BEST SUBARU CHANNEL ON KZread HANDS DOWN!!!!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Means a lot to hear it from everyone! 😁😁😁🔥

I have to say i appreciate it when you involve both wrx and sti. You truly are great with the info. ooooooo

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I know there are both WRX and STI owners who watch so when applicable I try to include both 😁

@alexanderhess1977

4 жыл бұрын

I test drove 2020 wrx. They did not fix rev hang. Car hangs hard and car shakes scary hard 1st to 2nd.

@marcotorres0731

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderhess1977 miimi kHz

@alexanderhess1977

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcotorres0731 ?

@brendanscallion6440

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia can you give me a list of some good e-tuners? I’m running stage 1 ots with a MAPerformance in my 2019 wrx and I keep overboosting the hell out of it.

stage 4, cams/springs/valves, forged internals. stage 5, stripped out interior and rollcage ;)

@Babygeniee

Жыл бұрын

Stage 6 carbon fiber panels, and carbon fiber wheels

4 stages of Subaru 1. I bought a Subaru 2. I bought a vape 3. Cobb access port and rally amour mud flaps 4. Blown head gaskets

@Krayzieboy99

4 жыл бұрын

Buy Wrx then with weaker transmission...

@somersfamily

4 жыл бұрын

k

@Mikey6048

4 жыл бұрын

4 is wrong. It's Ringland failure.

@therelaxingzonetv

4 жыл бұрын

Hakasauars Hey all If my channel reach 1000+ I’m giving away $1000 All you have to do subscribe like and share plus tag a mate Then you’ll be added to a poll The poll draw is in April so If my channel reach over 1000k Two winners will be announced $500 each

@BlackWat3rGTR

4 жыл бұрын

You missed the stage with all the bolt ons with no supporting mods and going WOT in 4th,5th, or 6th gear at 2k rpms.

Yes 3 videos a week. Finally get more amazing content a week. Keep up the amazing work. The vlogs will be a great addition content

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Been excited to get 3 going! The vlogs will probably be weird at first but will grow into them 😅

Enjoyed the discussion. I have all the "stage 3" goodies from Cobb and a Process West TMIC. I knew pretty well everything you said, but it was still well presented and informative. Keep it coming man.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I knew some people would know most of the info already but good to get it out there! Thank you for the support it is greatly appreciated! 🔥😁

This was a super helpful and informative summary. You seem to understand there are new people coming into the community all the time. Love your content bro. Please don't burn out.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I plan on being around for a while 😉 appreciate the support!

Excellent explanations. I did a Stage 1and 2 on my 2017 3.6 legacy. The best part wasn’t so much power but a smoother RPM range

@warpdriveby

2 жыл бұрын

It's cool to see a legacy owner in here! I'd love to see another legacy GT, or STi!

Tanner, I just posted my son's Shinjin Tuned 19 STI on the 15+ group. SF intake, AOS and ETS catback 324@whp 354trq. And the AFR and temps are clean !!! I say this because if a tuner specializes in pops and flames, don't walk but RUN AWAY !!

I would say that stage 1 is just the tune with accessport and stage 1+ is ap with intake the +1 being the intake in stages. Stage 2 is downpipe and ap (cobb supported) and stage 2+ is air intake, downpipe, and ap (maperformance) no issues here with ap readings. Stage 3 bolt ons, flex, & other supporting modifications. Just my thoughts. Good video 😎🤙

@EJL2004

2 жыл бұрын

Go with Grimspeed stage packages and they’re quite different than Cobb’s.

@williamrodas4084

2 жыл бұрын

Am confused because Cobb has stage 2+ j pipe, exhaust and intake with the access port that i guess Cobb support that

@roninelvrom3246

2 жыл бұрын

Yo what map should I download on my 2021 wrx with the big sf intake

@dougcastle1785

2 жыл бұрын

@@roninelvrom3246 all of them

Thank you so much for these videos ! I just bought a 2020 sti and wanted to start modding already but didn’t know where to start but you make everything so easy , subbed

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad the videos are helping! And congrats on the car! 😁😁😁

I love the energy that you put out brother and sharing you’re knowledge is amazing and can’t thank you enough. I keep coming back to your vid’s for info and you have never let me down. Thanks man

I have a stage 2 wrx and dang it is amazing over a stock one

@overfixated5706

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon I have a 2013 wrx with a stage 2 pro tune and I’m pushing 330

