STi power (any difference in hp and torque between '05 and '06?)
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STi power
is there a difference in power and torque numbers between the 05 and 06?? if so is there a place where i can find reputable comparisons(charts from tuners?)??
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I've heard otherwise
Not sure how this guy knew...he was one of the sales guys at the Subaru dealer...sounded like he knew his stuff....anyways
He claims that the 06 STI now makes about 330hp.
Maybe we have "gentlemen's agreement" as in Japan. The manufacturers won't publish anything above 270ps?
Of course I've been looking for supporting info myself ever since I heard this.
He claims that the 06 STI now makes about 330hp.
Maybe we have "gentlemen's agreement" as in Japan. The manufacturers won't publish anything above 270ps?
Of course I've been looking for supporting info myself ever since I heard this.
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Well 250WHP would mean that if we'd assume 25% drivetrain loss, which is conservative for AWD, then 330HP would be just about correct!!!
330 - 82 (25% of 330) = 248WHP
RIGHT!?
BTW, i spoke with the salesman again, says that insurance would go up if THEY knew that the power was 330hp. So Subaru still publishes as 300hp.
Also, the techs swear there's a DIFF when driving the 04-05-06 STIs.
330 - 82 (25% of 330) = 248WHP
RIGHT!?
BTW, i spoke with the salesman again, says that insurance would go up if THEY knew that the power was 330hp. So Subaru still publishes as 300hp.
Also, the techs swear there's a DIFF when driving the 04-05-06 STIs.
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I'm sure there is a difference when driving it but that doenst mean the engine makes more power. The salesman is just trying to sell you a car.
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Originally Posted by pj21086
I'm sure there is a difference when driving it but that doenst mean the engine makes more power. The salesman is just trying to sell you a car.
i have had an 05 and now have an 06 there is no differance in Hp!
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They changed the turbo right? I think the 06s turbo is supposed to spool faster, but the peak power is the same. I don't remember where I heard/read this info.
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ive driven both 04,05,06 sti models. personally, even though the numbers are the same, the 04,05 model feels faster than the 06 model. maybe aerodynamics or weight plays a factor. anyone know the weight difference between the 05/06?
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The motor mounts in the 06 are plastic, thats all i know that's different besides the different f/r power distribution and they have some sensor that has to do with power distribution to the lt/rt wheels.
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Originally Posted by Stimo
The motor mounts in the 06 are plastic, thats all i know that's different besides the different f/r power distribution and they have some sensor that has to do with power distribution to the lt/rt wheels.