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Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-10-2010, 05:44 PM
Early models of these are legal now no? Has anyone seen any in Canada yet? Does anyone know of any companys with some coming/already here? Im interested in them but there doesn't seem to be many coming to Canada.
Sentry
03-10-2010, 07:00 PM
If I were importing a JDM AWD pocket rocket it would be an Evo instead of a Subie. There's no way I could leave it stock, and the 4g63 is just so much simpler to modify than that flat 4 nonsense. :D
Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-10-2010, 07:20 PM
Wouldn't be modifying a STi, personally love the sound of a flat four anyway.
traviswithaG
03-10-2010, 07:53 PM
link edited

I'd go with evo personally . but there it is .
Sentry
03-10-2010, 07:56 PM
Fuck yeah Type RA

If you're getting one, get that one.
Kardon
03-10-2010, 08:22 PM
Here is a cleaner one

link edited

I would also put pulsar GTI-Rs on my list if I were you, just another 2.0L turbo awd.
Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-10-2010, 09:56 PM
Body on that RA one looks pretty rough. Regardless I need to put the stock turbo back on my 180SX and sell it before I can think about a STi or WRX.
alloroc
03-10-2010, 10:27 PM
What's with the links being gone?
marcl
03-10-2010, 10:30 PM
a friend of mine has 2 authentic sti RA's comming to calgary. should be here this week.

i would go after a classic sti. there awesome cars... and when something does break there easy to get parts for locally
That.Guy.S30
03-10-2010, 10:39 PM
I would not go for ths first generation STi version.
Version 2 is made in 95 and has dccd. also available in version 2 is the v-limited GC8.
Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-10-2010, 10:41 PM
DCCD=driver controlled center diff? Any reason to avoid earlier ones other than not having that?
alloroc
03-10-2010, 11:04 PM
You should check out this vid that trev006 posted.

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/293309/classic-battle-subaru-impreza-vs-mitsubishi-lancer/
KandabashiDevil
03-10-2010, 11:06 PM
Worst Subaru > Best Mitsubishi
That.Guy.S30
03-10-2010, 11:14 PM
Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
DCCD=driver controlled center diff? Any reason to avoid earlier ones other than not having that?

the dccd makes it worth it. version 2 has more hp/tq. The version 2 type RA is one the to get. has all the bells and whistles.

version one is handmade. the engine block is a closed deck.
alloroc
03-11-2010, 08:29 AM
Originally posted by KandabashiDevil
Worst Subaru > Best Mitsubishi

no
beyond_ban
03-11-2010, 08:46 AM
Someone should repost the links in the www (dot) address (dot) com format so they don't get erased.

I think they were edited because you can't directly link non sponsor websites.
heavyD
03-11-2010, 11:08 AM
Originally posted by KandabashiDevil
Worst Subaru > Best Mitsubishi

Fail. Hundreds of 2009 WRX's, Forresters, & Legacys on their second engine beg to differ.
SRT10Killer
03-11-2010, 11:05 PM
Originally posted by KandabashiDevil
Worst Subaru > Best Mitsubishi

this is true for JDM vehicles :)

Evos 1-3 develope the shitty gear grinds early on, even worse than the 3000gts,

evo 4's have that + almost 90% of them have yaw sensor failures...

at the same time almost all local 04-07 STis have a rebuilt or overhauled engine

STI 1-3 are awesome, you gotta pay 9k minimum though if you want one non-accident repaired and high grade
That.Guy.S30
03-11-2010, 11:20 PM
^ where do you get the info of 04-07 STi's have rebuilt engines? that is untrue. if you said 07 STi's I would agree.
SRT10Killer
03-11-2010, 11:40 PM
Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
^ where do you get the info of 04-07 STi's have rebuilt engines? that is untrue. if you said 07 STi's I would agree.

Just what I've seen on the market, most of 02, 04 and 07s
4bier
03-12-2010, 12:08 AM
Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Wouldn't be modifying a STi, personally love the sound of a flat four anyway. :thumbsup:
heavyD
03-12-2010, 08:21 AM
Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
^ where do you get the info of 04-07 STi's have rebuilt engines? that is untrue. if you said 07 STi's I would agree.

The reality is that the EJ25 is a great engine stock and mildly modded but can't handle major power upgrades reliably.
Trini
03-12-2010, 11:06 AM
have a look through http://www.westernsubaruclub.com/smf/index.php?board=78.0 as well for more info.

:thumbsup: GC8 JDM scoobies:love: :love:
That.Guy.S30
03-12-2010, 11:16 PM
Originally posted by heavyD


The reality is that the EJ25 is a great engine stock and mildly modded but can't handle major power upgrades reliably.

I already know that. infact they are complete crap engines compared to an EJ207.

I am just pionting out that not all 04-07 STi's are prone to rebuilds or refreshes.

There are 800-900HP EJ25's now. cosworth blocks though.
kolumbo69
03-13-2010, 10:54 AM
Just like your 08 and up evo's having ring land problems , that crack pistons with a mild tune HeavyD.

Get what you Like every brand has its flaws and good points

Why not just buy a FWD impreza from the states and swap a 05 sti drivetrain in to it. More bang for buck
Sentry
03-13-2010, 11:51 AM
Stock/light mods are boring.
heavyD
03-13-2010, 01:39 PM
Originally posted by kolumbo69
Just like your 08 and up evo's having ring land problems , that crack pistons with a mild tune HeavyD.

Get what you Like every brand has its flaws and good points

Why not just buy a FWD impreza from the states and swap a 05 sti drivetrain in to it. More bang for buck

You are correct that the pistons can crack however wrong about the mild tune part. Haven't heard of anyone cracking pistons with mild tunes and I am a member of the forums. Pretty well all of them are from major tuning with meth and +30 psi spiking.

Here's the failure documentation thread;
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-engine-turbo-drivetrain-258/

Take a look. Most of them are from pushing the limits and poor tuning.