Well im looking to get into a subaru seat again right after Newyear and since ill wont have a big budget ive decided to maybe go for a cheap turbo 2000.

I need some advice first though with regards to tuning (fitting STI parts if possible).

A. Will GC8 STI 440's fit the UK engine & also will a VF series turbo fit (vf28 possibly), as you can see my plan was to get a VF turbo & the sti injectors along with the sti boost sensor etc etc to run the higher boost. That along with some mapping obviously. But if this isnt possible then I imagine ill have to just get a Classic WRX instead as a base car.

B. What sort of power etc can the UK engine handle before things start to go wrong???

I regret selling my old classic everyday and cannot afford to spend that sort of cash again on a well sorted car so i guess im chasing that power hit again that i got from the STI lol, but i know it wont be the same obviously.

 

Buy a phase 2 uk classic, 99/00. They come will the yellow 440s standard, also have the 4pots front breaks, sti mid spolier, and a nicer Interior. Yes a vf28 is a direct fit, but also is a vf34/vf35, power wise I wouldn't suggest aiming above 320bhp.

 

Cheers mate, i wouldnt want that sort of power on standard internals anyway , as long as its standard sti power id be happy lol.

My last classic was 337bhp on a vf28 & i was happy with the way it went but i know that power is not ideal in a UK 2000.

I didnt realise the 2000 came with 440's

 

Also what are the pros & cons of a TD05 and a VF28 turbo. Is there any significant difference between the 2??

 

my old uk was runnign 340, but alot of supporting mods, gearbox broke, uprated brakes, suspension, ecu, oil cooler, front mount etc etc

 

Mine is running 348bhp with a td05 and it's a 99 reg

 

My 99 model uk car with a decat, green filter, vf28 and remap ran 296.3bhp at Powerstation recently