Impreza Type 25
15 December 2003, 07:20 PM
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Could it be the ltd edition that everyone is talking about?
If no one knows anything, I'm surprised someone hasn't made something up yet, you know, "My source said it has a 1,700bhp 7.5ltr quad turbo". You know the crap I mean.
If no one knows anything, I'm surprised someone hasn't made something up yet, you know, "My source said it has a 1,700bhp 7.5ltr quad turbo". You know the crap I mean.
15 December 2003, 07:32 PM
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Isn't that a Euro STi with the 2.5 engine from the US model that he (or should I say Powerstation) have fitted.
I think he is a marketing genius, almost every car magazine in the last 3 months has had some kind of mention about his Red Spec C Ltd, and now he has devised this "Type 25" incarnation.
Very very clever man, and good luck to him is what I say. Are you reading this Prodrive? what Ian is doing is what you should be doing.
I think he is a marketing genius, almost every car magazine in the last 3 months has had some kind of mention about his Red Spec C Ltd, and now he has devised this "Type 25" incarnation.
Very very clever man, and good luck to him is what I say. Are you reading this Prodrive? what Ian is doing is what you should be doing.
15 December 2003, 08:43 PM
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Perhaps that should be clearly stated on his website.
Interesting all the same. I should imagine it's gonna cost though.
Does anyone know the spec? Will it be a Spec C beater?
Interesting all the same. I should imagine it's gonna cost though.
Does anyone know the spec? Will it be a Spec C beater?
15 December 2003, 09:21 PM
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Hadn't realised that Iain had put something up on his site, hence trying to divert attention to an old Lotus. Sorry. 
Yes, it is an Impreza, but I can't say more.
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Yes, it is an Impreza, but I can't say more.
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16 December 2003, 03:48 PM
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Friend of mine came back from the States recently and said something about the scooby 2.5 being marketed in America only..( Coz the Yanks lurve bigger engines)give ya more info when i get it.....Voo.
16 December 2003, 06:28 PM
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OK, ok, I can release further information now.
It's a Subaru, it has four wheels, an engine and will be a bit quick.
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It's a Subaru, it has four wheels, an engine and will be a bit quick.
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16 December 2003, 09:25 PM
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Canada and USA get the 2.5l STi, circa 300bhp, so more or less a UK STi PPP, but without the suspension and other PPP mods. Rather nice i must say, the PMSL bit is that it has cruise control, lol. Not been out in one yet, but will do soon.
As for why US get's a 2.5, not sure. If it's to do with a love of a big engine then it should really be a 3.0 or bigger.
Interested to see what the Type 25 is though.
As for why US get's a 2.5, not sure. If it's to do with a love of a big engine then it should really be a 3.0 or bigger.
Interested to see what the Type 25 is though.
17 December 2003, 05:10 PM
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Danny - yeah, thought I was seeing things! I'd seen it on WRX's, but thought there is no way it'd be on an STi, but there you go. Does kinda make sense though, I can see why so many cars out here have slushmatic boxes; Lights at nearly every intersection, and nice big long roads to drive on, driving for 4 hours is nothing to these guys! freaks them when I point out that if I drove for 4 hours in the UK I could be across two thirds of the country!
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Markus: Have you driven the 2.5STI. When I went to have a go the bl00dy garage was shut (on a saturday).
As for why the US gets a 2.5ltr i can say this: "Super" unleaded is 93RON! Guff is that it puts out 300bhp @6500 and 300lbft @ 3500 with a twin scroll. The really cool bit though is its $32,000 fully spec'ed. Thats Ł18,250!!!!!!!!!
BUT the savings go on.... I went and had a look at a brand new Evo8, and was offered one for $28,601 (Ł16,300)
As for why the US gets a 2.5ltr i can say this: "Super" unleaded is 93RON! Guff is that it puts out 300bhp @6500 and 300lbft @ 3500 with a twin scroll. The really cool bit though is its $32,000 fully spec'ed. Thats Ł18,250!!!!!!!!!
BUT the savings go on.... I went and had a look at a brand new Evo8, and was offered one for $28,601 (Ł16,300)
17 December 2003, 06:57 PM
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When I was ordering my STI from Litchfield's, Iain was talking about doing a special etition STI with AP brakes, Bilsteins etc. As he has put a US 2.5 litre motor in his Spec C (more than 300 bhp!), I would expect the car to have this transplant.
