reflash question
11-10-2004 | 07:17 PM
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reflash question
i'm just curious how much power people have gotten from a reflash with an upipe downpipe and catback. Currently I have a helix up-pipe and downpipe and soon a catback (haven't picked one yet) I wanna reflash my ecu so I can get the maximum amount of power with my stock turbo. So I was just wondering how much power people have gotten from that setup with a reflash(uppipe,downpipe, catback)
11-10-2004 | 09:04 PM
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Just had my 04 wrx reflashed by Prodrive at thier stage 2.
The end muffler, pre intercooler hose and mid pipe without a cat wich comes with the kit made just a little performance boost. It was the re-flash wich made all the difference! Huge difference!
Roughly 25%or so increase in smoother power and torque, 'Prodrives stats', especially at lower rpm and lasting up to 6k. I will be adding an up pipe soon for a tad more perk up.
Get the re-flash! With my boost gauge I can see how they managed the boost, I comes on sooner, lasts a bit longer, and had for me, almost a pound increase in 2nd and 3rd. I see 16pounds peak in fourth gear! We have a steep hill wich we climb up on our bikes. My car in 3rd pulled hard and kept accelerating, let off at 70!
Steve
The end muffler, pre intercooler hose and mid pipe without a cat wich comes with the kit made just a little performance boost. It was the re-flash wich made all the difference! Huge difference!
Roughly 25%or so increase in smoother power and torque, 'Prodrives stats', especially at lower rpm and lasting up to 6k. I will be adding an up pipe soon for a tad more perk up.
Get the re-flash! With my boost gauge I can see how they managed the boost, I comes on sooner, lasts a bit longer, and had for me, almost a pound increase in 2nd and 3rd. I see 16pounds peak in fourth gear! We have a steep hill wich we climb up on our bikes. My car in 3rd pulled hard and kept accelerating, let off at 70!
Steve
11-10-2004 | 09:12 PM
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Oh I think the Prodrive stats have their stage 2 with no up pipe at a minimum of 211hp at the wheels! their group comes tuned for their components using the stock downpipe and up pipe.
I called around a bit and was assured the up pipe would not adversly affect the tune or its reliability! Most agreed it would add a little performance with the security of eliminating the possible harmful 1st cat.
Steve
I called around a bit and was assured the up pipe would not adversly affect the tune or its reliability! Most agreed it would add a little performance with the security of eliminating the possible harmful 1st cat.
Steve
11-11-2004 | 08:22 PM
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I have an 02 WRX with a STI upipe, TXS DP/catpipe, Stromung cat back and a Cobb (accessport) stage 2 reflash and my car pulls like a ****. Cobb's dyno shows 224 hp at the wheels http://cobbtuning.com/wrx/images/ae-stage2-dyno.jpg and it would only cost you around $600 for the accessport http://cobbtuning.com/wrx/accessport.html.
IMO Cobb and Vishnu are the best for an off the shelf map but if you want to get everything possible out of your car you should go with a dyno/ street tune. Here is a link to Vishnu http://www.vishnutuning.com/stage.htm.
Since you are looking for a cat back you may want to check out FLASH N DASH they carry Stromung and Brian is very helpful. Here is a link https://www.i-club.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-158/stromung-exhausts-look-no-further-best-deals-around-61428/.
IMO Cobb and Vishnu are the best for an off the shelf map but if you want to get everything possible out of your car you should go with a dyno/ street tune. Here is a link to Vishnu http://www.vishnutuning.com/stage.htm.
Since you are looking for a cat back you may want to check out FLASH N DASH they carry Stromung and Brian is very helpful. Here is a link https://www.i-club.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-158/stromung-exhausts-look-no-further-best-deals-around-61428/.
Last edited by MO REX; 11-11-2004 at 08:28 PM.
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