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Old 02 March 2011, 09:24 AM
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as the title says which version of the classic sti would be better to tune i,ve been told that a v5 sti but just need your thoughts on this thanks in advance
Old 02 March 2011, 09:43 AM
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Any type r but im biased lol
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To what level ?
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Version 3 onwards, pick your poison as each has its pros and cons.....
Old 02 March 2011, 09:52 AM
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well i,ve got a forged 2.5 engine with md321t sitting here and want help on which car it would suit for the track
Old 02 March 2011, 09:53 AM
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as banny has said version 3 above, version 3 would be my choice. I had an sti v3 type ra, cracking car.
Old 02 March 2011, 10:02 AM
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V3 STI,,
It's the best car in the entire world.
Not that I own one or anything, lol.
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V3 STI,,
It's the best car in the entire world.
Not that I own one or anything, lol.
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Version 6 is a good 1 you get all the extra's
Old 02 March 2011, 10:29 AM
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ok type r or just an sti
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Type r more exclusive and nicer looking but more expensive to buy
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which version has the best heads to put on my 2.5 block
Old 02 March 2011, 11:25 AM
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V3 wagon

Had mine for 4 years and its the most liked of the many scooby's I've owned

And its up for sale
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not really into wagons to be honest mate but good luck with the sale
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Version 5/6 heads are the best but that is also the years that had the weak maf sensor
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V3 heads have most aggresive cams but need a stand alone ecu where as v5 onwards can be ecuteked
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i,am looking into haltech for my standalone ecu
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I would say in that case version 6 sti type r limited
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cheers banny thanks for your input topman
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