SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI TYPE R


I am looking at getting my first Impreza which i am going to look at on Sat 24th, It has had a fair bit of work done and i am looking for advise

This car has a Simtek Ecu with Anti-lag/ Launch control fitted i have heard good and bad news about this can you give me your opinons please would be greatfully appreciated

 

SimTek ECU is fairly new on the market and is a fantastic bit of equipment. Continued use of Antilag will kill your turbo and makes temperatures under the bonnet go through the roof. Buts its ok if you just use it now and again as a toy for the ocassional bit of fun. Type R is a great choice too.

 

iam in fife too,where are u going to look at the scooby>

 

Thanks Taylor

Been and seen the scooby turbo is on it's way out sadly its been badly looked after, So the search goes on. Thanks for advice what would you suggest for best cooling engine down

 

valeturcar

Went to Aberdeen to look at car but it was a wasted journey

 

Its a gimmick on the road really as you won't really benefit from it. As it keeps the turbo spinning at max boost when you lift off, it generates loads of heat. Don't really think theres anything you can do to reduce the temperatures, just protect everything around the turbo. My mate has it on his Escort Cossie and it kept melting the throttle cable so he had it sleeved in heat proof sleeving. I run a Front Mount Inter Cooler and its a little more laggy than a Top Mount Inter Cooler, but not too much. If your worried about turbo lag stick with a STi 8 top mount, these are good for 400bhp.