How to Make "X" Horsepower in a 2015+ Subaru WRX

So after making the video on how to make "X" Horsepower in a Subaru WRX STI, you guys wanted on one the FA20DIT WRX. So here ya go! Remember there are multiple ways to make power, there are multiple parts you can use.
This is my list of what parts I suggest and the modification path I would follow.
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300 WHP
Cobb Accessport
Grimmspeed / Cobb Big SF Intake
Catted J Pipe (Cobb, Grimmspeed, Invidia, MA Performance)
Catback Exhaust (Get whatever you want)
3 Port Boost Controller (Whatever brand you want, Cobb Grimmspeed etc)
Top Mount Intercooler ( Process west, grimmspeed, cobb etc)
Bonus: Radium Dual Catch Can
350 WHP
*FA20DIT Safe Spot for short block)
Cobb Accessport
Grimmspeed / Cobb Big SF Intake
Catted J Pipe (Cobb, Grimmspeed, Invidia, MA Performance)
Catback Exhaust (Get whatever you want)
3 Port Boost Controller
Top Mount Intercooler Charge piping
NGK2309 Spark Plugs
AEM 340LPH/DW300C Low-pressure Fuel Pump
ACT HDSS With Stock Flywheel (Make sure to resurface it and replace your TOB)
Grimmspeed/PLM/Killer B Exhaust Manifold
E30 Tune
Bonus: Radium Dual Catch Can *TGV Delete*, *EGR Delete*, Perrin Turbo Sump restrictor pill
400WHP
*For Reliable power I would build the engine at this point
Cobb Accessport
Grimmspeed / Cobb Big SF Intake
Catted J Pipe
Catback Exhaust
3 Port Boost Controller
AEM 340LPH Low-pressure Fuel Pump
ACT HDSS With Stock Flywheel (Make sure to resurface it and replace your TOB)
Cobb/Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel Sensor or Snow Performance Methanol; Kit
Exhaust Manifold (Killer B/Grimmspeed etc)
NGK2309 Spark Plugs
Turbo Inlet (Perrin/PLM/Whatever you want)
ETS/PLM/Grimmspeed FMIC (Ideally 3-3.5” Core)
Cobb LF Bypass Valve
*SoCal Upgraded Stock Turbo With Turbosmart IWG ($875)
Port and polish to the stock turbo
*FP Blue Turbo (Rated Between 400-475WHP) ($1800)
Bonus: Radium Dual Catch Can, *TGV Delete*,*EGR Delete*, Perrin Turbo Sump restrictor pill
450 WHP
Cobb Accessport
Grimmspeed / Cobb Big SF Intake
Catted J Pipe
Catback Exhaust
3 Port Boost Controller )
AEM 340LPH Low-pressure Fuel Pump
NGK2309 Spark Plugs
ACT HDSS With Stock Flywheel (Make sure to resurface it and replace your TOB)
Cobb/Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel Sensor or Snow Performance Methanol; Kit
Turbo Inlet
ETS/PLM/Grimmspeed FMIC
Cobb LF Bypass Valve
PLM EWG Exhaust Manifold
X2 Tial 38mm EWGs
Nostrum High-Pressure Fuel Pump (This will allow you to run straight E85 and will be needed at this point)
*SoCal Upgraded Stock Turbo With Turbosmart IWG ($875)
Port and polish to the stock turbo
*FP Blue Turbo (Rated Between 400-475WHP) ($1800)
Bonus: Radium Dual Catch Can, *TGV Delete*,*EGR Delete*, Perrin Turbo Sump restrictor pill
500+ WHP
Cobb Accessport
Grimmspeed / Cobb Big SF Intake
Catted J Pipe (Cobb, Grimmspeed, Invidia, MA Performance)
Catback Exhaust (Get whatever you want)
3 Port Boost Controller (Whatever brand you want, Cobb Grimmspeed etc)
AEM 340LPH Low-pressure Fuel Pump
NGK2309 Spark Plugs
Cobb/Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel Sensor or Snow Performance Methanol; Kit
Turbo Inlet (Perrin/PLM/Whatever you want)
ETS/PLM/Grimmspeed FMIC (Ideally 3-3.5” Core)
Cobb LF Bypass Valve
PLM EWG Exhaust Manifold
X2 Tial 38mm EWGs
Nostrum High-Pressure Fuel Pump (This will allow you to run straight E85 and will be needed at this point)
Twin Disk Clutch (XClutch/Exedy etc)
IBR Port Injection Intake Manifold / BRZ Intake Manifold
IBR SIC01 Secondary Injection Controller
Fuel Pressure Sensor
ID Injectors (Sizing will be based on tuner recommendations)
IBR Fuel Rails
Aeromotive A1000
-6 AN Fuel Line
*FP Blue Turbo (Rated Between 400-475WHP) ($1800)
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[@DarkWolfWRX]

Just to toss it out there, you mention colder plugs and the NGK 2309's. I made this mistake today and picked those up, when the FA doesnt use those plugs and the plug my tuner said to use are actually the BRZ plugs, part # 22401AA801.

[@Smeedia]

Thank you, spaced the part numbers were not same same. Pinned 🔥

[@frankmazzarella5839]

@@Smeedia should update description, i almost bought the 2309's until i saw this comment.

[@kclove86]

You can just buy the stock range plugs. They work just fine until you are extremely modified and built.

