Building on this...the CVT can handle a tune. However, there are torque limitations to be aware of. You should get a pro tune if you changed your intake since the Cobb AP does not cover the Stillen intake. Put your stock intake back on until you can get a good tune. You are potentially risking your motor at this point already. If you're going to go stage 2 (down pipe), then PLEASE research the limitations of the CVT and think about a conservative tune and possibly even an aux trans cooler.Modifying CVTs is kind of a bad idea, ESPECIALLY if its a leased car...
The transmissions do not hold any increase in power well at all. Many tuners will stay away from the CVT.
If I were you, I'd stick with the axelback and wait until you get a manual to start doing upgrades.
When I purchased the CAI I read that the stillen did not need a tune that is why I installed it, if i knew it was going to damage the vehicle i wouldnt have done it. I see you have a cvt what did you do when it came to modding it?Building on this...the CVT can handle a tune. However, there are torque limitations to be aware of. You should get a pro tune if you changed your intake since the Cobb AP does not cover the Stillen intake. Put your stock intake back on until you can get a good tune. You are potentially risking your motor at this point already. If you're going to go stage 2 (down pipe), then PLEASE research the limitations of the CVT and think about a conservative tune and possibly even an aux trans cooler.
You would spend less time and money selling your car and just buying a manual WRX. I'm not even sure what it would involve, but my best guess is that you'll need a new transmission/center differential, new front axels, new center console, New ecu. I'm sure there are plenty of other things involved that I'm forgetting.Does anyone know if i could switch the CVT out for a Manual Transmission?
No I mean to take it to the dealer and just switch it out for a manual WRXYou would spend less time and money selling your car and just buying a manual WRX. I'm not even sure what it would involve, but my best guess is that you'll need a new transmission/center differential, new front axels, new center console, New ecu. I'm sure there are plenty of other things involved that I'm forgetting.
Oh, that would be a topic of discussion for the dealership. It's worth bringing up, if you wanted a manual.No I mean to take it to the dealer and just switch it out for a manual WRX
I'm not familiar with Stillen intakes on this application, but I have seen only the ETS offering an intake without a tune and actual logs to back it up. It's possible I suppose, but I wouldn't mess with the AFR and not tune it. If it's not doing enough to damage it, then it's not doing anything to benefit it either. If you have an AP, I suggest a couple data logs for peace of mind.When I purchased the CAI I read that the stillen did not need a tune that is why I installed it, if i knew it was going to damage the vehicle i wouldnt have done it. I see you have a cvt what did you do when it came to modding it?
