i had a wrx ra and it was 260bhp

 

That's because you had the old prefacelift one...

This is 276hp / 280ps from the factory

 

Plus it has a filter and exhaust to go towards making up for the couple that may have dwindled since 1996

 

http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/wrx.html

The above VIN check tabel confirms its 280ps / 276hp etc

WRX type RA

Applied model - GC8D47D

Engine type - EJ20K DW6HD

Power (ps) - 280

Transmission - Manual TY752VB5BA

Hope that finally clears things up...

 

I'd really love to view this but I'm in need of a car this week but can't get up to see it as your about 3 hours + away from me don't suppose your coming back down here anytime soon mate? Got cash waiting too.

 

I'm not unfortunately, I'm working in the NW Monday/Tuesday then I'm in Nigeria for three days :O there are two people who might be viewing in between all that next week but no plans for me to venture down to London at this stage.

Cheers

 

Such a shame, very much doubt I could get up to NW to view it as my mrs works mon, tues, weds.

 

Matt you have pm on its way.

 

Bump for a rainy day

 

What are these WRX RAs capable of safely without to many mods?

 

At a guess without touching the block / internals 330-380hp should be nice and easy (some mapping and more fuel / boost) but it depends what you want to do I guess. I don't think you will run into any issues sub 400hp on stock internals but will wait for the more experienced members to jump in

It's plenty quick as it is and über reliable - the box makes all the difference and acceleration!

 

Noob questions lol.

Don't really know my early scoobs at all (ex Evo 8 & 9 man)
I imagine 280-300 hp in a 1200kg car would be comparable to my old 360hp 1400kg Evo 8 ??

I'm in the northwest, but Im working in worthington on 2nd October. That's only down the road from Chorley. Any chance of a meet up if not sold by then and I can take a look?

 

I would imagine so yes, it will definitely feel faster as its never out of boost due to the gearing

I'll be working on tuesday but it depends what sort of time really

 

Could you get out at midday / lunchtime for 20 mins or so. Like I say I'm only down the road. It could be the car I'm looking for

 

I'll send you a PM with my mobile number etc see if we can sort something out

 

SOLD!

 

Damn.. Bargain