[@DarkWolfWRX]

@@kclove86 I went flex right away so my tuner said to do the plugs.

[@codyvannier5557]

Oops , I did not see this comment , and basically added the same comment below yours . I have a brand new set of 2309's , because I too made that mistake .

[@blujet]

No I'm blaming you for my engine blowing I'm March lol but honestly dude I'm glad you put up a video like this up because all the information I found out I had to do months and months of research so I can build my car the way it is now. So your info can help the any everyone so they don't gotta look hard

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully helps some peeps out 🔥 try to save everyone some time 🙏

[@blujet]

@@Smeedia trust me it I believe it will because something like that could had saved me sometime but I'm a car nerd I probably would had did some research not as much

[@Smeedia]

Nope, I will have them pulled up but I'll rarely look at them. I know my cars well, I built my cars so I know how they're going to respond. If thr car starts acting up, throwing a fit or doing some weird shit then I'll start looking at the data. Subarus aren't made of glass, when they're properly built you have very minor issues

[@robvanhalen9696]

For those of you who still want to move ahead with TGV and EGR deletes - Cobb no longer allows tuning for that, so I went to an ECUTek tune on my 2020 WRX. Cobb Big SF intake, Cobb catted resonated j-pipe, Invidia R400, TGV & EGR deletes and GrimmSpeed 3-port boost control solenoid. Car is making 325 whp and 335 lb-ft after the tune. Very satisfied with the result. AOS is getting installed very soon, TMIC next.

[@ParkerOviedo]

Ecutek doesn’t allow those either lol

[@robvanhalen9696]

@@ParkerOviedo I think that going forward you might be right. I heard they are going the Cobb route as well, unfortunately.

[@Andy-Andeee]

Best bang for the money : flex fuel kit, upgraded low pressure fuel pump, 3 port boost controller, Cobb access port and Pro tune. Easy power

[@andypacmanperez]

100% that's my setup and I love it

[@Capt_Horace4819]

How much HP?

[@Andy-Andeee]

@@Capt_Horace4819 yes

[@andypacmanperez]

@@Capt_Horace4819 400whp check out my vids

[@andypacmanperez]

@@Capt_Horace4819 Mike Adkins at Mtuned is a beast. I daily it

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

Man a wealth of information to all of our Subie brother and Sisters out there in Subie Nation. A great video, brother. Stay safe.

[@Smeedia]

You as well Paul ans have a good weekend!

[@StylezOnline]

Just bout a 2016 WRX on Tuesday… NEEDED this video 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Smeedia]

Yessss!!!! Congrats on the car!

[@StylezOnline]

@@Smeedia Appreciate that! Thanks for the great and informative videos

[@SneezyQ-]

Welcome to the gang

[@tylerpowell8237]

Awesome! Thanks for making this video. Honestly had some ideas on what I was shooting for in my 16 WRX (roughly 350-400whp), and now having this to really pinpoint what is necessary and what will keep it reliable is amazing. Keep up with the awesome content! Always looking forward to your uploads 😊

[@Smeedia]

Glad I could help and keep us posted on how thr modding goes!

[@tylerpowell8237]

@@Smeedia of course! Thanks for the reply!

[@brisq1019]

@@tylerpowell8237 any updates bud? thinking of how much power i wanna make out of my '19 rex and am just tryna see as many routes to go as possible

[@kylemitchell5166]

I have a 2020 WRX BASE with the FA20 and I’m running N1 invida single exit exhaust. LPFP which is the AEM 340 w/ the DW kit and running an E50 tune. Everything else is stock n im tuned by Daniel Florez. Floreztuning. Makin around 400. Prolly closer to 370-380ish but that’s in 95+ degrees

[@chadm6805]

Man. Your 300hp list was damn near spot on the what I have, including a bonus aos. 297whp with similar parts you named. Very informative video. 🤟🏻

[@Smeedia]

Glad to hear it was pretty much there 🔥💪

[@chadm6805]

@@Smeedia I had a charge pipe added. Idk if it helps or not. But it’s there lol

[@micko9111]

my 17 STI has 262hp at the wheels with the same mods minus the access port but was dyno tuned with ECUTEK

[@chadm6805]

@@micko9111 that seems low for those parts on a sti

[@micko9111]

@@chadm6805 yeh im not sure why could be a low reading dyno and im also in Australia but as far as i was aware here isnt any difference between American hp and Australian hp.we use kw also mine hit 196 kw which is 262hp i talked to the tuner and he said 270kw is the max for stock internals so i still got another 73kw i can put in the car yet,also i checked some tuners here in aus who did the wrx with stage 2 downpipe e.c.t they only hit 160kw so im not sure how you get your numbers in the usa

[@Sburk1988]

Am I the only one that was shocked when he said top mount intercooler? Great video dude! Thank you!

[@Smeedia]

I'll alqays prefer a FMIC but won't deny that a top mount is good on the FAs 🔥🙏

[@jamesmendoza2405]

@@Smeedia I have a 2020 WRX with FA and I have the Cobb big SF with MAPerformance Down pipe and Invidia R400 catback. I’m wanting to install grim speed charge pipe upgrade top mount cooler, AOS and boost controller. When I take it to get protuned should I also have an egr delete and TGV delete. Will it help at this stage 2 level. My end goal would be around 300+ hp since this is my daily driver I want to keep it conservative but still reliable. Thanks love the videos

[@machancock6872]

This has to be one of the best car KZbin videos in history, so informative man. I plan on buying a wrx sometime in the near future and I will definitely refer back to this

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy good luck om your search my friend!

