Sti vs. Evo
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not to beat a dead horse, but this is like 2004 terroritory
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STiSchucky wrote:
schultzy last thing you should be doin is eating.you bowlin tomorrow btw?
Not sure and yeah, I know I know
Saying which one is better for whatever reason is the old argument my dad can beat up your dad. If you really need to identify with one of the two and defend it to the end like the old chevy vs ford vs mopar debate, great, but the fact of the matter is they are both great cars. Things I like, yes just me, my opinions, about both cars:EVO: #1 Has got to be for me the quicker steering rack and the ease of upgradability on cams, turbo, anything engine related, etc.
STI: #1 Brick shithouse tranny and more displacement to work with stock.
EVO: #2 Motor is WELL known and upgrades mostly readily made for it before the EVO even ever came out over here.
STI: #2 Brick shithouse tranny and more displacement to work with stock. (worth mentioning twice)
EVO: #3 Awesome handling characteristics for a front engined AWD car even without the active YAW and stability control available in the models not sold to stupid americans who no fear and respect Godzilla.
STI: #3 Tied for #3 boxer rumble (unequal length headers), a great handling car, very, very well mannered car, even at the limits of handling.
To say one is better than the other is human nature, but I think both in stock form they both have their own outstanding merits. Bang for the buck HP wise, goes to the EVO, no questions asked. And as far as the TMIC vs FMIC debate goes, OMG get a clue, this is a guy talking who's driven around with a TMIC for at least over 2 years now damn near EVERYDAY.... get a clue TMICs are great if you are ALWAYS moving or it's colder than sheet out. Otherwise a properly sized FMIC, piping, and tuning is the way to go, PERIOD, no other questions/comments needed.
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Sweet-WRX-Lovin wrote:
TMICs suck ass on a daily driver level in my opinion, well at least in the summer anyway.So you would rather stick the IC core in front of your AC condenser + Rad. in a summer dalily driver?? If your talking about a daily driver...like it seems you are
Both have their pros/cons....ESPECIALLY at stock power levels.... you should lighten up
I drove with topmount as well.... so dont accuse me of not having a clue
I can certainly say i notice the higher effort of engine cooling when the ambient temps are around 100....TMIC vs FMIC On a stock Rad even with AC removed
Both cars are designed for what they are....each component works as it is designed to in stock trim...
Once you start adding hp sure the advantages of a FMIC will outway those of a TMIC
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Didn't mean it to sound however you took that. TMICs on the SUBARU stink IMO for a daily driver. The cooling system is more than capable of handling itself with the intercooler infront of it, on the SUBARU.
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I'm w/ Sweet-WRX-Lovin here, there was noticeably less lag when I was TMIC but the heat soak on my FMIC is non-existant compared to my TMIC which MORE than makes up the difference. I'll never own another vehicle that is still utilizing a TMIC if I can afford the FMIC.
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Zach, you know as well as I do that the rotary is a real HEAT MONGER. Especially when compared to ordinary piston engines. The Rx7 is also a hard car to keep cool with a front mount. The Subarus seem to be ALOT less affected by this and are easier to keep cool with a FMIC in place.
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zbrown wrote:
lol sorry Sweet-WRX-Lovin.... i was very intoxicated when i wrote that and was trying to heat it up... sorrylmao np, and I've never done that myself btw :rolleyes:
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fucking drunk asses.
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Everything's the devil to you mama!
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