From STI to EVO IX
Sep 19, 2011, 05:47 PM
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From STI to EVO IX
Well I went though 3 engines on my 06 STI and got sick of hearing BS from Out Front Motor Sport in L.A. I built my EJ257 with Cosworth pistons, rods, bearings, and more. It was running a stage 2 on an Access port for break in but only lasted 3,600 miles before the OEM oil pickup broke, all on its own. So I built it again and replaced it with a killer bee oil pickup. 803 miles later it threw a rod and Out Front didn’t want to take the blame but was nice enough to give me a new engine 1/2 off. Thank guys, hahaha fkrs...... Yes they built the engine and assembled everything except the externals but the rod bearing some how lost its bumper fluid I guess. Hmmm....
Moving on, I set the STI all back to stock, drove it for 6k miles and traded it in for an EVO IX with 57k and a few mods. Feels great and I just ordered all new gates belts, NGK plugs, and oil. It already came with gauges, HKS catt back, HKS turbo timer, and Motegi rims. The 5 speed is different but I will manage. Everybody told me it’s the stronger transmission. Well I will sometime soon post some pics but I’m sure it’s nothing you guys haven’t already seen. Thanks guys and be safe :-)
Moving on, I set the STI all back to stock, drove it for 6k miles and traded it in for an EVO IX with 57k and a few mods. Feels great and I just ordered all new gates belts, NGK plugs, and oil. It already came with gauges, HKS catt back, HKS turbo timer, and Motegi rims. The 5 speed is different but I will manage. Everybody told me it’s the stronger transmission. Well I will sometime soon post some pics but I’m sure it’s nothing you guys haven’t already seen. Thanks guys and be safe :-)
Sep 19, 2011, 05:57 PM
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I made the same switch, except to the X, and have no regrets.
I wanted more power and knew the STI was not capable of making it reliably, and did not want to have to go through with what you did.
I personally enjoy the 5 speed much more, its smoother, the gears are longer. All that shifting on the STI slows you down.
I wanted more power and knew the STI was not capable of making it reliably, and did not want to have to go through with what you did.
I personally enjoy the 5 speed much more, its smoother, the gears are longer. All that shifting on the STI slows you down.
Sep 21, 2011, 08:42 AM
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Wow just got back from L.A. where I helped my friend build his 08 STI with a 35r, 1000cc injectors, Perrin front mount, TVG delets, etc, etc and only made 385 whp 376 tq on 91oct only...... It was one problem after another. The fuel pump was broken on the inside, the meth injector that was installed was the smallest one made so couldnt be tuned and so on. I felt bad and happy for him at the same time. It feels fast as hell but the numbers dont add up. Tuned at Yimi in L.A.
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Sep 21, 2011, 09:20 AM
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same here I owned to Stis in the past(look at my sig), Evo wins in every aspect other than the trunk space but I didn't get this car for its trunk space and have an access to a 4runner and I also don't mind having the battery and water reservoir for a better weight distribution.
Sep 22, 2011, 04:56 PM
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Went to my 11' X from an 05 STi. I actually miss my 6spd trans, and fabulous clutch feel...but I totally agree with everyone's feelings on going to the Evo.
I think I would own another subie hands down in the future, but not if I had any intent on really modifying it. Wheels, suspension and intake and exhaust and very moderate tune and call it a day.
I think I would own another subie hands down in the future, but not if I had any intent on really modifying it. Wheels, suspension and intake and exhaust and very moderate tune and call it a day.
Sep 22, 2011, 08:41 PM
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Didn't come from an STi, but my friend bought a brand new '05 and put an intake, catless DP, exhaust and did a reflash. He was pretty pleased with his power numbers which was something like 280 at wheels. Then he saw what brand new Evo IX's were putting out with just a simple flash...about the same power, with no mods. He was so bummed and almost traded his STi for a IX but never did. When it came time for me to buy one or the other, I knew what car to go with. 
Sep 22, 2011, 09:37 PM
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Haha! I just had the Evo vs. Sti debate with my nephew. I tried to tell him that even a lot of Sti owners think the Evo is a better car but he rode in his cousin's Sti one time when it beat an Evo so he thinks the Sti is king now. Poor kid! Maybe I'll send him a link to this thread.
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you made a great choice.
We do 5-6 Subi motors a week at the shop I work at because either the motors cant handle the power for daily use or the owner is a stupid kid who's parents foot the bills.
Either way a 4g63 can handle 400hp to the wheels daily for years and achieve it with just fuel and bolt ons. All on a motor with .5L less displacement than the STi.
We do 5-6 Subi motors a week at the shop I work at because either the motors cant handle the power for daily use or the owner is a stupid kid who's parents foot the bills.
Either way a 4g63 can handle 400hp to the wheels daily for years and achieve it with just fuel and bolt ons. All on a motor with .5L less displacement than the STi.
