I ride in a 600 HP VB WRX at Felix Performance! //

Check out www.Heavymetalwrx.com for merch!
A big thank you to Felix Performance for letting me stop by and check out the shop and the MONSTER 2022 WRX. I can't believe I got a chance to ride in their 660 HP 2022 VB WRX! They are also great people to talk to. Melanie was as nice as I expected! James and Anthony were full of fantastic information as usual! This new WRX has proven to be an incredible platform. Even if you're1 not building it to 600 hp it is a lot of fun and a very capable car.
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www.dmanntuning.com/
Disclaimer: I am the owner and creator of all the music in this video!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:21 Talk with James
9:46 Talk with Anthony
19:13 Car walkaround
20:00 Start up
20:14 In cabin with James
23:59 360 drive footage
26:30 Outro

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

People are mentioning the audio in this video. There was some clipping and we had loud fans in the shop. I adjusted in post to the best of my abilities. // This was a lot of fun. Thank you to Felix Peformance for letting me come out there.

[@QactisX]

Awais I never gave you a shoutout for your volume levels on the BG music in your vids lately. 1000x better sounds great

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@QactisX hahah yes!! I remember you mentioned the background music and you were right! I just dropped it about 4 db and now I think it's in a good spot! 🤘

[@PocketDrummer]

You're doing it backwards. You want to record where the volume is averaging -18dBFS and peaks are at about -12dBFS. Preferably recording 24-bit instead of 16-bit. That gives you headroom to raise it back up in post without worrying about noise. Once you've clipped the mic, you'll never recover that data. It's literally "clipped" off digitally. As far as overall levels go for KZbin, your mix is WAY too loud. KZbin requires loudness (it's different from peak volume) to be at -14 LUFS (loudness units full scale). If you use DaVinci Resolve for your editing, the Fairlight page actually has a meter for this. If you upload a video above this, KZbin crushes it back down to -14 LUFS, and you get audio degradation. This video was turned down 55%. Right-click on the video and look at "Stats for nerds". It's showing 7dB too high. If you fix those two things, your videos will sound a lot better. I hope this helps.

[@ColeWill]

I don’t ever comment on videos but I wanted to tell you that it’s awesome seeing someone being a spokesperson for the whole vb community. You’re asking all the right questions. Picked up my 23 vb wrx yesterday but I’ve been watching for awhile in anticipation. Keep it up🫡🤟🏻

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I appreciate the support. I have been a long time lurker myself, no worries! I'm glad that I sparked something with you to comment. I am trying my best to be some form of usefulness. 🙏🤘

[@eliasnava4851]

I’m so glad you did this. I had so many questions. Insane that these guys are pushing the FA24 this hard and it’s holding up. Incredible interview!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I appreciate it!

[@brendanfogel4573]

Fa24 is so far an amazing engine, that stocks trans wont hold anything for shit though.

[@eliasnava4851]

@@brendanfogel4573 oh for sure. I can’t wait for more mods to come out so I can be pushing 400tq - 400whp. That’s literally freaking insane for a Subaru

[@brendanfogel4573]

@@eliasnava4851 exactly why I want to try to swap that fa24 into my va chassis

[@eliasnava4851]

@@brendanfogel4573 that’s actually interesting. You just made me realize that Subaru has the FA24 in almost all of their cars. Imagine an Ascent or Outback with a fat intercooler and making 450hp. I would literally lose my mind.

[@scottcalvert2537]

Another great video with solid content!! Shout out to Melanie and the awesome customer service with the accessport. Also to Dmann and the 93 OTS tune. I will be back for more.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing these details. (:

[@juanticimo]

I literally picked up their bundle recently with the Dmann tune, because of this video and couldnt be happier. Anthony has been great to work with, and answered my questions, promptly. Felix is great, cant wait to work with them again in the future.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

That's great to hear! The whole shop is fantastic to work with. If I lived closer this is where I'd go as well 🤘

[@DylanVBWRX]

Man that looked fun, great content as always!

[@subaruaddict2477]

Another great video. Felix performance has had my business since day 1. They are second to none imo and Melanie is a Saint 🤟

[@diallo1347]

Nice work. Even as someone who doesnt tune/mod, I find these videos very interesting and engaging. Cool to see what people are doing.

