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Nightbringer · 09-18-2013, 01:39 PM

Solid question. There's not really a thoroughly flushed out matrix yet, but generally headers = Stage 2. Intake, frontpipe, overpipe, catback, pulleys, etc have no stage title. Only headers require a notable alteration to the tune apparently, so that's the only "stage" designation at this point.

Foobar · 09-18-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSTEVE

Are there any set "definitions" of various mods? So we can have a common modifications language?

Stock
Stage 1 - intake
Stage 2 - catback + intake ..
Stage 3 - full carless
Stage 4 - aftermarket headers, full catlesss exhaust, intake ...

I know there is no way to get an absolute progression, since there are many combinations and permutations for mods (like when do people do pulleys ...). But i didn't know if there was an existing matrix or not.

thanks again

Unfortunately, there's no standard on this and each vendor uses their own criteria for what they consider Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 1+, Stage 0, etc.

King Tut · 09-18-2013, 01:57 PM

I think my car is at at least stage 8.

Nightbringer · 09-18-2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

I think my car is at at least stage 8.

Don't sandbag bro. STAGE OMEGA. :P

FRSTEVE · 09-18-2013, 02:04 PM

No Stage "Ludicrous Speed"?

Circuit Motorsports · 09-18-2013, 05:21 PM

If you want us to take a look at the tune/logs and see what we can do we would be more than happy to do that. Just shoot us a message

DriftEightSix · 09-19-2013, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Because I have experience with Remote Tuning with both of them. I purchased a tune from both of them. Your name wasn't mentioned in this thread so why did you post!?

... nor was your's ...

gdrider77 · 09-24-2013, 04:59 PM

Thanks for all the input guys! I am really trying to figure out who to go with, as this is a big decision to go remote tuning and ditch my local.

FR-S Matt · 09-24-2013, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

I think my car is at at least stage 8.

You're missing stickers, that's minus 6 stages.

Sportsguy83 · 09-24-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DriftEightSix

His name wasn't mentioned in this thread so why bring it up!?

And your point is?

gdrider77 · 09-24-2013, 05:20 PM

So to get back on topic.....here are 2 dynos that show my issue. The first is where i was prior to the last tuning...the next one is where its at currently. My tuner seems to think this is an ok result, thoughts? Possibly will start a new thread on this. Just not getting the smooth charts im expecting and seeing from others.

Also, notice the dates? Close to 2 months between. He is scheduled that far out, so if there is a problem, or just for update tuning it takes months to get back to him. Is this common? What are other experienceing with turnaround both with remote tuners and shops?

Before....10psi

After....12psi

Thoughts?

Sportsguy83 · 09-24-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdrider77

So to get back on topic.....here are 2 dynos that show my issue. The first is where i was prior to the last tuning...the next one is where its at currently. My tuner seems to think this is an ok result, thoughts? Possibly will start a new thread on this. Just not getting the smooth charts im expecting and seeing from others.

Also, notice the dates? Close to 2 months between. He is scheduled that far out, so if there is a problem, or just for update tuning it takes months to get back to him. Is this common? What are other experienceing with turnaround both with remote tuners and shops?

Thoughts?

Have you confirmed Actuator Spring PSI?

gdrider77 · 09-24-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Have you confirmed Actuator Spring PSI?

Not yet, i have been in contact with Paul @AVOturboworld, so hoping he will be back soon, as he was going to be sending me the 8psi actuator once back from subiefest. I believe i am still on the 6psi one. If i remove the mcb and simply run wastegate, i am not getting any more than 6psi. So pretty much think its the 6psi actuator. Hoping to get the new to swap out soon.

I was also thinking of getting under the car, pulling the actuator off and running my air compressor into it at low psi, and just slowly increase to see where it goes to.

Sidenote (was just in Seattle the past 4 days and considered picking it up in person) Was not sure if Paul was back though, and didnt want to bug him.

Sportsguy83 · 09-24-2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdrider77

Not yet, i have been in contact with Paul @AVOturboworld, so hoping he will be back soon, as he was going to be sending me the 8psi actuator once back from subiefest. I believe i am still on the 6psi one. If i remove the mcb and simply run wastegate, i am not getting any more than 6psi. So pretty much think its the 6psi actuator. Hoping to get the new to swap out soon.

I was also thinking of getting under the car, pulling the actuator off and running my air compressor into it at low psi, and just slowly increase to see where it goes to.

Sidenote (was just in Seattle the past 4 days and considered picking it up in person) Was not sure if Paul was back though, and didnt want to bug him.

Might as well wait for Paul to send you the 8 psi one. It seems the turbo is not able to hold up the psi after the peak. When I was running 13 psi it would go down to like 11. Now at 16-17 psi, it also dies down to about 11 psi, but yours seem to be dropping a lot hence the actuator psi question.

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09-24-2013, 05:20 PM	#39
gdrider77 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Denver, CO Posts: 623 Thanks: 243 Thanked 263 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	So to get back on topic.....here are 2 dynos that show my issue. The first is where i was prior to the last tuning...the next one is where its at currently. My tuner seems to think this is an ok result, thoughts? Possibly will start a new thread on this. Just not getting the smooth charts im expecting and seeing from others. Also, notice the dates? Close to 2 months between. He is scheduled that far out, so if there is a problem, or just for update tuning it takes months to get back to him. Is this common? What are other experienceing with turnaround both with remote tuners and shops? Before....10psi After....12psi Thoughts? __________________

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Nightbringer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Nowhere Posts: 346 Thanks: 175 Thanked 211 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Solid question. There's not really a thoroughly flushed out matrix yet, but generally headers = Stage 2. Intake, frontpipe, overpipe, catback, pulleys, etc have no stage title. Only headers require a notable alteration to the tune apparently, so that's the only "stage" designation at this point.

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