my friend the rabbit hole goes so much deeper! Hopefully it helps some newer owners out 🔥😁

@@Smeedia Thanks for the best content on Subaru modification, great quality information and best advice out there. I have told you before after your videos my knowledge surprises mechanics and other enthusiasts, you should be on the educational section of KZfaq.

Thanks for the video! Definitely liking this 09 WRX I just got. Any suggestions for the 5spd glass box trans we got? Heard pretty much only a couple of ways to beef it up...

Moore blast plates for the trans 🙏😁

@@Smeedia much thanks my man

Unibombers got a ton of good info on NASIOC 🔥

Interesting, did not know they altered the downpipe to accommodate for it. I am curious if its even worth buying though. If your handicapping the downpipe with intentions of making more power later on it seems like it wouldn't be a worth while purchase for a short term use of an OTS Tune

@@Smeedia I wouldn’t recommend it as a temporary part either. The design still provides plenty of room for more power, I was just explaining how MAPerformance makes it work. It’s kind of like, if you’re good with stage 2, there’s a way I guess to have it. But yes, now you’re dealing with mechanical limitation. If you had a flat flange downpipe, use a LWG OTS map. You have to download them from the website though. You are right on all accounts bro, I’m just adding that, we see offerings like MAP that use an intake with a downpipe, but they are doing it a very specific way. The only choke point is up top with the flat flange downpipe versus the bell mouth. The intake provides a larger mesure of airflow but it’s restricted through the piping , filter density and the MAF calibration on the tune I’m sure. It’s a stage 2 specific solution, but I think they did that’s because stage 2 seems to be the common level to stop at. Like if all you want is stage 2 power, here’s how you can do it with an intake. The flat flange design will still hold up to stage 3 power I’m sure, but you have enough mechanical limitation to run an intake on stage 2 with stock injectors I guess. Like I said I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m saying it’s done with specific parts. It’s not something you can do with all parts out there on offer though is where I’m going with this. The Cobb OTS tunes are MAF based and they all use the oem MAF calibration. The Stage 1 plus sf is the only exception to the ots maps. That’s why dudes commonly run lean on stage 2 ots maps. The bellmouth design is enough flow for the injectors already, so the addition of the intake demands more fuel. However the flat-flange design doesn’t overwhelm the injectors like the capability of the bellmouth does at stage 2. So it allows for an intake at this stage. But this only works if you’re staying stage 2. You still can’t run a stage 3 map with out the inlet and fueling anyway. So it’s not a disadvantage it’s just works like that if you’re staying within the limits of stage 2.

I've touched on it a lot in prior videos, but the 15+ "makes more power" and caps the OEM fuel system a lot quicker than older models did. Thats why Cobb and a few others do not carry a stage 2+ OTS Map 🙏 the car will run lean, start to pull timing and not be a happy camper 😖

Woooohhh! No one ever mentioned that before. I went with MAPs stg 2 kit and there was nothing about upgrading fuel. See link. I new the turbo was a bit bigger but I didnt think it would max the fueling. Do you suggest pump upg too? When he said that in the video I crapped a brick! Definitely subscribing. www.maperformance.com/products/map-stage-2-package-2015-subaru-wrx-sti-sti-4g-s2

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Thanks Mike! Here to help where I can 🙏

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Trying to help everyone out 🙏😁🔥

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Glad it helped 🥳

Thanks my man! And can't go wrong with the AOS, one of the best first mods to get knocked out 🔥😁

Eyyy appreciate the feedback and glad the videos are helping 🥳🔥

Knew I would get it out at some point, how are you liking the car since you got it? 😁🔥

@@Smeedia I'm absolutely enjoying it! Love that I can add power and still have a good gas mileage. I'm taking car of the car like I never had before with any other car. I'm keeping the interior fresh as well as the exterior. I plan to get the car to a stage 2 at least then put a roof tent to take it out on all sorts of adventures.🏔️🏞️🏕️

Eyyy, thank you 🙌 appreciate the support 🙏

Always appreciate the support! Follow up with how he likes it when he gets it! 😁

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My goal for my FA baby it's a 300whp+. I'm currently running an Invidia N1 catback and stage 1 Cobb. The only thing that really stop me it's the money. 🥲

I know the feels, takes some time but you'll get there 🔥🙏

@@Smeedia I'm trying to save money to get a catted downpipe and a tune at the same time. I live in VA so the emissions requirements are a pain in the ass.

