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Old 03 June 2016, 11:15 AM
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Hi guys


looking for some general opinions.


Had my S202 for getting on for a year now and whilst I love the beast, my mind is turning to getting something slightly newer and a little more comfortable. I've been looking about and quite like the look of the RB320, but I see it has a 2.5ltr engine and I've seen the thread about the engine failures.


Does anyone have any experience of the RB320? Any comments and constructive advice would be most welcome.


Thanks


Dave
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Don't discount the Spec D sti as well if you want something a bit different, same engine and a trip to the mappers will see it having the same power as the RB320 is giving if not a bit more.

For any of the 2.5's even if it's in mint condition I would say keep some cash to the side for pistons/headgaskets as they will most likely be needed at some point.
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Originally Posted by bludgod
Don't discount the Spec D sti as well if you want something a bit different, same engine and a trip to the mappers will see it having the same power as the RB320 is giving if not a bit more.

For any of the 2.5's even if it's in mint condition I would say keep some cash to the side for pistons/headgaskets as they will most likely be needed at some point.

thanks buddy


Have found a couple of (what look to be) nice Spec D's on the market but once you look closer under the hood they've had more mods than Katie Price.


Would I be generally advised to stay clear of 2.5s then?
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This is my old Spec D

Ask me which one is better





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Originally Posted by 53
This is my old Spec D

Ask me which one is better





So......which is it to be?
Old 03 June 2016, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by scout1982
So......which is it to be?
Nothing wrong with eithet if you want to keep them standard if you want more power down the line get a forged one your call
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S202 all day long Spec D is a nice car but the S202 is a different league
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Sti A-line is a nice option
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Si's A-line forsale is awesome
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Originally Posted by 53
Si's A-line forsale is awesome
What kinda money we talking?
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https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...winscroll.html
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Wrong thread
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