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Originally Posted by Lucky
I dont think the hawk WRX suffered in the same way as the STI with engine issues?. And as Banstead Stig said, they do get a hammering on scoobynet etc but in fairness I never had any problem with mine running a full decat and 350/390. The 2.5 is a cracking engine for torque but for me where it always lacked was with the thump that the 2.0 has. The 2.5 is very smooth but that kind of takes the fun out of it hence me going back to a blob STI.
I have also had an 04 WRX which was a great car and would have another in a heart beat. I would go for as later blob as you can get.
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I get the impression that the issues with the early hatch tarnished the 2.5. A factory map which endangered the engine was a right own goal!
That said, the 2.0 is a great engine... we have one of each so I can see the benefit of both!
The 2.5 probably can't be pushed as far as the 2.0, but that doesn't mean it is bad!
Interesting point on the WRX vs STi. I've seen people push a 2.5 WRX too far. I've seen people push a 2.0 WRX too far, but you could well be right that in more standard form the WRX didn't have issues in the same way as the STi.
Don't think I've helped at all!