[@Mustbetuffty]

Truthfully i didn’t watch this because i have a 02 bug eye, but you make videos I wish were around since the beginning of time. Very educational and informing thanks for the great content!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy, appreciate the support and feedback my friend 🔥🙏

[@kclove86]

I agree to a certain extent with most of what you said. Every (stock) block will be different and the longevity or reliability of it will be different from the next car. Also the driving habits of the owner will also play on the longevity of engine no matter what modifications have been placed for reliability. That being said, I do have a 2015 wrx 120k miles tuned at 440/375 on e and 335/329 on pump. Current build list: TurboXS DP Invidia N1 single cat back Tomei ELH Boomba BPV (stock rate springs) Steamspeed 71R IWG turbo (500hp rated) Grimmspeed 3port ETS FMIC Mishimoto “race version” intake Perrin AOS Perrin turbo inlet Stock range spark plugs Tuned by English Racing. Now I have taken the time to search through these parts and do the comparison to the “popular” build list. This is what I have found to be a strong setup. Again all cars are not the same, and I have noticed that the parts that do well on the EJ don’t have the same performance gains on the FA platform. Now at my current power, the car is comfortable and drives just as well as stock. Plans for the future: IBR BRZ manifold kit BRZ intake manifold IBR secondary injection controller ID 1k-1.3k injectors IBR fuel rails (port injection) The plan is to push my stock block as far as I can reasonably before switching to a “built” block and HPFP. Now these are my own opinions and thoughts.

[@Smeedia]

Please keep me posted on the injector set up once you get it installed. Been very keen to see how well they do with port injection

[@xil3ntkha0s]

Interested to know if/when you plan on upgrading the stock clutch. Also been hearing some horror stories about the tranny taking a dump but that’s a bridge to cross when you’re there.

[@kclove86]

@@xil3ntkha0s so I have heard the same kind of horror stories with the current FA transmission. Personally I think a lot of that come from people driving their car constantly hard/ not giving it time to cool down. Also constantly launching the car. Generally speaking, constantly launching a vehicle with destroy the transmission, drive lines and components. Yet people will continue to do these things and call the transmission trash. They don’t mention the 150 launches they did in the last couple days before it blew up while driving. From what I have seen, they “can” be as strong as the older sti transmissions. As far as swapping the clutch, I plan on doing that as soon as I notice it starts to slip. As of currently, the clutch is still very strong and has a good amount of life left in it(2-3 years conservatively). When I do replace it I plan on a stage 2 clutch or a exiddy double disk clutch. Depends on how the car is handling at the time and the power it is at when it’s time for the replacement.

[@ScottWakeman119]

Man, I need to thank you so much. Your videos are very helpful! Clear. Informative. Unbiased. I’m not new to modding or building cars, but I am new to the boxer turbo motors. Strong work! Thanks!

[@Smeedia]

Anytime and glad I could help! 🔥😁

[@Grimmspeed715]

For any wrx owners looking into modifying your car. Go with Phatbotti tuning, he specializes only on the FA20 motor so he knows his shit and his main focus is reliability and safety. I’m tuned by him and am FBO e85 pushing around 375-380whp & 350lbft torque which is probably the highest you want to go on stock block and internals.

[@bestkickz2464]

Would you recommend that over a local protune if money is not an object?

[@Grimmspeed715]

@@bestkickz2464 depends on if your local shop is reputable. If you get it tuned on the dyno it’ll only be a day but if you get an e tune it takes about a month with phatbotti. Ecspecially if your running ethanol, the process will take longer cause basically your tuning the car twice since you have to tune for the base pump gas and then on e60

[@bestkickz2464]

@@Grimmspeed715 i live in maryland so I might just pony up for iag. I’ve been wondering, if I go flex fuel do I need 2 maps if say I need to run 93 in a pinch?

[@Grimmspeed715]

@@bestkickz2464 everything is on just one map. You can be at any percentage of ethanol content (below e65) and it’s tuned so that it automatically adjusts the map to the ethanol content in your tank. So no worries about having to switch maps or anything. I HIGHLY recommend going with flex fuel, it’s really the only way to make substantial power gains. Plus you only need a few things to run it (Cobb flex fuel sensor, Grimmspeed EBCS, DW or AEM LPFP).

[@christopherbroadhacker6663]

Yay. I am almost there. This is why I reach out to you my friend the amount of information and the knowledge you help deliver to make building safe and fun is amazing. Keep it pushing.

[@Smeedia]

Just glad I can help 🔥😁

[@TheBsniz]

Note on the Grimmspeed J-pipe. As far as the ECU is concerned it is catless even though there is a cat at the end. Because it's not between the two o2 sensors you'll still get a p0420 code. I'm trying to deal with that on NY yearly emissions testing and Cobb combating emission defeats with the Accessport. If you live in a state that does yearly obd testing like NY I'd recommend Cobb's or a similar catted j-pipe that has one between the o2 sensors.

[@Hypnotoad206]

Switching over to flex fuel soon. Got my sensor and fuel pump in the mail yesterday 🙏🏻

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyyy 🔥🥵

[@garettbond6182]

As soon as you said CVT I was like oh here we go lol it’s almost not worth the extra hassle to try and go above 330Hp. I’m learning lots from your videos but still much more to learn before I do anything major to the engine

[@loljunk_]

I remember turning up the boost by 4 lbs, larger inter cooler, boost controller, exhaust, air intake and spinning a bearing on my WRX at 31k miles. Fun times, never bought another Subaru again lol

[@sirfartsalot1328]

Did it become problematic after tuning?

