2012 WRX LAGGING

[MY-WRX]

I dont understand your statement?

[maus]

Anything other than the stock intake is really just a noisemaker. I've read that the stock intake on these cars is good for up to 400hp.

[MY-WRX]

Good to know thanks

[UEDan]

Check out the link HERE for what the Cobb Stage 1 map does as one example [PDF link!].

You can see the torque curve is much steeper and smoother. This translates to more low-end grunt and much smoother acceleration. You might notice a bit better fuel economy as well, but your mileage will vary depending on location and driving style.

I lose at least 1 MPG every fill up... boost became even more addicting =(

[jd92677]

So do you guys recommend a intake?

As a first mod, there are better bang for you buck ways to go (Downpipe and a tune) but an intake with a downpipe and a protune isn't a bad path to start.

[MY-WRX]

So what would you guys recommend for the first tune? What I mean is the best path with least vested?

[jd92677]

So what would you guys recommend for the first tune? What I mean is the best path with least vested?

Stage 1 tune witout adding any parts is the most cost efficient, I did that. If I were to do it again, with my goal in mind, (which might be different than yours), I would do a downpipe and stage 2 tune, then work on suspension.

[90crxfreak]

but without a tune any engine mods are useless. So cobb AP or tactix or rom raider to get you started then say catback or down pipe/turbo back.

[WRXpa]

but without a tune any engine mods are useless. So cobb AP or tactix or rom raider to get you started then say catback or down pipe/turbo back.

Just to add...the stock catback is also good to 400 whp. So its basically a noise maker mod like the intake. Nothing wrong with that though

[jd92677]

but without a tune any engine mods are useless. So cobb AP or tactix or rom raider to get you started then say catback or down pipe/turbo back.

Yes. I would skip the accessPORT and go the protune route. If you wanted, after that purchase a tactrix cable and romraider for logging. Do the downpipe first if cost is a factor, than a cat back later on, no retuning is necessary with a cat back

[MY-WRX]

JD I am assuming that is your ride in your post pic???? What kind of front lip do you have?

[MY-WRX]

Well because of warranty issues I would prob go with a cobb AP.... RIGHT?

[A265]

Either route can lead to warranty work being denied. If you are worried about your warranty, I would stay away from engine mods.

[MY-WRX]

What about if I was to lower the car I cant see that affecting warranty

[WRXpa]

Yes. I would skip the accessPORT and go the protune route. If you wanted, after that purchase a tactrix cable and romraider for logging. Do the downpipe first if cost is a factor, than a cat back later on, no retuning is necessary with a cat back

Skip the pro-tune. Its only Stage 1. Even basic Stage 2 doesn't warrant a pro-tune. Get a Torqued Performance tune. Eric will read your logs and adjust appropriately. The best $85 you'll spend on your car. Period