In this blog post we go over the basics of what a tune is and when it's recommended to tune your car. What is Tuning? Tuning or getting a tune is a recalibration of your Engine Control Unit (ECU). The ECU is calibrated from the factory for specific inputs and...
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What does it mean that my Subaru is Immobilized?
When someone says their Subaru is immobilized or has an immobilizer it means there is a secondary security module that without the proper inputs keeps the car from starting, or if it does start, it dies immediately. Unlike conventional aftermarket security systems that use a starter interrupt to keep the...
Single AVCS vs Dual AVCS in your Subaru
Subaru vehicles have two types of AVCS (Active Valve Control System). Want to know what AVCS means? Check out this blog post. Subaru has two models of AVCS engines which we break down below. Single AVCS Also known as Intake AVCS, Single AVCS means the engine has AVCS on the two intake...
Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Tips for your Car
Remember Occam's Razor - The simplest answer tends to be the right one. In this blog post we go over some basic diagnostic tips to help solve your car problem. These are general tips that can be applied to any type of vehicle. If you are unsure of...
Which Subaru Engine Do I Have?
Which Subaru engine do I have? We know this seems like a silly question but a lot of engines are mislabeled and people sometimes purchase the incorrect engine for their project. We thought we would create a guide to distinguish which engines are which. Please note this is for EJ20...
My Subaru Engine Blew Up - What Should I Replace It With?
Check out our full video on how to do a long block swap and finding a compatible engine below: If you are looking to upgrade your car with an engine swap (IE RS to WRX), this is not the post you are looking for, but lucky for you, we...
What is a Wideband Sensor and Which iWire Plug and Play Wideband Kit Should I Get?
In this blog post we go over what a Wideband sensor is and why we recommend it for your Subaru. What is a Wideband Sensor and Why Do I Need It? A wideband sensor reads the air/fuel mixture of exhaust gases to determine how the engine is running. When...
How To Do a Subaru WRX Swap into a RS
In this blog post we go over some of the biggest challenges and mistakes people make when swapping a Subaru. A huge shout out to Bucky Lasek for letting us swap his car as well as his dope editing skills! The full weekend swap can be found on the Buck...