V3 or V4 Sti?
V3 or V4 Sti?
08 August 2008, 12:15 PM
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View my Scooby that’s a V3 
The V3 runs a VF28 Turbo the V4 a VF29.
Both have the facelift front end but the V4 has the newer style dash with the cubby hole in the top.
The V3 runs a VF28 Turbo the V4 a VF29.
Both have the facelift front end but the V4 has the newer style dash with the cubby hole in the top.
09 August 2008, 07:06 PM
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dash is the only thing ive noticed on mine to look at
10 August 2008, 12:49 AM
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10 August 2008, 08:28 AM
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Whats the going rate on the two models? Had a look at a V3 with 48k miles, imported last Dec'07 and is mechanically sound although left side of car has had a respray (might of had some serious scratches) but all the panels look original.
Anyway i might be able to get it for about £3200 if he's desprite to sell.
Paul.
Anyway i might be able to get it for about £3200 if he's desprite to sell.
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10 August 2008, 10:03 AM
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That sounds about right for an average V3 pay a bit more for a mint one they are going for nothing now buyers market 
Dont worry if it knocks a little when cold (piston slap) most V3-V4s do it just make sure its not there when warm.
Dont worry if it knocks a little when cold (piston slap) most V3-V4s do it just make sure its not there when warm.
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I went to look at a white V4 STi fresh import and totally standard. The car had done 56K or 90Km's up for £3895. But it needed a remap for uk fuel, service, some body work done, a new interior etc... and the guy selling it who was 19 and could not get insurance when he currently owns a JDM Integra Type R
I did not go for it in the end, the deal just seemed dodgy somehow
I did not go for it in the end, the deal just seemed dodgy somehow
11 August 2008, 12:34 PM
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no ul need an after market ecu apexi. sim teck haltec hks fcon but i would say go for the apexi pfc as its the most common and cheapest
11 August 2008, 12:39 PM
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12 August 2008, 04:02 PM
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i paied 4500 for mine in april this year, knocks when cold but shuts up after, some days is worse than others as said though
my tappets are the worst thing though
my tappets are the worst thing though
12 August 2008, 04:43 PM
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I think the likes of Polar Performance and Jolly Green Monster might take issue with you there... it used to be the case that the older ECUs weren't mappable, but not any more.
12 August 2008, 04:43 PM
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seem to be from right hand side of the engine when under the hood and then it goes.....deff a tappet type sound
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12 August 2008, 04:44 PM
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There are bargains out there to be had, Ive just bought a V3 STI RA, fresh import with 50k on the clock, since its been in the country the guy spent a few quid on it...Simtek ecu, new tyres, turbo back afterburner exhaust and a few other bits and pieces all for 4k.
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i couldnt find anyone that mapped them at the time and after going on scooby net and researched and spoke to a few tuners i ended up going for for PFC. i never knew about jolly green monster then and as for polar performance ive never heard of them and i dont think il be rushing to find there number. there u go ive learnt something new TODAY V3 AND V4 CAN BE MAPPED THANK U
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Actually I just checked, looks like it might still just be the earlier (up to '96) ones that can now be mapped... best check if you're unsure 
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