You are correct. There is no test on the MR yet. So it is unknown how the trans will respond. The RA is different as you describe so the total gains would probably be less, unless the car is underrated from the factory. Which in the R&T tests, it looks like it may have more than advertised as it is heavier and still hung in there real close. They say the MPG goes up but no numbers have been given. It just got installed on a customer car over the weekend so it may take a few more days to get an actual number.

Keep in mind that even a 20-30 HP and TQ gain would be nice since that is about all it would take to keep up with the SS and WRX. The tranny should be able to take it fine as you are not even in MR territory at those levels. I say 260-270 HP and 280-290 ft. lbs. is going to be my guess on what it will get. If the trans can be decoded.

 

So what is up with the car. No updates?!!!!

 

Congrats, I met a guy tonight who was the RA in white. It's sick..

 

Ok updates:

First of all i'm loving every minute behind the wheel. The steering wheel is awesome, and having control over the transmission gear selection at your finger tips is sweet. It rained here a couple times over the past week and i have yet to break traction while driving aggressively. One complaint i do have is that the wheels and tires have got to go. 215/45/18's just arent wide enough for an AWD performance vehicle. Gas mileage thus far is sitting right around 20-21mpg. That is roughly 3/4 city driving and 1/4 highway. Also flying around like an a*shole probably hasnt helped it much either. I have a feeling this car, like its big brother, are running rich from the factory. A 2.0 liter engine, smaller turbo (then the Evo X) and less weight (then the X) should be able to squeeze out more then 2-3 mpg's better. I'm eager to see some aftermarket goodies become available, but i know it's going to take some time. I'll probably take my car to frank from xtremeboost here in town to run an exhaust for me. Possibly over to TTP to give it a go on the dyno?

Ok now where are some more owners?!

 

First off you are going to want to go to TTP before you put on the exhaust.

Maybe get a baseline before you start modding and tuning. Their current chip is on a stock car no mods.

WADAD

 

haha...
just waiting for the car to arrive i guess

 

Get over to TTP and get a baseline and the new zchip. Probably will get it for free if you are the first RA over there.

 

That is pretty good MPG for a brand new car mostly city. That is good to know. It sucks you have to probably spend another grand to get the proper wheels and tires though.