McDowell Performance Tunin

Not worth the time/money/effort to modify the intake on a stage 1 or 2 5th gen (or Subarus in general) You could get a custom e-tune and it would make a more significant increase in power and drivability, if you're running Cobb's OTS map.

It's nice to have those screens, but need needed. You can check each one individually. It loads maps a bit faster, but our cars hardly take anytime to load/flash a map.

Throttlehappy, thanks mate!

The 07 STi was a unicorn year. They switched to top feed injectors (finally) which used 550.67cc injectors, same as the 07 WRX, FXT, OBXT, and LGT. Also the only year of the vf-43 turbo. 08+ use 562.45cc injectors (565's). Sorry to be pedantic, but 07 used 550.67cc, not the newer 562.45 (565's). Not trying to argue, but that's what they used. The exception being other market's (EDM, JDM, etc) MY07 is the same as the USDM MY08, in which case it would have the "565's" We are typically a year behind in updates. I just noticed you're in AU, which means we might be talking about the same car, just different model years because of the different markets. So it would be an 08 STi injectors in the states, not 07.

550cc then. Same as the LGT.

Keep an eye open for a good deal on a used V2-sub003 AccessPORT. You can find a decent one in the $300 range. Add $150 for a custom tune and you're still much less than a new V3

I remember when I had my 06 and first saw the 5th gen section. I thought, "Man, those are ugly! Not spending much time here!" And that was with an LGT still in production. I test drove one, while the dealer was replacing a wheel bearing, under warranty. I hated how it felt, compared to my stage 2 06. Little did I know how bad the stock throttle, boost and other parameters were. There's no comparison after you ditch the terrible stock ecu settings...

The newer 565cc or 550cc? Just curious.

Was your battery disconnected? It will also reset the ECU.

The gap is smaller on the turbo because of higher cylinder pressure, from forced induction. If you gapped your N/A car the same way, you're going to cause pre detonation in your cylinder head. If our plugs had the same sized gap as the N/A engines, it would cause spark blow back. Unless you've boosted your N/A car, use the plugs and gap spacing designed for your car. Without a super/turbo charged engine (or nitrous), or major engine work, you won't have the necessary cylinder pressure to gap your plugs the same way. The 3.6 without forced induction should stay within the specified gap range.

.039-.043" for the 3.6R and 2.5i

.028-.031" for the LGT

In SLC for work this week. I miss my car...

336.95 CC per injector Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk

Best of luck with the build. Closed deck would be what I would go for as well. Until then, enjoy your red mini GT

The AP takes care of disabling the EGT codes. You probably are just running the OTS map, which is free from Cobb Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

After the tune is complete, it is assumed by both parties it is set up right. (Compensation tables for temperature and elevation changes, ect). I don't mind looking at a log if a customer senses something is off with the car. However, this can become a slippery slope of diagnosis of component issues, not related to the tune, but affecting how the car drives. If you develop a vacuum leak, for example, it has nothing to do with the tune, but it could cause a CEL if it's bad enough. The tuner, doing an etune, is not going to necessarily know the exact issue. Data logs can reveal some issues, but at what point does the tuner then also become your mechanic? If it truly is an issue with the tune (too much wgdc and not enough negative compensation in cold weather for example) it's easy to adjust and make everything fine. It's a fine line of trying to provide the best customer service, but not being taken advantage of for the time taken to "find out what's wrong with my tune" to discover the real issue had nothing to do with the tune. Again, I really think the tuners on the site will bend over backwards to accommodate the customers' needs. We want you to be happy. Reputation is everything on forums like this. If you're not happy with my tune, I want to know. I want to see data logs so I can see if it's something with the tune. Going back to the original point. We want to retain customers and really, there's nothing more satisfying than hearing about how happy someone is with their tune years later. Yes, we're being paid for a service. Bottom line, we'll do what we can to make the customer happy; just realize the tune isn't always what's to blame :-) Logan. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

I remember those days. When I first became a vendor (TrueTune/Scoobytuning) I would get messages from forum members who were too afraid to say on the forum that they really weren't happy with their tune from Shamar and wanted a new tune. It was hard to build a reputation because of members' fear of being ridiculed. I think there is more a feeling of mutual respect between the larger group of tuners on here now. I think we all do our best to put the priorities of the custom over our own ego. I know Dave (Cryo) does a great job at this as well and we communicate on occasion with positive conversation. The feeling is different than before because there's competition, which business 101 teaches brings better service and customer support. (311logan311) Logan. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

First, welcome to the forum! Stage 1 requires no mods to your car. I would get your intake fixed ASAP as it will throw off your MAF readings (not good for our turbo charged cars). Make sure you keep the intake stock. The BOV can cause you to run temporarily lean during shifts, not really beneficial. A full recirculating BPV would be a better option. It doesn't matter what mode setting you are in when you flash. You can run the 93 OTS map or, get a custom tune or etune from myself or another tuning vendor on the site (will be trailored to your car and will yield a better driving experience). You can un-marry your AP before emissions testing if you'd like. This will put the stock map back on your car, then marry it after you're done. PM if you're interested in a custom stage 1 etune. Thanks. Logan.

Sorry to hear, but I think you'll find most tuning vendors have very satisfied customers running an etune.

I've thought about trying this on my 5th gen LGT, just for kicks...but too lazy I guess. Interested in hearing teh ELH sound ;-) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

You need a tint on that bad boy! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2