Ok i m looking into getting a Type RA Impreza but am wanting to do my home work before i buy one!

What did subaru do to it to make it 280bhp from the standard 215bhp?
Is the engine stronger than a standard impreza?

What are peoples views and experiences with them?

Cheers guys and gals

hope to become a fully fledge member very soon!!

 

215 bhp indicates a UK car; all Type-RAs are Japanese imports with either 240 PS; 260PS or 280 PS. Early RAs have a closed deck block, but other than that all JDM and UK cars have similar internals other than the pistons (forged in STIs).

Theres a lot of confusion over Type-RAs; they were the cheapest cars in the WRX range rather than topping it.


Simon

 

Sti's on which the ra is based have 280bhp as standard.uk cars have 215bhp.Think i'm right in saying RA has a closed deck block,and I think closer gear ratios.A bit raw for some people due to lack of soundproofing etc.
Colin

 

whats a closed deck block?

 

Liners not exposed giving a better gasket sealing surface.

 

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ht=closed+deck

 

After 6 years of scooby ownership i now run a 99 sti ra....it is definately a very focused piece of machinery.......no abs,diff control,gearing,lack of soundproofing.....etc


I,m glad i owned uk models before the ra rather than jumping in at the deep end with a jdm model.

The performance and driving experience is exhilarating and in a different league to my previous vehicles.

 

ok cheers guys... guess jumping in the deep end will be fun!!
Will be back on here once i ve got her!!