2.5 RS Impreza NEED HELP

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Jun 25, 2003 | 09:33 AM

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2.5 RS Impreza NEED HELP

I am a die hard rally fan (congrats to Solberg on the Cyprus rally) and am looking to buy the 2.5 RS (1997-2000). I was wondering if someone here can enlighten me on the whole 1997-2000 Impreza line. I am not sure about the 97-00 line, and here is what I think and please correct me if I am wrong. The coupe that is made is a 2.5 RS cause the sedan version is designated L... meaning they produced a consumer Impreza L and an enthusiast 2.5 RS. Thus any coupe is a 2.5 RS correct? Of the 2.5 RS models, is there any particular model year which is best to get? Any feed back is very much appreciated.

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Jun 25, 2003 | 11:40 AM

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Look on page 3 of the Faqs link in this section.

GM*=coupe Impreza
GC*=sedan Impreza
GF*=wagon Impreza

G*8=Impreza w/ EJ20
G*6=Impreza w/EJ25
G*4=Impreza w/EJ22 (not 22b)
G*2=Impreza w/EJ18 liter

New style:
GD*= Impreza sedan
GG*= Impreza wagon

G*A= EJ20
GDB= EJ20 STi (no GGB, since there is no STi wagon)
G*6= EJ25

Jun 25, 2003 | 08:12 PM

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Car Info: MY00RS25

Actually, the RS w/ the EJ25 engine was available as a sedan in 2000 and 2001. Previous to 2000, the RS was available only as a 2 door. I would avoid the MY99 due to the problems it had w/ it's MAF

97-98 had a DOHC w/ MAF sensor
99 SOHC w/ a MAF sensor - Probably the one to avoid because least amount of engine mods are available because of the weak MAF.
00-01 SOHC MAP, 4 door available in RS trim.

Jun 25, 2003 | 11:15 PM

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I think you mean 98-01? RS's werent made in 97...

Jun 26, 2003 | 03:52 AM

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SOA has also since changed the MAF used in the 99 model cars which hasn't had the issues the orignal version had. If your going with a turbo later on the DOHC 98 model has had problems with blowing headgaskets. The 2000 and up use a higher compression ratio and require a voltage clamp.