OT: Evo X Vs STI

[ekrunch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12631527#post12631527 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by badazztealcobra
MAN, now I want a terminator again.... I just dont want to sell my Cobra to get one and I dont really want a car payment at this point in my life..... :mad2:

My dad has an 04 SVT that i'll have to pry from his cold, dead hands. :lol: He loves that thing, the new body styles haven't even phased him. He's totally sold on his.

 

[ILLiDaN]

before making this thread i was turnining into an import guy, my heart now belongs to american muscle

 

[ekrunch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12634357#post12634357 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ILLiDaN
before making this thread i was turnining into an import guy, my heart now belongs to american muscle

If all it took was an RC thread to sway you, you were never an import guy. American Muscle is good though, I grew up in it. Dad ran top fuel and owned a performance auto shop in LA. Nothing better than the sound and smells of big motors... and there really is no replacement for displacement. But I still love the Evo, even my Dad recognizes it as a solid platform. He's the one that came up with the "really fast Go-Kart" thing.

So if not an Evo or STI, what now? Terminator Cobra? Vette? Maybe something MOPAR?

 

[badazztealcobra]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12634897#post12634897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ekrunch
Maybe something MOPAR?

He said American Muscle.... that takes mopars out of the equation. :lol:

 

[FiReBReTHa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12634357#post12634357 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ILLiDaN
before making this thread i was turnining into an import guy, my heart now belongs to american muscle

fuel economy and reliability made me into an import guy... lol

 

[ILLiDaN]

the 2010 mustang boss 302 looks like its going to be nice

 

[ILLiDaN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12634897#post12634897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ekrunch
If all it took was an RC thread to sway you, you were never an import guy. American Muscle is good though, I grew up in it. Dad ran top fuel and owned a performance auto shop in LA. Nothing better than the sound and smells of big motors... and there really is no replacement for displacement. But I still love the Evo, even my Dad recognizes it as a solid platform. He's the one that came up with the "really fast Go-Kart" thing.

So if not an Evo or STI, what now? Terminator Cobra? Vette? Maybe something MOPAR?

your right ive always had mustangs in the back of my head collecting dust

 

[ReefKeepersCorner]

Did somebody say MOPAR?

 

[ReefKeepersCorner]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12634954#post12634954 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by badazztealcobra
He said American Muscle.... that takes mopars out of the equation. :lol:

You were amazing in this thread up to this point.... Talkin up RWDs and all, regardless that all you have is a ha ha... Mustang....:lol:

 

[hobbzz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12624061#post12624061 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saleenpwr88
I personally wouldn't choose either, I'm with Doug on the Cobra...but from what I HEARD (don't quote me on this) is that the EVO is pretty much topped out horsepower wise and the STI still has a lot of horsepower to gain if you want to put the money into it. I would get the faster one though, which ever it is.

AMS in Chicago has a couple 1000 AWHP Evo's running around. The most powerful STI I've ever seen was something like 700 AWHP. I used to own an STI...just traded it in. I wouldn't buy either. Even though the problems with the 4G63 were "supposed" to have been fixed with the Evos, it has never been a reliable engine. And Subaru can't build a transmission to save their lives.

MKIV Supra for me. 1000+ rwhp on the stock block and transmission, and with some headwork you can rev it to 9 or 10k and get 3-4000 rpm's worth of that power. Wide Open Throttle Motorsports runs an 8.6x at 170 with the stock tranny...that's 1400+ whp.

 

[badazztealcobra]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12635004#post12635004 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefKeepersCorner
You were amazing in this thread up to this point.... Talkin up RWDs and all, regardless that all you have is a ha ha... Mustang....:lol:

I was waiting for you to get involved Dave.... I cant take all this 4 cylinder with 950 pound of boost love going on in here. I thought the mopar comment would force you to speak up.

