Stage differences

[Lardo420]

Hey,

Kinda new here, don't know too much about what makes a stage 1, stage 2, stage 3. What makes a car stage 1, 2, 3? I assume its CAI, UP, DP, CBE, and some tuning, but do not know for sure what makes up each stage in this process. If someone could serve me a lesson, or just post a link to a different thread thatd be great.

 

Tried searching "stage 1" and everything that came up just had things about stage 1, not necessarily a definition about what this consists of.

[kongzilla]

I believe,

 

Stage 1= AP

Stage 2= 1+Turbo back exhuast

Stage 3= 1+2+ turbo and injectors

Stage 4= 1+2+3+ fullybuilt drivetrain

 

I've only seen a few members on here with Stage 4. Pretty damn impressive. Anyone at a stage 3 deff shows and put a lot of commitment and money into the car.

 

I'll probably be happy at a stage 2.

[underground000]

Linky

Unofficial Legacy GT “Stage Upgrade” Definitions

 

Stage 0: Stock with or without; panel filter / intake, or pulley

 

Stage 1: Stage 0 plus an upgraded ECU map/tune

 

Stage 1.5: Stage 0 plus a down pipe, and basic stage 2 map/tune

 

Stage 2: Up pipe, down pipe, upgraded stage 2 ECU map/tune. With or without Stage 0

 

Stage 2.5: Stage 2 plus a header, cat back exhaust, intercooler upgrade, further upgraded ECU map/tune

 

Stage 3: Stage 2.5 plus upgraded turbo, and stock fuel system

 

Stage 3.5: Stage 2.5 plus upgraded turbo and upgraded fuel system

 

Stage 4: Stage 3 or 3.5 plus upgraded heads or a full engine build

 

Stage 4.5: Stage 3 or 3.5 with both upgraded heads and a full engine build

 

Stage 5: Let’s dare to dream!!! Maybe fully built H6 Twin Turbo???

 

*Having an upgraded wastegate actuator, boost control solenoid, or TGV deletes are just pluses and do not fit into any one “stage” category.

 

**If you are running a methanol injection system you simply add a “+” to your Stage. I.E. Stage 2.5 +