17 December 2003, 08:28 PM
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california is the only state whose best gas is 93RON (91 Octane) All other states sell at least 95RON.
As for reason for the 2.5L in US, a big reason is for passing emmissions regulations. In addition, the extra displacement helps generate torque in lieu of a more costly twinscroll turbo (and still keeps the proper subie exhaust burble). On top of that, Subie just wanted to one up Mitsubishi and did a good job of shocking the world when they came out with this.
As for reason for the 2.5L in US, a big reason is for passing emmissions regulations. In addition, the extra displacement helps generate torque in lieu of a more costly twinscroll turbo (and still keeps the proper subie exhaust burble). On top of that, Subie just wanted to one up Mitsubishi and did a good job of shocking the world when they came out with this.
17 December 2003, 08:44 PM
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You can convert your 2.0 with a 2.5 bottom end from Cobb Tuning.
www.cobbtuning.com
For high-output Turbocharged or Supercharged use, we offer our Stage 3 Short Block. Extensively tested and proven through many forms of competition, our Stage 3 Turbo Short Block represents the leading edge in high output Subaru engines. With the race winning history of our engines in a wide variety of motorsports, you can be assured that our short block is the result of experience and testing – not fantasy and unproven ideas.
Our Stage 3 Short Blocks utilizes specifically engineered and tested components that have proven themselves under the most stressful of environments. While some steps we take may seem overkill, we do all that we’ve found necessary to ensure our short blocks are the last of your concerns in your quest for ultimate power.
Please note these blocks are designed specifically to be used with your WRX DOHC Cylinder Heads.
Successfully tested to withstand over 600HP and 2 bar (~30psi) of boost pressure.
Our Stage 3 Short Block features:
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Custom 100mm Turbo Forged Aluminum Pistons (8.5:1 CR)
Heavy-Duty Chromoly Piston Pins
Anti-Friction Piston Skirt Coating
Ceramic Piston Crown Coating
Turbo Specific Piston Rings
Modified Forged Chromoly Crankshaft (79mm Stroke)
Fully-Closed Deck modification
Wire-Ringed Cylinder Deck
Computerized Balance of rotating assembly
Specially Machined Block w/ improved oil and water passages
All Short Blocks are sold with a $1000 Refundable core charge. You have 30 days from the date of purchase to return your original short block to our factory. All short blocks must be in rebuildable condition to receive full refund of core charge.
The term Short Block refers to the cylinder block itself, without cylinder heads, water or oil pumps, or any accessories located outside of the cylinder block.
www.cobbtuning.com
For high-output Turbocharged or Supercharged use, we offer our Stage 3 Short Block. Extensively tested and proven through many forms of competition, our Stage 3 Turbo Short Block represents the leading edge in high output Subaru engines. With the race winning history of our engines in a wide variety of motorsports, you can be assured that our short block is the result of experience and testing – not fantasy and unproven ideas.
Our Stage 3 Short Blocks utilizes specifically engineered and tested components that have proven themselves under the most stressful of environments. While some steps we take may seem overkill, we do all that we’ve found necessary to ensure our short blocks are the last of your concerns in your quest for ultimate power.
Please note these blocks are designed specifically to be used with your WRX DOHC Cylinder Heads.
Successfully tested to withstand over 600HP and 2 bar (~30psi) of boost pressure.
Our Stage 3 Short Block features:
EJ25 Phase II High Pressure Die Cast Short Block (2.5L Displacement)
Strong Billet 4340 Steel Connecting Rods
Custom 100mm Turbo Forged Aluminum Pistons (8.5:1 CR)
Heavy-Duty Chromoly Piston Pins
Anti-Friction Piston Skirt Coating
Ceramic Piston Crown Coating
Turbo Specific Piston Rings
Modified Forged Chromoly Crankshaft (79mm Stroke)
Fully-Closed Deck modification
Wire-Ringed Cylinder Deck
Computerized Balance of rotating assembly
Specially Machined Block w/ improved oil and water passages
All Short Blocks are sold with a $1000 Refundable core charge. You have 30 days from the date of purchase to return your original short block to our factory. All short blocks must be in rebuildable condition to receive full refund of core charge.
The term Short Block refers to the cylinder block itself, without cylinder heads, water or oil pumps, or any accessories located outside of the cylinder block.
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