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Regardless of what people may say. I have come to like the Shelby GT. Just look at it its asking for a rev :rollface:

 

[ReefKeepersCorner]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12635045#post12635045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by badazztealcobra
I was waiting for you to get involved Dave.... I cant take all this 4 cylinder with 950 pound of boost love going on in here. I thought the mopar comment would force you to speak up.

I know, I know... All the uber-charged, flux capacitor injected, 4 gerbil-blender talk is BORING....:rolleye1:

But if you are trying to get me on the RWD side, you have to yell things like.....

MOPAR OR NO CAR!!!

 

[ekrunch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12635027#post12635027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hobbzz
AMS in Chicago has a couple 1000 AWHP Evo's running around. The most powerful STI I've ever seen was something like 700 AWHP. I used to own an STI...just traded it in. I wouldn't buy either. Even though the problems with the 4G63 were "supposed" to have been fixed with the Evos, it has never been a reliable engine. And Subaru can't build a transmission to save their lives.

Speaking as a current 4G63 owner, i'd say it's the best part of my car. The stock clutch is probably the worst part. I do know a lot of people that have had problems with them in the past. I'd imagine the guy who posted 40+ PSI of boost has blown his out a few times... At a factory tuned 22 PSI, i've got no issues. My biggest problem is that I let my car site for way too long at one time and I seem to spend more time blowing out the cobwebs than actually driving.

Just for reference though, 4G63 is no longer the current motor. Evo X has a 4B11 in it. Whether that's a good or bad thing remains to be seen.

MKIV Supra for me. 1000+ rwhp on the stock block and transmission, and with some headwork you can rev it to 9 or 10k and get 3-4000 rpm's worth of that power. Wide Open Throttle Motorsports runs an 8.6x at 170 with the stock tranny...that's 1400+ whp.

Man I love MKIV Supras... Always have. Nice cars. I just wasn't willing to spend that kind of $$$ on a used one. At the time when I purchased my Evo, I only had one car so having a warranty was a nice add. I do plan on buying a truck soon though so i'll probably start playing with my Evo or sell it to someone and get a hard core tuner.

 

[ekrunch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12635069#post12635069 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefKeepersCorner
I know, I know... All the uber-charged, flux capacitor injected, 4 gerbil-blender talk is BORING....:rolleye1:

But if you are trying to get me on the RWD side, you have to yell things like.....

MOPAR OR NO CAR!!!

Ya know... For two guys with performance vehicles that don't run, you sure talk a lot of trash. :lol2:

 

[badazztealcobra]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12637807#post12637807 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ekrunch
Ya know... For two guys with performance vehicles that don't run, you sure talk a lot of trash. :lol2:

Mine runs...... Just eats coolant and I'll probably crack something if I race it. :lmao:

I'm hoping that I can get the motor pulled next week and get to work on it... Work has just been nuts, and Im too cheap to pay someone to do it. :lol:

 

[saleenpwr88]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12635050#post12635050 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mojo Jojo
Regardless of what people may say. I have come to like the Shelby GT. Just look at it its asking for a rev :rollface:

That is sick!!!

 

[saleenpwr88]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12637807#post12637807 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ekrunch
Ya know... For two guys with performance vehicles that don't run, you sure talk a lot of trash. :lol2:

LOL...sorry but that was funny!

And I think Doug's runs, he started it a couple months ago when I was over there, but I don't know if it moves ...atleast it sounds great though!

 

[badazztealcobra]

It still moves. I just cant drive it for extended amounts of time on the expressway.... it eats coolant when you keep it in the high revs for any period of time.... Thats why its gotta get broken down to figure out whats wrong with it and Im going to yank off all the emissions garbage while im in there......

But yes, it was also a good shot by Ed.

 

[BADGUS]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12637795#post12637795 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ekrunch I'd imagine the guy who posted 40+ PSI of boost has blown his out a few times... [/B]

Actually i have yet to throw a rod on this motor,either the headgasket blows,transfer case blows,axles,rear end,driveshaft..So far motor has stayed together for 60+ passes.Maybe it's the Groden rod/Diamond piston combo?