[@6spd85notch]

I picked up my sapphire blue 23 6 spd yesterday and it’s awesome. It drives perfect. Handles really good it seems like so far. It has 90 miles on it now. Can’t wait to get home from work to drive it.

[@allstarvb]

Proud customer here - great people to deal with 👏🏼

[@RoaminRomeros]

This is so sick! Thank you!

[@pantology]

Anthony is the man! ✌ Fantastic work Mr. Felix! ✌ It would be cool to see Felix swap a FA24 into the VA chassis. 🤘

[@TALYJIMMY]

always excited for a new video!

[@mk5rob42]

Try doing that in last generation's WRX and see what happens 😂 2022s are beasts!

[@2018wrxaddict]

I'm going over 600hp on my FA20F; however, the engine was built by P2P Racing. 😄

[@brendanfogel4573]

@@2018wrxaddictI have a va chassis too but I wanna try to put the fa24 in it

[@anthonymiyashiro5032]

Awesome, thanks brother, I'll be emailing with Dmann Friday!

[@pharmztko]

Sweet video!! You’re almost in my neck of the woods, I’m in northern VA and Felix is about 2 hours north of me. Great questions also 👍🔥

[@doubleflo7]

What an awesome video, really felt like I was along for the ride!!!

[@Cobuman]

Great video brother! 👍

[@davidburlison862]

This is one of my favorite videos of your so far so much fun

[@JoeyMontalto]

Still watching but loved the questions about the install about the turbo kit install!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I did it for you 🤣

[@chrischarles9218]

Wow that thing is a monster. Nice on location vid!

[@blueridge8992]

Thanks for getting this information for us. Did they mention if we’ll be getting any tune convenience features soon from Cobb? Stuff like quick map switching with the cruise control buttons and adjustable launch control?

[@alberttabo8506]

Dang I can’t believe you’re here in Baltimore. I live like within 5 miles from Felix performance lol. I still haven’t had the gut to pull the trigger on getting rid of my warranty yet. But I do enjoy watching your content, keep it up!!

[@byronstoddard1835]

Great video!

[@eduardomaldonado5793]

Shout out ANTHONY he tuned my VA just finished tuning it on e30 waiting for ny flex it kit to go e60. Never had any issues with the tune if I had any questions he was there always to answer great guy great tuner definitely going to have him tune my VB when I get it!

[@DarkWolfWRX]

Great seeing Anthony on here discussing the same things me an him have talked about when doing my car. Hopefully more people will see this video so I dont have to keep repeating myself haha. I dont have enough subs yet so I find I have to keep answering the same questions whenever I mention my E85 map haha.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I am considering trying out an ethanol based map. I am consistently at e75 in my area.

[@DarkWolfWRX]

@@HeavyMetalWRX Very much worth it imo. When discussed with Anthony, he said it wasnt a bad idea to upgrade the LPFP, so I tossed in the Fuel It! one. I personally noticed a more consistent Fuel pressure with it on the logs. Will be tossing on the Perrin FMIC here pretty soon and getting new maps from Anthony as well.

[@Yimstamus]

Holy smokes!!! 🔥

[@ital1anstallion4]

This was awesome!!!! Thank you! Anthony do you ever make it to Lansdale Dmann base?

[@KuyaPow626]

What an incredible video!! Ah my favorite WRX KZbinr catching the coolest WRX right now. Loved the shot at the end! Car sounded so wicked cool and interesting. It's a shame the launch didn't go all the way, but man! You guys aren't too far away so I ought to come visit too!

[@Johhn672]

Big Ups to Felix Performance for shipping me out some parts to California because we all know how difficult it is to modify a car out here!

[@marcocapolla7288]

Very good discussions. That brake kit!!!! How did it feel when stopping?

[@Technine4233]

Awais, making the best VB content as always. Keep it up man. With that being said, your next upgrade should be a new portable mic instead of something for your car lol.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

The mics were fine. I actually adjusted from -12 gain to 0 gain. There were 5 large fans in the shop and I thought I needed to over compensate unfortunately it was too much. Then during the drives I forgot to readjust the gain back to -12. Then I tried to salvage it in post 😭

[@harleycharlie5330]

In track mode the traction control intervenes you have to turn it all the way off and hold the button down till the green track light goes out and just tc light is light alone then it would be completely disabled

[@Turbolious]

I've noticed on mine I used to be able to do that, but now no matter how long I hold the button it doesn't go off.

