USDM vs JDM - which is better???
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Originally posted by h2o
In this case, USDM face with JDM thighs.
In this case, USDM face with JDM thighs.
Btw, I'm w/you on this one, but I think both versions could use some displacement under the hood!
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Originally Posted by LNR
If you want the slower Factory turbo charged RS with STi decals, badges and tranny the go for the USDM
If you are looking for a faster, better built (engine) then go JDM.
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Originally Posted by Ichinobu
Depends on your objective.
If you want the slower Factory turbo charged RS with STi decals, badges and tranny the go for the USDM
If you are looking for a faster, better built (engine) then go JDM.
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If you want the slower Factory turbo charged RS with STi decals, badges and tranny the go for the USDM
If you are looking for a faster, better built (engine) then go JDM.
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hey are you talking about me?
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Originally Posted by gdbimpreza
there is no such thing as better, it's what you prefer
Better built is a marketing term used for years. It discribed how one company can design and built a product better than another company. In this case the JDM engine does things that the USDM engine cannot.
The 2.0 liter JDM STi engine can out perform the USD 2.5 STi engine. It's components are engineered and designed to support the turbo application more so than its USDM 2.5 counterpart.
eg: Oil consumption issues that are experienced in the USDM "non turbo 2.5 RS engine with a STi turbo bolted on"/STi to see to the US market. The oil issues were not seen on the 2.0 USDM "turbo designed engine" WRX.
Better is used here is the best example "Better Business Bureaus"
If a company is crappy take them to the "Better Business Bureaus"
Too bad there is not a BEB "Better Engine Bureaus"
Just in case you think I'm throwing stones. I own both a WRX and STi and I am speaking from experience.
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Last edited by Ichinobu; Sep 1, 2005 at 06:36 PM.