would you rather have a turbo 99 rs or wrx
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would you rather have a turbo 99 rs or wrx
im just trying to see what other people have to say. would you rather have a 99 2.5 rs or wrx. i currently have a rs and dont know if i want to turbo it or just get a wrx. please tell me why you would rather have either the rs or wrx
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i think i will keep the rs
i think im just going to keep the rs and install a turbo, anybody looking to sell a kit in a month or so? also, what would be a safe psi to push, ive been told different numbers, some say between 6-8 others say 10 is perfect on my stock engine. all i have is a exhuast. would a wrx motor swap be better than buying a kit?
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It depends on what other mods you have. The WRX has a sportier suspension and a slightly nicer intterior, MOMO wheel, bolstered seats. Also it is newer. I would have to say it comes down to money.
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its hard because i love the interior of my wrx but the body style on the gc8 are way better.
over all if i could do it all over again i would buy a gc8 and do a motor swap.
"do it. do it."
over all if i could do it all over again i would buy a gc8 and do a motor swap.
"do it. do it."
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Originally posted by esracer
I will take my 04 wrx, for one plain and simple reason, i like it better than the older models.:banana:
I will take my 04 wrx, for one plain and simple reason, i like it better than the older models.:banana:
Originally posted by Imprezastifan88
Wow, i think your the first person I met who has said that. The GC8 IMO is the best Impreza ever made
Wow, i think your the first person I met who has said that. The GC8 IMO is the best Impreza ever made
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I owned a 2000 RS and sold it to buy a WRX Wagon. IMO RS' handle better than WRX's. They are about 300 lbs lighter and you can feel the difference.
I considered turboing it but the extra space, warrantied turbo and reliability that goes along with are tough to argue with.
The RS was a better looking car IMO and much more uncommon.
If you're willing and able to work on it and can accept the inevitable down time when it's in the shop, having a turboed GC8 RS would be cool.
I considered turboing it but the extra space, warrantied turbo and reliability that goes along with are tough to argue with.
The RS was a better looking car IMO and much more uncommon.
If you're willing and able to work on it and can accept the inevitable down time when it's in the shop, having a turboed GC8 RS would be cool.
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I think the RS is a better looking car (from the outside). IMO, if you're a mechanic, or have ready access to one, or are rich, turbo the RS. Otherwise, get a WRX.