Turbo Baja Released in NY today!

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Apr 17, 2003 | 11:23 AM

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Turbo Baja Released in NY today!

Check it out! Turbo Baja now to!

http://vocuspr.vocus.com/vocuspr30/x...Title=Releases

Apr 17, 2003 | 12:21 PM

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I wonder what it would take to boost it to STi specs...eh, the drivetrain probably isnt built for it anyway, but a Baja STi is an interesting thought.

Apr 17, 2003 | 12:28 PM

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I wonder what it would take to boost it to STi specs...eh, the drivetrain probably isnt built for it anyway, but a Baja STi is an interesting thought.

Shhh. Not much. If you go to www.media.subaru.com and look at the specs it looks to be the same motor as in the STi but just running less boost.

Apr 17, 2003 | 03:56 PM

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210hp 2.5L... Im sure you can tune the hell out of it!

Apr 19, 2003 | 08:18 AM

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I sort of like the Forester 2.5 XT - same motor, but a more practical vehicle at a weight penalty. The pricing is nice, too.

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Apr 19, 2003 | 08:42 AM

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I wonder what it would take to boost it to STi specs...eh, the drivetrain probably isnt built for it anyway, but a Baja STi is an interesting thought.

Probably only a little more than an ECU reflash. The 5-speed surely won't be as robust as the STi 6-speed, but if you don't drive it like a maniac you shouldn't have any issues. There's a lot of people driving 300+ hp and torque WRXs without blowing their transmissions. A 300+ hp and torque Baja would be a fun, fun ride.

Apr 19, 2003 | 07:13 PM

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I don't think it is the same engine. Yes, 2.5L, bit not the STI motor detuned.
Prolly no semi-closed deck or forged internals.

Apr 19, 2003 | 08:48 PM

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jaypride, the engine is basically the same, minus the turbo, intercooler, intake manifold (not powdercoated red), and probably ECU programing. If you dont believe us, read closer: http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=176&n=156

"To make those numbers, the Turbo incorporates such STi innovations as lightweight, sodium-filled exhaust valves and a semi-closed deck cylinder head." Not to mention the DOHC AVCS design with drive by wire throttle, same as the STI.

Apr 19, 2003 | 09:09 PM

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They are the same engine with a few different parts mentioned above. The STi is tuned for power, the Forester and Baja versions are tuned to not guzzle gas.

Apr 20, 2003 | 12:11 AM

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For those who haven't seen this, here's a link to an article on the turbo baja debut at the NY autoshow

http://www.cars.com/carsapp/autoshow..._04_17_06.tmpl

Apr 20, 2003 | 04:53 PM

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Baja motor has the Semi-Closed deck, variable valve timing and the sodium filled valves. Other than that it's anybody's guess until we see it. Since the Baja and Forester are tuned for low end torque it may very well have different intake and exhaust, not to mention different cams.

Keith

Apr 20, 2003 | 05:09 PM

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I sort of like the Forester 2.5 XT - same motor, but a more practical vehicle at a weight penalty. The pricing is nice, too.

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I don't think weight will be a problem. The WRX 5-spd weighs 3085 pounds and the Forester 5-spd weighs 3095 (this is for the XS without leather, etc.; if one opts for the XT with the premium pack, which includes AT, leather, sunroof, then it's going to weigh more, something like 3150). It's a bit less areodynamic than the WRX, but it has the torque to make up for it. I believe I read somewhere that a Canadian mag tested the XT and it clocked in at 6.1s 0-60. Not too shabby; plenty fast for me, anyway.

I really like the XT, and, as you said, it's priced nicely. I can't wait for them to get here.

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Apr 20, 2003 | 10:38 PM

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The 03+ foresters were actually redesigned with a little more aerodynamics in mind, same as the 04+ Imprezas, so thats good for both models. And yes, the forester turbo weighs almost identicle to how much a wrx wagon weighs

Apr 21, 2003 | 06:28 AM

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The 03+ foresters were actually redesigned with a little more aerodynamics in mind, same as the 04+ Imprezas, so thats good for both models. And yes, the forester turbo weighs almost identicle to how much a wrx wagon weighs

Well, for what it's worth, that 3085 weight for the WRX was for the sedan.

Apr 21, 2003 | 06:40 AM

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Originally posted by autolove
I believe I read somewhere that a Canadian mag tested the XT and it clocked in at 6.1s 0-60. Not too shabby; plenty fast for me, anyway.
Even if I never purchase a Forester, SOA wouldn't allow both the Baja and the Forester to possibly outaccelerate the standard WRX - the WRX is the performance standard for all of Subaru, with the STi being a premium version of the car. My instincts tell me that the WRX might have a turbo EJ25 in its future.

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