Supported Vehicles:
STI USDM 2019-2020
STI Type RA 2018
- STI ADM STI 2019
- North American 2019 STI S209
*To confirm your model year, you can refer to the tenth value in the VIN number on the vehicle. For model year 2001-2009, the 10th value in the VIN will be the last digit of the model year. For model year 2010-2019, the 10th value in the VIN will be A-K, starting with 2010, ending with 2019.
Current Map Revision:
North American 2018 STI Type RA, 2019-2020 STI | North American 2019 STI S209 | ADM 2018-2019 STI | |
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Accessport Firmware:
- AP3-SUB-004: 1.7.4.0-17431 or greater
- AP3-AU-SUB-004: 1.7.4.0-17431 or greater
- Maps designated with "93" are for use with 93 and 94 octane/98 RON fuel or better.
- Maps designated with "91" are for use with 91 and 92 octane/95 RON fuel or better.
- Maps designated with "ACN91" are for use with 91 octane fuel found in Arizona, California, and Nevada or better. And additionally for those in Canada, for use with 94 octane Fuel at a minimum.
2018 WRX STI Type RA (North American spec)
2019-2020 WRX STI (North American spec)
| Map | Peak Gains | Max Gains |
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| Stage1 93 | +6% HP / +16% TQ | +24% HP / +24% TQ *max gains are much larger past 6200 RPM |
Stage 1
- Intake Requirements: Stock airbox with stock air filter
- Exhaust Requirements: Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust
- Boost Targets:
- ACN91 octane: ~17.5psi [S#] or 14.0psi [S] or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 91 octane (95 RON) Minimum: ~18.0psi [S#], ~14.5psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 93 octane (98 RON) Minimum: ~18.5psi [S#], ~15.0psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- HWG: Higher wastegate duty cycles (HWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces lower than targeted boost (i.e. under boost).
- LWG: Lower wastegate duty cycles (LWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces higher than targeted boost (i.e. over boost).
- Peak gains are measured as the difference between the highest points of the two plots.
- Maximum gains are measured as the largest gain at any single point between the two plots.
Results may vary. Generally speaking, the 91 (95 RON) and ACN91 calibrations run slightly lower boost, have a richer fuel curve, and a less aggressive ignition advance map to help compensate for 91 octane (95 RON) fuel; Arizona, California, and Nevada 91 octane fuel; and/or less than ideal atmospheric conditions. The maps designed for 93 octane (98 RON) are the most aggressive.
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Map | Peak Gains | Max Gains |
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Stage1+SF 93 | +5% HP / +20% TQ | +30% HP / +30% TQ *max gains are much larger past 6200 RPM |
Stage 1+SF
- Intake Requirements: COBB Tuning SF Intake and Airbox System or COBB Redline Carbon Fiber Intake
- Exhaust requirements: Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust
- Boost Targets:
- ACN91 octane: ~17.5psi [S#] or 14.0psi [S] or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 91 octane (95 RON) Minimum: ~18.0psi [S#], ~14.5psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 93 octane (98 RON) Minimum: ~18.5psi [S#], ~15.0psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- HWG: Higher wastegate duty cycles (HWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces lower than targeted boost (i.e. under boost).
- LWG: Lower wastegate duty cycles (LWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces higher than targeted boost (i.e. over boost).
- Peak gains are measured as the difference between the highest points of the two plots.
- Maximum gains are measured as the largest gain at any single point between the two plots.
Results may vary. Generally speaking, the 91 (95 RON) and ACN91 calibrations run slightly lower boost, have a richer fuel curve, and a less aggressive ignition advance map to help compensate for 91 octane (95 RON) fuel; Arizona, California, and Nevada 91 octane fuel; and/or less than ideal atmospheric conditions. The maps designed for 93 octane (98 RON) are the most aggressive.