[@StrideX21]

@@sirfartsalot1328 I had a friend that was running simple bolt ons on his wrx and he went through 1 transmission, 3 clutches, fueling issue and a boost leak that's killed his performance that he still can't figure out what's wrong.

[@tylerperry9856]

You need to make sure youre putting as much care into reliability mods as performance. Mine runs beautifully with PROPER care

[@kmprip451]

Just bought a 2017 WRX cannot wait to mod it after I add a few cheaper interior & exterior details. Shooting for a 340whp range these mod lists will def help. Will be my first time modding a Subaru after making the jump from Hondas lol..

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy, congrats on the car my dude!

[@loganmitchell8610]

Why do you read my mind tanner I was just looking for a good build list to see what else I need to get for my Wrx and you just save the day like always!

[@Smeedia]

I got youuu 🔥🔥🔥

[@hypnosh2917]

Keep in mind that with BRZ/FRS intake manifold that you will need different front mount intercooler pipe kit. The throttle body faces the front of the car on the BRZ manifold, instead of back of car. This is actually a good thing because you have less pipe length and bends on a FMIC. If you're planning on making big power, you can start with BRZ manifold and block off the port injection ports (there are kits), then get a FMIC kit that supports the BRZ manifold. Also the red metal BRZ intake manifold looks awesome. No more black plastic.

[@bigfluppus5461]

Or ibr makes a port injection swap

[@davidbarber2010]

You talk to much you sucks That’s why the world is f up your f

[@amernissan9141]

Can you just ran brz engine on wrx that’s been built for 300kw

[@Tilla2NE1]

Quality video! Can you also make a quick video elaborating more on supplemental mods when getting more power? Things like suspension/control arms, transmission/clutch, and even the viability of "longevity" mods, like pitch mount braces, etc. Thanks!

[@Smeedia]

I can put something like that together 🔥💪

[@TiKiHudson]

My sti came in Nov. 11th. Accessport is getting bought this coming Friday. Can’t wait to get it so I can begin!

[@Smeedia]

Yassss!!! 🥵🔥

[@pedro-nm3gk]

Thanks for the vid men we literally asked you for it n you came up w it 2 days later. Very informative

[@Smeedia]

Try to get them out quickly when I can 🔥🙏

[@jsijjsi4924]

We asked and he delivered… thank you so much for the video 🍻

[@Smeedia]

I got youuuu 🔥😁

[@hamzah6477]

just sent this to my friend with a wrx 👍🏽

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy 🔥🔥🔥

[@fa20guy27]

i daily 400whp on my wrx. e60, ets fmic, red brz manifold, gs jpipe, gs ecbs, cobb intake, dw300c fuel pump, egr tgv deletes, cobb aos

[@dacaveman4372]

Watched this with low power goals myself just cuz I was curious. Wow this got crazy quickly

[@Smeedia]

Adds up quick 😖

[@RadiantLoonie]

you need all that for 300 wheel? mine made that with nothing but cobb AP and turbo back lol stock intake no boost controller no top mount

[@Gambit1227]

Always helping Subaru community! Great post and very accurate!

[@Smeedia]

❤🙏❤🙏

[@greybush919]

I appreciate you mentioning the CVT, & basically confirming how far I planned to go w/ my fxt. It's hella fun for a CVT, & it'd be absolutely perfect if it came in manual. unfortunately I need the practicality of the X-over; as it is it's hard as hell not to trade it in and get a new BRZ. Love the channel, keep it up!

[@Smeedia]

Figured I'd touch in it 🔥😁 definitely a fun car. Would he. Blast if they made a DSG version!

[@skennymane]

Just bought a 2018 wrx and hate how hard it seems to make reliable power on these. My Z needed intake/tune/exhaust and was into the 300+ range and reliability was great.

[@Thebeerman87]

Been waiting for a video like this for a while now thanks man!

[@Smeedia]

Anytime! 🔥😁

[@ruep3lover]

Dude thank you for doing this video! I’ve been following you for a while. But now I’m going to go engine mods to try to make at least 300. I bought a 2020 wrx series white last year for xmas and just did exterior so far. Was worried about doing engine mods cause of Every one horror stories about fa20. But watching your channel it made realize that most people don’t get pro tune or Etune and that’s why they have problems also have a good shop near me called kozmic and a e85 station about 3 miles from my house so going flex fuel with access port, intake and jpipe catted and exhaust this January.

[@Smeedia]

I know of kozmic, assuming your down in thr Houston area? Super good shop!

[@ruep3lover]

@@Smeedia yes sir!

[@vballwise]

Thank you!! All I want is 300whp out of my WRX. I was making 285 with my STI and was happy with it

[@Smeedia]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jaysworld707]

all you need is accesport, flex fuel sensor and tune.

[@jorshaw86]

This is awesome info. For the 350WHP The way i understood is was either run: 1. E30 or meth with TGV/EGRs intact 2. Pump gas with TGV/EGR deletes. E85 is accessible for me but I'd rather not have to mix. I guess in that case just go straight to flex fuel sensor with injectors and tune it down maybe better?

