Edmunds tests STI: 0-60 in 4.8 sec

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Dec 4, 2007 | 08:00 AM

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spdracerut

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Originally Posted by housedj

i guess Al block is ok if ur running less than 15psi of boost. the Acura RDX runs 13psi on it's Al block & they have had a crapload of problems. i do think they are getting better with Al blocks in regards to turbo applications though. problem is still the heat...

Eh? You do realize that the SR20, which has been out since 90-91 is aluminum block. It'll take 400whp longer than the rest of the car will last, and people have pushed it well beyond 500whp on a completely stock block and head gasket. Not ot mention all the boosted Hondas on aluminum blocks. Get with the times, you're about 15 years behind.

Dec 4, 2007 | 08:29 AM

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Check this out, from a rear angle, the new STI looks pretty damn good, although this is a viewpoint that few are going to actually see:

Dec 4, 2007 | 09:18 AM

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All i have to say is Lesbaru!

I have nothing against lesbians. But just about every Lesbaru i see up here in Portland Oregon has a Rainbow sticker

That is because you live in Oregon, specifically Portland Oregon, which could be the most liberal place in the Country!

Dec 4, 2007 | 01:47 PM

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that actually looks kind of like a m3 coupe from back in the day, just .. fatter

Dec 5, 2007 | 12:34 AM

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and higher compression in most cases than the Evo and the Sti and many other turbo 4cyl. And if you turbo, or supercharge them they still make more power! Wow novel concept huh.

How many high horsepower ls1 motors are around that are FI? so once again. If you want to wax intellectually about something at least know wtf your talking about first.

ok lets wax intellectually, First regardless of higher compression FI adds a whole lot of extra heat and stress, Second majority of those FI ls1 motors are built and not running 20+ psi because of all the extra displacment. Im not saying AL is bad im just saying comparing it to a N/A AL motor with double or triple the displacement is a stupid comparison. Sorry dude I peaced you try again next time.....