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WRX — Stage 1 ECU Tune

2012 EJ25 98 RON AWD Stage 1
kW
157 207
+50
HP
211 278
+67
Nm
295 300
+5
Subaru
WRX · 2012
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Dyno Chart — digitised from report
Vehicle
Make
Subaru
Model
WRX
Year
2012
Engine
EJ25
Drive
AWD
ECU
Factory
Tune
ECU Tune
Fuel & Boost
Fuel Type
98 RON
Tuned Boost
1.30 bar
Modifications
Boost Control Wastegate Solenoids Drive By Wire High Pressure Fuel Pump Injectors
Improvements
  • 32% power increase
  • 28% torque increase
  • Improved fuel efficiency
  • Enhanced boost control
  • Optimized fuel delivery
Stage 1 EJ25 WRX delivering 207 kW at the wheels on 98 RON

This 2012 WRX file extracts a genuine 50 kW gain at the wheels without hardware changes, landing at 207 kW on the stock factory ECU. Torque sits at 300 Nm, controlled and usable throughout daily driving while pushing 1.3 bar of boost for closed-circuit work.

The calibration leans on factory injectors and high-pressure fuel pump paired with dialled wastegate solenoid control and drive-by-wire mapping. It's a straightforward Stage 1 package on 98 RON that gives your customer a noticeable step up without the complexity or expense of supporting mods.

Suited to weekend competition use where the extra 50 kW makes a difference without crossing into territory that demands clutch, intercooler, or fuel system work. Clean result from a platform that responds well when the boost and fuel tables are opened up properly.

Common questions
Does this file require any hardware changes to the car?

No. This is a Stage 1 software-only calibration. The customer can run it on the existing factory setup with 98 RON pump fuel.

What boost pressure does the tune run?

The file is mapped to 1.3 bar, controlled through wastegate solenoid calibration on the factory ECU.

Is the torque gain modest compared to the power increase?

Yes. Torque lifts from 295 to 300 Nm—only 5 Nm—while power jumps 50 kW. The EJ25 responds more dramatically in the top end when boost and timing are optimised for 98 RON.

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