[@Smeedia]

No injectors needed, it's direct injected 🙏 and you'll need either flex fuel or methanol for 350. One or the other

[@dawtree]

By the way, ETS makes a full turbo kit for the fa20. They offer several precision turbos the biggest being a 6466 gen 2. Comes with ewg headers and an intake.

[@Smeedia]

I know, I left their kit out since most people want go that extreme

[@07scoobywrx]

To reliably make proper use of the 6466 you’re talking about a full on build and it’s not cheap a friend of mine just did this after the junk stock fa20 took a shit making a measly 278whp the new build was 50k in total

[@ranran2218]

Subispeed did a video where they had Graham at boosted performance tune their wrx and all they did was take off the tomei UEL headers and put on the grimmspeed header and it was building boost sooner. Had increased torque and HP by around 30. So the tomei UEL header just isn't recommended.

[@Smeedia]

That UEL header is a big no no 🙅‍♂️

[@ericiidx]

Good on you for recommending catted parts! I went full catless on my previous car, chasing that extra 10HP... and as time went on, I had spent 10 years of my life driving around an obnoxiously smelly (and polluting) car. Oh, and I almost wasn't able to trade it in! Thankfully, I kept the stock header & exhaust.

[@loganburnett677]

Everything I have been looking for in one video amazing 🙏🏻 for whatever reason I have kind of realized a lot of FA owners are very secretive about how they make certain power numbers. There are a few out there that are open but this is 🔥🔥 and I will make sure to blame you if the motor blows out of respect 😂

[@Smeedia]

😉😉😉

[@alexanderlopez2255]

I’m in the process of building my fa20 right now and this is going to help a lot!!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyyy, perfect timing 😁🔥

[@alans1986ful]

I'm 13 months in. Almost ready for install. Waiting on nostrums new dit fuel injectors

[@jordicantellano3392]

Yess the video I’ve been looking forward too 💯💯

[@Smeedia]

💪💪💪

[@DailySquadProductions]

Finally, someone who doesn't just go catless just for the sake of going catless. Vast majority of the time you can get much more power while still retaining cats.

[@Smeedia]

Only time I ever suggest catless is on an all out big turbo car, catted vs catless gains on stock frame turbos is a marginal difference

[@DailySquadProductions]

@@Smeedia been tuning cars for over 10 years and I 100% agree. Too many people these days think it's necessary to make their car a gross polluter to make an extra 50 horsepower and it's just not true. You're a smart dude and clearly you know what you're talking about. Subscribed!

[@nikswrx]

ETS make an fa20 turbo kit that comes with headers and external wastegates with multiple turbo options to support the 500+ numbers.

[@Smeedia]

Very true 🔥 left that kit out since most people will not go that far or want to spend that much

[@mvp2000pj]

This video was awesome!!! Thanks Tanner! I thought I was losing it. I have stage 2 block so I figured FP was best option for a little more

[@Smeedia]

Solid set up 🔥😁

[@mvp2000pj]

@@Smeedia thanks man! I have quite a bit done now... but next power mod is gonna be the flex fuel and AEM340. Hope I can start pushing some nice numbers. My curve is nuts now with the BRZ manifold 😈

[@thisjustanother]

really love this video man. im currently stationed overseas and had to put my 2016 wrx in storage. im definitly trying to save up money while im out here and when i get back try to enjoy all the extra parts i can get for the car. biggest purchase is gonna be a new engine. wanting to get 500+ HP. im already near 380WHP

[@Smeedia]

Sounds like your well on your way to making some power 🥳

[@ttjosvke]

what did you do to get to 380whp? I'm getting tuned in a month and Im installing an aftermarket jpipe, ebcs, intake, exhaust, and an e60 blend. we're shooting for 370.

[@thisjustanother]

@@ttjosvke pretty much am full bolton. i went with a very conservative tune to keep it safe 380whp/350torg. i went with the killerb headers and dual EWG ontop of what you listed as well

[@ttjosvke]

@@thisjustanother wow that IS extremely conservative. Could’ve easily made way over 400+ but it is good to stay safe. I personally don’t want to push over 400 so I’m kind of sitting nice at 370.. been talking a lot of stuff over with my tuner. How long have you been driving with that power ?

[@thisjustanother]

@@ttjosvke well. I'm stationed overseas right now and can't drive it since I had it stored. But had full bolt on for about a year. Great car for sure. But I didn't want to stress the weak pistons or transmission further than it can

[@ericgarcia3588]

GS intake and r400 with an e30 tune I’m at 315 whp 😅 can’t wait to throw on a j pipe and the flex fuel kit

[@Darriian.]

Been waiting for this video!

[@Smeedia]

💪💪💪

[@hebegb1966]

Hell ya,! Great video brother as usual. Keep up the great work!

[@Smeedia]

❤❤

[@merittz-]

thank you for the solid video i need someone to educate me on my engine and break it down help me get deep into learning about it but can’t find anyone this helped a lot

[@Smeedia]

Glad that it helped 💪🙏

[@merittz-]

do you have a instagram i could message you on for a detailed question? Smeedia

[@Smeedia]

@smerdia_

[@jessemam6346]

Personally I have the AWE tuning track exhaust on my FA wrx and I think it’s one of the best on the market for FAs and EJs

[@Smeedia]

Heard some good things about them 🔥

[@alexvargas4114]

Have it also on my wrx best

[@xil3ntkha0s]

Is the AWE a 3” flange where it mates to the jpipe?