Map | Peak Gains | Max Gains |
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Stage2 93 | +6% HP / +24% TQ | +35% HP / +35% TQ *max gains are much larger past 6200 RPM |
Stage 2
- Intake Requirements: Stock airbox with stock air filter
- Exhaust requirements: Upgraded turbo-back exhaust with a high flow catalytic converter**
- Boost Targets:
- ACN91 octane: ~18.5psi [S#], ~15.0psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 91 octane (95 RON) Minimum: ~19.0psi [S#], ~15.5psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 93 octane (98 RON) Minimum: ~19.5psi [S#], ~16.0psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- HWG: Higher wastegate duty cycles (HWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces lower than targeted boost (i.e. under boost).
- LWG: Lower wastegate duty cycles (LWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces higher than targeted boost (i.e. over boost).
- Peak gains are measured as the difference between the highest points of the two plots.
- Maximum gains are measured as the largest gain at any single point between the two plots.
Results may vary. Generally speaking, the 91 (95 RON) and ACN91 calibrations run slightly lower boost, have a richer fuel curve, and a less aggressive ignition advance map to help compensate for 91 octane (95 RON) fuel; Arizona, California, and Nevada 91 octane fuel; and/or less than ideal atmospheric conditions. The maps designed for 93 octane (98 RON) are the most aggressive.
Map | Peak Gains | Max Gains |
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Stage3 1050x 93 | +12% HP / +24% TQ | +35% HP / +35% TQ *max gains are much larger past 6200 RPM |
Stage3 1050x
- Intake Requirements: COBB Tuning SF Intake or COBB Redline Carbon Fiber Intake, COBB Turbo Inlet Hose
- Exhaust Requirements: Upgraded turbo-back exhaust**
- Fuel System Requirements: COBB FPR (fuel pressure regulator) and vacuum relocation, AEM 320 LPH fuel pump, COBB rails and line kit, COBB/ID 1050x injectors***
- Boost Targets:
- ACN91 octane: ~18.5psi [S#], ~15.0psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 91 octane (95 RON) Minimum: ~19.0psi [S#], ~15.5psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- 93 octane (98 RON) Minimum: ~19.5psi [S#], ~16.0psi [S], or ~8.0psi [I] peak boost pressure tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.0psi.
- HWG: Higher wastegate duty cycles (HWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces lower than targeted boost (i.e. under boost).
- LWG: Lower wastegate duty cycles (LWG) for use when normal wastegate calibration produces higher than targeted boost (i.e. over boost).
- Peak gains are measured as the difference between the highest points of the two plots.
- Maximum gains are measured as the largest gain at any single point between the two plots.
Results may vary. Generally speaking, the 91 (95 RON) and ACN91 calibrations run slightly lower boost, have a richer fuel curve, and a less aggressive ignition advance map to help compensate for 91 octane (95 RON) fuel; Arizona, California, and Nevada 91 octane fuel; and/or less than ideal atmospheric conditions. The maps designed for 93 octane (98 RON) are the most aggressive.
Stage 1
- Intake Requirements: Stock airbox with stock air filter
- Exhaust Requirements: Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust
- Boost Targets:
- 93 octane (98 RON) Minimum: ~22psi [S#] tapering down as you approach the 7000RPM redline, +/- 1.5psi.
The COBB OTS Map availability for the S209 is a bit different than our typical WRX or STI assortment. With a limited number of cars available to be used for testing, and based on our findings, the only performance map offered at this time is a Stage 1 OTS map for 93 octane fuel. During investigation and development of this map, our calibration team noted that even utilizing the factory calibration with 93 octane fuel, the S209 exhibited an inconsistent and undesirable amount of knock.
For more information on the s209 release check out our blog post https://www.cobbtuning.com/2019-subaru-wrx-sti-s209-tuning-support
Monitoring Boost Levels:
The best way to determine if you are hitting target boost is to watch the TD Boost Error parameter. This parameter is your target boost (including altitude and temperature compensations) minus your actual boost (negative values mean you are over the target by the amount while positive values mean you are under). Ideally you want this value to be between 0 and 1.0 at wide open throttle (WOT), but -1.0 to 1.0 is acceptable assuming that you don't have any significant knock corrections. Overboosting is more likely to occur in higher gears and with colder outside temperatures, so be sure to verify boost levels during these conditions.
