Hi Guys,

After about two months of running stage 1 on my car and loving it I have decided to purchase the Cobb's stage 2 kit.

Just have a few questions:

1) Do I have to reflash back to stock and then to stage 2 with my accessport or can I just install the stage 2 kit and flash directly to stage 2.

2) Should I have my local auto body shop install the kit or should I have the dealer do it? (I don't feel comfortable doing it myself)

3) Roughly how much should I be looking at for install cost? and how long does it take (hours)?

4) Is the sound better with the new exhaust system? (I never feel youtube does exhausts justice

Thanks

-Nick

 

1) You can flash directly to stage 2 after you install all the parts.

2) If the dealer does it, they'll void your warranty. If you can't find local Evo guys to help you, then take it to a performance shop.

3) Maybe a few hours. Depends on mechanic rate, I'd say roughly $80 an hr times 2 hours or so = $160 to $200.

4) I love the sound of the Cobb exhaust. Nice, deep, louder than stock but not ricer boy annoying.

 

Also not sure which stage 2 you're doing, but if it includes a intake, make sure you use the right map that includes whatever intake brand you're using.

Example: If you have a AMS intake, use Cobb Stage 2 + AMS

 

Thanks!

Im doing an off the shelf stage 2. So my car will be all stock except for whatever is included in the cobb kit.

I was assuming my warranty would be void anyways so thats not too big an issue. I just want to make sure it is installed correctly