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Tray@Forged · 12-13-2010, 05:59 PM

OK, the moment we've all been waiting for!

Stock vs. Cobb OTS vs. Cobb Pro Tuning Results on STOCK car!

Forged Performance has been a Cobb Pro Tuner for a few years now across the entire array of Cobb support cars: Subaru, Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi, and Mazda. So naturally, we looked to the Cobb AP as the best solution. I can't think of another company that has invested as much time, and resources supporting the Subaru community than Cobb tuning...some of the smartest people in this industry work there, and it's great to have those resources at our disposal.

I had a feeling the OEM tune was horrible, based on how the car performed on the track and street. So I wasn't expecting a whole lot from the baseline.

As most of you know, our Dyno Dynamics AWD Dyno reads very low. Bone stock, we put down just 196whp

I then loaded up the Cobb Stage1 93 octane OTS map and the car made 238whp, and had a terrific looking power and AF curve.

In the final step, I prepared a custom calibration for this specific car. Althought I've tuned many dozens of Subaru's, this it actually the first time I've tuned a BONE STOCK STi...really wasn't sure what to expect. Nearly maxing out the WG's netted my 19psi peak pressure and a taper to 15psi, and 256whp/301lb/ft

Below, you will find an assortment of dyno charts for your viewing pleasure.

Next up....Whiteline and GT Spec Suspension components.

Power and AF

Power and Trq

Power and Boost

esfourteen · 12-13-2010, 06:48 PM

impressive gains, anyway to replace the WG with something that will hold boost to redline so you dont lose all that wonderful torque?

zman1910 · 12-13-2010, 07:04 PM

I've heard that the new Sti dynos real low and is a very overrated engine from Subaru. One of my friends here also went with Cobb and it really opened the car up to say the least. Glad to see you were able to squeeze 60whp with a much nicer curve out of this car.

Chris_1 · 12-14-2010, 10:23 PM

I remember my old bugeye wrx, that was a fun car. HORRIBLE transmission, but it was a very fun car.

Tray@Forged · 12-20-2010, 11:29 AM

Speaking of suspension...haha...just got some high res shots back rom our Road Atlanta test day couple weeks ago. The body lean is so severe you could change the oil cresting at Turn 3.

Moving into position.

All is well, in the balance of power:

phelan · 12-20-2010, 11:37 AM

I'm one of the few that actually likes the new WRX sedan. It's the first Subie I've actually liked to look at since the GC8 body style. Very clean so far, I like it!

But yes, please do something about that suspension, you're monster trucking about as bad as my Z

Tray@Forged · 12-20-2010, 11:49 AM

From looking at all those pictures at the track the team decided enough is enough. Time to install some goodies!

Here are some teaser pictures of what we are working on today. As you can see Sharif, and crew have a whole lot of work to do! I think we are going to need another table for all of our stuff. haha

Stay tuned for more updates and feedback soon!

Tray

Tray@Forged · 12-21-2010, 09:44 AM

Here are a few shots I thought you guys may like of some of the work being performed yesterday. As you can see Alex is hard at work. My favorite is turbo comparison from Stock vs 950R

Stay tuned for more updates soon!

Tray

ClemsonWill · 12-21-2010, 11:31 AM

Great build you have going there. I look forward to more pictures and updates.

What were your times at Road Atlanta the second go round?

Vegitto-kun · 12-21-2010, 01:23 PM

sometimes I wonder if I should just sell my Z and get a subaru/mitsubishi >_>

Tray@Forged · 12-22-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Great build you have going there. I look forward to more pictures and updates.

What were your times at Road Atlanta the second go round?

We have not gone back to the track since the car was stock. Even with springs, the time will drop on the next round.

Best regards,

Tray

XwChriswX · 12-22-2010, 10:43 AM

This thread just makes me want to fap the entire time I'm reading it.

I wants a subie.

Is that a new edition of the WRX Pearl Blue? Or a different shade... looks wicked, almost black/purple/blue depending on the light.

Tray@Forged · 12-22-2010, 04:28 PM

Alright got a few more progress pictures for you today. Turbo is positioned nicely and the front mount intercooler core has been secured. Alex is working away steadily hopefully tomorrow we will be able to start her up.

Xan · 12-22-2010, 04:52 PM

Now that's a turbo..

