Tbe questions

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  1. subaru
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    gonna put a turbo back exhaust on my 03 WRX this summer how much does it cost to get the car tuned for that.

    Thanks
     
  2. LASERBLUE135
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  3. tangledupinblu
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    You'll definitely want to grab a GM boost control solenoid, or the grimmspeed version. Also an STi up pipe will be oem fitment without the catalytic converter.
    In fact, someone is selling a BCS here> http://mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?37814-GI...Stage-2-parts

    So another $40-80 for the bcs, and i'm sure that you can find a stock STi up pipe for around $50 or less.

    Then contact Bullwinkle or one of the other local tuners to set up a time for tuning. I would do the install of all of the parts a day or three before the tune.
     
  4. psychorunner
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    +1 for Bullwinkle tune. Just got my stage 2 tune done by him this last week and his rate for stage 2 is $80 last time a checked
     
  5. Back Road Runner
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    Tuned for a TBE? I'm not sure if there will be any appreciable difference without the associated parts (up pipe, down pipe) and a turbo that actually requires the flow amount.
     
  6. jb05sti
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    TBE = includes downpipe...facepalm
     
  7. Back Road Runner
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    Lol, guess you're right, i.e. the name. I had cat back stuck in my head. Even so I question any need for a retune without modifying the turbo. Toss on an 18G and you've got a reason to tune, otherwise you're mostly just modifying sound.
     
  8. subaru
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    Sorry if i sound dumb i'm new to the whole turbo thing is the up pipe before the turbo or am i mistaken
     
  9. 96zj
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    It will run with a TBE, but not like it should!

    +1 on a BCS and uppipe(our cars came with a catted up pipe, if that goes so does the turbo just good insurance).
     
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    Yep, it feeds into the turbo.

    That's the one. Several people will say to be careful with cheaper uppipes with flexjoints. I dunno. Rigid pipes can be a bit harder for fitment. Remember the uppipe is more difficult than just the TBE, but it is extra insurance and will allow a bit quicker spool. If your car is completely stock, I'd get a custom tune irregardless of upgrades. There's just always compromises from the factory. An exhaust and EBCS will just allow that much more fine tuning.
     
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    I have a stock STi catless up-pipe for sale
    pm if interested
    also +1 for Bullwinkle tunez as well