WRX vs.WRX STI engine
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WRX vs.WRX STI engine
Can someone please explain to me the many differences between an STI and a regular WRX?
I think theyre both awesome cars, but i want to know the differences.
Thanxa bunch, sorry if this is a repost.
I think theyre both awesome cars, but i want to know the differences.
Thanxa bunch, sorry if this is a repost.
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transmission, differentials, brakes, hubs, turbo, intercooler, headlights, interior, exterior, block, heads, exhaust, suspension... plus a few more parts are better or different on an st compared to a wrx.
they only look the same
. mechanically they are just way to different.
they only look the same
. mechanically they are just way to different.
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^^^ Like he said, there is quite a bit to list...
Generally speaking, you can look at it all like this:
The Impreza WRX's* are to Mustang GTs
...as...
The Impreza WRX STi's are to like Mustang Cobras
I think those are pretty fair analogies.
You get a substantial amount of performance out of the WRX's, but the STi's are clearly an overstated upgrade.
*Now, to be more fair, the 02-05 WRXs are more comparable whereas the 06s have: bigger engines [2.0 to a 2.5 Liter], come with better brakes [twin-piston front calipers to four-piston front and two-piston rears] and 17" wheels as opposed to 16" wheels, etc.
-Al
Generally speaking, you can look at it all like this:
The Impreza WRX's* are to Mustang GTs
...as...
The Impreza WRX STi's are to like Mustang Cobras
I think those are pretty fair analogies.
You get a substantial amount of performance out of the WRX's, but the STi's are clearly an overstated upgrade.
*Now, to be more fair, the 02-05 WRXs are more comparable whereas the 06s have: bigger engines [2.0 to a 2.5 Liter], come with better brakes [twin-piston front calipers to four-piston front and two-piston rears] and 17" wheels as opposed to 16" wheels, etc.
-Al
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it depends on the years.
02-05 wrx's had 2.0l open deck blocks. these are known as ej205's.
06 wrx's have the same block as the sti. which is 2.5l, ej257 and semi closed deck design.
04-06 sti's have 2.5l, ej257, and semi closed deck design.
02-05 wrx's had 2.0l open deck blocks. these are known as ej205's.
06 wrx's have the same block as the sti. which is 2.5l, ej257 and semi closed deck design.
04-06 sti's have 2.5l, ej257, and semi closed deck design.
