Subaru Impreza RS 2.5 Turbo Build-Up

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06-03-2003, 05:16 PM

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First of all, I don't even have the car yet.. People are telling me that I'm going to regret not gettin' the WRX. So there's some other information.

06-03-2003, 05:31 PM

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If you are scratching together the budget for a WRX, go with the newest one you can. Hardcore tuning like doing a swap always costs more than what you plan on. Go with the warranteed (at least for a while

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06-03-2003, 05:44 PM

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Nah. I'm gettin' a 2002 Subaru WRX.........cause I wanna modify it w/ da difference..

06-03-2003, 06:04 PM

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Well, that's warrantied.

06-04-2003, 06:05 AM

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That's Cool.

06-04-2003, 09:42 AM

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Yes, it is lighter from the factory, but the WRX can be lightened significantly, and is going to run better and be less costly to achieve the performance goals of most enthusiasts.

06-04-2003, 10:40 AM

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Yes, it is lighter from the factory, but the WRX can be lightened significantly, and is going to run better and be less costly to achieve the performance goals of most enthusiasts.

A GC/GM can be lightened in all the same ways as a WRX, but most people won't go too far with it for a daily driven car. As for running better, I don't see how. And how is buying a $20,000 WRX to mod cheaper than starting with a $12,000 RS? I'll reiterate though, that if you only have one car, go ahead and start with a WRX. It's just easier. If you wanna build a race car from scratch, or have an angle on a good deal for an older Impreza though, go that route.

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06-04-2003, 06:16 PM

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1. You want reliable get a WRX.

2. You want to learn A LOT! Get an RS, do a Turbo Kit with piggy backs, then realize they suck. Get standalone engine management. Run 15 PSI with 100 octane and kick some butt. Then blow the tranny, find out the entire engine block is leaking, as all the seals have blown from to much power. Realize you want a reliable engine. Drop a WRX engine into an RS. After 2 years you have a beast. JDM engine with AVCS, 9:1 compression and a full 4.444 drivetrain, along with many awesome mods...

I choose number 2, and I am still glad I did.

Though I spent a hell of a lot more.

06-05-2003, 06:07 AM

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Lol...Thanks for the heads up. Then I will go with the WRX. What stock turbo does it come with? Is this a good list for it so far?:

TurboXS Turboback w/Catpipe
TurboXS Racingpipe
WRX Tuner GT-Spec Header
Go Fast Bitx Stealth FX BOV
Vishnu Tuning Remapped OEM ECU
APS FMIC
APS High Flow Intake
Edit:A'PEXi S-AFC
JE 8.5:1 Forged Pistons
APS SR40 Ball Bearing Turbo

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06-05-2003, 09:09 AM

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1. You want reliable get a WRX.

2. You want to learn A LOT! Get an RS, do a Turbo Kit with piggy backs, then realize they suck. Get standalone engine management. Run 15 PSI with 100 octane and kick some butt. Then blow the tranny, find out the entire engine block is leaking, as all the seals have blown from to much power. Realize you want a reliable engine. Drop a WRX engine into an RS. After 2 years you have a beast. JDM engine with AVCS, 9:1 compression and a full 4.444 drivetrain, along with many awesome mods...

I choose number 2, and I am still glad I did. Though I spent a hell of a lot more.

Look at it this way Bill- when I turbo my EJ25, you'll get to tune it. And when I blow it up, you'll get to tune my Cobb shortblock too.

06-05-2003, 08:02 PM

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Make you guys wonder if buying a ferrari is really that expensive after all?

06-10-2003, 10:59 AM

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You could just swap a new turbo Forester or Baja motor into the car however no matter what 5spd you pick you might want to keep in mind that they break and they pick the worst time to do it.