Posted 03 January 2011 - 07:56 PM
Simply put Sean - it doesn't. The STi beats it in almost every aspect. Only thing I miss is having boost down low (please note I said boost, not power)
It is much more linear - it simply just pulls, and doesn't stop pulling, even once you're up in the revs, though the power graph somewhat shows that. Initially I didn't like the exhaust note that it produced with the twin scroll, but it seems to be growing on me, and also initial start was a little hard to get used to - 1st gear is a little tall for the single turbo. There was an issue with over boost on the stock setup - this was initially stopped with a bleed valve, and then the tune. Stock boost control couldn't handle cold weather while under high loads.
Other than that, this eclipses the stock setup, even tuned. I found that unless you are on clean bitumen, 1st and 2nd want to start spinning the wheels once you're up in the revs. Even tuned, the twins never got even close to doing that.
It was well and truly worth every penny. Do it, and then get it tuned (be it with ecutek or another place, doesn't matter). You won't look back.
Cheers,
Ben
MY00 Red RX, a nice daily that was sold off once the B4 became reliable...
MY02 Blue B4, aka 'The Project' - v8 JDM STi engine package and assorted other 'goodies' - Sold, then bought back for parts. Stripped and crushed.
MY03 Blue RX, the newer old daily, pretty well more B4 than RX now... In the process of being converted to the track toy... Watch this space!
MY02 Silver Wagon, H6 conversion, full blue/black leather and almost full black interior to go with it.
MY03 White/Silver H6 Outback, donor car for silver waghoon.
MY97 Silver RX, acquired to become track car, but plans changed. To be stripped and scrapped in time.
