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Old 13 November 2011, 01:55 PM
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I have offered a Red STI manifold for my WRX (2005) Simple question, is it worth it?????
Old 13 November 2011, 02:09 PM
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Depends how badly you want it to be red lol? Thats the only real difference i believe.
Old 13 November 2011, 03:07 PM
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Difference between the these manifolds is WRX have TGV and STi usually are TGV free.
I went for Spec C manifold

If its upgrade?

I would say yes,but your mapper must disable errors for missing TGV

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Old 13 November 2011, 07:26 PM
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Ok guys thanks, i might get one to stick with the growing parts pile
Old 13 November 2011, 07:31 PM
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I got a cheap WRX one and painted it up, doing the TGV delete mod is easy, just rip everything out, either epoxy resin in the holes (easy for you in your line of work) or ali weld it which a mate is doing for me
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There is a difference between the 2.
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lots of options then
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Remember, if you go down the TGV delete route you will need a remap
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what are the pros or cons to getting rid of the TGV?
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Ive also one very cheap, crinkle red original STI with tumblers
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Originally Posted by LewisL
what are the pros or cons to getting rid of the TGV?
This can help

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1663677


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How much Rob? delivered

thanks Jura! your a fountain of knowledge! I'm sure i owe you a

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