Next step advice

[fireman2101]

I have a 05 LGT and the only thing done is a Cobb accessport so far.

I am planning on getting a up and down pipe along with a catback. I am also getting a Cobb intake and a lightweight crank pulley to put on when I do the timing belt.

Any things I should replace or get along with it. I am planning on staying at this point for a little while until I can go all out.

[chuckthefuk]

Other mods to consider would be:
- 255lph fuel pump.. DeatschWerks, Walbro, Aeromotive
- one step colder plugs
- Grimmspeed 3-port Plug'n'Play Electronic Boost Controller Soleniod (EBCS) p/n 057001-2-3-7 or another boost controller
- slightly larger injectors if you can afford it.
- Cobb or Grimmspeed MAF block-off plate if you choose to use the Speed Density (SD) tune from Cobb
--> more info on SD -- http://blogs.cobbtuning.com/2012/01/16/ ... -vehicles/ (http://blogs.cobbtuning.com/2012/01/16/cobb-accesstuner-supports-speed-density-on-2-5l-turbocharged-subaru-vehicles/)

There are some odds and ends but these should get your gears turning.

The main limitations for your setup is the plastic intake manifold the turbo orientation and the plastic end tanks on your intercooler. If your looking to not spend a pretty penny on 05LGT+ / 08WRX+ then your option is to convert to an STI intake manifold (crinkle-red) and matching turbo + TMIC + piping. You can switch our your choice of mass-produced items after that once your read to upgrade or do it at the same time. Just something to think about.

- Chuck

[fireman2101]

Thanks for the info. I am going to stick where I am for the moment. The wife isn't very happy with me but every time I do something to the car she loves it even more. I am looking at getting a tune now to overcome the short falls of the stock map.

I am going to start looking for a turbo upgrade along with the other parts you mentioned. I am planning on doing the fuel pump as "maintenance" when I can.

[anothernord]

Skip the crank pulley and save for a lightweight flywheel.

Then, save for swaybars, struts, and springs!

[fireman2101]

Skip the crank pulley and save for a lightweight flywheel.

Then, save for swaybars, struts, and springs!

It's auto so the crank pulley was the only option without going into a transmission build and new converter.