@boostedquickscope2448

3 жыл бұрын

does stage 2 + from cobb void dealer warranty? just got a 2020 wrx

@sleepwalkingonthinice__48

3 жыл бұрын

BoostedQuickScope There is nothing that will outright “void” your warranty. Nothing. However, if something breaks, malfunctions, etc. SOA will try and most likely succeed in linking any and all hard part modifications/ecu tuning etc. as the reason for engine failure. Best advice I can give (I have a 2019 wrx and went stage 2 over 3k miles ago) is do your research intensely and then do it some more. Welcome to the subie fam and hopefully the tuning world bro, stay safe and mod smart

@kyleboston5014

2 жыл бұрын

@@sleepwalkingonthinice__48 Question for everyone with wrx on tune. Did you use ots tune for the time being while driving the car into tune shop to get pro tune. Or did you install DP and Air intake and leave it stock until you arrived to get protune?

I finally subscribed , I’ve been watching you for some days making sure your consistent legit source an now I’m officially a fan , Keep up the work bro !

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support! Really trying to encompass all the information around the topics! Consistency is something that is also top priority to make sure the videos are going out 😁🔥

@MsFelishaGreen1982_

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia yes sir No problem at all ! I don’t think you can find no video on youtube that goes into depth details like you do or go in topics like you do ,Your gonna make it far in youtube 🙏

Very informative breakdown! Thanks for this! Love the content and love to see you finally getting the attention deserved!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you the continued support has been awesome! 🔥 It's been awesome watching the channel grow and interacting with everyone! 😁

This man deserves more than 5k !! Amazing videos ! 🤘🔥

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Were growing everyday! But thatnk you for the support, very motivating to get more out there 😁

Posting straight fire lately. Love the informative content man!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🔥😁

@Hanibul_Lecktor

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree !!

@alexanderhess1977

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia no THANK YOU

Once again thanks for all the help to the newbie subies like myself. Great video!!!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Without the support from everyone theres no way I'd be pushing out videos like I am!

Just wanted to let u know that your channel is excellent! Well shot, entertaining and very informative. Keep up the good work my man!!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Trying to spend as much time as I can learning new methods for shooting and improving what I am capable of doing 😁

Just found your channel through Instagram and I’m so glad I did. Super informative and I love the energy. Looking forward to seeing this channel grow, you really deserve it! Keep it up :D

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Eyyyyy,appreciate the support! Feel free to reach out any time! 🙌🔥

Man I love your energy! Keep it up...Oouu!!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I have to bring down the energy a little for the videos lol I'm always pumped! Love the feedback and the support! 🔥😁

Subaru owner for 13 years here. Your information on the stages is pretty good. I'm sub'd. And thank you for not using any vape....

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! And I know the struggle, been messing with subarus for 8ish years now. Dont vape or any of that.

@pw85___

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia long live the rumble!

Love the content man! Glad to see the channels growing.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Same, it's very exciting to see everyone being interactive with the content! 🔥😁

Your videos are, by far, the most clear and informative subaru wrx/sti videos I have come across. Thanks bro!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that the videos have helped! 😁😁😁

@AB-fq7mv

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia thanks for the reply! Always nice to get feedback. Had a question. I'm looking to buy a 2013 wrx with 80k miles, 2 owners, all stock. If this was taken care of, would you consider a good purchase? All these people saying the motor will blow up got me a little hesitant. Thanks again for the content!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

As long as thr maitnace had been done and continued to get done I wouldn't hesitate from buying it 🙏

Hey man thank you so much for explaining all the stages. I'm brand new Subaru owner just got a used 2017 WRX in blue and Manuel 2 weeks ago and my first manual car.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new WRX! And glad that the video helped to clear it up a little bit! 😁

@bradywassam5232

2 жыл бұрын

Still got it?

FINALLY!!! An explanation of the stages. I've heard the term thrown around on various cars, but never understood what they meant. Great video!!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad that it was able to clear the air a bit! 😁

Love the energy you have in all your videos!! Keep it up.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man! 🙏🔥

I've watched a couple of your video today after getting a 2017 STI and I really appreciate your hard work. Please keep it up. :)

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the car! 🙏😁

I like those white wheels! Also that 35 min drive for E85 is definitely worth it. Just fill up a couple of jugs and obviously don’t store it to long. Flex fuel was one of my favorite mods I did. The torque and power is so good!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I may end up going to E in the future but it's just a hassle for right now. Traffic is so bad on the way to the station 😅 the car would make a decent amount more power swapping over too 😫

@erikpowers4358

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Once you start running low on video topics i bet you go e85 😂.