[@jessemam6346]

@@xil3ntkha0s I believe so yes

[@MotoBroo]

just got Tomei UEL header on 15 wrx, it's 300whp sounds so good, deff not best for power but the rumble ;)

[@filimonasefaw1567]

How is it holding up after a year

[@crypticmushu1560]

Second this question.

[@Krispiez69]

must not be haha @@filimonasefaw1567

[@eldfen2334]

So pumped! Next wednesday getting the grimmspeed j pipe and stealth box intake and the cobb boost controller. Tuned by Kinetic Motorworks. Love these videos for all the good info.

[@Smeedia]

Lemme know how it feels once tuned 🔥🔥🔥

[@eldfen2334]

For sure. Getting a baseline pull on the dyno, all I have on it right now is a Borla catback. (2021 WRX) I will let you know the before and after.

[@eldfen2334]

Just got back from Kinetic Motorworks. Baseline with only a Borla catback was 242 WHP and after was 292 WHP. Feels and sounds so good but one thing is for sure and that this is only the beginning.

[@CoolGreyX1]

Dude I’m gonna go w kinetics sometime in the next year. Message me lol

[@eldfen2334]

@@CoolGreyX1 hey man I have had the mods and tune for about a week now and I have no complaints. They guys at Kinetic Motorworks did an amazing job. I'm for sure going back there for my next mods. Did you have any specific questions?

[@JoseMartinez-gy9eo]

Do you know how to or if you can eliminate that loud flutter you get from ewg on fa20 motors? The sound is not really for me

[@matthewkennedy5483]

Thank you so much ! I now have realistic steps to reach my goal of 400 hp !!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy I got you 🔥🔥🔥

[@francismarotta2301]

Start out with a higher WHP goal. I'm FBO E85 at 400whp and I wanna go bigger

[@aestheticgarage2403]

Thanks for making this video! Love to see content on my car haha. Can’t wait for Process West to release their intake manifold 🤞🏼

[@aestheticgarage2403]

Btw. 400whp Fa20 here👋🏼 1 year at this power so far and going strong! Maintenance, Tune, and Driving Habits is 🔑

[@Smeedia]

PW is making an intake manifold? 👀

[@jermainejpshepherd2778]

Gr8 content. No mention of transmission needs when upping the power tho.

[@Smeedia]

About 400ish whp 🤙 torque is what will kill it but typically sound that point

[@ericferlenda8955]

Ets turbo kit with the precision 6062 gen 2, stage 3 block, spec b transmission. Dual fuel pumps. Im looking for 600-700whp. Prime motoring is doing all the work and JR tuning it.

[@Smeedia]

Please keep me posted on the progress! Very keen to hear!

[@ericferlenda8955]

@@Smeedia will do!

[@Radiioactiivoo]

I just got my STi and im very happy with it not planning on doing crazy things than just keep it stock for now just want a nice suspension want it old school low

[@Smeedia]

Congrats on the STI! 💪🔥

[@mrbeans2425]

Your videos are hands down the MOST informative and easy to follow for Dummies like me. Just went 1+ but looking to go 2+, Just gotta save that $$$ lol. I'd love to be in that 350-400 range. Probably a dumb question here, but why does GS Intake flow better than Cobb? I Have the Cobb Big SF, but I've never heard that before. Just curious.

[@Smeedia]

Larger diameter on the piping 🔥😁

[@CrescentKnife]

Just to add context my 18 WRX is currently DYNO tuned at 340 AWHP by Simple Performance. I’m running AEM water/meth with every other mod you listed for the 350WHP goal minus aftermarket catback and exhaust manifold. So I’d say your required mods for that power level are quite accurate.

[@Smeedia]

Glad to hear! Outnof curiosity how do you like the meth set up? 🔥

[@CrescentKnife]

@@Smeedia I like it. I also installed the AEM water meth filter and solenoid. I run Boost juice for my water meth mix. If E85 was available in Utah I’d grab a flex fuel kit as well for added knock protection.

[@CrescentKnife]

@@user-rs4gc5vf9z The Water Meth setup has been on for about 14 months. I don’t drive a lot so the car only has about 5000 miles since then. I had some decent knock events going quite hard up mirror lake highway(Canyon run-I was stupid and should of taken it easy. Air intake temps were in the 130’s, and higher elevation), besides that it’s been great!

[@noahbilodeau9970]

Yayyyyy!! Love the vids man, keep the content coming!

[@Smeedia]

Always my friend 🔥😁

[@j.d.thejdmguy8993]

Great video! Could you do a video on good suspension upgrades for different chassis, or something like that.

[@Smeedia]

I can put something together 🤙

[@christopherleroy2980]

Amazing job bro ! This is the vidia of all vidias (video)Hey iv got a working prototype on exhaust option... Instead of trying to get ther rumble back on FA DIT with headers. by for some crazy reasons they Assumed that the uneven headers on the EJ is what made the rumble mistaken they were. however I definitely honor their try and effort we all want that rumble back Anyone that's been around or owned an EJ and is moved to an FA platform 2015 and up model . Than definitely misses the rumble. I'm Using my prototype now trying to get some acoustic good sound bites/videos to upload to my channel and I'm in process of getting patent and copyright to put to market . It will come in a axel back and or 1 peice cat backs option. I'm in prosses of speaking to in hopes to strike deal with Cobb and or ETS ( Extreme Turbo systems, exhaust) in fact that's the axel backs iv installed it on now is ETS. it was on a Cobb but they got damaged by a tow truck driver so I cut it out and re-welded to EST axel back... won't lie and say it's tuned to every Pitch and tone but most definitely sounds very close Close enough for iv been asked few times at car shows people ask me if I have EJ -swap .... but if I don't get the deal I want from Cobb or EST Then I'll just private run it and see how it goes if anyone can help invest with this project hit me up I'm maken another start up business on top of my other 2 that is my career but this side hobbie typw business this product will be a product of Meansspeed LLC. Once we get seed round going!