[@ExclusivelyEsox]

goals.

[@Buxtonphil]

I want to know more about that camera setup on the drive. That’s awesome!

[@rahd7044]

Local PD has entered the chat.... James never disclosed who was driving at the end of the video. Thanks HM WRX! 🤟🏾

[@Wrx.Saddie]

🔥🔥🔥

[@stijanjija2225]

I went 60k miles on e50 on va. Do far 6k on e60 on vb. Loving it.

[@inactivemogul403]

I wish Anthony would “turn up” that “spt!!” Nice video guys!

[@DrunkmannTuning]

I’m trying if Daddy Cobb ever gives me software! Haha

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I'm sure as soon as they have it Dmann will spank that SPT into gear.

[@TheNuclearDestress]

Joey montalto is my boy! Me and him hang out quite a bit. Cool to see you mention him

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I had to shout him out 😂

[@surajrajamohan383]

Those tires are crazy

[@matthewwain9958]

So I passed you im St..Louis and now somehow you're near me lol. (Although I'm PA, just above Delaware). That's awesome.. gonna enjoy this video 😎

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

We did go to Hershey Park too, if that makes it worse 🤣

[@matthewwain9958]

@@HeavyMetalWRX LMAO. Amazing.

[@asoto401]

I had my headers and ewg installed and an e60 tune 2 yes later runs perfect not a hiccup what's so ever on my 2018wrx

[@JoseRodriguez-um8jm]

Maybe one day I’ll have my car at the lvl, it gets me exited to see how my car can do 😂🤟🏽

[@tims96se]

If the green track mode light is on. The traction control is still on. Makes sure the green light is off after holding down. Traction control

[@badbeatking80]

Ultimate 💤 car. Most would pull up not knowing this will eat your lunch and dinner. Awesome choice in keeping it the oem look.

[@ZibrayMusic]

I'm still waiting to hear some shredding haha

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Yes! I think it's time I bring you all into the Shred-Buru empire 🤣

[@spacedmellow5031]

I’ve invested well. Take that dealer mark ups😏

[@Liberalunconformest]

Really love this video, if i could give any advice lower the mic input volume, can hear it clipping the whole time sounds choppy. But if you've fixed this already ignore :)

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Yea I did it this time because of the extra fans in the garage because it was 100 degrees. I thought I would need it. Then when I went to edit in post I went too hard on the noise reduction. So you're cheering the conflict between the two. Sadly it's too late for this video and I did it for just this one.

[@Liberalunconformest]

Lol yeah I'd take clipping over melting in 100 degree weather haha

[@Nonx47]

I was getting worried about where you've been!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I went on vacation! Somehow I still ended up doing Subaru things 🤣

[@Nonx47]

@@HeavyMetalWRX haha I love it. Let's not pretend like you didn't revolve your vacation around this video 😅😉

[@itsrhinov1585]

how much hp can it handle stock comfortably

[@felixguzman2118]

I RECOGNIZE THAT NAME, THATS MY NAME!

[@drewmiller3447]

those stock Transmissions suck they will work for a WHILE but they don’t hold up over time that’s why that STI drivetrain is the way to go for big power and reliability overtime rather than wasting money on clutch’s just invest in that STI transmission and drivetrain if your going to stay in the 350 TRQ range I would say keep your OEM Transmission do a complete short shifter kit and ACT STREET CLUTCH Anything over 400 TRQ for reliability I would say go STI that’s what I’ve done in my VA WRX this was awsome the FA24 is insane STREET INSPIRED went full E85 tune and he is completely stock even stock exhaust nothing but a Cobb tuner and a e85 tune making close to 400 Whp so these FA24s are crazy That Fa24 is freaking insane!!!!! Love it

[@SMoore-vj7bt]

Interesting cinematography from the ~25 min mark. Love your channel. I want a duplicate of the STi Rally Competition wide body! Who will be the first to make that?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Thanks! It sjist a 360 camera on a long stick. Gives some really cool angles.