Hey man, awesome content, love the channel. I was actually looking the other day what stages I should buy, who to buy from, etc. I think it would be really awesome to do a video on Cobb's stage 2 package versus Grimmspeed stage 3 package. For like a stage comparison deal or more like what is the cheapest, yet most reliable way to get to stage 3 on a budget.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea to compare the two! 🤔

Interesting to see how your power is different from my '18 STI basically at "stage 3". Yours makes more horsepower but less torque than mine. I just love the variance between all the cars! And love the channel too btw!! I've rewatched so many videos at this point and love every minute. Thanks for being an awesome and positive creator in the community, both cars and KZread!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support! The motivation from everyone has been outstanding! Really helps in creating more. The variance between the cars has always been interesting. I've done this build once before and had totally different numbers 😅

@hariskeso4183

4 жыл бұрын

I'm going stage3 on e85 what kinda power did u make and how the car running?

@MrPiGGyOnCrAcK

4 жыл бұрын

@@hariskeso4183 my car makes 351whp and 403wtq at e70 and only 309whp and 353wtq on 91oct. The car runs great and feels great with all the other driver mods I've done to it since (pitch stop mount and brace, bushings, tranny mounts, engine mount, etc). The only downside rn is Cobb's ethanol sensor failing on me but it's getting warrantied to their newest version and my fuel pump failing due to wiring and voltages/amps on the stock wiring harness for the fuel pump (aem 340). But other than those minor inconveniences, the car always puts a smile on my face every time I drive it or look at it.

I was literally just talking about this with a Friend and deciding what power level I wanted. You're a goat bro 🤘

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Appreciate the support 🔥🔥🔥

Damn rewatching this video again in 2021 and seeing this version of the Bluebaru again is wild ! So much difference in the 17 STI now it has a 6 cylinder boxer engine !

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Completely diffrent car from how it use to be, I go back and rewatch some older ones and still.blows my mind 😅

Your channel is awesome mate! Great for info on building my 2018 sti and I want a Stage 2! Only issue is convert USD to AUD and it turns to $5300 for a stage 2! 😑 Otherwise, keep doing what you do! From Aussieland! 🇦🇺

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

😳😳😳 so much more $$$ appreciate the support as well 🔥🙌

Thank you for you info bro! I just bought a 2020 wrx and I can’t wait to see how far I get with it with the info I got from you!🤙🏽

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new car! And feel free to reach out whenever 😁

@jordicantellano7021

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man! enjoying every upload as they go🤙🏽

Fantastic information and very well presented. You just earned another subscriber😁

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The support is greatly appreciated 😁

From a guy at Boost Controlled Performance, you can see upwards of 350whp and 340 ftlbs of torque. Going higher than 350 torque is what causes engines to blow on stock internals. You can obviously make around 400+ with e85 BUT you need upgraded pistons and conrods.

@vsucountryboy

Жыл бұрын

Doesn't 2020 sti have forged pistons?

@Smeedia

Жыл бұрын

No, just a redesigned cast

Stage 3 on e85 you should be making close to 400whp. Even doing the cobb flex fuel you get easily 100hp

@alexpeguero38

4 жыл бұрын

Kris Hernandez I agree. This happened to my wrx after I went flex

Yes keep up the good work man!

Killing it with the content my dude.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Keeping it coming 🔥

Hey @Smeedia, I just want to make a correction on what you said: Stage 1 for WRX: you literally only need the accessport and flash it on all stock parts, not the intake. I know "opinions" varies, but if you consult forums and reputable tuners, they'll tell you that the intake is one of the LAST mods you should do. The factory one is actually very good up to ~400HP. Cold air intake is nothing more than a sweet noise maker and at most, you'll gain 5-10hp for a $300-$400 upgrade. You're better off spending that money on a AOS and TGV/EGR delete than an aftermarket intake. PS- I'm not biased. My WRX is a "stage 3" track-oriented car. And I have an aftermarket CAI.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the input! When it comes to the FA I'm not too versatile with the modifications to them. Only ever had an Acessport on my old 16 WRX but always open to additions and more information to help out other owners!

@LJspeed1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info.

@anothercarenthusiast4187

3 жыл бұрын

Hey yellow snow, I am just a Subaru rookie but can you explain what an AOS and TGV/EGR delete consist of?