[@christopherleroy2980]

L

[@j.d.thejdmguy8993]

@@christopherleroy2980 ayo, wtf?

[@annemackie8011]

This is just the video I wanted thanks man

[@Smeedia]

💪💪💪

[@BoostedFA]

Hey tanner just got my car pro tuned today. Grimmspeed intake jpipe cat back ebcs bpv turbo inlet and fmic. Asked for 300 hp safely. And we hit out target 100% I'm so excited!

[@chrisparent8381]

What j pipe did you go with to avoid throwing code?

[@BoostedFA]

@@chrisparent8381 hey man, I personally used a catted grimm speed j pipe... had an issue with codes very briefly only once.

[@SubieSqwad]

This is pretty accurate, 380whp with e60 and fbo.

[@Smeedia]

Sounds like a sacuy car 🔥

[@MoJoNinjaGarage]

Thank you for this vid homie! I needed this info!

[@Smeedia]

No problem 🔥🔥🔥

[@iiiTYMEN]

Sir, you forgot one thing for the kiddos - MAINTENANCE, PEOPLE! She will maintain with you if you do the same.

[@stoneruble1324]

I have the mods you said should put you at 300 Hp, except the j-pipe. I’m making about 240 Hp. My tuner said my cat is probably old and dirty. Do you think a dirty cat could really restrict that much? Would swapping to the GS gesi j-pipe boost me close to 300? I know it’s hard to tell just from that info but I’m curious if you’d have any input

[@Smeedia]

A clogged car will heavily effect performance. 10/10 suggest the Grimmspeed or Cobb J pipes 🤝

[@091520c]

Your information is great but what about a video on mods about suspension and braking with increase in power for safety

[@Smeedia]

Going to diffrent for each set up I.E: Street vs track etc. But can make something happen 🔥

[@Michael-kq5ek]

I would love to see this kind of video but for early 2000’s wrx/sti’s

[@Smeedia]

2.0L will be out soon 🔥

[@michaelpetrosky6821]

FYI, you didn't touch on it but nostrum just released a pre order for thier new DI injectors (stage 1) tunable by the cobb suite , so no aftermarket ecu required. They offer 10% more fuel flow , so that would give you some more headroom. I'm thinking with a FP blue or Boost lab stock location with a 60%-70% Ethanol blend would plant you around 500 wheel. That's just my guesstimate tho , and I'm looking forward to see what they'll put down in a real world application not just on paper. So that should make it substantially cheaper rather going dual injection on a flex tune , whether it be port injection or meth. With no need to worry about a meth failsafe since these injectors are integrated with the stock ecu. I'll probably grab those and a closed deck and see what's up in the upcoming months.

[@Smeedia]

I was not fully aware they were making them. Had heard rumors of it but that will be a nice addition! Curious on price for a set and if the HPFP is needed for them

[@michaelpetrosky6821]

@@Smeedia just looked it up price point is 899. As for the hpfp I'm not too sure but why not ? Lol

[@alans1986ful]

@@Smeedia I have them on other should ship next week I was told also 799.00

[@jacobbarney124]

Just so everyone knows who may not. If you have to pass emissions and don't want to get and full etune with a new j pipe you have to get Cobbs newest that has two cats otherwise you will have a cel due to the newest Cobb software and epa regulations on top Of having a hard time getting an etune. For the most part...

[@aaronanderson5573]

What CEL? I’m getting p2271 for rear o2 sensor biased rich on my GS downpipe. Easily fixed, but wondering if that’s related.

[@Smeedia]

EPA making life difficult 😤

[@jacobbarney124]

@@aaronanderson5573 the cel I always get and only when I cold start it and I sit and idle weirdly enough is p0171. But I'm not sure if it's related. Just relaying information from bren tuning...

[@vette200mph2]

Going for 850 in mine and hopefully I don't get stranded.

[@shonwright61]

Awesome video man! Really went into detail on everything which ik alot of us appreciate. Keep up the awesome videos and the great info bud. Just one question though when would you look into getting the Cobb flex fuel kit?

[@Smeedia]

On the FA? Anything past 350WHP or sooner depending on your mod path

[@SpecialK_Ody]

I have everything for the 300whp and got pro tuned. My turbo went poo poo so ordered a fp blue since that’s all was readily available and will go get re tuned. I have an act clutch but I am worried about pushing too much on stock block. I have Cobb bpv and turbo inlet also.

[@bradgreen987]

Thx for the FA20 content. Not gonna push my '16 wrx past 400whp, being a daily driver. Boy, it gets $$$ real quick!

[@Smeedia]

Starts to add up suuuuuprr fast 😖😖

[@jeremybahr6238]

I keep finding myself coming back to this video as I been building my 2018 WRX. I am stuck @ 470whp on E60. I'm spraying meth but I don't know how much more I could spray. With #4 and #6 nozzels, my IDC hits 43-46% so I'm still running out of fuel. Running an aem340 intank pump now, would going up to a 450 or 525 help at all?.

