G17 NAT

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Hi there - I've had a clasic for about a year now and have finally upgraded to a '54 plate STI Import. Could you please tell me about this type of car as i have absolutely no clue at all. Is it 2 litre ?? I'll get some pics up when i pick it up next weekend.

What power are they as standard -
What basic tuning options are there ?
Is the standard alarm and immobiliser cat 1 ?
Will the P1 wheels off my classic fit ?
Anything to note as it's a japanese import ?


Your help on this matter would be great.

Thanks peeps.

Natalie x x

[Davey]

Check V5C for engine size

hardsy555

hi i have the same car only not the import and it has the ppp on it. it is a 2.0 and i think its 280bhp as for tuning it ....how deep are your pockets.but do the suspension first b4 bhp as they do like understeer!!!

MEV

Hi Natalie, I have a UK STI 05 model, they are 265bhp standard. I dont think the alarm on the import is Thatcham spec but i think the rest is more or less the same as UK spec.

Mark

hardsy555

yes but she has an import ...hence 280 bhp not 265?

finnigan5823

iTrader: (4)

Hi nat u have bought the right sti , imports are a better spec,but unsure about the bhp (i own a import wrx),japs run there cars on stronger petrol than we do,fill with shell v power,then u might be ok on bhp,imports rule

pippyrips

Nat,

Power is more like 300bhp off the boat but that is on the stronger jap fuel as mentioned previously.

The car will be running the twin-scroll turbo set-up so you will notice you don't have the famous burble anymore. I've got mine to a safe 370/370 with the help of Bob Rawle and a few mods.(listed in view my scooby.)

Personally i would get it remapped as this will take you to 350bhp ish pretty easily with just a change of exhaust. It will also help with the weaker fuel issues over here (even using v-power) meaning you won't have to use OB.

Yes it's a 2 litre

The P1 wheels won't fit.

They don't come with alarms as standard so if it has one you willl to check the docs or get someone to look at it and confirm.

Nothing else really to note other than the engine has uprated internals over the uk spec. Redline will be 8,000 instead of 7,500. Have you got the diff controller in yours? if so you have the GL so will also have other goodies like HID's, folding morrors, rear wiper etc..

Keep a listen out for a knocking noise coming from the struts - this is a common problem on all 8's/9's

jasonius

iTrader: (1)

Are you guy's sure she doesn't mean an EU import..?

If so it's basically the same spec as the UK..

If it is a JDM then all that pippyrips has posted applies..

Look on your V5 (if you have it) for clarification of origin.

pippyrips

good point, well made

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

Pippy.

How come you have launch control BR mapped mine too & didn't install it for me

TX.

pippyrips

no idea - i saw Bob in february though you've seen him more recently right?

TBH launch control is a loose fitting name. Bob programmes the car to hold a chosen number of revs when stationary (with the throttle flat to the floor) making good starts easier to achieve.As soon as the cars senses forward momentum the limiter lets go and you get the full beans. I hardly ever use it but it is nice to say you have it

Did you get the high/low boost maps?

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

^^ No to the diff boost maps too Might need to "ave a word" with him ...

TX.

[edit - saw Bob 6-8 weeks ago so after you]

hardsy555

pippyrips what planet are you on we all know that an sti import is not 300bhp as standard regardless of what fuel your on.

Terminator X

iTrader: (7)

My Spec C was 296bhp "off the boat" dyno tested.

TX.

pippyrips

i think you will find they are

Andy S.

It is a JDM as she posted
Mine is a 04 JDM STi and is 350bhp with just a remap and exhaust, she is also 370ft/lb of torque ( see featured car of the day )

See Richard Bulmer for remap to V power

Andy S.

Yes it is 2 litre


280bhp
remap and exhaust will give you 350bhp on a jdm
It should have a cat 1 alarm / immobiliser as part of the SVA process
No they wont clear the brakes
Get it remapped to UK fuel as soon as possible or run octane booster

hardsy555

i may have got it wrong but i thought the sti uk was 265 (305 with the ppp fitted) and the jdm was 280 standard?

pippyrips

Great pic Andy

pippyrips

The offical figure quoted by Subaru is 280 though they are more around the 300 mark - i know mine was. (Powerstation say the same on their website)

Andy S.

Cheers

G17 NAT

Hi guys

Thanks very much for all your info, i just picked her up tonight and am loving it!

It has got the diff controller, funky mirrors and a rear wiper.

Does anyone know how much a remap will set me back? Do i need the full exhaust ie decats? I am in the Bedford area - any recommendations for the remap?

I will get some pics up as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Nat xx

pippyrips

Nat,

a new tek 3 map will come in around £500-£700 dependant on where you go. You could save a few pennies by organising a group buy. I did one through Bob Ralwe and you would do well to do the same.

BRDevelopments

You don't need to fully de-cat though it certainly helps. If you didn't want to go that far you could get a sports cat system. Millteks are great on these cars so you could look to powerstation for supply.