My opinion is that 15psi would be just barely enough to be even with a stock WRX.
That is assuming the car is well tuned.

I would not consider the 255 pump & FMIC "power adders", rather "knock avoiders".
15psi is 15psi, with or without.


1993 Eagle Talon TSi FWD
13.8 @ 106 :::: 14.1 @ 117