[@laoranah2]

This is the craziest thing to me. To hit 400hp (adding in the cost of the car itself) you could buy something with that much or more hp straight from the factory.

[@Smeedia]

Correct 😅

[@angelhernandez5552]

Ets turbo kit wasn’t mentioned and I agree I’m craving more power now that I been at 400 for one year but it’s just too pricey

[@Smeedia]

Left it out because most people won't snag a full set up. But for big power that is the way

[@FunTimeWithSouls]

Grimmspeed just came out with a metal turbo inlet. I'm running the Perrin one ATM and thinking about picking up the GS one.

[@aestheticgarage2403]

I’m thinking of getting that as well! Just came out a couple days ago 😅

[@Smeedia]

Saw that one, there's a few metal ones that have been out for a few years now 🔥

[@monkey91302]

Yasss! Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge 🙏 great video!

[@Smeedia]

Anytime my friend!

[@monkey91302]

@@Smeedia will the AOS Street series still be beneficial to the 350s? or would it be better to get a competition series?

[@Smeedia]

I'd still suggest the comp series 🤙

[@2779Ducky]

Great information man.. Thanks.. I have my 2018 wrx just hitting 14k miles I think it's time for me to mod.. I am kinda nervous but I think I am going to to doing after the winter!!!

[@Smeedia]

Yesssss, whatcha thinking of doing 😁🔥

[@2779Ducky]

@@Smeedia thinking about following your 350 hp suggestions. I swear this l post made it so much easier for me and also pointed me in the right direction. Some KZbin videos I looked at I was still left with many questions. But you cleared it up for me.. It's rare I subscribe to channels but from the few videos I looked at I learned a lot. Good stuff man!!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyy appreciate the support and the feedback. Here to help where I can 🙏

[@shiloh5199]

Really good video. Can we still take these same pathways make more power with our FA20's now that Cobb changed there tuning platform due to EPA standards? I'm asking in reference to keeping my 2017 WRX street legal.

[@foxunfocused]

Lowkey making me wish I still had my '17.

[@Smeedia]

It's never too late 💔 😭

[@foxunfocused]

@@Smeedia I have the FRS now. I just need to put the work in to make it awesome

[@jeanpalacio3360]

LETS GOOO I been waiting for this video 🥲 Im trynna make as much as I can safely, so 350-60 is the goal on e60, do you think CAÍ and exhaust manifold, necessary for that?

[@jeanpalacio3360]

By necessary I mean would it still be reliable and what would be the hp loss without that? 10-20hp?

[@Smeedia]

I would still suggest them 🔥💪

[@jeanpalacio3360]

@@Smeedia thank you for replying 🙌🏼

[@omialmanza1900]

Nice! now to shop for parts👍🏼

[@Smeedia]

Make that powaaaa 💪💪💪

[@AblationMusic]

The 15-20 WRX competition is still available. It’s the 08-14 WRX and 08-20 STI competition that’s discontinued. My bad I needed to clear that up.

[@Smeedia]

Odd that they only discontinued it for the EJ, the AOS body is the exact same

[@AblationMusic]

@@Smeedia yeah it’s weird for sure. I hit up IAG and asked why. No response from them.

[@KoZHDmic]

Just thought i'd chime in. I made 300whp 299 torque with 93oct gas Protune remark catback cobb big sf intake 3 port boost controller to each their own, but 300whp on a fa20 doesn't require a downpipe/TMIC.

[@Smeedia]

Like I said each Tuner will be diffrent and each dyno will read diffrent 🤙 IMO that dyno sounds like kts reading high, only power mods you have is a boost controller, intake and tune

[@davo5400]

What do you recommend for wheel bearings assembly replacement. Oem is best but is there a cheaper alternative that will last as long? Any way to protect these so they don’t fail so fast? Would love a video on this. You the best smeeeeeeeediaaa!

[@imer4915]

you should do an update on this dude!

[@Qazxswer68]

Hope you meant Phatbotti😆 I have a basemap from him sitting in my inbox. Just waiting for an install day 😃

[@Smeedia]

Yes I did, totally mispronounced it 😅

[@barbatos2413]

Very informative bro!

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🔥🤙

[@codykellner9985]

wooooo!!!!.thank you bud....great vid as always

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy anytime my friend 🔥

[@pasigiri]

Goooooood content as usual! BTW, turbo blankets. Trust me.

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🔥🔥🔥

[@pasigiri]

Sweet mercy! Talk about response times! Lol!

[@sebastianpochron8590]

Sti life -from discord chat rn all love

[@Smeedia]

😏😉😏😉

[@joseleon6253]

Thank you so much. This is so helpful

[@Smeedia]

Glad I could help 🔥😁

[@alexvargas4114]

I already added on UEL headers 🥲heard u still can make gains but turbo lag is a issue but I’m planning to grab PLM headers since they at a affordable range, also since we direct injection you forgot to add on that we do sometimes need maintenance for walnut blasting

[@Smeedia]

Left maintance out, should be done regardless but good point to add 🤙

[@christianrodriguez4163]

10+ years from now, someone will be modding the 15+ wrx/sti, watch this video and see all our old comments 😎

[@Smeedia]

Like a time capsule 😏