Glad they're helping my friend and trying to include as much as I can 🔥😁

Trying to cover all the info I can 😁🔥

Alqays appreciate the support my friend ❤

@@Smeedia Man I really appreciate you taking the time to educate us about the WRX and the STI. It will helpme going forward. Have a good weekend brother and stay safe. 🙏😀

Jealous! I've wanted one of the newer 4 runners for so long! How are you liking it?!

@@Smeedia i really like it so far. It has the 4.7 v8 so its got plenty of torque. Its 15 years old and is equal or better in paint condition than my 18 wrx. If i wasnt looking at the 162k on the odometer i wouldn't know any better.

Eyyyy, not too far at all! 😁😁😁

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To an extent, we were able to pull over 400WHP from my stock block. But also will vary from engine to engine 🔥

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Sounds like you've got a solid set up! The EJ207 is pretty stout for a stock motor 🔥😁

@@Smeedia im hoping 350 to 400 atw but I gotta do 6 speed swap or be very gentle with the 5 but there's no fun in that

Good to know! I've seen a few people port the OE Turbos but never saw any data or info about how they perform afterwards 🔥

So you're suggesting porting the stock turbo instead of getting a aftermarket one?

@@ABZ9654 yep, SoCal Porting is the big company that does it, it's a great choice for getting more out of your turbo without dropping 1400 dollars.

@@theman3343 sweet! I never considered that, thanks!

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What fun is keeping it stock 😅

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All they do with the protune is dial boost down so your not fully utilizing the parts, OTS Tunes won't support it either. Car will run lean and throw CELs. You can run them but you won't see any gains

@@Smeedia i would peak at 19lbs sometimes 20lbs. Never ran lean or threw any cel codes. As far as power I was around 300whp and 320tq which around the typical "stage 2" numbers. Only hiccup the the car had was it over bossted once cause I was running a catless downpipe

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Your not fully deleting EGR by just unplugging it though, subsru can also see if you've married an AP to the weather you unmarry it or not as well. The car records ECU flash data and they will know its been modified

@@Smeedia Copy that - I was thinking more about sourcing OEM parts, if you throw out the OEM EGR parts deleted :^) Definitely true, dealership can definitely see flash count on the ECU.

Thank you, and Anytime 🙏😁

I saw! Their manifold looks uhhhh.... interesting

@@Smeedia I mean besides the slight upgrade to the brz intake whats the other options besides a custom fab. Made one. But definitely looks interesting lots of parts.

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Eyyyy, thank you! 🙏😁

Enjoy it 🔥🙏 TBH doesn't pay that well 😅🤣 trying to help people out the best i can so others don't make my mistakes

The tuner should be able to whip up a base map, normally it's an extra $50 or so for one 🙏

Good afternoon bois

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kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNN0a8R_vdmUfnk.html Have this one but can definitely make one when I get my new one in

Glad they help my friend and that would be a perfect place to start 🔥 the AOS AND cyl 4 cooling mod will help with longevity then jump into some power goodies

Still solid info to have 😅 i mean ya never know 😉😁

No sir, the FA20 is more efficient 🙏

I would add st minimum the Cobb FPR, it helps smooth out fuel flow and gets rid of most of the fuel stumble around 3.8K in the RPM range. No need to go full rails and lines if you don't need to 🙏

Congrats on the car! 🙌🔥

Eyyyyy!!! 😁🔥😁🔥🙌

No sir, they have plenty of stock block turbo applications on the market. The fa20s weak point is the connection rods but they can handle a little bit of power before needing to be built

Protunes i can't really guess on but for stage 2 in the STI you'd be looking a t around 265WHP/270WTQ ISH as for the FA20 WRX I wouldn't even have a guess for it 😅

@@Smeedia Right on haha. So around 25 30 whp ish!

