Stage 1, 2, 3 explanation

[umbrellaman87]

I'm just looking for an explanation behind engine stage modification and what each stage consists of. I've always heard about stage 2 turbos and the like but I am really curious as to what it means and what makes each stage different. Thanks.

[crombo97]

Depends on the company suppling the parts
Each company has there own ideas on stage1, stage 2 etc

[umbrellaman87]

is there a universal definition or parts type for each stage? Can you give me an example of say, Dinan or A.C.? I've heard people say and state in threads that they're going to "Stage 2" their car. Just wanted to know what they were talking about. Thanks.

[kevsbeamer]

each stage just consist of different parts and different mods.

[Highboosted]

Stages are for ricers......

anyways. When talking forced induction from a factory NA car, stage 1 would mean turbo/supercharger, non intercooled, low boost, FMU. Stage 2 would add a bit more boost, more fuel control, possibly an intercooler. Stage 3 would up the boost even more, larger compressor, more toys...ect Again, everybody has their own ideas on what a stage consists of. I've seen a "stage 1" kit that equals most other's "stage 5+" kits....

Since I come from the Supra community (and now 3000GT), we frown on "stages" and went with our own terminology. BPU, BPU+, BPU++, APU, APU+, APU++, ect. Which then got carried over to other cars. This terminology applies mostly to cars that came with turbochargers stock, because the mods create the same effect in all turbo cars. It doesn't work as well with NA cars.

[umbrellaman87]

thanks, that's pretty much what I was looking for. I appreciate the in-depth explanation.

[1q2w3e4r]

Agreed. "Stages" are a crock of shit, just one of the bad points to come out of TF&TF. A turbo's a turbo, some are big, some are small.

[abradic]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Agreed. "Stages" are a crock of shit, just one of the bad points to come out of TF&TF. A turbo's a turbo, some are big, some are small.

Nice run on the GT-R...so jealous that you even have the option to own one. God the US finds a way to keep the good cars out!

[1q2w3e4r]

Originally Posted by abradic

Nice run on the GT-R...so jealous that you even have the option to own one. God the US finds a way to keep the good cars out!

Thanks mate

Just finished the current engine build and am in the running in process, planning to get back out there in the next few weeks and crack a better time!

Yeah the US always seems to keep the imports out, and the 200sx (240sx) never got the SR20DET there either as I understand which is a bit crap.

[superduperhoots]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Agreed. "Stages" are a crock of shit, just one of the bad points to come out of TF&TF. A turbo's a turbo, some are big, some are small.

I totally agree. There are so many different trims and wheel combinations for each turbo as well giving each turbocharger different characteristics regarding spool time and efficiency.

pfffft

Stage my ass.

-hoots

[E30stain]

triton stage1 - raising boost out of stock turbo n fitting 3" straight pipe (no mufflers or cat.. gotta luv deisel regulations)

stage2 - new intercooler, turbo, intake...

most of the time stages follow the same rules as wot ive done

[Oz167]

"Stages" = marketing scheme