hi chaps

just thought id join up to get some info on the subaru impreza sti type r model. just wondering how reliable they are in standard to mild tuned spec, and what power is reliable for everyday use and evening/weekend fun driving i currently have a pulsar gtir which is running 410bhp which isnt shy but am deciding wether to get something a tad less extreme but still with some go.

are the red top engines stronger than the normal lumps? what do they have different? and how strong are the gearbox's? common weaknesse's? have heard that scoob engines are known for being weak..

thanks alot - dan

 

what sort of power do they make with a mild tuned setup ie filter exhaust and 1bar boost

 

The type R engines and gear boxes are very strong and reliable if looked after properly. With a remap, and mild mods the type R will run 350+hp easily.

 

hmm interesting.. i have been told the main difference on the type r is it has forged pistons and oil squirters, and strengthened close ratio gearbox??

 

Thats correct they also come with the DCCD and water injection for the tmic

 

it also has stiffer suspension and the chassis is stiffer as its a 2 door! early ones have hotter cams though there are those that say different v3 is supposed to be the best of the lot according to mr subaru ! but then i would say that cos iv'e got one

 

Are you registered below?

:: Subaru Impreza Type R RA Register

Some good info on there.

 

im running 340bhp+ on standard sti internals, thats at 1.5 bar will full supporting modifications including a apexi power fc ecu and apexi avcr boost controller, its used as a daily car and gets driven very hard..still going solid

 

For pure accelleration the type r is fantastic tougher internals and group N gearbox dccd i would defo buy on but i am bias to the model view my cars.

 

Can we see some R pics?

I had one for a couple of years and even though I'm after another scoob, I keep thinking of getting another R

 

Didn't type r's have the same internals as other sti's of the same year?

 

Pretty sure Type R's had same forged internals as other STi's.

It does have the DCCD and the stiffer 2 door chassis though. Also more rear bias than other models...

Standard internals will see 350, which the transmission will handle.

Standard guise I believe they are 280, and should be pretty reliable as long as run on SUL with octane booster or remapped for UK fuel. Same as most cars those - maintain properly and show some mechanical sympathy and no problems.

Cracking cars, V3/4 are a little 'harder' than the other models... if you get a V5/6, look out for the V Limited for a longer 5th gear for nicer cruising speeds.

Some pictures as requested...








Personally, I think the Type R is the best model made... but then I would !

 

If it wasn't for wanting a newer scooby i would of purchased another Type R, Awesome Car! mine was standard and still beat all the tuned bugeyes on the 1/4 mile. Got a 320bhp sti03 but still miss my type r, had it for nearly 2years and it never gave me any bother

You won't be disappointed if you buy 1

 

BTW type-r's run 1.1 bar standard

 

View my scooby also in the for sale section

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