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Originally Posted by Kiske
IMO The best money is a supercharger such as edelbrock or harrop. You can bolt on either kit in their eco-friendly/carb/base configurations while maintaining factory reliability without a need for supporting mods and even the stock clutch.
Everyone reads FI and thinks of the max output and requirements but, you don't need to even come close to maxing out of the kits to beat the N/A performance options. Even a low (large pulley) power setup of 230-260hp will kick the crap out of any non-fi setup. And if you decide you need more you always have the option to grow without having to redo/sell your existing modifications. The s/c options will also be compatible with UEL (and EL) headers if you still desire the subi rumble.
If you forego that advice and still want to go N/A do an exhaust/intake I'd recommend you work from the header back. The header and front pipe's cat will significantly change the volume/tone/rasp of the exhaust. Get those figured out with the OEM catback and then decide which catback you want to buy based on how loud that setup is to your liking. It rather sucks to buy a catback and then realize it is too loud after getting other exhaust bits. Without a turbo and/or cats these cars can be pretty obnoxious. Your intake isn't really going to matter unless you want more noise.
If you have the performance pack/ts brembos, dampers and ps4s tires roll with them as-is until you get more seat time. They are a VERY capable setup as-is. Grab some $30 eccentric camber bolts if you need to dial it in some. Don't join the lowering crowd and replace good parts with some cheap shit. Grow with the car and when your ready and a few sets of tires are bald check out our suspension subforum. Your not going to get crap for the ts stuts in the for-sale section so you might as well use them.
As for aero you already have the ts with the 2018 ts lip, the 2018's sideskirts and spats would complement it nicely if you want to go with the OEM factory route. Keeping with the factory route there are some riser/pedistals for the 2020 spoiler to make it a tad higher and a bit more aggressive. Otherwise, there are tons of options for this platform as all model years and makes almost all interchange.
If you want a short shifter, Sti makes a factory replacement and/or TRD does a linkage kit. There are also tons of cheaper 3rd part options and more racecar like (IRP shifter) options. The factory shifter is already pretty great and some just feel all it needs is a little bit heavier shift knob to improve slotting and feel. As far as the rest of the interior do you./
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You do make a valid point with the supercharger, maybe I will end up changing my mind on staying N/A. I have looked into the Edelbrock and it seems like one of the best kit out there, one I could simply install myself and then flash with the included tune. This, of course, will be after the warranty is over, so I have time to save up that amount. It will likely be one of the last mods on the list. Hopefully the prices go down as years pass by.
Indeed, I should probably start with the header, and then go from there, instead of swapping everything at once. I wish there was more twins in my area so I could just sit in one and hear for myself. I guess I will attend some Ottawa meets next year.
I agree for the suspension. I think the TS is equipped with quality parts already and I don't feel like swapping it for some aftermarket that might not be as good. I don't know why people slam these vehicles or use ridiculous camber, that's not my thing, and it kills the purpose/essence of the car.
I looked into the IRP shifter as well and it seems pretty solid. I could start by swapping the spring and busings and go from there.
Thanks a lot for your time and input, much appreciated.