Help......I'm a noob

Alright I know everyone has gone through this before so I am not going to beat myself up about it. I need help making some decisions. I want to go with a stage 2 setup on my bugeye that I can make about 210hp and 200+ft/lb to the wheels. I want to have somewhat of a conservative tune as I will be DD this. I have heard about open ecu.

The parts and questions with the parts I want to purchase.

1. HKS- Catless dp. Can I get the CEL cleared during the tune?
2. Turbo XS0- high flow cat. If I drop this in instead of a test pipe can I avoid a CEL all together?
3. Borla Hush catback- Already purchased and installed.
4. Open ECU tune- Who is the best to go to?
5. K&N drop in box filter- Or is this a waste of cash money?

Please dont bash me too much for the stupid questions. Your help will be much appreciated.

 

1. yes
2. maybe, more than likely no
3. --?
4. both TopSpeed and Batlground do great tuning.
5. people are split on this, i run one dont really notice a diff.

 

also, if you have a stage 2 protuned expect 230whp and 240ft-lbs. or so

 

anywhere local I can pickup the DP?

 

You can order through one of Our vendors( listed at the top ) and pm them to pick up

 

the HKS DP sucks monkey balls. the design of it completely blocks off the EWG opening, that is unless they have changed it. Go with a bellmouth design and you will be much happier.

 

Is this a good one to go with, add this with a High Flow cat?

http://www.sakarimotorsports.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23_35_114_288&products_id=636

 

Yes, those are nice.

 

dont buy off the site PM sakari him self =)

 

what's his IM? or is it Sakari? If so I am a complete moron.

 

I would suggest the Turbo XS with the 4" bellmouth. Also you check out the Power and performance thread there is a exhaust Database and you could ask folks about their setup
www.wrxatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4877

 

anyone know sakari's IM?

 

You can search for him here as a member , Sakari

 

http://www.wrxatlanta.com/forums/member.php?u=536
profile^^^

MikeSakari - AIM
sales@sakarimotorsports.com

 

found it

THanks guys, I got in touch with him. I think im going with the invidia v2 dp.

 

any more in put

Any other ideas or input on this setup. Is it achieivable with openecu?

 

Yeah, as said before, the HKS DP sucks, get a Titek or Invidia bellmouth. Get one with a cat if you're feeling green or a catless if you're cheap or just dont give a rats ass.

K&N Filter is great, the filter will last longer than the car and can be easily cleaned whenever it gunks up.

I'm pretty sure Batlground offers tuning/install specials if you order your DP through them.

You didnt mention an up-pipe, so that should be your #1 priority, and the install is much easier if you're already pulling the turbo for a DP install.

The stock axle-back is very restrictive but the rest of the exhaust isnt as bad, if you're on a budget an STI cat-back or even just the axle-back will free up some HP.