Unit 8

Hi,

I currently own an Evo 6 but have recently been considering changing my car for a 22B but I have a question.

I was discussing this potential move with a well known north west tuning company and they explained that if I moved to the 22B I would be dissapointed. The reason being, that they have a tendancy to be a little weak in the engine and gearbox area.

Now I don't want to upset anyone with this so please don't get aggitated but I am genuinely interested as I have loved these cars for years but dont want to feel paranoid every time I give it some beans.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Regards,
Stevie

scooby-si

iam running about 340bhp and 370lbs+ on mine m8 standard engine and gearbox and its fine,alot went bang due to the ecu map(fuel and all that) but then again some uk cars have gone at 17k miles


simon

Unit 8

Cheers mate, its a bit concerning though having to worry about whether my engine will die at any time.

I absoloutely love the 22B but I need peace of mind as well.

Thanks,

Stevie

Rhodie

Simon 340bhp and 370lbs+ Sounds very good. What have you done to get that? ecu turbo etc.

Cheers

V LTD sti type RA

what evo6 u selling. can i have some pics and info if u do? c8hep@aol.com

scooby-si

still running my vf23 peaking at 27psi runningabout 20/22psi,18 psi in the summer

got some more bits to go on and hopefully see best part of 400bhp and 430lbs (hopefully)

at the minute

gems
equal lenght headers
hks rs induction
samco intake pipe + the water kit
gfb lightened pulleys
4kg flywheel + feked clutch
fse fuel reg adjustable
walbro fuel pump
3 1/4" full decat H&S


think thats it 0/60mph winter 3.8secs summer 4.1,1/4 mile 12.5secs

to go on

turbo
550 denso injectors
large tmic
NEW clutch
anti lift


hopefully will be into the 11s, then thats it no more,so ive been told

scooby-si

Unit 8

just seen where you are from m8 (your not a scum bag fan are you m8) lol

if you pm me your number ill ring you the next time iam at my mums in burnley

Karl22B

i got a 22B about 7 months ago and so far is been on the road for about 2 weeks i have covered about 1850 miles, when i first got it i done about 450 miles and the bootom end give way got it all sorted with a big hole in the pocket and then i ran it in for 1000 miles, then after 400 miles the bottom end gave way again and now the metle fragments in the oil has fu*ked just about everything block, heads,crank, rods the bloody lot, now i think i will be getting a bigger bill than before between 8 & 10 Grand thats when there are som head gaskets in this country for the 22B it can be a pain to find parts for,

bighead

iTrader: (1)

Take it back to the garage who done the rebuild and demand your money back m8 ....you must have a warranty on the rebuild !

Tim Bomford

Ran my 22b with the GGR Stage 1 for about a year then went over to Gems ecu (BRD) and ran with that at 330bhp and 350ft/lb for well over a year and never had any problems. I also used it as my daily car...250 miles per week throughout that time. No different to live with on a daily basis to the other scoobs I've had apart from more precious and worry about where you leave it.

Tim

Karl22B

i have had it striped down some where else cos i didn't trust the people who done it before i just had an independent asseser to look at the striped down engine yesterday, and it looks like when they striped it last time they didn't clean out all the metel swalf witch have now traveled around the engine and caused alot more damage then before so now i have got to pay the bill and try to get my money back through the court's witch could take some time

Unit 8

Hi mate, Evo is a 6 GSR but isnt for sale yet pal as I am only in the looking stage at the moment and am very picky so will take some time.

My 6 is beautiful in Silver with a couple of extra bits like exhaust and filter etc and managed a healthy 307bhp and 291ft/lb on the rollers.

Will post up when its for sale.

Sorry for misleading you mate.

Unit 8

GULP!!!

Sod that!!! I'll buy another evo thanks.

Regards,
Stevie

Unit 8

Dont follow football mate.

Do you own a 22b?

Cheers,

scooby-si

yes m8

how much are you after for the evo??

Pauleds2

I don't own one mate but Little Miss WRX used to have one(or still does).

Great car but she was forever waiting for gaskets to take months to arrive from Japan and had all sorts of niggling problems with it.

Maybe they are just a little bit too highly strung for frequent use and total piece of mind (only my opinion and not meant to offend anyone )especially when you are used to the EVO.


Paul.

Unit 8

Not actually selling it mate but if I was i would be asking around 14.5-15K for her as she is a real peach.

I love the 22B, its one of the best looking cars out there but TBH after owning THE best looking car ever, an Integrale Evo2 and worrying every time i heard a strange noise it would do my head in with the 22B. The evo is just bullet proof and really easy to live with.

Cheers mate

Stevie

Cheers,

urban

iTrader: (1)

Threads like this confuse me no end.

Why would anyone want to throw away the comforts of the new cars (MY05 UK STI) for one of these which are now going on 7 year old.
Together with all the issue with getting parts for them, never mind panels whenever they get a bang.

I have driven one & been driven in on by the way.....OK, it was a few years ago now, and yeah if felt quick etc. But didn't appeal to me at all.

Just curious, and not trying to wind anyone up.

Shaun

R.B

Tim what fuel did you use to run with ? any ob

webby v7 slipperwagon

iTrader: (2)

JEEESE, I was going to flog my, V7 STI Wagon. One of subarus rareist(is that a word) imprezas. 333bhp etc, To get a 22b. But now i don't think so!

scooby-si

its all down to how you look after them

terryb

Shaun - each to their own mate - my P1 feels rock solid compared to a new age STi or WR1 and I'd take the feel of the P1 every day . At the end of the day if you want comfort and refinement with performance then you wouldn't choose a Scooby.

Also a new age STI looks like any other new age scooby or STI. A 22B is very individual and desirable - now you can't say that about too many other scoobies.

Terry

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

Has the vf23 been modified? as they are only rated for a max of 20psi