Has anyone heard of the 2008 STi factory defects
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Has anyone heard of the 2008 STi factory defects
I heard from a fellow member that the 2008 STi has a factory defect (fuel pump) of running to lean causing damage to the pistons.
Is this true?
Also, I was advised to purchase a Walboro 255 fuel pump and custom tuning map from Crawford to correct the problem.
If anyone has heard of any problems, please let me know.
Peace
Is this true?
Also, I was advised to purchase a Walboro 255 fuel pump and custom tuning map from Crawford to correct the problem.
If anyone has heard of any problems, please let me know.
Peace
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They have the Walboros in stock, and can install and tune you at a great price.
Talk to the receptionist Greg, he'll set you up.
GST Motorsports yesyes
They have the Walboros in stock, and can install and tune you at a great price.
Talk to the receptionist Greg, he'll set you up.
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I don't think it had so much to do with the tune. It had something to with fuel cutoff when driving aggressively causing the ringlands on certain cylinders to blow.
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sad thing is it probably wasnt a factory defect..the only defect may be are the ones thats inspects them..
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Last edited by kurtdaniel; Jan 19, 2009 at 05:15 PM.
It is a horrible tune from Subaru and weak pistons. The ringlands crack and pop the motor. Get a tune asap and you will likely have no worries. It's not the fuel pump, it is the tune and weak pistons. Same issue some 07s had.
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A guy in our forums in GA had this same problem. Check it out: http://www.WRXAtlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23224
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Its not the tune its the crappy *** motor, EJ257's pistons are junk and something is up with the number 4 cyllinder, too small of water jackets possibly?
Biggest Problem: Ringlands on Pistons
What Exacerbates Ringland Problems: Poor Factory Tune
What Exacerbates Poor Factory Tune Problems: Some of the STi's have inconsistent fuel pumps.
What Exacerbates Ringland Problems: Poor Factory Tune
What Exacerbates Poor Factory Tune Problems: Some of the STi's have inconsistent fuel pumps.
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Yea they really should give him a better title. It makes me laugh every time I get transferred to the receptionist.
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