05 LGT vs. Stage 1 WRX

Hmm...sounds like I need to get off my butt and order my up/down asap. 05 LGT vs my stage 1 with exhaust. It was even until 1/2 way through second gear and the legacy pulled ahead 1/2 a car length. third i caught up and started move ahead until we shut down

I thought the heavier LGT wouldn't hang so well!?!

 

Just curious.......what constitutes a Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 in a WRX or any other car? It gets confusing sometimes.......a buddy of mine says that my car has a Stage 2 clutch because its so stiff...........but its stock, and he says that the WRX clutch comes w/ a Stage 2 clutch stock to handle the power and torque. My guess is he's a Honda guy with the feather-touch clutch. What's your thought on that?

What if my rex has Exhaust, Headers, Intake (I know its a no, no), Prodrive suspension, Short throw shifter, larger wheels........what stage is that? Don't mean to sound sarcastic, but just want to know.

Thanks.

 

I couldn't help you. I was referring to my Cobb AP, which is an ECU reflash. I should've clarified. However, if you have full exhaust (turbo back) and headers, then I would assume you also have an aftermarket or gutted stock up-pipe? If so, then you should look into engine management.

you don't have a stage 2 clutch. WRX comes with a stiffer feel, but it's by now means what your friend would call stage 2.

suspension is something totally different..regarding stages so I couldn't help you on that.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong with my statements.

Within the next couple weeks I will go to Stage 2, but that again is a Cobb AP stage 2. that includes an up/downpipe and another ECU reflash....

 

speaking of cobb 2.5. do you know anyone that has installed the injectors? I've been holding off on the stage 2 because stage 2.5 is right around the corner. I figured since I was going to be in there I might as well go all the way. the injector installation is the only part of the upgrade I'm a bit fuzzy on...(regarding the install itself.) I recently decided to just go for the stage 2 until i was clear on the injector install and had ample time to do it properly. Also, my tranny is a concern. It still works very well, by I'm concerned about the added hp at stage 2.5. (FYI- I never drop the clutch or do any crazy down shifts.) Any wisdom on that?

 

05+ Legacies are definitely fast, I have a wagon. Before I bought I test drove the 92x(Saabs WRX) and forester xt. Legacy was noticeably faster than the 92x and the forester xt was a little quicker than the legacy, at least 0-60.

The Legacy may have been Cobb stage 1 as well, that gives about 285hp/300tq at the flywheel. I want to go stage 2 eventually but I will leave it stock for autocross for now.

 

Oh, and the Legacy does not weigh that much more than the WRX, especially if you look at the non-limited Legacy. Also I believe the 250tq of the Legacy is slightly underrated, which makes them quicker than you would think.

 

fong almost got walk a couple of days ago by my wrx

 

almost, if you mean he had 4 people in his car and you had only yourself with an empty tank of gas....fong could hose you

 

what are you referring to regarding the green brackets of death? Andyes, I was going for the VF34 due to my cobb set-up. Otherwise I'd have to go with the street tune if I wanted any other turbo, correct?

 

uno about that one...but fong was alone and i had a friend with me in my car....it was a good run

 

Dont limit yourself to just the VF turbo beacause of your Accessport. All you would need is a pro-tune if you got anything other than a VF, like a super 16g or something similar. I am running a 20g on my STi with a pro-tune from Jorge and LOVE IT!