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ndubz · 03-18-2009, 02:30 PM

67k and no issues. but what caused this, anything specific?

Subie_sleeper · 03-18-2009, 02:48 PM

Just hit 46K. Time to call Crawford for a quote on a rotating assembly. (BTW Ryan, how much for one of your used center diffs installed again?)

Kevin · 03-18-2009, 02:58 PM

Sacrificed quality with .5 litres to compete with evos?

Buster · 03-18-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Sacrificed quality with .5 litres to compete with evos?

I dont think it was that, the slanty eye people are very patient. Subaru beefed up the motor because Americans dislike lag... even though a 2.0 with a VF-39 I wouldnt really call that lag. God forbid you should get boost after 3k. Also, Twinscroll 2.0s (EJ207s) with AVCS stock for stock arent far from our smaller turbo'ed 2.5Ls. Although the Spec C RA-R I believe was rated at 340bhp while our best STi was barely 300.

Mind you Im speculating, but people complain about VWs and their lag...... and thats saying something there. KO3s on a 1.8 still spool fairly quickly. EVOs spool faster because they are twin scroll while still 2.0.

Renegade_ · 03-18-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Sacrificed quality with .5 litres to compete with evos?

Yeah, it was a marketing move in combination with emissions, etc I'm led to believe. They could make more power because of displacement and keep emissions easy, plus the STi had to run off of 91 because cali doesn't have higher than that. So they made it 2.5 to keep with evos since the 4G63 is a hell of a powerplant. The evos had to be able to run on 91 as well... but their turbos stock are bigger than the suby turbos stock, so you can squeeze more power out of em.

06WRBScoob · 03-18-2009, 05:04 PM

I have a EJ255, think its worth tearing down for pistons? or just wait till she goes a rebuild. In the process of getting a new setup was going to keep it in the 450whp range in hopes to make it through the summer with it.

D Money · 03-18-2009, 05:24 PM

I hope my 2.5L lasts.

Buster · 03-18-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by subwrxkid

I hope my 2.5L lasts.

You're a dick, you just spent how much? I'm pretty sure your motor isnt going to have these issues lol. ( Everyone pat D on his back now) lol.

Renegade_ · 03-18-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

I hope my 2.5L lasts.

I can only imagine what your getting... and I think it will be fine. Just a guess

turbosmac02 · 03-18-2009, 07:11 PM

2.0 ftw haha..

ATTI2D · 03-18-2009, 08:11 PM

I'm the second looser at Ryans with the crapped piston

I look at the whole rebuild picture as a positive... now I simply have a reason to do forged pistons, cams, engine monts, larger TMIC, oil pump... whatever the hell you can afford while your at it! Its also great to have a shop like Ryans close by. No way in hell could you trust a Subaru dealership on something like this. *end leg hump*

xEJ20x · 03-18-2009, 09:44 PM

Did the owners of these STis know or have a driver aura similiar to Huff?

Supraru · 03-19-2009, 12:30 AM

That sucks. I regretted getting a 2.0l but now I'm happy. Yeah I spun a rod bearing but with my luck if I went 2.5 wrx all 4 cylinders would eat themselfs.

teh DIRT · 03-19-2009, 12:32 AM

2.0's spin bearings and 2.5's eat pistons.

shoulda stuck with the 2.2e, most reliable subaru engine out there.

D Money · 03-19-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

You're a dick, you just spent how much? I'm pretty sure your motor isnt going to have these issues lol. ( Everyone pat D on his back now) lol.

It doesn't matter how much you spend on a block Keith. I hate when you do that **** man, you just like the attention re-routed to you. No one was looking for comments or a pat on the back. You say it in a sarcastic manner every single time, don't even try to act like you're joking. Last time I checked we were friends, no reason to go against me with everything I say...

Number 1, if the car isn't getting oil up top then I will most likely spin a bearing and there goes the motor. Number two, my sleeve could drop at any given time. Anything can happen and just like everyone else with a 2.5L, I need to be carefull.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renegade_

I can only imagine what your getting... and I think it will be fine. Just a guess

WTF does that mean?

it's a small block chevy in a lumina body and mello yello decals.

teh DIRT · 03-19-2009, 01:35 AM

Oh noes, angry D. run!

engines are all junk. all of them. and thank god, they pay my bills.

Kir Diesel · 03-19-2009, 01:36 AM

That is probably out of a 07+ STi... esp hearing about piston number 4

04-06s dont eat pistons like that unless you swap the turbo or are running tons of power via meth or whatever.

I got 60K on my STi and ive been stage 2 plus forever and no problems.

RyanG · 03-19-2009, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kir Diesel

That is probably out of a 07+ STi... esp hearing about piston number 4

04-06s dont eat pistons like that unless you swap the turbo or are running tons of power via meth or whatever.

I got 60K on my STi and ive been stage 2 plus forever and no problems.

lol... oh young man..

this is an 04.. as well as the other one here ;)

Buster · 03-19-2009, 07:28 AM

Sorry I forgot to put in the sarcasim Dimitri, I was kidding again. Haha I dont know why you think I'm being mean all the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

It doesn't matter how much you spend on a block Keith. I hate when you do that **** man, you just like the attention re-routed to you. No one was looking for comments or a pat on the back. You say it in a sarcastic manner every single time, don't even try to act like you're joking. Last time I checked we were friends, no reason to go against me with everything I say...

Number 1, if the car isn't getting oil up top then I will most likely spin a bearing and there goes the motor. Number two, my sleeve could drop at any given time. Anything can happen and just like everyone else with a 2.5L, I need to be carefull.

WTF does that mean?

it's a small block chevy in a lumina body and mello yello decals.

CHAOS · 03-19-2009, 07:37 AM

lolololol

and what are your thoughts on the flat 6's from subaru ryan?

03-18-2009, 02:48 PM	#22
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03-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#30
turbosmac02 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bucks Member #10208 My Ride: 2002 WRB WRX iTrader: (0)	2.0 ftw haha.. __________________ Blue Bug Eye In The 12's Pics: http://greatsave9.smugmug.com/MotorSports/WRXZ/10911569_VKqaF#761891910_ojmhM

03-18-2009, 09:44 PM	#32
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	Did the owners of these STis know or have a driver aura similiar to Huff? __________________ Nothing to see here.

03-19-2009, 12:30 AM	#33
Supraru Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Member #1745 My Ride: 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Rs iTrader: (1)	That sucks. I regretted getting a 2.0l but now I'm happy. Yeah I spun a rod bearing but with my luck if I went 2.5 wrx all 4 cylinders would eat themselfs. __________________ 99' Sti

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ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	67k and no issues. but what caused this, anything specific?

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06WRBScoob Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Member #8007 My Ride: 06 WRB WRX VF34 iTrader: (0)	I have a EJ255, think its worth tearing down for pistons? or just wait till she goes a rebuild. In the process of getting a new setup was going to keep it in the 450whp range in hopes to make it through the summer with it.

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ATTI2D Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Easton PA Member #6408 My Ride: 04 JBP STi iTrader: (0)	I'm the second looser at Ryans with the crapped piston I look at the whole rebuild picture as a positive... now I simply have a reason to do forged pistons, cams, engine monts, larger TMIC, oil pump... whatever the hell you can afford while your at it! Its also great to have a shop like Ryans close by. No way in hell could you trust a Subaru dealership on something like this. end leg hump

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