EddScott

I know V3 have the older dashboard but I'm wondering if I'm that bothered about the dash. What other mechanical differences are there and specifically those that make for a better drivers car.

Also, I've look at either Power FC or Simtek ECU and would rather the Simtek because I want Anti-lag - I'll be honest, I only want anti-lag because of the noise it makes rather than any benefits it would add to the cars abilities.

Serious question this because once I sell my Jeep, I'll be on the look out for another scoob.

banny sti

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The V4 has the smaller vf24 turbo and the cam profile is not as aggressive. Basically lower down the sti 4 will be a more responsive but the sti 3 will be better at the top end due to the larger vf23 turbo and wilder cam profile.

However if you remap them both with the same mods there will not be much difference between them on the road, hope that helps.

Banny

EddScott

Only mods I really only intend to make would be filter, exhaust and map. Possibly FMIC but nothing major.

As the V3 has a bigger turbo and agressive cam profile, is it more likely to go wrong on me?

Jolly Green Monster

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what Banny said...

Also check the turbo as a lot have been altered due to turbo failure / upgrade.. not a major issue if getting it mapped anyway

Simon

EddScott

If I had the simtek fitted to a V3 (or indeed any classic. I only want a classic and not spending any more than 4 - 5K. Can they all have anti-lag?

Nothing major, just want the pops and bangs - childish I'm sure but its what I want.

New_scooby_04

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Edd, you can get that from a bit of overfueling on the overrun mapped into the car. That said, if you're getting a Simtek anyway!

EddScott

Oh ok. Its jus that I was looking on JGMs site and the difference between the Simtek and PFC wasn't all that much so I thought if I did I'd probably just get the Simtek.

If I can squeeze a 1500 out of someone for my Jeep I'll be happy and can start looking for a scoob.

Jolly Green Monster

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you can run antilag on any scoob.

the pops and bangs on overrun are nice but are not as nice as the antilag noise.. it is not true antilag as to actually get that you lose brake servo etc etc but the noise is there..

Simon

New_scooby_04

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Simon,

The last scooby fitted with Antilag I stood next to nearly gave me a coronary!!

It's probably more fun from inside the car!!

Ns04

172sport

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Use a diesel alternator (vac pump combined)

ditchmyster

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v3 has no air bags, which= sexy steering wheel and has no abs. though im not sure if the v4 has it either. depends what your preferences are really.mr subaru said the v3 type r was the best oh and the pops and bangs irritated the **** out of me after the first 30mins

scoobyboy1

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My brother has a STi 4, he was looking at either a STi 3 or 4 the same as you, but there wasnt much difference in price, some V3 STi where more expensive then the STi 4, in the end he picked up a black STi 4 wagon from a import centre for £4.5k.

Also I love the sound of Anti Lag, had it on my old Evo VI, would love to get it on my STi.

EddScott

AL is a must whatever scoob I end up with. Theres a couple of youtube vids with simtek ecu'd scoobs with AL and it sounds awesome.

Scooby23

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If you have anti lag fitted with the simtek can it be turned on and off or is it constantly on?

rbaz

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My V3 STI has ABS I think it was the RA's that didnt

jayallen

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Yes its on a switch. TBH i dont really use mine.

EddScott

jayallen - really nice looking RA.

If I don't get another sonic blue classic, its going to have to be white.

jayallen

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Cheers Fella, thats my old one havent put any pics up of my current RA..

adzer

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i thought the v4 had the more aggressive cams????

what heads should i buy for my forged cdb looking for 400bhp??

v3 or v4?

ditchmyster

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depends mine is a v3 with a v4 engine apparently. but when it was rebuilt the tuner said it had the better cams ie more aggressive and stronger i think but i dont know the difference and its hard to know whats really in there until you split the engine as v3/4 has a vauge change over point and it depends when it was manufactured. and apperently the sti's are always a year ahead..why i dont know.. but its what ive been told by others who claim to know but im sure someone will know better

Skoobie Dhu

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V3 has the wild cams and big turbo, V4 is more civilised to drive.
My V3, standard except for decat and k&n, ran 326 bhp at 7,500 rpm at a scooby rr day and we had a few standard and ppp'd STi9's as good benchmarks (they ran between 290 to 310 bhp).

adzer

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so would i be best with v3 heads?