How much HP does a cold air intake add to a WRX?

How much HP does a cold air intake add to a WRX?

By channeling outside air directly into the compressor, this 50-state legal cold air intake system creates a pre-cooled air charge that allows the EJ255 2.5L and EJ257 2.5L to make more horsepower and torque at lower RPMs. In fact, dyno testing on a 2008 Subaru WRX STi revealed an estimated increase of 36-hp.

Do you need a tune for a cold air intake WRX?

Pretty much every air intake on the market for WRX’s or STI’s will require a tune to ensure they work properly. We highly recommend COBB’s SF air intake or AEM’s cold air intake for the 2008+ WRX and STI.

How can I get more horsepower out of my Subaru?

How to Enhance a Subaru 2.5 Engine

1. Replace the stock exhaust with a more free-flow exhaust system. This is often one of the first changes that enthusiasts make to their Subarus when they want more power.
2. Install a more free-flowing air intake.
3. Upgrade the electronics.

Will a cold air intake work without a tune?

A cold air intake is a cheap and easy upgrade that does not require tuning. It will work well, without a tune and it will not cause any damage to your car if not tuned.

How much horsepower does a Stage 1 tune Add to WRX?

Stage 1 and Stage 1+BigSF map produces peak gains of +14% HP / +13% TQ over stock and maximum gains of +98% HP / +98%TQ over stock when using 93 octane fuel.

What makes a WRX faster?

With simple bolt-on parts (bolt-on meaning you don’t have to take apart the actual block or heads), we can increase the horsepower of the WRX (either standard or STI) to over 400. This will make the car faster than nearly anything on the road. Of course, remember that the car is a complete system.

What are some of the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX reviews?

The 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX is available in either sedan or hatchback body styles, while the lightning-quick Subaru Impreza WRX STi comes exclusively as a hatchback. Reviews of the sedan are mediocre, as Edmunds remarks that, “from the rear doors back, the styling screams econobox, with homely taillights” and a wealth of uninspiring trim elements.

How fast does a 2009 Subaru WRX go from zero to 60?

The 2009 WRX hits 60 mph from zero in 4.7 seconds. And here’s the kicker: it costs about $25k. Let’s put that in perspective. In 2002, just six years ago, a Ferrari Maranello 575M (the one with the much-admired HVAC controls) stickered for around $225k.

What kind of engine does a 2008 Subaru WRX have?

One of the two big downfalls of the 2008 WRX: Subaru carried over the ’07 motor. Brand new car, same 224 hp and 226 lb-ft torques. For 2009, the turbo has been swapped out for the STI’s larger turbo plus some piping and ECU upgrades.

Is the Subaru WRX a rally car?

The engine was largely unchanged, and weight gain was nonexistent, but the WRX came off as more of an Impreza GT than the street version of a rally car, a trait its predecessors had in spades.