small performance mods

[MSP608]

well as you probably already know my dad has an 04 sti, with a few mods but nothing to increase power. whats a good build path for an sti. is it worth it getting an intake of any sort for the sti or is the factory one more than adequate. i really like the idea of the turboxs stealthback, has anyone had experience with that? it seems like a good mod that will increase hp and wont change the sound too much. any advice would be helpful so i can push my dad further down the modding road.

[Tyler]

Hmm - There are a FEW intakes out there for the STi that wont throw you a CEL or really fork up your A/F ratio. The Sti MAF / ECU is very picky about the specs on the air its getting. I know Perrin makes a short-ram that works well w/ the scooby.

As far as a modding path...Id say look at a full Turbo-back exhaust, TurboXS is a good company, havent heard one in person, but Ive heard good things about them :). Theres a couple of other exhausts that will get you gains but leave you with a near-stock sound. After your intake, TBE, look at getting some type of engine management or at least a tune. Cobb is releasing their next AccessPort soon, really easy to use. You plug the device into your OBDII port and just upload a new map/settings to your ECU.
Past that, you can look @ suspension upgrades, etc (was it you guys that AutoX?)

[Tyler]

Heres Cobb (http://cobbtuning.com/categories/?id=2208) - Check out that page, its their stuff for the STi.

When they release the new AP, look for their packages, Stage 1, 2 etc. It usually consists of everything you need to get a certain amount of gain from your car. (IE, stage 2 comes w/ the AP, software, TBE, etc)

EDIT - Oh, forgot...if you're looking for other options/to go bigger, you might wanna look into a bigger TMIC, or FMIC, and/or a bigger turbo :D. (more turbo lag? ha)

DOUBLE EDIT - :D Just found THIS (http://www.streetunit.com/TBE_WRX_p/tbe-wrx.htm) off the SU website...That's pretty much a steal for that TBE! :) TurboXS Turboback Exhaust - Including: Downpipe, High Flow Catalytic Converter Pipe, Mid-Pipe, Rear Muffler Assembly, and Installation Hardware. If you were looking at that exhaust, Id give the guys a ring and ask them to get this to you asap :D.

[StreetUnitMike]

Don't forget that everything you need is still available through SU even if its not on the website.

[MSP608]

ok, thanks guys for all the advice. yea we autox alot, my brother lured us into that world. hes the true car guy in the family, hes got a 95 m3, possibly getting into a 3rd s2k, 1971 240z, 88 accord w/a trailer hitch haha, and a 510 shell in his garage w/the parts all over the house. he's helped me install just about every install and we've spent many long nights in his garage working on the msp.
i think ill push my dad to get an exhaust, i think thats the most appropriate first mod for an sti. plenty of gains and it gives it the rumble it deserves.