2006 Wrx And Sti Goes 2.5l

[Ronin 09]

In case you don't aready know, the 2006 WRX and STI are going 2.5L in Australia

The launch is October...

Should be interesting (look out Roy with your RB20 powarrr!)

WRX club linky 1

WRX club linky 2

[siddr20]

it still looks cheap from inside!!!

[Ronin 09]

I'd have one...

I reckon there'll be a few more exploding gearboxes because

1. already increased torque loading (though they've strengthened the box)

2. an extra .5L swept capacity will help a bigger turbo spool faster (similar to the RB20 and RB25) that will allow greater HP potential easier

They're going to keep the Skyline boys honest, that's for sure

[TTT]

http://forums.fastfours.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=96988

[TommO]

I'd have one...

I reckon there'll be a few more exploding gearboxes because

1. already increased torque loading (though they've strengthened the box)

2. an extra .5L swept capacity will help a bigger turbo spool faster (similar to the RB20 and RB25) that will allow greater HP potential easier

They're going to keep the Skyline boys honest, that's for sure

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The 6 speed gearboxes aren't having problems with highly modified STi's that have been getting around the performance scene for over two years.

I'm 100% confident they won't have gearbox issues.

Should be interesting to see the new Evo vs STi comparisons.

[BigDatto]

This is good news for RB25DET owners. the US spec 2.5L STi uses high impedance side feed 440cc injectors, that fit straight in our fuel rails. I'd expect we'll get the same.Ripper B) The chief reason for going 2.5L in the States was to meet CARB (California) emissions standards - the toughest in the world. They must be selling very well over there.

[fatz]

ful sik ive always want a hyundi

NOT

at least now i can only bag them 99% of the time for being camp

1% respect for the 2.5

[benl1981]

When I was in the states the petrol is at best 91 octane is this the same octane measurement as ours. Their lowest grade was 87!

[druzilla32]

wouldnt these be rough?

i mean.. a 2.5 ltr 4 cyclinder?

even the 2 ltr 4 cyclinder (sr) is noticable rougher then the rb26, rb25 rb20

[Daniel_]

When I was in the states the petrol is at best 91 octane is this the same octane measurement as ours.  Their lowest grade was 87!

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We use the RON (Research octane number) measurement, americans use RON+ MON / 2. Where MON is the Motor octane number.

I believe their 91 is around our 98.

[predator]

will they sell in these high fuel times?

rexes already are known to drink more than a camel in the desert.

[Ronin 09]

will they sell in these high fuel times?

rexes already are known to drink more than a camel in the desert.

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they're being advertised as more fuel efficient as the current 2L wrx

[siksII]

will they sell in these high fuel times?

rexes already are known to drink more than a camel in the desert.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

well they are more efficient than r33 gtsts, so what does that make them

[thrtytwo]

mmm the new STI Spec C is flippen hot. i went to look a subaru garage the other day and the guy invited me to the launch on october 1st (osbourne park)

[sewid]

I actually like the front end on the 06 subaru. It's now a shame that the rear end is looking so tired.

[Ronin 09]

I reckon the rear lights look cheap.

I'm sure the 2003 to current model WRX rear lights should drop in (and you'd find some ricer 2003 - 2005 model peson who'd want to swap) - the sheet metal at the rear hasn't changed AFAIK

[sewid]

Everyone wants round bits in their tail lights these days it seems...

[Big Rizza]

Finally the Subaru STi will get the low end torque it has desperately needed for so long.

[RedEmblem]

Is there usually that much dif between the STI and non-STi? If so, then the only real performance Soobie is the STi WRX.

[POOMBAH]

I didn't like the new look at first, but the 06 STi is starting to grow on me. Still not a fan of the back end , It's the only thing that has kept me from loving WRX's as much as skylines