It sure looks like a great project car!

Gazan37 · 12-22-2010, 10:28 PM

subbscribed

12-13-2010, 05:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	OK, the moment we've all been waiting for! Stock vs. Cobb OTS vs. Cobb Pro Tuning Results on STOCK car! Forged Performance has been a Cobb Pro Tuner for a few years now across the entire array of Cobb support cars: Subaru, Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi, and Mazda. So naturally, we looked to the Cobb AP as the best solution. I can't think of another company that has invested as much time, and resources supporting the Subaru community than Cobb tuning...some of the smartest people in this industry work there, and it's great to have those resources at our disposal. I had a feeling the OEM tune was horrible, based on how the car performed on the track and street. So I wasn't expecting a whole lot from the baseline. As most of you know, our Dyno Dynamics AWD Dyno reads very low. Bone stock, we put down just 196whp I then loaded up the Cobb Stage1 93 octane OTS map and the car made 238whp, and had a terrific looking power and AF curve. In the final step, I prepared a custom calibration for this specific car. Althought I've tuned many dozens of Subaru's, this it actually the first time I've tuned a BONE STOCK STi...really wasn't sure what to expect. Nearly maxing out the WG's netted my 19psi peak pressure and a taper to 15psi, and 256whp/301lb/ft Below, you will find an assortment of dyno charts for your viewing pleasure. Next up....Whiteline and GT Spec Suspension components. Power and AF Power and Trq Power and Boost Last edited by Tray@Forged; 12-13-2010 at 06:05 PM.

12-13-2010, 06:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	impressive gains, anyway to replace the WG with something that will hold boost to redline so you dont lose all that wonderful torque? __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

12-20-2010, 11:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	I'm one of the few that actually likes the new WRX sedan. It's the first Subie I've actually liked to look at since the GC8 body style. Very clean so far, I like it! But yes, please do something about that suspension, you're monster trucking about as bad as my Z __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-21-2010, 11:31 AM	#24 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Great build you have going there. I look forward to more pictures and updates. What were your times at Road Atlanta the second go round? __________________ Slightly modded

12-22-2010, 10:43 AM	#27 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	This thread just makes me want to fap the entire time I'm reading it. I wants a subie. Is that a new edition of the WRX Pearl Blue? Or a different shade... looks wicked, almost black/purple/blue depending on the light. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

12-13-2010, 07:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
zman1910 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL Posts: 361 Drives: 2011 Audi S4 Rep Power: 429	I've heard that the new Sti dynos real low and is a very overrated engine from Subaru. One of my friends here also went with Cobb and it really opened the car up to say the least. Glad to see you were able to squeeze 60whp with a much nicer curve out of this car.

12-14-2010, 10:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
Chris_1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Statewide Posts: 838 Drives: Nissan 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	I remember my old bugeye wrx, that was a fun car. HORRIBLE transmission, but it was a very fun car.

12-20-2010, 11:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Speaking of suspension...haha...just got some high res shots back rom our Road Atlanta test day couple weeks ago. The body lean is so severe you could change the oil cresting at Turn 3. Moving into position. All is well, in the balance of power:

12-20-2010, 11:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	From looking at all those pictures at the track the team decided enough is enough. Time to install some goodies! Here are some teaser pictures of what we are working on today. As you can see Sharif, and crew have a whole lot of work to do! I think we are going to need another table for all of our stuff. haha Stay tuned for more updates and feedback soon! Tray

12-21-2010, 09:44 AM	#23 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Here are a few shots I thought you guys may like of some of the work being performed yesterday. As you can see Alex is hard at work. My favorite is turbo comparison from Stock vs 950R Stay tuned for more updates soon! Tray

12-21-2010, 01:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	sometimes I wonder if I should just sell my Z and get a subaru/mitsubishi >_>

12-22-2010, 04:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Alright got a few more progress pictures for you today. Turbo is positioned nicely and the front mount intercooler core has been secured. Alex is working away steadily hopefully tomorrow we will be able to start her up.

12-22-2010, 04:52 PM	#29 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Now that's a turbo.. It sure looks like a great project car! __________________

12-22-2010, 10:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
Gazan37 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 14 Drives: 08 G37S Rep Power: 14	subbscribed

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