WRX and WRX STi

[Right_LiRrr]

Originally Posted by Hossain_Trance101

Basically, the WRX STi is faster, more powerful and has better traction ability than the original WRX. It has a front mount intercooler (instead of the puny top mount one in the WRX), a bigger turbo system and boasts about 224 KW of power compared to only 169 KW with the WRX (Australian figures). In terms of appearance, it has a larger rear wing, larger roof scoop, STi fog lamp covers and bodykit.

errr not quite.

You're talking about a larger HOOD scoop, because of a larger TOP mount intercooler.

[Right_LiRrr]

Originally Posted by BMW dude

this figures is only for North America version. The other version is:
WRX - 2.0 turbo 250 hp
WRX STI - 2.0 turbo 280 hp <--much lower than the North American one....
and i think the australia version's WRX STI only got 250hp (i heard it from somewhere else) correct me if i am wrong

Yeah but our STi is still 2L compared with the American 2.5L which breaks WRC rules so................J/K

I hear we're gonna be missing out on the 2.5L WRX as well.

[freakray]

Originally Posted by Hossain_Trance101

It has a front mount intercooler

You better let Subaru know you've changed where they mount the intercooler so they can change it on the assembly line....

...oh never mind, you don't know what you're talking about.

[freakray]

You said:

Originally Posted by BMW dude

this figures is only for North America version.

In reply to my post which stated:

Originally Posted by freakray

WRX - 2.0 turbo 227 hp
STI - 2.5 turbo 300 hp

There are differences in the exterior and interior trims between the cars too.

Those are the figures for the North American models, the WRX and STI available in other countries have different figures.

Now what is wrong with your post?

[kfoote]

Originally Posted by Hossain_Trance101

It has a front mount intercooler ...

...In terms of appearance, it has a larger rear wing, larger roof scoop, STi fog lamp covers and bodykit.

*frantically runs outside to look at car*

Nope, it still has a larger than WRX top mount intercooler just under the larger than WRX hood scoop

Also, I can't find the roof scoop on my car. Do you have suggestions as to where I might find it, or part numbers so I can somplain to the Subaru dealer I bought my car from?

[keita]

Does that mate from down under not know what a hell he is talking about?? Or do those down under STI's really have frount-mounted intercoolers and "roof scoop", and "body kits"?? Body kits?? The only differences I know of eternally are wing, fog lamp cover, larger hood scoop....anything else??

[InfestedShadow]

better performance :/

[freakray]

Originally Posted by keita

Does that mate from down under not know what a hell he is talking about??

Right first time

Maybe he should bring himself up to speed....

http://subaru.com.au/explore/impreza...asp?item=23447

[InfestedShadow]

If I plan to mod it, it is better to buy the WRX ? or again the STi is better ? ( i'm talking about performance )

[lethaladv]

Originally Posted by freakray

You better let Subaru know you've changed where they mount the intercooler so they can change it on the assembly line....

...oh never mind, you don't know what you're talking about.

haha ray's always mean to the newbies

[freakray]

Originally Posted by lethaladv

haha ray's always mean to the newbies

No he's not, just the ones that make stupid statements

[Right_LiRrr]

Well, you'd be surprised at the number of WRXs and STi's running around here with front mount conversions. I'd say 35% of all modified WRXs have a front mount conversion. I think the dude is just confused.

[keita]

So tell me... are FMIC's a whole lot better in perfomance than TMIC's given identical intercoolers??

I guess you have to take in account the size of the hood scoop and avoiding junk from sticking to the IC when mounted on top, and it may not be a straightforward comparison...

[Right_LiRrr]

FMIC and TMIC have their adv and disadv. But comparing them just by their size, the front mount will always give you better cooling. I don't care how big your hood scoop is, but air coming directly at the IC is always gonna cool it better.

I have seen a few WRXs set up for drag, and not one has a TMIC. I'm not saying they don't exist, but for maximum power gains, FM is the way to go.

The only reason subaru elected to put it on the top in their WRC cars is so they cars can continue racing after minor front end collisions. If there was some crazy rule introduced about how any front end dammage would result in disqualification, I would think subaru would stop with their TMIC.

Personally, I would want a FMIC cos the hood scoop attracts a lot of unnecessary attention from police and ricers.

[keita]

Are you sure that the WRC car doesn't have a FMIC?? It looks to me like it does from the outside, or perhaps it's got one big ass radiator.