[@MonsterMendez]

Nice video I would turn down the gain on your microphones!! Clipping like crazy best of luck 😊

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

It wasnt clipping. The gain is very low. We had some weird wind when we put the mic on the STi. It sounded doodoo. Unfortunately once I shoot it I can't g back and redo.

[@davidshaffer4951]

What’s this whole deal with 5th gear? I have the dman tune for 93 with ets intake and I’m seeing a lot of chatter around this.

[@ReefyBmx]

Great video bro. Try and get a little better mic 🎤 that way we can hear you better brutha. If i turn up volume it sound like wanted to jump out speaker and if to low just couldnt hear you. Just heads up for your fans. Subscribed to your channel 👌🏾

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I appreciate it! The mics were fine. I actually turned up the gain because we had 7 shop fans blowing. I tried to clean up the audio in post and this was the best I could get it to. 🤘

[@jbone_malone]

I've been wondering what to do with my 17 WRX, I think I'm going to keep the body and save up for a built block fa24 and throw that in there with an STI transmission

[@kendricklewis3220]

Atp that’s all I can think of also 😭😭😭

[@SubieLifeWRX]

I want mine done✊🏿

[@EvolutionIX219]

Are you from Maryland? I grew up in MD 20 minutes away from IAG

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I am from St. Louis. I just happened to be in the MD area.

[@link4eva10]

Felix Performance having a Labor Day weekend special for AP + complimentary OTS intake map/ discounted E-Tune.

[@travis9999able]

Any idea what they did with the transmission to make it hold up?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

They actually swapped over to a full STI transmission and differential.

[@genkill81]

I 100% hate the new body style. That said instead of going from my 2016 wrx to a sti. I’m probably going to go with a vb now even though I think it looked like a turd on wheels 😂. But the potential of the engine has me sold now. Why buy a low mile sti for $28-36k when I spend $30k on a new car under warranty and make way more power on a stock block. Thank you good sir for opening my eyes.

[@alandumlao795]

23:27 😂😂😂

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Watching it does no justice. My emotions were caught off guard 🤣🤣

[@doctorrobert60]

Nice WRX! Shame that in California where I live would probably get ticketed for loud exhaust and then sent to be inspected.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

California is just a hot mess with car stuff. I hear way too many horror stories about that happening to people.

[@vince2074]

I need those meaty wheels and tires

[@LogansRun314]

Wow, what a great video! Does anybody know the specs on those wheels? Looks like RPF1's? 17's? Offset?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Thanks so much! They are RPF1s at 17. I can find out what the overall specs are.

[@LogansRun314]

@@HeavyMetalWRX thanks! If it's not too much of a hassle. The width and offset looks perfect!

[@TylerSavin]

The challenge isn't making power, it's making as far crossed the rev range as possible. this looked like it had about 1k rpm of pull to it

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

The car is actually quite fast and hits 7k rpm. The gears in this car are incredibly short.

[@lauriedooker1031]

I new the fa 24s where going to be a good engine to tune but there better .

[@MikeG4936]

What oil weight were they using on that car???

[@Melanie_Lyne]

5w30

[@Shakan_not_Stirred]

You should have asked Melanie if she’s used all the drink coasters I sent her a few years ago or if she needs more yet 😂

[@Melanie_Lyne]

Coasters? Lol

[@Shakan_not_Stirred]

@@Melanie_Lynelol yeah, I’m the guy that sent you those big ass boxes of drink coasters you asked me for after you guys tuned my ‘19. 😂 im just joking about that but once my va starts having some problems I hope you guys are going to be able to do swaps

[@joshwakawaka7409]

Amazing! Why does this VB make so much RUBRLE sound???

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

It has a very distinct sound somewhere between the FA20 and EJ25.

[@joshwakawaka7409]

@@HeavyMetalWRX Yes! That`s it! Wonder how they make it, or just because of tuning?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@joshwakawaka7409 it's just the sound of the engine, the size, the bore.

