PaulZero

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I now have an induction kit for my blobeye WRX. Question can i fit it without getting the car re-mapped or am i playing with fire if i do???

B0DSKI

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Burnt hands is a possibility. What sort of CAI have you got ?

PaulZero

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RCM induction intake with K&N filter

B0DSKI

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Any other mods planned?? The gains from the RCM or any CAI on a standard car are virtually zero. I'd personally spend the money elsewhere and not either, run the risk of running it without mapping or spending the cost of mapping just the CAI when you're not going to gain much except a bit more noise

joz8968

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You have to be careful with the extra air altering the MAF signal and it not being recalibrated to account for it.

I would, at the very least, get the AFRs check out...


But agree with BODSKI's post above... Unless the OEM filter is causing a restriction, then it's simply an unnecessary 'mod'. And one that could cause you issues....

PaulZero

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Looking at getting a better exhaust, so maybe i'll just wait to fit it when i have the exhaust. As for other mods, i am probably going to leave the engine at that for now but it will be getting a lick of carbon inside and out. I have the bonnet , boot and spoiler on its way and the front wings and doors are ordered. We are in the process of prototyping interior parts as well.

jura11

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Don't go for any induction kit,unless you are going for FMIC and bigger turbo.
Is not worth matey in the end,fit good panel filter with decated exhaust,fuel pump,STi pink injectors and VF34,VF35 and you have nice 330bhp.

Jura

joz8968

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Yep. Anything around the 350bhp (more, even?) mark, is good enough for the OEM induction setup.

Only change it if you have to i.e. if it would be a restriction to a future power goal (and/or if it fouls a FMIC hard pipe, etc) before a remap...

PaulZero

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Thanks guys for the advice, loving the community looks like i'll stick to lighting the girl with the carbon parts and when that is done start on the engine