CaptainAsia

Debating on my first mod, stubbled upon AMS Stage 1, any thoughts, opinions, or comments? Any would be appreciated, thanks!

Here's the link:
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/A...a-Stage-1.html

Note: would be going with dual exhaust....

GiLizILL

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that's a very good start!

MarineScout13

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You can't go wrong with AMS. Great customer service and solid proof on performance.

Toxin

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Add a testpipe to it and you'll be gettin much more for the money.

gizmotoy

Prices are high, but they make great parts and their customer service is top notch.

Intake: Excellent part. Very happy with mine.
Dual Exhaust: Very good part. Sounds great, useful for track days. Had a guy in a modded STI compliment me on the sound. Let's face it, Subaru boxer engines with exhausts sound a hell of a lot better than ours, so this was a nice compliment. Mine started to rust this winter, though, which I need to talk to them about.

I went elsewhere for my tune, so I can't speak to that. They use ECUtek, which is a little depressing given the cost, but they know what they're doing.

That's a great price for the set.

monkey_187

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If you get it you will not be disappointed with the results, I took my MR to them a couple of times and was VERY happy when I got it back. I am from Chicago but am not there at the moment but if I was my X would be on their schedule for a tune.

jvb6806

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the previous owner of my car messed with the tune so took it to AMS for a reflash after i bought it. the power came on much smoother after the tune, i am very happy with it.

AMS parts are high quality but you can buy your own exhaust/test pipe/gauges etc and use their tune (that is what i did)

but you will not be unhappy if you get it all through them.

Poondoggs

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Can't go wrong with AMS

CaptainAsia

How bad is the rust? Any other sugguestions on exhaust if I don't got ams?

CaptainAsia

And do they usually replace the part if it rusts like that?

gizmotoy

No idea. Since the exhaust is stainless steel, I can only assume that it is some type of surface rust that I may be able to buff out. I'm hoping some rail dust landed on the tailpipe and started to rust, which I may be able to repair. I work near a rail crossing.

I won't get a chance to look at it closer until this weekend. Until then, assume it's an environmental issue rather than some problem with the exhaust. I wouldn't let that stop you.

wolverinepwns

How much will the AMS stage 1 cost after installation (I'm assuming the near $1600 price is for the equipment only!) any ideas? (I wouldn't trust myself enough to install anything on my own and wouldn't have the time anyways)

dingelingyi

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stage one can get you so much fun over stock, you should be looking at around 300 - 310 to the wheels, get it and have fun!