blakout Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 So some of you may think I am an idiot for asking this but I really dont care. I plan on eventually going stage 2 but its gonna have to happen in steps. I am going to start with putting on an Cobb AP and an intake (havent decided which brand I want to go with yet) If I put both on at the same time, will the AP's stage 1 tuning be ok or does it need to go and get pro-tuned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 AP STG 1 is fine. Stick with a panel filter while on STG 1 though, it's fine. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakout Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 So you think I should hold off on the intake? Definitely easier on my pocket, I was just figuring it would be better for the turbo since it will be less restricted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireB Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You won't need a intake unless you go bigger turbo is what I have been told. Panel filter is the most you need out of a stock turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinn Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You should get it tuned... check out this thread for a current discussion on the matter: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120517 Will it kill the motor if you don't tune it? Maybe not... but in the end, it's your car... I wouldn't do it without logging or checking the tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 AP STG 1 is fine. Stick with a panel filter while on STG 1 though, it's fine. This is exactly what I did for about a year or so, using Cobb AP stage 1 with an AVO panel filter. Then I put on a Prodrive axle-back. Finally I put on a Cobb catted dp, Bosal catless up and an AVO tmic, and flashed to stage 2. It is true, stage 2 makes a BIG difference. Still have the panel filter. I think it is fine with the stock turbo, and you can avoid the expense of a custom tune. With an intake, you really have to have a pro tune, according to everything I have read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 So you think I should hold off on the intake? Definitely easier on my pocket, I was just figuring it would be better for the turbo since it will be less restricted.A panel will be less restrictive as well. As people have said, unless you're pro tuning an intake can throw things off. Panel is meant to run with STG 1. Remove the silencer too while you're at it. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Spend the $200 on a MR downpipe instead of a dumb intake. Then load the Cobb OTS stage 2 map and you'll be happy for a while. The only reason to get an intake on our cars is if your going with an FMIC and you need to get rid of the box to make room for plumbing. Stock airbox with a good panel filter it great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Spend the $200 on a MR downpipe instead of a dumb intake. Then load the Cobb OTS stage 2 map and you'll be happy for a while. The only reason to get an intake on our cars is if your going with an FMIC and you need to get rid of the box to make room for plumbing. Stock airbox with a good panel filter it great. With a 2005 he needs a catless UP as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 True. I bought an up and dp brand new off a member for $200 and installed them myself. It was a miraculous difference for so little money. These cars are so dumbed down from the factory. With a 2005 he needs a catless UP as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakout Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Remove the silencer too while you're at it. How would I go about doing that? Thanks for all the info everyone, I definitely kicked the thought of an intake out of the picture. Picking up a dp today and should be picking up an AP next week. I figure I am just gonna wait until I have the AP before putting the dp on that way I can have the tune for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Search "remove silencer". There is a walkthrough on it. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Think also about putting oversize oil and coolant feed lines to the turbo as well to deal with the big time spool that goes with stage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakout Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Think also about putting oversize oil and coolant feed lines to the turbo as well to deal with the big time spool that goes with stage 2 I would, but I just had all new lines put on yesterday cause of a leak that was making my engine smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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