He said "I threw up on my Instagram" and I started dying laughing 😂😭

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅 when I was editing that, I immediately thought "well that was not the best word choice" 🤣🤣🤣

@benbellantone8501

3 жыл бұрын

literally same

Great info dude, keep up the good work

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support! 🔥😁

Honestly this video is a god send for someone like me just starting to get into builds and stages so ty my good sir

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that it helped my friend! 🙏🔥

I’m still looking for my 11-14 STI Hatchback my dream car lol!!

@CBRKnightRider99

4 жыл бұрын

My dream car too! I've been looking on Autotrader. Low mileage ones are so expensive $22K+!

@lildad559

2 жыл бұрын

Driving three hours tomorrow just to go look at a 14 wrx hatch 5 speed manual with a sun roof for 25k hoping that its in mint condition so i can cop it ive been looking for one for a minute

@smokeythegreat7131

2 жыл бұрын

@@lildad559 good luck and hope all goes well 👏🤙!

266 views! just posted, nice content

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁 were definitely growing!

Picked up a '20 WRX back in November, rev hang definitely feels like it is still there but seems like it's gotten waaaay better than what I've seen in videos of earlier models

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Gl as d to hear that it has at least improved. How are you liking the car?!

Channel is definitely gonna blow up. You got my sub

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support 🔥😁

Oouuuuuuuu!! 🤙🏽

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

"not sure why the subaru community is the only one that refers to everything in stages?' VW community has entered the chat

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Audi has entered the chat 👀 lol

@EmotiveGrunt

3 жыл бұрын

Also Ford ST/RS owners

I just came across this channel just subbed man. I just got a 2008 wrx and your content has been a huge help

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Eyyyy, appreciate the support and congrats on the car!

Your content is amazing! The amount of detailed information, doing pro/con of mods, and emphasis on getting the correct parts and installing them with care, sets you far above most other WRX-related channels! You have become my advisor for tuning my 2017 rexie. (26500 miles, Stage 1+) I'm waiting on some parts, jpipe, charge pipes, bigger tmic, and possible cat/axle back or single exhaust to save weight. Can you tell me your opinion of the single pipe exhausts available, and can I use one without being obnoxiously loud? I have zero exterior modifications and want to stay sleeper (not that any WRX is a sleeper, but you get me)

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

As long as it's got a decent muffler and resonator it shouldent be too loud 🔥🙏

@warpdriveby

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Excellent and thanks! I'm also going Collin Chapmam on mine, I want to get at least 200 lbs out of the car, but I also want to keep it fun and relatively comfortable to daily drive.

Stage 2 Sti is more like 305-335WHP with a pro tune!

@SpaceJamKid11

4 жыл бұрын

BeachSwagProductions he isn’t talking about a pro tune bud

@BeachSwagProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Manuel Faria my honest opinion is that you should never use a OTC map for these cars, they are all to inconsistent.

@SpaceJamKid11

4 жыл бұрын

BeachSwagProductions I agree with you completely, but he is just talking about what these cars performance will look like running these basic maps.

@VenkatChiru

4 жыл бұрын

What’s a ProTune ?

@artybrandt

4 жыл бұрын

@@VenkatChiru it's when you take the car in and have a tuner create a custom profile for your car

Stage 1- 1:56 Stage 2- 5:51 Stage 3- 9:37 timestamp if anybody needs :)

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@Den-zh4jq

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia thanks for uploading these vids they are very informal and have helped me learn more about my wrx 🙏

Great videos! I've been watching a lot of your videos lately, preparing for my Subaru Purchase!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Keep me posted for when you get it! 😁

@lemonsgarage4619

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia check my channel!! Finally got my hatchback!

Love your channel bro. Keep it up. I want to get my STI already!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The motivation is strong from everyone! Soon, when are you planning on snagging it?!

@Bevisweezy

3 жыл бұрын

Smeedia when you said after stage one did you mean it has 255whp or it gains 255? Cause that’s crazy both ways lol. That just stage one the wrx has more power and torque then the sti

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

It has roughly 255WHP 🙏😁

"Stages" can vary so much, are inaccurate, and are pretty much pointless in my opinion. Marketing nonsense.

@Kolenment

4 жыл бұрын

It's just an easier way of saying "I've got a tune, aftermarket exhaust, and an intake."