Sorry to hear 😖 once you get into the protune section is when you should do an intercooler. Either top mount or FMIC, whichever you prefer 🙏

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200% get a protune when you do all your modifications 🙏🙏🙏

No tune needed 🙏

The stage 1 OTS map will clean up the rev hand, a cutback alone unfortunately will not. You can use the stock cutback also of youd like with the J pipe set up without issue 🙏

Street series AIS is a great addition and you should be solid 🥳

@@Smeedia Forsure I’ll be installing the OAS soon and thank you I’ve been following you for a bit now and I’ve tried to watch most videos of yours and they really helped a lot thank you 🥹👌🏽🤞🏽

Appreciate the support my man! Once you start doing fueling mods such as fuel pump and injectors would be a good time to swap it out. Thr GR intercooler are pretty small and pretty inefficient

@@Smeedia little update Car makes 230AWKW unfortunately limited by the stock injectors 😂😂

Since your in Hawaii an Etune would be a better option for you. But if you were to stay with OTS it would be most beneficial to stick with one manufacturer and their OTS tunes as the tunes were designed to work with their parts 🙏😁

@@Smeedia Thanks dewd!!

Yes same same, only difference is going to be tuning 🙏

Essentially a rough patch in the RPM range where the stock fuel system struggles

Loose gas cap, purge selanoid may have popped a line off, could be bad as well. I'd start with hosed and make sure everything is still solid first

Fuel lines in the bay, FPR, injectors and fuel rails

You can but you can't do an intake at the same time on the stock fuel system.

You will need a tune 🙏

On an OTS Tune you'd be around 260ish WHP with a pro tune and a boost controller closer to 280ish

@@Smeedia huzzah I need an access port they kept it it's a beater runs pretty strong so my next question is is the tune still in the car or did it go with the AP?

When you uninstall the AP it reverts the ECU back to the OEM Tune unfortunately 😖

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Whats the car? 👀

@@Smeedia my 2016 STI! Planning to go this route but I want to know if this is okay. I don’t want to break the bank but I also want to be safe!

I would add a radiator and cyl 4 cooling mod to that list 🔥

You are correct, buy for 90% of the builds out there a single 38mm or a single 44mm will get the job done. But your right, for example on the EG33 build ill be using two 38mm EWGs

@@Smeedia I appreciate your responsiveness so much!) I keep an eye on your news!

STI will have an EJ and thr 2015+ WRX will have the FA20.

With thr mods you have you'll be okay using an OTS Tune with that intake, the catback shouldent effect anything 😁🙏

Stock clutch I've seen handle up to about 340 WTQ really going to come down to hwo aggressive the tune is

If it already has a protune and you connect an access port it will wipe the ECU and you will lose the tune that is already on the car. If you can get the map you can upload it onto the acessport and put it back on the car

Either the IAG, Cobb or radium 🙏

MAF vs Speed Density, Maf cars measure and read incoming air vs SD using Vilumetric efficiency tables to meter and measure everything

Soon my friend! And always appreciate the support 🔥😁

Facts bro im still looking into getting a car thats reliable and I could mod

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Lines and rails would help, if your only wanting to do rails it would clean it up a little bit

Very small niche on KZfaq 😅🙏

It helps with boost controller and wastewater actuation, it definitely helps to benefit on a stock turbo 🙏

Smoother airflow for the turbo, and the stock inlet has been prone to melting or breaking from heat over time 🙏

Unfortunately yes 😭😭😭

The low pressure pump in the tank helps to feed to high pressure pump, swapping over to a higher flowing pump means more fuel. And AEM of DW are good options 🙏😁

I believe NGK makes 2309s for the WRX personally I would go with a one step colder plug

What fun would that be 😉🔥

I've seen people do it without issues, there's 1 stock block WRX up here that was making 500WHP for a little over a year

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If its a USDM swap then you can and use the AP, if its a JDM swap you still can but will need open source tuning

I've seen one hit 500, and others blow at 300. Depends on motor health, set up and the tune 🙏

Solid! Your clutch will go before anything else does 😅🔥

@@Smeedia thanks