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WRX vs WRX STi? Differences?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mika" data-source="post: 2878006" data-attributes="member: 31753"><p>WRX('02-'05) has a 2.0 liter running a Mitsu TD-05 turbo(slightly larger than a regular sized hairdryer. Boost about 13.5 from the factory(227 hp/217 tq). STi has a 2.5 liter with a VF-39 turbo, running about 14-14.5 boost, 300 hp/300 tq. WRX's 5 speed is not the best when it comes to abuse. I've seen stock powered cars shredding 2nd gear 'cuz the people slam gears when shifting(abusing). STi's tranny has driver control center diff(DCCD), and is MUCH beefier. A company in Puerto Rico was putting 700+ hp/700 ft-lb. to the stock trans before it shredded a gear. And the clutch on that car was basically an on/off switch(read:race clutch).</p><p></p><p>To get a regular WRX into the 12's, it takes a bigger turbo/injectors/fuel pump/turboback exhaust/engine management and a decent driver. $$$ wise somewhere around $2k-2,500, depending on if you can do it yourself. To get an STi into the 12's, it takes a turboback exhaust and some form of engine management, about $1k-1,500, if you buy used.</p><p></p><p>My pick, if you really want a good car that has the ability to corner well and stop well, and go respectably, I'd get either the STi or the WRX. Be it in nice weather or crappy weather, the Subaru isn't a bad pick. Actually, the crappier the weather, the more the Subaru will shine. If you want a car that has wicked 1/4 mile potential(for cheaper, I might add), go with the GT.</p><p></p><p>FWIW, I had an '04 STi with a turboback and engine management, and I loved it. My job is wearing on my body, so I traded my STi in for a more comfortable 25 mile commute.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Mika</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mika, post: 2878006, member: 31753"] WRX('02-'05) has a 2.0 liter running a Mitsu TD-05 turbo(slightly larger than a regular sized hairdryer. Boost about 13.5 from the factory(227 hp/217 tq). STi has a 2.5 liter with a VF-39 turbo, running about 14-14.5 boost, 300 hp/300 tq. WRX's 5 speed is not the best when it comes to abuse. I've seen stock powered cars shredding 2nd gear 'cuz the people slam gears when shifting(abusing). STi's tranny has driver control center diff(DCCD), and is MUCH beefier. A company in Puerto Rico was putting 700+ hp/700 ft-lb. to the stock trans before it shredded a gear. And the clutch on that car was basically an on/off switch(read:race clutch). To get a regular WRX into the 12's, it takes a bigger turbo/injectors/fuel pump/turboback exhaust/engine management and a decent driver. $$$ wise somewhere around $2k-2,500, depending on if you can do it yourself. To get an STi into the 12's, it takes a turboback exhaust and some form of engine management, about $1k-1,500, if you buy used. My pick, if you really want a good car that has the ability to corner well and stop well, and go respectably, I'd get either the STi or the WRX. Be it in nice weather or crappy weather, the Subaru isn't a bad pick. Actually, the crappier the weather, the more the Subaru will shine. If you want a car that has wicked 1/4 mile potential(for cheaper, I might add), go with the GT. FWIW, I had an '04 STi with a turboback and engine management, and I loved it. My job is wearing on my body, so I traded my STi in for a more comfortable 25 mile commute. Mika [/QUOTE]
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