Stages are made up marketing nonsense, good video though

@charleshawk6668

6 ай бұрын

Yup. I can tell he wasn’t in the Subaru scene in that early days back in its prime…that “stage” talk was is cringe then and our cringe now 😂

@ucvrzifc8jxl7fdwvezfw2jguc7

3 ай бұрын

I don’t even talk in stages but it’s easy to know what’s done if you say stage 1 Cobb. You don’t have to list every freaking mod that’s even more “cringe” than using the word cringe. You know what’s done and about what power it has.

Watching this a second time and have to say, something that would really set this car apart from every other Subaru, and remember this comment is going back in time 🙄🤣. But yeah I think you should get the wheel nuts and the break calipers paint in the subaru blue. I think that would put so much class into your build

Your videos are full of knowledge. I’m learning a lot from it. Thanks for what you do. And btw, idk where’d you get the $2100 stage 3 price but on their website, they selling it for $4600-$5000 depending on what you get.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

May have changed since this video went live, but I belive that was just for the fuel modifications 🙏

Love your videos bro super informational !!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support my man!

very informative video. The series fuel system in the STI is a major weakness.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Parallel is the way to go

Nice video. I guess I can say possible I’m “stage 3” lol 😂 but it was nice to know the differences with what everyone talks about.

Damn I wish I can just chill with you and soak in all that Subaru knowledge for my 19 STI. It's my very first car that I bought myself and watching your videos have been very informative but sadly I'm a person who learns best by learning in person. Keep up the videos though man!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I dont blame you, hands on is the same with me but getting the info should aid in doing some of the hands on parts 🔥 appreciate the support!

@Phantaystic

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Btw what mods would you recommend to make the STI a better daily? Like quality of life mods.

@ghost510

4 жыл бұрын

Looping what are your goals for the car? Daily, track, both? Are you going to keep it long term? I would start with a catback and cylinder 4 cooling mod (GetaDomTune). Also if you do get an accessport GET A PRO TUNE!!!

awesome vid bro. my 2017 is stage 2+ e tune with turbo inlet tgvs egr and bpv runs awsome love it

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid set up 😁😁

Video randomly popped up in my feed. But I have a 2020 wrx. And I can assure you the rev hang was still there. Stage 1 tune made the driving so much smoother

Got my WRX for a week now and I like that you include it on ur topics despite owning an STI. Much appreciated #subiebros. 🤝🙌🏽💯

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the car dude! 🔥🙌

@godsplannn

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Thank u man I appreciate it. Keep up the great content. 🤝💯

❤got 3 + hand built exhaust cat cack. &stage 1 suspention and stag3 transmission shorty wit all the bushings and a ACT street extrem stage2clutch. Dog bone and more . Great video bro.

Got a new subscriber out of me. Binge watching your vids to get a better understanding of the platform.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support! Feel free to reach out at any time! 🔥😁

The new FA 24 motors for the WRX and STI are hopefully going to be alot of fun.

@PocketDrummer

Жыл бұрын

This comment unfortunately aged like milk. RIP STI.

This is a very informative video bro! I just bought a 2020 sti and waiting to arrive, I’m gathering parts but I’m still deciding wether I wanna go stage 2 on the Sti or stage 3, I want power like anyone else but as well brutal sound.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Eyyy congrats on the car!!!! 😁😁😁

Great video awesome explanation, glad I found this channel,I'm probably the oldest one here at 51 Thank you. Diehard SUBIE owner👍🏼

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

There are a few peeps on their latest 60s on here 🔥🙏 but appreciate the support and always open for questions if you have any

Yes I wanna say the same thing finally somebody broke down base wheel horsepower stage 1 stage 2 possibly stage 3 because I asked so many other people on other KZread channels and nobody ever got back to me thanks again great video by the way

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

They are averages for WHP but somewhat in the range. Appreciate the support my friend!

Great content. Thanks!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁

Bros out here doing gods work

@Smeedia

Жыл бұрын

🤝🤝🤝

this channel is so good why haven't I seen it yet

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Eyyy appreciate it Brady! 🙌🙏

Love the channel

Awesome video bro! One little issues I had with it though is the fact you only focused on the 2015+ WRX. While I understand that's what you have, it seems like every damn video on youtube is just 2015+ WRXs. Even though I'd say more people still own and drive older models such as myself. It makes it a lot harder and very frustrating to find info especially in video form for these cars. Other than that, great video, and sweet Subie too!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Totally understandable, I did address the older gens later in the video based off of the STIs numbers. Because the older EJ255s, 205s are similar to the 257 you should expect about 20-30 less WHP with the stages. But thank you for throwing it out there I'll make it a little more prevalent in the videos!