High Altitude:
A quick note for those of you that live at higher altitudes: it is common for turbocharged cars at higher altitudes to run less boost pressure due to lower air pressure and air density. Your turbocharger has to work harder to compress a less dense air mass compared to the same turbocharger at sea level. This must be factored in when determining if your turbocharger is running the proper amount of boost pressure and not being pushed beyond its efficiency range.
Example: If you live in Denver at 5280 ft and are trying to run a peak boost pressure of 15 psi, your turbocharger has to work the equivalent of making ~17.5 psi at sea level.
There are barometric compensations within the factory ECU that lower boost targets as you climb in altitude in an effort to keep the turbocharger in its optimal range. The COBB performance maps utilize these compensations and therefore, it is perfectly normal for the final boost target to be lower than what is listed for your map.
Boost Select:
All maps designated with "Boost Select" in the map name have a driver-controlled boost target controlled through the SI-Drive system available on the 2008+ STI. From the factory, SI-Drive will modify throttle settings and change the relation between what is done with the accelerator pedal and how the throttle blade reacts; [S#] being the most aggressive throttle settings, [S] being less aggressive, and [I] being very conservative. What we have done is take that functionality a step further. The "Boost Select" maps have selectable boost targets enabled by toggling between [S#], [S], and [I]. [S#] will target the highest boost level, [S] will be a medium boost level, and [I] will be the lowest boost level (wastegate spring pressure). You can find the specific boost targets for [S#], [S], and [I] in the Map Version Notes above.
Revision Notes:
| Version # | Notes: |
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| v400 | maps updated to remove unnecessary dtc suppression or for version parity with other maps. |
| v357 | 19 STI S209 Boost control improvement under 40 degrees F only. No other changes. |
| v352 | 18 RA, 19 STI North American spec Stage1+ and Stage2 maps receive small tweak to very cold weather boost target. Initial release of 2020 STI North American spec support. |
| v351 | 18 RA, 19 STI North American spec Stage1+ map long descriptions updated. No change to calibration. 18 RA, 19 STI North American spec Stage3 1050x Valet map even further torque reduction in Sport and Sport# modes. |
| v350 | Revised IAT based ignition comp., boost compensations for baro., per gear, intake temp., coolant temp., revised 18 STI RA/19 STI North American spec engine calibrations. |
| v347 | Minor visual updates on North American spec MY18 STI Type RA Stage1 maps. Boost Limits table update on ADM 2018 Stage1+SF 93 map only. |
| v346 | Adjusted MAF calibration on North American spec MY18 STI ACN91 Stage1+SF maps only. v345 for North American spec MY 18 STI ACN91 Stage1+SF was only available for a few hours, but if you have it, please use v346 or newer instead. |
| v345 | Updated boost target, limit tables to account for MY2018 OEM strategy change. |
| v343 | Revised Stage3 mapping to correct a small issue with Primary Ignition timing on Stage3 91 octane mapping variants. MY17 Stage2 update. Added ADM Support. |
| v342 | Added Stage3 mapping. Revised throttle mapping for all maps to improve driver's ability to modulate vehicle speed at light throttle positions. |
| v341 | NASIOC-only beta test with improved air-fuel ratio control at higher RPM on Stage1, Stage1+SF and Stage2 mapping. |
| v340 | Original Mapping. Adjusted Fuel, Ignition, Boost Control, Camshaft Phasing (AVCS), Closed Loop to Open Loop Transition, Per-Cylinder and Per-Gear Timing Strategy, Intake Air Temperature Compensations, Barometric Compensations, and Engine Load Compensations. Added Boost Select (see above for description), Speed Density, Launch Control, and Flat-foot Shifting capabilities. |