thanks for the info, but for the moment (especially since im trying to save cash), from whats been done and the car as it stands, has had that tune and mods for 50000 kms and hasnt missed a beat, suppose it about individual experiences as to how you chose to go, good to hear you got the issues sorted though. its all about how you drve, the wrx boxes r fukd by a harsh 1-2 change 90% of the time, which is why I drive it accordingly. Im not harsh on the box, and by the looks of things neither was the previous owner, plus, to be honest, I'd be alright with the box going bang coz that means I get to put either an sti box or straight cut in it which is what I want anyways. I have driven same car with smaller turbo and I prefer the upgrade, the timing of boost coming on feels beter to me, thanks for the info though, they are definitely fun to drive, havent stopped boosting since I got it lol, all you can hear around the northern suburbs of adelaide is tshhhhhh lol. Its actually funny you say about the 220kw thingy coz I was told not 1 hour ago on rex net it was bogus and I shoud be making 160kws, so I <3 Bananas knows lol, dont think donnan liked having the acusation his dyno was sh*t thrown around lol... but anyways, im still feeling my way around for a bit, gettin to kno whats what in wrx world again, after not having one for 4 years. Cheers mate