@Reefer-Rampage69

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia No thank you bud I appreciate it! There is a decent amount of info online for the older generations but it's very hard to find actual dyno numbers. Even Cobb has none on their website that I could find at least, for anything below the 2015 model years haha

I’d advocate for intercooler as soon as you start modding your car. Oem intercoolers struggle stock in general let alone with more power. Add ETS front mount/tmic to one of the first things you do. Doesn’t change noise or power, but it lets you keep things cooler which is super important. And in turn helping power more consistently

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

That's the whole reason I went FMIC, keep IATs lower and get sway from the heat soak

@collintansey9508

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia new video suggestion would be top mount vs front mount. Muy importantay for the people’s

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@collintansey9508 have it on the list and that is next weeks topic video 😁

I think it needs to be pointed out that peak HP is not the only thing you get with tuning. I have an 18 STI for example, and with a tune alone I didn't get much more peak HP, but I got a hell of a lot more power lower down in the RPM range. It makes the car noticeably quicker.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, the low end is where we spend most of our time driving as well.

Hey dude! Love all your videos, great learning lessons. I'm running a 2006 WRX Limited w/DC Short Ram Intake, STI intercooler, Exedy Stage 1 clutch, and COBB AP. FINALLY getting it dyno tuned in a few weeks to Stage 1+. I've already taken care of all the general maintenance (timing belt, head gaskets, etc.) but the engine has approximately 180K on it....This will be the last engine mod because Betsy ain't no spring chicken anymore but wanted to know your opinion about the upgrade and what to avoid with a high-mileage engine. Thanks in advance!

@Smeedia

Жыл бұрын

Tbh milage doesn't really matter, as long ad the engine is healthy send it 💪

This guys super insightful but also hilarious

@Smeedia

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

this was great and thank you for breaking it all down with the costs. Would you consider an upgraded header? I hear it can boost your power.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, depending on how much power you want to make its a great way to make more power 🔥🙏

Cool info, my first WRX and I didn't know anything about stages when I started modding my car. Based on this, my car is a Stage 2. I don't have any plans to do fuel mods on the factory motor and turbo setup. The car isn't struggling for fuel and its a daily driver. The ability to refuel any where is far more important to me than any gains I would see running E85. Now I'm working on misc other things. I ordered some drilled/slotted rotors to look good with my Enkei wheels as well as some Bilstein shock/struts. I really wanted coil overs/racing suspension but like I said, its a DD. So I'm looking for more comfort and around town control.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Totally understandable, sounds like youve got a splid set up with some potential plans later down the road 😁

@myroadtours6147

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Naw, I'm flying by the seat of my pants lol I originally bought the car to teach my son how to drive a manual and was going to sell it afterwards. He didn't care for it but the car is just too much fun to sell. So I kept it. If not for going to some 1320/NWP meets, I probably would have kept it stock....damn those people and their negative influence lol

@myroadtours6147

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Forgot to mention I'm also looking into some radio improvements. Talking to a company about installing a small amp and better speakers. Nothing crazy, just want a hair better quality.

Thanks for this.

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

I'm a simple man I watch a good Subaru vid and sub. Little do ik its a great Subaru channel

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Eyyyy, appreciate the support! Feel free to reach out anytime!

Subscribed homie!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support 🔥😁

I'm glad to see Cobb doubled and trippled their stage prices for no reason.

Nice having all these videos cause here in Saskatchewan don't have much time outside the garage ! In my opinion , after 4 turbo Subies and 6 engines my best advice is know exactly where you want to end up , but seeing as that's almost impossible in reality there's never an end to the build it's the journey not the destination ! Subie love is Subie love , in the end you get what YOU want ! I'm ok with someone just buying a new one and keeping it as is ..........just think if I did that with my 2002 WRX !

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

True, after 6 or 7 STIs now there really is no end to these cars. Knowing what you want from the beginning will help in building but 9/10 times you end up changing paths. It can be frustrating at times but you are 100% right that it is about the journey 🔥😁

@bruceholinight7978

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia If you started with WRX then you would appreciate the extra power of the STI ! I used to think my WRX stage 2 was fast until I drove a tuned STI it's not in the same universe ! The 6 speed is the best most noticeable upgrade I've done !

