Better upgrade to do on a 04 STI

[Fxcloutier]

Hi,

I've just bought a 04 STI, and I want to have y'all opinion on what's better upgrade to do in first. The car still my daily car by the way !

Thanks

F-x

 

[Grinder34]

Since this is in the engine forum, are you talking specifically engine-type stuff?

Downpipe, Accessport "Stage 2" Makes a TON of difference.

http://igotasti.com/vBforum/showthread.php?94-Stage-1-Stage-2-Stage-69-!-Newbie-explanation

Theres also a nice thread somewhere about post-stage-2 mods, but the link is down. I'll try to get it back up and post it for you.

 

[Spamby]

Definitely stage 2 as Grinder said.
In hindsight, I'd go stage 2 but do pump and injectors, protune and EBCS right out of the gate.

 

[FkinAllen]

yeah stage 2 is the best bang for you buck. But if that's not enough im a huge fan of 20g turbo :tard:

depends on your goals, here is a cool artice with 3 different opinions for the of the leading tuners in america right now on what these motors need to hit 300whp, 400 whp, and +500 whp

 

[Alin]

If you want power. As many have said: stage 2.

If you want handling. Coils, sway bars. End links. :tup: and the most important factor: tires! :tup:

 

[Boogieman98]

If you want power. As many have said: stage 2.

If you want handling. Coils, sway bars. End links. :tup: and the most important factor: tires! :tup:

I second the tires! All those suspension parts are useless without a good set of tires.

 

[Boogieman98]

Here is where you can see and hear stock tires holding me back

http://www.igotasti.com/vBforum/showpost.php?p=83086

 

[Fxcloutier]

Finally i've do an open ecu dyno tune with 3" turboback with ewg and a little setup for more handling with good tires, wider wheels, coilovers, swaybar etc.

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

Finally i've do an open ecu dyno tune with 3" turboback with ewg and a little setup for more handling with good tires, wider wheels, coilovers, swaybar etc.

External waste gate is a waste of money on a stock turbo. It will gain you nothing. :tup: That is one of those things you replace only if you have a clear need for it.

 

[Dhubb228]

What hp are you looking at with the "stage 2" setup??