Is the Cobb AccessPORT worth it?
Your best bet is to get the car protuned to safely extract every bit of power. Unless you go open source, the cobb accessport is REQUIRED when getting protuned. So yes cobb accessport is worth it, especially the V3 accessports.
What does a Cobb AccessPORT V3 do?
The Cobb AccessPORT is the world’s most flexible and easiest to use ECU upgrade solution for your Subaru. The AccessPORT allows you to replace conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations to unlock free power hidden within your ECU. This is the last engine management solution you’ll ever need.
Is the Cobb AccessPORT safe?
The Cobb maps are considered “safe” by just about everyone other than SOA, especially if you run their 91 oct map.
How much horsepower does a Cobb tune add?
COBB shows that Stage 1 adds about 20 hp and 60 lb-ft of torque with just the COBB AccessPort and a panel filter; Stage 2 adds 65 hp and about 75 lb-ft over stock with COBB’s new EcoStang intercooler system and recommended cat-back exhaust; and Stage 3 finds a whopping 81 hp and 80 lb-ft of torque with a required turbo …
Are OTS maps safe?
yep. Their OTS maps are extremely safe. Just make sure you get the right one for your mods and such.
What does a Subaru Accessport do?
The Accessport is the industry leading OEM ECU flashing, managing and monitoring assistant. Unlock power hidden within the ECU by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. The result is impressive gains in torque and horsepower while maintaining a high degree of safety.
Can I still use a V2 Accessport?
The V2 Accessport was a game-changing device in the DIY tuning community when it was introduced over a decade ago, but its days are now officially over. Starting on 1/1/19, all further support of any kind for the V2 Accessport will cease. What does that mean exactly? The V2 to V3 Trade-in Program ends 12/31/2018.
Are off the shelf tunes Safe?
Yes they are safe. They are nothing more than a tool to simplify the tuning process (and yes they do show nifty gauges as well). As a tool though it enables you to use different maps on your car tailored to whatever modifications you have.
What does a Cobb Stage 1 do?
The COBB Stage 1+Big SF Power Package is a simple bolt-on and tuning solution that will allow you to easily improve the power output of your 2015+ WRX! The heart of this package is the Accessport V3. It also provides increased airflow from the Big SF Intake & Airbox combo.
How much HP does Cobb Stage 2 add?
Stage 2 and Stage2+BigSF produce peak gains of +19%HP / +40% TQ over stock and maximum gains of +110% HP / +110% TQ over stock when using 93 octane fuel. Due to the significant power drop observed at redline on the stock calibration, percent gains are drastically different than previously published.
What is a Stage 3 WRX?
Stage 3 kits include the GrimmSpeed intercooler and charge pipe, a combo that will not only increase safety with your more powerful setup, but will allow you to make addition power thanks to cooler charge temps and lower restriction at higher RPMs.