[@zachoertel2670]

need to hold down trac button to fully disengage system

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Traction control is off in trac mode. Only the torque vectoring system is engaged for turns. I talked to James the next day and there was something in the tune that needed an adjustment which they got done. Sadly I was already gone so I couldn't experience the full force of that launch. Just means I'll have to come back 🤘

[@zachoertel2670]

@@HeavyMetalWRX 📝gotcha

[@Tyler-gv8ev]

So you can run e85 without any modifications?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

So far it looks like the car is good to go with the stock fuel system. Many tuners have confirmed the parts are rated for E85.

[@and267]

Dude r u still in Maryland?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I am but at families house now. I was in DC for a bit.

[@DrunkmannTuning]

Hey thanks for making me sweat!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Haha we were all sweating 🤣

[@joshstane5926]

600whp looks less aggressive than my 360/400 🤣 holy shit that's wild

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I agree. That was one thing I noticed during the ride along the car is exceptionally smooth. The way the tune delivers the power it ramps up so well that you would be forgiven if you thought it was a stock car the way that it felt.

[@joshpetit44]

Maybe it’s a high reading dyno

[@terraformingcats8175]

Thanks for the video. Why didn't he try to launch again after the first failed attempt? That's what we all came here to see. Kinda sucks he didn't do another pass attempt.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I believe he didn't want to push it because there was some tune adjustment that needed to be made. Dmann has some launch control play happening in his tune. They were able to fix it by the next day but I was already gone.

[@terraformingcats8175]

@@HeavyMetalWRX good content regardless, thanks for your efforts on your channel. Keep the content coming. BTW, when are you doing a big brake kit?? Need to see that soon!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@terraformingcats8175 I have a kit waiting for me but it'll be $900. It's not raining money yet 😂

[@mistamaog]

I'm surprised the transmission lasted until 500+tq. Of course I wouldn't ever take it near that, but nice to know if i wanted to stay under 400, I should be fine.

[@Crazy8ts]

It Has an STI trans swap in it

[@mistamaog]

@@Crazy8ts you didn't listen to the video then. Yes it has an STI trans, but before that, they had the stock trans, which went out when they were at 540 lb/ft of torque.

[@Crazy8ts]

@@mistamaog wow thats good!!! The wrx 5 speeds were really on thin ice at anything over 350 ft lbs....the stock 6 speed in the new one looks like its a lot stronger, Id probably stop at 450 ft lbs before goinfbto an STI 6 speed

[@07BLUESTI]

Why is the audio so bad? Also video starts at the 19:15 mark fyi

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

What part of the audio? I know there is some clipping. I also had to adjust the audio in post because we had loud fans in the shop.

[@harleycharlie5330]

Is there any cels

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I didn't notice any CELs on the car. I had my eyes on the dash 🤣

[@harleycharlie5330]

@@HeavyMetalWRX I’d be interested to know how they got past the 24 psi boost cut that’s programmed into this new ecu I was under the impression there was not around that around that

[@charlvictor3714]

What is the max power the VB can make on flex fuel and meth injection without converting to port injection?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I've seen people push 550-600ish so far with Meth. I do need to do another round up video of the biggest power VBs that I can find.

[@charlvictor3714]

@@HeavyMetalWRX is the g30 turbo on the ets turbo kit still good to run as a daily on 500hp?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@charlvictor3714 unfortunately I can't answer that with any facts. I personally don't know anyone who's been running the ETS kot at 500whp as a daily. I know Joey Montalto ( another KZbinr) is running the the ETS kit on 93 at 400ish. Most of the high powercars are actually shop or tuner cars ( that I know of). I imagine there will be some issues eventually like the transmission. There have been talks about headstuds being an issue but it's been sporadic.

[@brianboguski3962]

I think the next person to do any interview with would be STI Mikey

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I'd love to but STI Mikey is a bit too busy. Maybe if I get a bit bigger he could see the channel as worth spending the time.

[@pharmztko]

He barely even responds to paying customers lol.. and he said the more emails you send the slower he will respond. Amazing tuner but horrible attitude

[@joshpetit44]

@@pharmztkovery true, guy is shady. Got started by scamming parts while working at ecs in ct

[@fang4524]

Still doesn’t drive as good as an STI. Did you at least upgrade to the rear LSD on the wrx?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

This is actually swapped with a full STI drive line, including DCCD. So, in a way, it's the best version of a STI, just one Subaru didn't make. The new engine is amazing, so is the chassis. All it was missing was the STi transmission.

