Evo (CZ4A) versus STI (GR) mega merge thread

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Feb 26, 2010, 07:52 AM

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Ken, we don't have the SST GSR in the states, but I would expect it to lose around a racetrack to the probably 250 pound lighter STI where both cars are launched at the start.

The point we were contesting is comparable upgradability costs for a 100whp gain.

Agreed as I indicated; just trying to give a bone to Amby so he would feel a little better.

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Feb 26, 2010, 07:57 AM

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But didn't they choose the X over the STI in just about every other aspect?

Also,true but the X used at the beginining of the show was the FQ-300 relative to a bone stock STI. So this is the reason Jeremy was so high on the X. However, the car driven by the Stig was bone stock X.

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Feb 26, 2010, 08:03 AM

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Yea it was.

Is there a difference between the FQ-300 and a U.S. GSR other than it being rated at 300hp?

Earlier they tested the FQ-360 but for the timed laps he said they used the 300hp version.

Which they referred to as stock AND is this the same as our 291hp X stock OEM vehicle? I am confused here as to the differences for they suggested that the Stig tested car was a showroom car i.e., "stock"

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Feb 26, 2010, 08:07 AM

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Everyone seems to be spending their time on minutiae and not addressing the topic at hand. I don't even know what this thread is about anymore.

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Feb 26, 2010, 08:23 AM

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Everyone seems to be spending their time on minutiae and not addressing the topic at hand. I don't even know what this thread is about anymore.

Isn't that the death of every thread?

Later, Ken

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Feb 28, 2010, 07:29 PM

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evo motor is awesome, sti tranny is awesome, wrx tranny its very poor i have a 08 wrx and tranny grinds once a while, so stick with a evo and your good to go.

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Mar 1, 2010, 12:25 AM

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Evo X - good motor, moderate transmission
Sti 2.5 - bad motor, good transmission
Sti 2.0 - moderate motor, good transmission

I think that's all ...

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Mar 1, 2010, 03:41 AM

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Evo X - good motor, moderate transmission
Sti 2.5 - bad motor, good transmission
Sti 2.0 - moderate motor, good transmission

I think that's all ...

Isn't the 2.0 STi forged internals? I'd put that slightly above moderate motor as the JDM Spec-C's have redlines at 9k or something. Spinning normally to 9k, stick a big turbo on there and you're off

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Mar 1, 2010, 04:05 AM

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I wouldn't classify the EJ207 as a "moderate motor" either. Yes, it does have forged internals to my knowledge.

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Mar 1, 2010, 05:56 AM

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EJ207 has cast pistons, but they are stronger than EJ257 pistons. Redline is at 8k.
Also EJ207 Heads >>> EJ257 Heads.

Anyway ... if you are interested in subies engines, there's very good report made by Tomei.

http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/news/Report-EJ25-V1.php

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Mar 1, 2010, 06:15 AM

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Evo X - good motor, moderate transmission
Sti 2.5 - bad motor, good transmission
Sti 2.0 - moderate motor, good transmission

I think that's all ...

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Awesome, a knowledgable Subie guy on Evom.

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Mar 12, 2010, 08:09 AM

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May Import Tuner, Evo vs STI Battle

Some very interesting stuff

Needless to say, the Evos kicked STI ***, but some interesting stuff between the Evos.

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Mar 12, 2010, 08:10 AM

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have a link?

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Mar 12, 2010, 08:21 AM

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Just came out on new stands, you'll have to go buy it.

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Mar 12, 2010, 08:23 AM

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Yea I got it the other night. First magazine I've bought in god knows how long. Good read. Mags have kinda lost the luster with things like evolutionm.net

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