STAGE 1 ???????
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STAGE 1 ???????
I WAS JUST WONDERING FROM PEOPLE THAT ALREADY HAVE STAGE 1 OR KNOW ABOUT IF IT REALLY MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE FROM STOCK. I WANTED TO GO WITH STAGE 2 BUT I CANT AFFORD IT SO I WAS THINKING GOING WITH ONE BUT IM WORRIED THAT I WONT LIKE IT BECAUSE I MAY NOT FEEL A DIFFERENCE SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW PEOPLE
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RE: STAGE 1 ???????
Stage 1 makes a huge difference in the way it brings the power on, the throttle is more responsive and it brings the boost on twice as fast. It makes it feel far more powerful because of this, but it's overall actual power gain is not a whole lot. Stage 2 does the same, but give you more power, especially with the turbo toys.
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Stage 1 gives a noticable gain, and is worth the effort.
Here is what you will be getting into on the install. http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_..._36341,00.html
Here is what you will be getting into on the install. http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_..._36341,00.html
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I WAS JUST WONDERING FROM PEOPLE THAT ALREADY HAVE STAGE 1 OR KNOW ABOUT IF IT REALLY MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE FROM STOCK. I WANTED TO GO WITH STAGE 2 BUT I CANT AFFORD IT SO I WAS THINKING GOING WITH ONE BUT IM WORRIED THAT I WONT LIKE IT BECAUSE I MAY NOT FEEL A DIFFERENCE SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW PEOPLE
I WAS JUST WONDERING FROM PEOPLE THAT ALREADY HAVE STAGE 1 OR KNOW ABOUT IF IT REALLY MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE FROM STOCK. I WANTED TO GO WITH STAGE 2 BUT I CANT AFFORD IT SO I WAS THINKING GOING WITH ONE BUT IM WORRIED THAT I WONT LIKE IT BECAUSE I MAY NOT FEEL A DIFFERENCE SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW PEOPLE
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stage 1 is good with aftermarket mods, everyone i know with stage 2 took it out they said it was a waste of money,its only good with mopar upgrades,if you are going to get a boost controller,injectors,ect,get stage 1,stage2 pcm is junk
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I noticed a real diffrence when I got the stage 1. I really like the pops and gurggles when you are decelerating. With the stock tires and stage 1 it is hard for me to keep traction when taking off in 1st and 2nd gear. I'm really glad that I got stage 1 after all.
Plus it takes about 10-20 mins to change them out. Thats great..................
Plus it takes about 10-20 mins to change them out. Thats great..................
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If you put one in, you're not going to look like one of those fighter pilots pulling an 8-G turn in a F-16, but you'll feel and especially hear the difference. The pops and gurgles in the exhaust, especially the Mopar/Borla exhaust, increase greatly when you take your foot off the gas. Like 71RoadRunner said, the boost comes on quicker and the car is more responsive to the gas pedal.
If you combine the Stage 1 with the M/B exhaust and a K&N air, you'll be looking at roughly 10 additional HP.....that's over a 4% gain with no moving parts to fail and raise warranty issues......
Dusty
If you combine the Stage 1 with the M/B exhaust and a K&N air, you'll be looking at roughly 10 additional HP.....that's over a 4% gain with no moving parts to fail and raise warranty issues......
Dusty
