Getting exhaust and BOV.!!!!!!!!

02WRXbugeye · 10-15-2009, 12:44 AM

Yes I know bov's arent needed and can decrease performance. I got a HKS SSQV bov with the stuff to mount it on as well from a friend and I want to put on and I was going to buy a ebay $300 turbo back exhaust( yea they suck but its kinda a temporary thing untill i get some more money) . Do I need to get EM or anything to have my car run good? It is currently a completely stock 06 wrx with 31,000.

midniteblack · 10-15-2009, 12:51 AM

I'd highly recommend a tune of some sort if you're going with a turbo-back. I'd advise against the bov but it's your car.

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02WRXbugeye · 10-15-2009, 12:53 AM

could I just hook it up from the cat back for now until I get a tune? I honestly just really like the sound of the BOV

02WRXbugeye · 10-15-2009, 12:54 AM

and what would be the cheapest way to tune it? I have no idea about tuning. Ive read up on it on the forums but still dont really know.

midniteblack · 10-15-2009, 01:00 AM

Yes, cat-back will be fine without a tune. Also, your cheapest option for a tune would be open-source. Typically around $200-300. Try looking around in some local forums for someone that tunes open-source in your area. Another option would be buying a used Cobb Accessport which usually run for a bit more $ than opensource.

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man show · 10-15-2009, 09:49 AM

I'm sensing a trend here... four of the links midniteblack posted were from: Unabomber's Manifesto - NASIOC

Skim through that beast. That will probably answer most of your questions. Happy reading

airplnmdls · 10-15-2009, 11:41 AM

Yes for sure wait to put the downpipe on until you have some sort of EM...I would reccomend a Cobb AP...it's easy and quick and you can change your maps many times while only paying one price...look for a used AP-SUB-002 on ebay! It's def. ok to put just on the cat back on now without a tune, just not the down pipe! And an alternative to a BOV, if you do the snorkel/snorkus delete (look it up on here), and have the turbo back exhaust...I gotta say it sounds pretty good... I feel like it sounds just as good but not as obnoxious as some BOV's, and without the worry of it hurting your car...

02WRXbugeye · 10-15-2009, 09:40 PM

I was reading online a little bit and it seems to me like I should get Cobb AP first... is that true? it seems like a huge performance gain from what their website says. Ive found a couple online for about 450 used. thats only 150 more then the exhaust so.....

newtothegame · 10-15-2009, 10:12 PM

The AP is a great first mod (any type of EM is really). The stock tune is pretty generic and lame. I have ran the AP from stage 1 (big difference over stock) up to my custom tune on a 20G turbo (with supporting mods) now. Its not just that map you get either, there are logging/data viewing capabilities, safety, economy maps. If one can find it or afford it, i always recommend the Cobb AP

man show · 10-15-2009, 11:49 PM

+1

Cobb AP is a great way to go. Buy it and flash to a Stage 1 map right away. Install your cat back any time. Then buy/install a dp and you'll be prepared to flash to a Stage 2 map the very same day. Then enjoy the power and know you've done it safely. That's the way I did it.

turmic · 10-16-2009, 07:40 PM

Get a COBB SRI or SPT. You can hear the BPV pretty good with those and not have to mess up the MAF readings with a BOV.