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@bruceholinight7978 then trans is the biggest selling point, I've had 2 FA WRXs but both of them were only stage 1. The trans was one of the reasons I went back. I sold my 2007 STI for a 2016 WRX and only had it for about 6 months. I was not a fan of the cable style transition compared to the STIs. But it's good to know the insight between hownthebpiwer is displaced with the trans for a stage 2 WRX!

@bruceholinight7978

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Keep the videos coming never to many , the only gripe I have is I run out of gear real quick with the 6 speed! I think the newer STI has a taller 6th gear !

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@bruceholinight7978 always! And I haven't noticed this. Then again I've mainly only had STIs so it might be something I'm used to by now. Although my old p2 WRX 5 speed was nice for freeway driving with the longer gearing

A great video. Great information. Stay safe brother. Subies forever.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

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With the added power I’m surprised better brake system is not included in the stages somewhere. Great video

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Brakes are still a good thing to modify lol but the stages really only reflect engine modifications 😁

You car makes the same power as my 96 gt legacy with sti block and all the goodies nice

I just made my 13 WRX STI flex fuel, 1050 injectors, FPR, Fuel sensors for E85, DW 300 pump, IAG TV's, IAG fuel rails... I was able to hit the 350whp. I'm super happy with the tune and how it performs.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun build! Big jump over factory power 🔥

@LuisJimenez-hr8ds

4 жыл бұрын

It is! Plus my fuel economy jumped from 12mpg to 16.2

My 2017 STI had a 340 l/h fuel pump first - my tuner advised that even with a stage 1 tune they are prone to failure

I’ve had my 2021 sti now for two months and I LOVE IT!!! I bought the 10 year warranty when I got it because they told me I could get it pro tuned still lol. Then I find out that it will possibly cause them to void it in certain areas if they think it has to do with the tune. The only thing I did was put an ETS extreme catback on it, which sounds fantastic. After watching video after video I can’t help but really want to do a pro tune may to stage 2. Everyone makes it sounds like the car will be so much funnier, faster and smoother. I’m only concerned about possible severe issues that it may cause. Any idea on how much some of the possible issue tend to run when you get it tuned? I’m not worried about putting money in if I need to, but I don’t want to drop like $5-10k if something happened.

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Tbh a protune will minimize most issues, it will really come down to your driving style and keeping up on maintance 🔥

Look man I’ve been looking at so many KZread videos talking about stage 2, why you shouldn’t go.. why you should go and you were probably the first one that considered me to go into stage 2. SO I had recently bought a catted downpipe from invidia, my whole exhaust set up is invidia. A COBB SF INTANK and A accessport, I just want to run the OTS tune that it comes with just for a few months b4 I dyno the car. I shouldn’t run into any issues correct?… THANK YOU! Love the videos bro!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

What is the car? 🙏

@Slouchyy_

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia it’s a 2020 Subaru sti with just 15k miles on it

I like this channel.. the best . Gracias amigo.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my man 🙏 appreciate the support 🔥😁

I'm off the DYNO from PREracing making 354hp! Pretty much stock which held back a few things including fuel pressure being too lean in cold weather. They recommend I upgrade it so it won't suffer from low compression like the last one. Stage 2 short block is rated for +400hp but I can't imagine going over that. I'm looking to reinforce the motor by upgrading it's cooling components (fan shroud, hoses, Subaru Super Coolant, GetaDomTune cylinder 4 mod etc) in hopes of avoiding any problems down the line. Past that, replacing my N1 setup for a grimmspeed downpipe + HKS carbon fiber straight pipe \m/

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Jealous! Wish I made over 330 WHP 🤣 no issues aside from that though? Sounds like it went very well!!!

@fallen_blacklist

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia everything seems to be going good! I've been playing with some 2 step thanks to my new COBB “co-pilot” accessport but shifting alone gets it to pop like mad which in turn, makes people want to race but I only got 4K miles on the motor. Not looking to replace it anytime soon haha

Great channel! Thank you! How would you approach heatsoak issues when removing stock AF for, let's say the Cobb upgrade?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Air box should help with heat soak and if your still having issues I would try the gold reflective tape 😁

@danielrobillard8556

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey, so I'm in the UK and own a 2009 wrx hatch, totally stock when I got it. Power was 👎👎👎 and no rumble at all. So I put on a 3 inch Turbo back catless, none Res quad tip box like the oem sti. Boom, power went crazy and rumble all gear long.

@cassiejvance7496

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the highlight Bro 💯💯💯