I am getting ready to (I think) buy the Cobb stage 3 setup. I know there are cheaper exhaust set ups out there but I like the simplicity of being able to run an OTS map for the time being while I accumulate more parts for an eventual custom tune. Also, I think Cobb has excellent quality craftsmanship and have never had a problem with any of their products. All that said, I am going to get the AEM failsafe Wideband/Boost gauge. What else do I need? Inevitably, it seems every time I embark on a little project like this I forget something and it winds up costing a lot more than I initially planned.

Anything I am obviously going to need that I am forgetting?

 

If you buy their stage 3 package there is nothing else that you absolutely need. Like you said...simplicity of a complete package

 

Ok cool. that being said, do you think I am going a more expensive route for the sake of simplicity? Or do you think think there are cheaper alternative combinations of parts to the Cobb package that offer the same performance/quality?

 

Cobb makes very nice parts, I have their catback and like it. Quality and fitment is top notch, and it has a great tone without being too loud. I also have their 3" turbo inlet tube and Accessport.

 

Sounds good. Now I just need to gather the fortitude to call and order. I must be getting old, bc it feels so damn irresponsible to buy car parts now

 

It's easier to spend money when you do so online!

http://www.cobbtuning.com/Mitsubishi...p-p/652x3o.htm

 

Noob question but can someone just skip all the stages and just get stage 3?

 

The stage 3 kit I linked to above includes everything from stages 1 & 2 so yes, you just need to buy that one package.

 

Oh, sorry, the one above (oval tips) is out of stock, but the quad-tip package is available: http://www.cobbtuning.com/Mitsubishi...p-p/652x3q.htm

 

Thanks man

 

I love the look of the quad, thanks for the link.

 

Stage 3 package ordered!!! Im pretty stoked.

 

i think the cobb catback looks a bit strange... call me a ricer but the tips look extremly small. and theres 4 which idk why but i think is too much. and yes ive seen it in person on an evo

 

It took a while for it to grow on me. I have always been more of a fan of a "tuner" or "race" style exhaust...something like the Tomei Expreme. But with that usually comes a very LOUD exhaust. I really like the sound and the volume of the Cobb. That's what sold me. I dont think it looks strange, per se. I think the quad tips are a nice yet subtle change from the stock appearance.

 

thats true. it does sound very nice. and yes i have a similar taste in exhaust. haha hks hi power