ok, so there are two distinct schools of thought here, pro and con. i have heard it argued both ways.....what is the general consensus: is there a point to using the same company for as many of your aftermarket mods as possable? or doesnt it matter at all, mix and match to your heart's content? will the car "work" better if you have, say, mostly HKS components?

 

You didn't state what model car you drive...

IMO, the determining factor is engine management. You can mix and match parts but at some point you will need effective engine management. By using parts from just one tuning shop, you can use their off-the-shelf tune no matter where you live.

On the other hand, if you live close enough to a shop with tuning capabilities (chassis dyno and EcuTek re-flashing) they can custom tune for just about anything you might put on your car.

Another option is to tune it yourself using a UTEC or XEDE. Search Engine Management forum for more info.

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Wingless wonder is right on the engine management stuff...also i would think that it really depends on the type of car you have...mix and matching is fine based on what you want to accomplish with your car, but in my opinion its best to stick with certain manufacturers that specialize in certain aspects of the car...for example cusco...you know cusco has really good suspension components so using cusco for majority if not all of your suspension components depending that they make everything is the best thing to do...i would think that if you mix and match something that is not built as well as say cusco you may run into some slight probs later...

all in all i think its up to you and how you want to fix up your car...it does in some way reflect you as a person

 

I think you are right on! I am very **** and organized. I want to mod with all the same companys stuff. Some people are very eclectic and don't care about that. Good advice on all.

 

Dartheadz, Something you might want to remember. If you have a new car and are under warranty, watch it!. I like Cobb, I have an 04' and i'm going with the stage two reflash when their tbe comes out. I will probably stick with that for a while(warranty). It seems to me that they are pretty good. I know i am indanger of voiding my FW but this is a chance i will take. What chances are you willing to take? (Damn! i think Cobb should pay me in free parts for all this pimpin')

 

thanks wrx10404, i too drive an '04, so i am keeping my mods very low key until the warantee is up...cat back, which i am doing my self (and can easily undo if major warantee work is required), blowoff valve.....stuff my dealer said was legit....
but anyway, thanks for answering my question guys, i guess it kinda was a no brainer....stick with companies only if they are good at what you are looking to modify.

 

It is a good thing you spoke with the dealer. I would just watch what you tell them. A good dealer relationship is good. I will not buy my 05' sti from the dealer i bought my 04' wrx from. I have already had some bad times with them. I am going to take it there for minor maintenance buy not for major warranty. Good luck nd happy modding(in the future).

 

I've heard its better to get a turboback than mix'n'match a downpipe and catback, if you plan on replacing the downpipe. It will probably give you better flow where the two pieces join, but probably nothing the old butt dyno will notice.

 

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