I have a friend that did this switch and he loves his new sti but he says it's just not the same without his Evo

 

Ive owned 3 turbo Subarus. I cannot do an engine swap, but even i know you do not run a stage 2 map with a catted downpipe. Did you build 14 engines because you kept doing dumb ****?

 

Currently owning a Subaru I have much respect for these cars but it just depends what you have planned for your car. And each car has there own qualities.

 

Its called youth , I was told by a Cobb member that running it would be fine with a stage 2 tune. Yes a Cobb employee told me I could run a OEM DP with a stage 2 tune. I dont think understood my question since after it blew I called them asking wtf, but was told the obvious. After reading, I understood what it stated but never thought that back pressure would be a problem, but I learned the hard way. Mind you, this was over 6 years ago. But I must say that I'm so glad to have people like you that are perfect and never make any mistakes. Some people learn the hard way.....sometimes. Hell, my first Evo 9 engine blew because my upper intercooler pipe hose clamp turned back under boost pressure getting caught in my rad fan. **** happens, live with it and overcome your mistakes. And all 14 engines I've built were not all my engines, but all are still running today.

 

Agreed but once again its still mostly due to the tune on newer STI's. YES Subaru oem tune is ****. Read on

http://www.importtuner.com/tech/impp...h/viewall.html

 

I think STI's are more on the refined side (feels like better quality) but Evos make a lot more power for the money you spend. Guess it depends on if you want bang for your buck or have super deep pockets

 

Buddy has a '10 sti. It's fast, but it's not as comfortable (in both of our opinions). I also have the MR, which seems a bit more comfy over the GSR for long trips IMO (shocks/springs, noise deadening, seats)

 

I would stay far away from an STI and at least wait for the all-new models in 2014. EJ25 simply isn't a good engine in its current iteration. Depending on how long you own the car a rebuild will be likely in your future regardless of how hard you drive the car or if you tune/keep it stock. Also when you sit in the interior take a really, really good look and feel the plastics on the dash, doors, etc. and ensure that your legs will never come into contact with the console silver trim as the paint wears off incredibly easy. A co-worker here has had the exact same problem as this one in the picture while not as bad he's on his second trim piece and it's starting to wear. The STI interior looks better initially but it's actually lower quality as it will rattle even worse than EVO interior and the stock stereo performance is horrendous for a car in this day and age.

 

Oh and the number one reason not to change is that the grass is not always greener and in fact is usually worse. My Mustang goes like stink and rides nice but it's a steaming pile of hot garbage. I've had more issues come up in one year than our last five new vehicles combined over our entire ownership of them. Makes owning an EVO a Honda Civic-like experience in comparison.

 

Hey I have a 2011 wrx sedan swp with full bolt ons tmic.& bpv.I am.making.310 whp and.368wtq.. anyways u said no.rattles ? Bs all subies r well known.for.rattles ... Second ringland is a nightmare , also if ur thinking of.modding it I wouldn't ( reason is they paint their bolts blue.n pink so they can tell u moved it before and deny your warranty) I'm trading.in my wrx for a gsr soon (2013 ). Reason why I'm.scared I'm get ringland + I went to subiefest and I was next to 10 subies wrx / sti and 7 outta 10 were burning.oil .... They were still new too 04-11 year ... Mine hasn't .
Anyways I test drove the Mr I hated it test drove the gsr I loved it felt like it almost had.more ***** than my wrx ... Not as much tq tho but power band etc felt good !!
I wouldnt go back to subaru till they fix the rattle warranty & internals

 

Also the seats suck.they dont hold u worth crap friend who owns an evo almost fell out of the seat and hit shifter box ( @subie fest auto.x ) lol

 

agreed, my brother has a 2011 sedan sti and he has put around 8 grand into it and is sitting at 330 whp and 335 wtq

 

Heathen!

 

so did he already make the switch ? curious if he wants to go backto evo lol

 

Why go from Filet Mignon to chopped beef? The STi is nice, but the Evo is so much better. I used to be a Subie guy, but the Evo X is a much better performance bargain.