mattvortex

I posted a thread a while back about the pros and cons of a mk1 Type 25- and the few horror stories about expensive 2.5 repairs has put me off a bit!

So, would i be better off buying say a standard 2.0 jdm sti (2004-05) which specialists seem to want about £10-12000 for or ive seen uk sti's of same age that have been modded to 340-370bhp that seem to be a bit cheaper?

I understand that the jdm's come with stronger engine internals and so are they more likely to have better reliability than the modded uk sti's??

Also, these 2004-05 jdm sti's- what power are they as standard? is the gearing different? I drove a mates standard 2004 uk sti a while back and at lower revs in the higher gears, i felt no quicker than the my98 uk 2000 i had at the time, whereas looking at performance figures for spec c etc, they're quick as hell at even 50-70 in fifth compared to uk sti!

Decisions, decisions!

Asking all the questions as really want to get back into Imprezas but also to do it right!

Cheers. Matt

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Pretty sure the Type 25 is a built engine(forged pistons) as it was a development car of Litchfields, cant see them keeping the standard pistons in there. Same as the cosworth hatch that had forged internals as it was running a lot more power then a standard STi!!

barnshaw

iTrader: (1)

I was in a similar situation to yourself, in the end i managed to get a lovely low mileage 03 jdm sti, 35k milles and 1 owner for 7k.

I previously had a forged 2004 UK STI running circa 400bhp, and i can tell you now even as standard (with just a remap) the JDM car is miles better, it is so much nicer to drive, 280 standard i believe but the shorter gearing, twinscroll turbo, 8k rpm and quick rack steering make it a hoot to drive! So much more usable power

few small mods and you could have the jdm sti to 360bhp and will have a fantastic car, wish I had gone for a JDM STI sooner to be honest and not spent loads on a UK car previously

richie001

iTrader: (3)

Get an Evo

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Made that mistake 3 times over Cant seem to get on with evo's at all. Loved the way my old white 6 RS looked and im not denying it was probably the quickest car ive owned, but I just couldnt click with it.