STI7 Scoop on 02 WRX
07 May 2005, 06:08 AM
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STI7 Scoop on 02 WRX
does anyone know how much work it would be to fit the above scoop to my 02 WRX, i have been told by Subaru that it would be a good mod to do,
Any advice on this matter would be great, power increase aside they look so much better.
Any advice on this matter would be great, power increase aside they look so much better.
07 May 2005, 09:36 AM
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Power increase? - I think not. The only reason for changing the scoop is for aesthetics (sp). To swap them is a simple matter of undoing 6 nuts and replacing the WRX with the STi scoop.
I personally went for an STi 8 scoop - look far better IMO. If you want a power increase, get yourself a full de-cat and Tek 3
I personally went for an STi 8 scoop - look far better IMO. If you want a power increase, get yourself a full de-cat and Tek 3
07 May 2005, 02:12 PM
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As above....... the STi7 scoop is a straight swap for the MY02 WRX 
However, the OEM STi8 (blobeye) scoop does not fit the MY02 wrx because the bonnets are different. You have to buy a "copy" STi8 scoop made to fit the earlier cars. I thought about the Jap Innovations one last
Midlife.....
However, the OEM STi8 (blobeye) scoop does not fit the MY02 wrx because the bonnets are different. You have to buy a "copy" STi8 scoop made to fit the earlier cars. I thought about the Jap Innovations one last
Midlife.....
07 May 2005, 09:08 PM
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Hi Mike
Aplogies.........where is Greasemonkey when you need him LOL
In "slang" terms what I meant to say was a "Blobeye" STi scoop will not fit a "Bugeye" WRX.
Cheers
Shaun
Aplogies.........where is Greasemonkey when you need him
LOLIn "slang" terms what I meant to say was a "Blobeye" STi scoop will not fit a "Bugeye" WRX.
Cheers
Shaun
08 May 2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWood
Not again.....
An STi8 scoop will fit straight onto an 02WRX.
What won't fit is an STi9 (03MY), STi10 (04MY) or STi11 (05MY) scoop
Mike
An STi8 scoop will fit straight onto an 02WRX.
What won't fit is an STi9 (03MY), STi10 (04MY) or STi11 (05MY) scoop
Mike
Is that right? I always thought MY03 was an STI8 and that a MY05 was an STI9??
Thought the bug eye was an STI7 ???
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08 May 2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamesemt
Is that right? I always thought MY03 was an STI8 and that a MY05 was an STI9??
Thought the bug eye was an STI7 ???
Thought the bug eye was an STI7 ???
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08 May 2005, 10:47 PM
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hey only quoting what i was told by the man at subaru, he said due to the increase of air flowing onto my i/c it would work more efficiently.
And they do look great....
And they do look great....
08 May 2005, 10:51 PM
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Apart from agreeing with Mike on the STi numbering system . . . (not that Mike or Prodrive in general should really care whether I agree with them or not )
I believe that where there is a potential for power increase is if you're fitting a bigger TMIC - be it from a bugeye/blobeye STi or other large aftermarket TMIC (APS, MRT, hyperflow etc). These give lower pressure drop and potentially better charge cooling. They also tend to have improved charge cooling if fitted with a larger scoop, which generally gives slightly higher safety margins (det resistance). However, whilst you'd notice the difference fitting a better TMIC, you probably need to be monitoring things to notice any difference from just changing the scoop; definitely won't be a big change!
) I believe that where there is a potential for power increase is if you're fitting a bigger TMIC - be it from a bugeye/blobeye STi or other large aftermarket TMIC (APS, MRT, hyperflow etc). These give lower pressure drop and potentially better charge cooling. They also tend to have improved charge cooling if fitted with a larger scoop, which generally gives slightly higher safety margins (det resistance). However, whilst you'd notice the difference fitting a better TMIC, you probably need to be monitoring things to notice any difference from just changing the scoop; definitely won't be a big change!
09 May 2005, 01:53 AM
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just checked and it is actually an sti8 scoop, i was told the bonnet needed to be modified a little. might take a chance on it and get it anyway.
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