wsacLGT Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Came up at the casino and have around 1k to spend towards the car. So looking to go with the e85 conversion -or- tmic + dp. For the $ wondering what would be the best direction to go with a good tune? I like the idea of 85 because of its higher restriction to knocking out on me, and I feel a safer rought to run more boost. On the other hand I know that the stock tmic is extremely restrictive and have seen good #'s with racerX's set-up. Now I have more than enough flex fuel stations in the area so that wouldn't be an issue. Think both would def be fun, especially when I combine the two in the future:) any tuning experience with either type of tunes please share. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Unless you're doing it yourself either of those items is going to require a tune. For e85 you'd need fuel pump and injectors at a minimum (might not be a bad idea to add afr gauge). That will be your $1k spent after tune. For the other setup you're looking at $800 for the TMIC and then $500 for the tune which is a little over your $1k before you add the DP you mentioned. I'd recommend keeping the TMIC and going with a TBE and tune with your $1k (even that might break the budget). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWebb Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 at the thought of winning $1k at the boats and dumping it into the car How can you afford a '12 OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsacLGT Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Unless you're doing it yourself either of those items is going to require a tune. For e85 you'd need fuel pump and injectors at a minimum (might not be a bad idea to add afr gauge). That will be your $1k spent after tune. For the other setup you're looking at $800 for the TMIC and then $500 for the tune which is a little over your $1k before you add the DP you mentioned. I'd recommend keeping the TMIC and going with a TBE and tune with your $1k (even that might break the budget). Yeah prob going keep the cbe stock as I dont really want to attract more attention than I already do haha. N was thinkn a racerX tmic- 600 and an invidia dp. Around 400 if I go catless. After a tune ill be above 1k but that's cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisthenewsic Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Buy a used avo (500) and a used catless downpipe. (150-200). Tsudo makes a catless downpipe for 180$ shipped. I have it on my car, identical to an invidia catless without the invidia logo and fitment is spot on. Tsudo 08+ Wrx/Sti downpipe is the same as 05-09 lgt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Go back to the casino, turn your $1k into 2k, and go full stage IIe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsacLGT Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Go back to the casino, turn your $1k into 2k, and go full stage IIe. What do you consider a stg. 2? I'm just not getting exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 What do you consider a stg. 2? I'm just not getting exhaust. Definitely go E85, I've been running it for 85k and love it. Here's what I would get if I had to do it all over: Used Perrin/Avo TMIC- $500-600 DW65 fuel pump- $150 DW injectors (740's or 850's)- $550 Sti Uppipe- $85 (You don't need this) Invidia catless DP- $300 Grimmspeed gasket- $15 e-Tune by cryo- $150 I bought every part on this list (except gaskets) used, which saved me a lot of money. Just make sure used injectors are flow-tested. Don't buy cheapo parts as you will spend as much money as you saved fixing, modifying, returning or otherwise getting rid of crap parts.(http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/review-fms-and-other-knock-off-parts-181111.html?t=181111&highlight=knock-off+brands) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Buy a used avo (500) and a used catless downpipe. (150-200). Tsudo makes a catless downpipe for 180$ shipped. I have it on my car, identical to an invidia catless without the invidia logo and fitment is spot on. Tsudo 08+ Wrx/Sti downpipe is the same as 05-09 lgt. None of this will fit on OP's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 What do you consider a stg. 2? I'm just not getting exhaust. I think he means a full turbo back exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisthenewsic Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 None of this will fit on OP's car. Ops. Disregard my statement. Lol. Was thinking he had 05-09. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Guessing you already have an AP. Go with the down pipe and tmic, that will fit your budget. getting supporting mods for e85 will be much, much more. You'll want both of the above mods if you're going e85, plus more (injectors, fuel pump, ect). www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsacLGT Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Guessing you already have an AP. Go with the down pipe and tmic, that will fit your budget. getting supporting mods for e85 will be much, much more. You'll want both of the above mods if you're going e85, plus more (injectors, fuel pump, ect). Thats what i was leaning towards.....thanks. Cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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