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Old 25 November 2008, 01:24 PM
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what version of sti do you guys think is the best for tuning in standard forum for a road going car mines has to be the version 6 sti for looks and weight difference
Old 25 November 2008, 01:25 PM
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Any type R sti, awesome cars
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Version 3, but i would say that...
Old 25 November 2008, 02:14 PM
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1995 altered production WRX STI Type-RA. Roof vent, DCCD, 275PS, available in white only.
Old 25 November 2008, 03:11 PM
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Best for tuning from OEM standard.......Bugeye STi, cheap as chips and with an engine and gearbox good for 400 BHP

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Old 25 November 2008, 03:12 PM
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v6 for me gonna be buyingone soon
Old 25 November 2008, 03:33 PM
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Another vote for the V6.
Old 25 November 2008, 04:48 PM
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I read somewhere that the Subaru engineers say the best model was the STI Version 3..
Old 25 November 2008, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jayallen
I read somewhere that the Subaru engineers say the best model was the STI Version 3..
Apparently so.

Big turbo, aggressive cam timing (apparently - I wouldn't know what aggressive cam timing looked like if it knocked my pint out of my hand and asked my outside)

Although personally my favorite is the STI RA WRC models - the ones with the blue seats.
Old 25 November 2008, 06:05 PM
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v2 sti ra
Old 25 November 2008, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jayallen
I read somewhere that the Subaru engineers say the best model was the STI Version 3..
Not that I'm biased but I'd have to agree..

Mine managed 326 bhp @ 7,500 rpm standard with a decat and k&n - pi55ed off a number of V9 Sti owners and PPP'd UK Sti's who were also running that day.
Old 25 November 2008, 07:38 PM
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I dorve about 30 different sti's wrx's in a week when looking for mine travelled 780 miles too.
I couldnt believe the differences between sti's
in the end decided on a JDMsti limited 2002.
have had it mapped with pannel filter and blitz nur spec 342 bhp on crappy french fuel lol..
i thought this was the best engine out of the cars i tested.

since reading up on the model it suposed to have the same cahssis as spec c but same spec as sti also ie air con elec windows ect. with a none roller bearing turbo, same engine as fitted to the s202

so its a bugeye for me.
Old 25 November 2008, 07:46 PM
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I had a V5 Sti Type Ra and It was special - I've never owned another Sti but have been In a few and owned an early Wrx and a heavily modded UK turbo and nothing has come close to my Ra. The power, handling, and cross country pace was staggering - It's the only car I've ever owned and wanted back the minute the new owner took It off my drive.
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V3/4 Sti RA or Type R
Old 25 November 2008, 07:49 PM
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No one has mentioned the 22B..........
Old 25 November 2008, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vince-sti02
I dorve about 30 different sti's wrx's in a week when looking for mine travelled 780 miles too.
I couldnt believe the differences between sti's
in the end decided on a JDMsti limited 2002.
have had it mapped with pannel filter and blitz nur spec 342 bhp on crappy french fuel lol..
i thought this was the best engine out of the cars i tested.

since reading up on the model it suposed to have the same cahssis as spec c but same spec as sti also ie air con elec windows ect. with a none roller bearing turbo, same engine as fitted to the s202

so its a bugeye for me.

Never heard of a 2002 limited, though there was one for a 2003 car, it had the standard STI chassis, not the spec c one, though it had a roof vent and was in blue with stickers on it but was a blob eye car (the equivelant spec c limited was the only other car to use the spec c chassis and had all electrics etc).

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Old 25 November 2008, 07:52 PM
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I dont think there is a "best" version, everyone has different tastes so there are cars to suit their needs, I would say mine is a Spec C, someone else may say a type R, someone else a type RA etc.
As for the version 3 STI, yes it was classed as the best classic by the subaru engineers, but that was the classics, and that quote is like 8+ years old

Tony
Old 25 November 2008, 07:53 PM
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v6 sti type ra wrc limeted ed gets my vote lol
Old 25 November 2008, 08:12 PM
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mine

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Old 25 November 2008, 08:52 PM
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STI 8 Engine in a classic But i would say that
Good for 400+BHP on standard internals
22B got to be best looking for me TBO
Old 25 November 2008, 08:58 PM
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heres a cut of a guide.

2002.06 : The Impreza S202 STi version (400 limited production) and the Impreza WRX STi limited were introduced.
The S202 STi version, based on the WRX STi Spec C 17-in model, is powered by the tuned EJ20 engine that makes 320 horsepower. The Impreza S202 STi versions is equipped with a higher power ECU, a air-intake for competition, an air duct hose, a engine oil cooler, a titanium muffler, rotors with slit, sten-mesh hoses, PIRELLI P-ZERO tires, RAYS wheels, a STi carbon rear spoiler, a exclusive gauge cluster, power window, center door lock, and manual air conditioner.
The Impreza WRX STi limited, based on the Impreza WRX STi, features the Spec C engine (but not ball bearing turbo) that makes 39.2 kg of torque.

sorry my mistake probably wishful thinking
Old 25 November 2008, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by vince-sti02
heres a cut of a guide.

2002.06 : The Impreza S202 STi version (400 limited production) and the Impreza WRX STi limited were introduced.
The S202 STi version, based on the WRX STi Spec C 17-in model, is powered by the tuned EJ20 engine that makes 320 horsepower. The Impreza S202 STi versions is equipped with a higher power ECU, a air-intake for competition, an air duct hose, a engine oil cooler, a titanium muffler, rotors with slit, sten-mesh hoses, PIRELLI P-ZERO tires, RAYS wheels, a STi carbon rear spoiler, a exclusive gauge cluster, power window, center door lock, and manual air conditioner.
The Impreza WRX STi limited, based on the Impreza WRX STi, features the Spec C engine (but not ball bearing turbo) that makes 39.2 kg of torque.

sorry my mistake probably wishful thinking

Why didnt you say it was an S202 to start with and it does have a roller bearing VF34 turbocharger, 320ps out of the factory, it is based on the Spec C chassis though has no DCCD, uprated brakes (grooved brembo discs) and rays alloys with a titanium muffler (backbox for us normal people unless someone has binned it ) and an engine oil cooler (very noticable with STI in red normally )

Tony
Old 26 November 2008, 05:32 PM
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Nearly there here is a link to one for sale in Japan
Used car searching | Car Portal site Goo-net

Hope it works you will see it has a raised rear spoiler dont like it my self but they are different.
Old 26 November 2008, 08:14 PM
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version 2, 3 & 4 for me mate
Old 26 November 2008, 08:20 PM
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blobeye for me
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Blobeye Sti for me, but i have to say that
Always fancied a Type R
Old 26 November 2008, 10:01 PM
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I have a v3 type r with forged internals and a vf34
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