[slamfan4life]

All I have upgraded is really a catback and a CAI; does anyone have an idea of how much more power/gains I can get?

Also, I know that these are discontinued; so If i do manage to get one, are they reliable/long lasting?

Thanks for the input guys

 

[mr_subaru_rs]

well knowing what crawford can do with an ECU tune, with no mods i think 5-10hp/5-10tq can be made by just tweaking the maps and tuning the car for 91.

the next step would be to have some sort of cat system installed and any aftermarket headers. here you can see 10-15hp and tq, but a HFC needs to be installed without one your still looking at 5-10hp/tq range. again this is all from what crawford can offer, im sure cobb is in the same area +/- a few hp/tq.

cant really comment on the reliability though. two friends have them (350z and evo X) and after the basic tune plus leaning any new mods its not really used. ive heard cobb is really good about it though if something does happen to their units, they stand behind thier product.

 

[slamfan4life]

Thnx for the input man, really thinkin about it if it means i can get around 190 Hp; i hope its easy to configure

 

[Gr3en]

Save your pennies and get an opensource tune. AP is dead for NA.

 

[gray_scoob_punk]

Save your pennies and get an opensource tune. AP is dead for NA.

^What he said

 

[slamfan4life]

opensource?

 

[slamfan4life]

what do you guys mean

 

[gray_scoob_punk]

what do you guys mean

Find you a local tuner and have him tune your car opensource. It's a program called ROMraider.

 

[slamfan4life]

Find you a local tuner and have him tune your car opensource. It's a program called ROMraider.

will do btw how much will this help? and is it pricey?

 

[djmustard]

will do btw how much will this help? and is it pricey?

It will help way more than some off the shelf base tunes. This will be custom to your car and your liking. You have much more input in the tune. It'll probably be cheaper than the ap which usually sells for ~$400. Opensource tune may cost anywhere from $250-500 depending on tuner/dyno time etc.

If you have the option to go opensource, take it.

 

[slamfan4life]

So faster acceleration and top speed? and it wont give any CE or problems for emissions? (Live in CHI)

 

[elislider]

sounds like what you should do is sell your RS and buy a WRX... dont expect much from tuning your RS. maybe 15hp max, on 91/92 fuel. but if you are expecting 200hp (or more...?) then you should get a wrx

 

[djmustard]

So faster acceleration and top speed? and it wont give any CE or problems for emissions? (Live in CHI)

Yeah I live in chi to. P&l or benchmark tuning do tunes for I believe $300. However I wouldnt tune it until all your mods are complete

 

[NW OBS]

sounds like what you should do is sell your RS and buy a WRX... dont expect much from tuning your RS. maybe 15hp max, on 91/92 fuel. but if you are expecting 200hp (or more...?) then you should get a wrx

Well this is a bit hard line... I have 165-170 WHP translating to about 215hp crank. My car is 'bolt ons', with PP6 tune and 2000 cams. So you can go N/A and get WRX (OEM) horsepower!

And, I enjoy the N/A instant power delivery more then the 2.0 WRX anyday of the week, that is all.

 

[elislider]

i wasn't giving the op enough credit to assume he could handle upgrading the cams, just based on what he's saying

but yes that is an option also the 05 RS has a great intake manifold that upgraded cams go well with

 

[NW OBS]

E:

When I wrote that post the 1st time... I didn't say 2.0 WRX. Big difference in drivabilty with a 2.5 WRX, therefore had to 'correct' my false statement! LOL

 

[elislider]

true the 2.5 wrx is even better :naughty:

 

[slamfan4life]

Cams is probably the only thing i have left that i truly want to upgrade....maybe intake manifold, so with my exhaust,CAI,cams and the tune i should get atleast 200 crank? also....where can i get some nice cams/intake manifold?

Btw you guys are awesome, love the input/ideas!

 

[gray_scoob_punk]

Cams is probably the only thing i have left that i truly want to upgrade....maybe intake manifold, so with my exhaust,CAI,cams and the tune i should get atleast 200 crank? also....where can i get some nice cams/intake manifold?

Btw you guys are awesome, love the input/ideas!

Cams from Delta; your intake manifold is fine. It's one of the highest flowing ones Subaru produced.

 

[slamfan4life]

Cams from Delta; your intake manifold is fine. It's one of the highest flowing ones Subaru produced.

Sounds good; so I just send in my old ones and they finish them (theres like 3 types right? 1000,1500,2000?)

no ECU problems...and good added HP?