Been thinking of if I should trade my STI for an Evo. Been researching and pretty much my goals favor towards an evo. I plan to autocross and the only "pros" sti has over an evo is the interior and exhaust note. I really don't care about any of that which is why I am thinking of getting an evo. I was offered a bone stock 2006 Evo 9 MR but he says there is a "false code" P301, for misfire on cylinder 1 and that compression and leak down tests are good. Some things that are keeping me back is the money I already put into the STI but I don't want to end up having to rebuild again and would rather have to rebuild an evo tranny instead. Also what I don't like about the STI is that it was painted a two tone color from previous owner. It is orange bottom and black top, it's not cut off at a good point either, black starts top of doors and up. Are there anything I should look out or research more into, concerning the misfire code on cylinder 1?
Should I trade the STI for the Evo 9 MR or wait for a 5 speed offer or just keep the STI, repaint it and prep it for track?

2005 STI Specs:
stock head and turbo
IAG Stage 2 short block
-99.5mm Manley pistons
-BC Sportsman Rods
-ACL Bearings
-TiC FU Cam Bolt kit
-Injector Dynamics 1050x Fuel Injectors w/Top Feed Fuel Rails
-Injector Dynamics Side Feed Conversion Feed Line Kit
-Walbro Fuel Pump 255lph
-Cobb Flex Fuel kit (Ethanol content + Fuel pressure)
-ARP Head Stud Kit
-Exedy Stage 1 Heavy Duty Clutch Kit
-Gates Timing Belt kit w/ water pump
-Subaru oem complete gasket kit
-IAG Street Air Oil Separator
-Killer B Oil Pickup
-Killer B Oil Baffle Windage Tray
-SMY Cluster Dual gauge pod
-Aem Boost Gauge 52mm
-Aem UEGO X-Series Wideband 52mm
-Cobb AccessPort V3
-Custom Exhaust, Equal length headers wrapped, turbo back
-Unknown yellow springs, stock struts
-drilled and slotted rotors (front has grooves)
-Stock 5x114.3 BBS
-going to need new tires

Mustang Dyno:
280whp, 320tq on 91 pump (Bad Kwik Trip Gas)
311whp, 390tq on e85 (@ 65% ethanol, was tuned during winter blend)

Sorry for the long post but any help is greatly appreciated!

 

This is a web forum for people that chose an Evo over an Sti. What do you think we'll all say??

 

haha i kinda figured but maybe there might be some previous or current STI owners who have some input.

 

Hey welcome aboard

Heres a thread that discusses some possible root causes for that CEL.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...every-day.html

I too was faced w/STI / EVO 10 years ago. I choose the EVO for the simplicity of motor, exhaust layout, iron block w/girdle & the closed deck block

Joe

 

 

My Subaru was comfortable to drive but that engine was a downer.
I almost traded my Evo for an 818c, but the engine was a deal breaker. Saddening.

 

 

How is the evo so far? I'm kind of debating on the trade as well, because the evo 9 is a 6 speed and I have no knowledge on evos but from what I read online, 5 speed is the way to go.

 

If you plan on 500whp/350+wtq, turning into a drag race car/half-mile car, then yes.

 

My plans are to autocross and start road racing in the future. Would I run into problems with the 6 speed? I rather have something right the first time around instead of running into future problems is all.

 

If you are planning on more than 350wtq, then I'd run a 5spd. I did lots of AX and HPDE with my 6spd. The only reason I'm going with a 5spd is because the 6 I have now was a POS when I bought it and I can't afford to have it rebuilt. Unfortunately, I have to go to a 5spd, but only until I can save up the money to rebuild the 6.

 

evo's turn...
STI's plow..

i had a 2014 sti, spent a bunch of money on suspension stuff .... still plowed.

subarus front ends are so vague feeling when driving them at the limit.
maybe the new ones are better... i dont know.

i think my evo handles better then my GTR.

 

I made the switch from the STI to the MR several years ago. For me, the MR was a better track car with the steering/vehicle providing better feedback, and handling better with less understeer. However the STI was a better streetcar. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Also, I've seen a lot of posts on the 5 speed versus 6 speed - you won't have problems with a 6 on the track (I don't know about drag), and the ratios on the 6 are better for track work.

 

I owned a '13 STI before picking up my 9 MR and I agree. I liked my STI a lot, great car but I LOVE my Evo and would choose it over a STI any day. Its much more reliable, handles much better, and feels more raw/race car. Its also much much cheaper to mod and make power. Considering you have a '04 STI, interior quality shouldn't even be a concern they are the same. Also I love the 6 speed lol