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02 December 2011, 07:10 PM
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The good news is you do have an STi, the bad news is you don't have a type RA (which explains the lack of roof vent).
02 December 2011, 07:23 PM
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I'm still chuffed as its a V-limited version what ever that's suppose to mean. If its the vent thing that is different that's nothing special. Anything else different on the type RA compared to to limited edition? Thanks
02 December 2011, 07:30 PM
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That explains why I couldn't identify the turbo model. I wasn't sure if it was a Td04 or a Td05, but if I'm reading you comment correctly it's none of those. Any more details on the turbo used in this like it limitations, maximum potential.
02 December 2011, 07:31 PM
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Type RA was a lightweight "Race Altered" version. Most of the toys such as air-con and radio were removed (but were still available as optional extras) and they also had shorter gearing and DCCD (Driver Controlled Centre Differential) as standard. Oh yes, and a roof vent from v3!!
02 December 2011, 07:41 PM
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A VF23 sounds interesting will have to read up a bit on this. Does any one know if I could get 350-400bhp using this turbo with the right mods? Also would it be advisable to change to Eagle H-Beam Rods? Or is there a cheaper option that can produce these numbers.
02 December 2011, 07:42 PM
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Type RA was a lightweight "Race Altered" version. Most of the toys such as air-con and radio were removed (but were still available as optional extras) and they also had shorter gearing and DCCD (Driver Controlled Centre Differential) as standard. Oh yes, and a roof vent from v3!!
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02 December 2011, 07:48 PM
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02 December 2011, 07:51 PM
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If I was to do it all over again I think I'd aim for 350
02 December 2011, 07:52 PM
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v3's have quite good pistons it i remember right anyone else ???? but the rods are poo you'll need a ecu aswell and 350bhp is gearbox killing territory trust me i know this box number 4 is ready to go in
02 December 2011, 07:59 PM
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I heard these ecu' can be tunned, but failing that if I had to change would I have to change the injectors also? And can't the boxes be strengthened with some kind of kit?
02 December 2011, 08:02 PM
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your ecu aint mappable you'll need a new i i went for a simtek my self you will need corect me anyone if i'm wrong 550 injectors fuel pump fuel reg ecu think your intrcooler is upto it but i would go fmic
02 December 2011, 08:11 PM
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if you want to modify above 350bhp (and that really is the limit, i wouldnt want to do that on this engine or a car this old tbh) then your going to have to splash out a **** load of cash, and I mean a lot to get it reliable.
Your gearbox, it sucks, it will chew itself up and throw its teddy out (or around) the internals, basically scrapping your box.
A good rebuild kit (just the kit, not the rebuild) is around 2500 quid (scoobyclinic gearset), and you could probably add another 1k on that to have it built.
Your engine (why does everyone think these engines are rock solid, they use to rebuild these well under 350bhp when they were only a couple of years old, not 15 years old), a good rebuild with decent internals will be 3-4k.
So far your up to 7.5k, and we have not even started!
Aftermarket ecu 1200 quid mapped.
Upgraded turbo, injectors, headers etc, just add another 1k on for that.
Brakes (you will need these), 700 quid min
Suspension (you will need this too) add another 1k
Clutch, 500+
So 11k there on a 15 year old car....
I bought a 2003 spec c limited last year for less than that with 20k on the clock, it actually has more power out of the box, I dont need to replace anything on it (well maybe some discs and pads but thats done
and I could do the brake lines too, 50 quid, killer that).It would cost me around 3.5k to upgrade with brand new parts, I'd have a car that was 6 years newer and handled like a dream
It would also be quicker than a classic with the same power (twin scroll
much better power delivery and in gear umph).If you want reliability on a classic then its going to cost you a fortune, you are better off going newer, a UK MY05 car would be cheaper to upgrade than my spec c and is a better car than a classic in more ways than one
Tony
