Stage 1 or Stage 2? Which One Should You go With and Why
We cover the main differences between the 2 most popular remaps so you can decide what's best for you.
FOLLOW A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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SEARCH FOR A TRUSTED MECHANIC
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CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
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REVIEW YOUR SUSPENSION FREQUENTLY
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SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE AS REGULARLY AS POSIBLE
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What Exactly is the Difference Between Stage 1 & Stage 2 Tunes?
In essence, Stage 1 & 2 are just terms used to class slightly different tunings maps which achieve different objectives. Stage 1 is an introductory ECU remap which is designed to be easily installed and mapped to your vehicle's ECU with no hardware modifications installed whatsoever. This makes it a very convenient and easy starting point for most people who decide to get their vehicle tuned. Depending on your vehicle, it also provides sizeable gains in power and torque (typically 20%) as well as improved driving dynamics and turbo spool/quickened response time.
Stage 2 remaps offer even more power and torque (typically 30% from stock), however require some small hardware modification to your vehicle. The minimum requirement is only a de-cat or high-flow downpipe. An induction kit/cold air intake as an common additional modification which allows you to get the most power out of the tune by increasing airflow to the engine from the restrictive stock air intake, however is not strictly required for stage 2.
So What Should you go With?
It is recommended that you go with Stage 2 as it is better value for your money and most people later decide to upgrade to stage 2 after they get used to the extra power from stage 1, but ultimately the decision is in your hands. You may want to go all out and get the most power, or, you may just want to keep your vehicle completely stock and have some extra performance gains to play around with.
Key Differences Between Stage 1 & Stage 2
Stage 1 Tune
No hardware modifications required
Most affordable remap for decent power gains
Better fuel economy
Improved driving dynamics and throttle response
Easily revert vehicle back to stock if needed
Stage 2 Tune
More power can be made with a stage 2 remap
Requires the minimum of a high-flow or de-cat downpipe
Greatly Improved driving dynamics with better enhanced throttle response