[@fang4524]

@@HeavyMetalWRX oh I understand. Ya the chassis is good. I don’t like how it’s a bit heavier though or the look. But I know it is good Have you driven the 2020 and below STI? I compete in autocross with mine. I did a lot of weight reduction in mine. Handles like no other.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@fang4524 the new VB is about 20-40lb heavier than the VA. I have never owned a STi. I almost bought one a few years ago but tons of my buddies have had different year STis. I'd love to be able to drive them around a track and experience the difference. I've actually considered just holding my own track by my house..but then I remember I'm broke 😂

[@apetheicon1337]

What are the wheel and tire specs? They fit perfect with this model

[@RushroyaleAddicts]

Volume is distorted :c

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Yea I mentioned this in the pinned comment. I compensated for all the shop fans and it turned out a bit bad.

[@1Solace]

I didn't know the Crosstrek could hold 600

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Your grandma gonna get to bingo in half the time in this Crosstrek. 🤣

[@ovalshrimp]

29.8 pounds of audio clipping boost!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Yes! Audio clipping and the mic tapping against the dash. Haha

[@samael1981]

What is the fuel economy like at 660+ horsepower with normal to somewhat sporty driving?

[@BxndxgeKnives]

do you live in maryland?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I do not. Was just visiting and it worked out that Felix was there.

[@716Flat4]

I mean...456hp/541tq on stock is insane...but if you consider you blew 3rd on a pull, you were already waaay past the functional limits of that transmission. I cant see the stock transmission surviving beyond 350hp/400tq give or take if you are gonna go hard.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I have a feeling it'll be closer to 450 tq. The clutch is going to go first imo, for a lot of these non 600 hp cars.

[@716Flat4]

@@HeavyMetalWRX I am still blown away at how much this new 2.4 has to give which is why I have to agree. The clutch, transmission, diffs, xfer case...I think it is likely that they all become the limiting factors before the engine does, especially if digs are involved...time will tell us soon. As warranties get close to expiration and more parts come out the modding is going to get insane and the truth will be shaken out.

[@adamarm26]

Great video and info but you need a new mic bro

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

I understand there was some clipping but exactly what did you hear that was really bad ? I did end up switching the mic db higher because we had fans in the shop. Had to adjust in post.

[@jeremyjackson8643]

@@HeavyMetalWRX It's that bad. I have the sound low and it's still feels like it's yelling in my ear. But I'll get through the video because it's prolly the only one with a 600 HP VB WRX...lol

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@jeremyjackson8643 ohh yes that's clipping. I did have to adjust that, yes. I did it to compensate for the loud fans in the shop

[@jeremyjackson8643]

@@HeavyMetalWRX Even with my ears bleeding, I still gave you a like...LOOOL. I was at Felix Performance and Drunkmann tuned my 2016 Hyperblue STi about a month ago. Feels way better!

[@louisthibault555]

Wait, it’s safe to rev these to 7k?

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

With a tune it's looking like 7k is safe...but it's still testing.

[@louisthibault555]

@@HeavyMetalWRX Awesome! How long have tuners been testing that limit? Im trying to gauge how risky it is…

[@stijanjija2225]

Cant say what they spraying.. 🤣

[@pharmztko]

Boost juice

[@Buxtonphil]

Can tell she was not happy being on camera

[@Willohbee]

I want to like it but.. Sounds like a blown speaker on cold start 😅

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Yeah cold start is pretty loud because it's heating up the cats. That's just the way the engine is, but I mean we're talking about 30 to 50 seconds of your entire drive lol

[@DtotheS2595]

Try it with a cvt and see it blown to scraps 😂😂😂.

[@br8y693]

Cvt is blowing with stock power

[@kristian50]

love the content but man that Mic has got to go. If you can turn down the gain setting.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Appreciate it! The mic was adjusted to 0db from my normal -12db gain to compensate for the loud fans we had in the shop. I added noise reduction in post and messed up the audio. So the mics are good! 🤘

[@realaveragegamer3053]

yoooo

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

What uppp

[@realaveragegamer3053]

@@HeavyMetalWRX keep it dude, you've been crushing content for this amazing platform