2012 wrx stage 2 performance?

[WRXpa]

To the OP, you don't need the catback to go Stage 2. Just a thought, if your on a budget. I plan to do the DP and tune to get there on the stock catback. Maybe down the line, I'd go with a new catback, but don't want to add much more noise/drone; especially for slow traffic driving.

[Calvinball]

Funny, I've seen Cobb post percentage gain numbers that show the difference between Stage 1 and 2 is minimal....not nearly the difference posted on that page.

I believe the difference is more area under the curve, correct me if I'm wrong vets

[ama269]

To the OP, you don't need the catback to go Stage 2. Just a thought, if your on a budget. I plan to do the DP and tune to get there on the stock catback. Maybe down the line, I'd go with a new catback, but don't want to add much more noise/drone; especially for slow traffic driving.

Good thread and new here - just picked up a '12 WRX (came from VW and have seen the light).

What's the minimum to get to Stage 2?
Accessport
Downpipe
Intake

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[Kam91]

I know I could prob find this by doing a search but I stumbled upon this thread and figured Id ask, Is there any benefit to adding an intake to the car, stage 1 or 2? or is it just a noise maker?

[EJ257]

I know I could prob find this by doing a search but I stumbled upon this thread and figured Id ask, Is there any benefit to adding an intake to the car, stage 1 or 2? or is it just a noise maker?

With a base map like Cobb, you don't see much in the terms of power gains, but you should see a little better response. With a custom tune, you can really take advantage of the better airflow.

[Mr2012WRX]

Hey guys---just got my few days Cobb AP running on stage 1 map. Feels a bit smoother after 3000
Rpm. Stage 2 is want I want to go next. Can't decide if I should go cai AEM or Cobb intake with DP catted. Any benefits between the two?

[MightyP]

Both intakes will give you the pshsst sound but neither will give you much in actual gains. Catted or catless downpipes will net you much better gains even with a stock intake.

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[11blackSTi]

The cobb is a short intake that will still be well inside the engine bay so if you go that route the intake box will be a wise investment to help separate engine heat. I don't know much about the AEM intake, but if it is a true cold air intake it will pull air from outside the engine bay (down near the wheelwell), and will probably do a "better" job pulling in cold air. Ultimately it will really be the restriction of the stock intake as far as ability to pull in enough air that will ever be a limiting factor (which won't be until you are way above stock power levels). At stage 1 it won't make a big difference in power but will sound cool

[Mr2012WRX]

I plan in AEM CAI and DP catted with pro tune in my next mods this summer. Thanks guys!