Hi...

The earlier cars (pre-97) have a larger turbo fitted than the later cars, hence they will be more laggy. Also the air intake on the earlier cars is not as good as on the later cars (more lag).

Depending on how far you want to go to fix it... changing the turbo is a possibility. Getting a decent exhaust, particularly a downpipe might help... when I had my Scoobysport downpipe fitted, lag was reduced. And of course, as you've said, the link... will likely be the best bet.


Matthew

 

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<B>Hi...

The earlier cars (pre-97) have a larger turbo fitted than the later cars, hence they will be more laggy. Also the air intake on the earlier cars is not as good as on the later cars (more lag).

Depending on how far you want to go to fix it... changing the turbo is a possibility. Getting a decent exhaust, particularly a downpipe might help... when I had my Scoobysport downpipe fitted, lag was reduced. And of course, as you've said, the link... will likely be the best bet.


Matthew[/quote]

It has the full STI factory exhaust.. Its quiet so then it must be a bit restrictive!
Turbo is deff larger as it really gets up and boggies when boosting!
Is the intake really that different that it makes a big difference?

It has a Blitz blowoff valve and on foot to the floor driving from standstill it gives a nice big pop out the exhaust during gear changes!

Also the 1st Sub I've driven that will lace up all 4 wheels without a problem and without the clutch squaking!

 

I'm looking at a 95 STI waggon.
When test driven yesterday it feeled like it was a little laggy.. is this a common thing with the earlier STIs?

Any way to fix it other than getting it fitted with the Link and remapping??

 

If you do change that exhaust, the turbo should spool up quicker.

I like the bigger turbos myself... Personally I like the "kick in the back" you get once the boost comes in...

As for the turbos air intake.. pre-97: air comes from behind the inlet manifold. From 97 onwards, airflow to the smaller turbo is far more direct.

If you are anything like me, the clutch won't be that good for long...

Good luck with the car if you buy it.


Matthew

 

Turbo will be a TDO5H sleeve bearing item which is good for 2 bar if the car is an STi 2. I have one on my car and have covered 34,000 miles at elevated boost with no problems, laggy it may be but when conjoined with a Link or other programmable ecu it is pretty awesome.

My clutch has just given up after 43,000 non standard miles.