DAZ1985
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http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1023579.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1068348.htm
What are these like?
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P1CK4D
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3dr Scoobs are so 
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DAZ1985
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or would i be better off with
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1040511.htm
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Ellis
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x2 would like to know info on this, seen a few P1's for sale with 2.5 conversions...
Advantages/disadvantages?
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Eck
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400bhp from just slapping on a different turbo and a manifold and remap... I'd take the second one personally, seems to be a bit less, cowboy for some reason 
And the engine themselves have roughly the same power std as the old 2.0 block, but a good bit more bottom end torque. Prodrive were having a nightmare trying to tune the thing to begin with though as it kept melting pistons! I'd stick with the tried and tested 2.0 personally, but I'm slightly biased towards the noise
Edit: Never saw the thid one, that's nice too!
[Edited on 03-06-2009 by Eck]
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by DAZ1985
or would i be better off with
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1040511.htm
Oh yes!
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Ellis
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quote:
Originally posted by Eck
but I'm slightly biased towards the noise
That's the way I feel, I heard you can get an un-equal length exhaust manifold to get the noise back?
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Eck
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Well that's where the noise comes from, so if there are aftermarket unequal headers then aye, the noise will return!
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Ellis
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Bingo! Not scared of 2.5's now then 
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DAZ1985
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In an ideal world if its to replace the corsa its going have to be a 2 door
reason i ask is thiers a few 2.5 out thier but for what advantage, i wasnt clicking at power figures but its something id look for as future mods
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AK
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i plan to slide a 2.5 in to mine when the redtop 2.0 goes.
I'll do it with a built closed deck EJ257 though.
The standard 2.5 EJ257 will be great on a road car..... more torque, more power
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DAZ1985
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So the 2.5 would be the better engine to go for ak?
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by DAZ1985
So the 2.5 would be the better engine to go for ak?
Theres no replacement for displacement. 
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p93sco
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2.0 engine is stronger so i was told
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Ellis
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2.0 is soft isn't it, forever hearing about them being rebulit etc.
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WATSON
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Originally posted by Ellis
2.0 is soft isn't it, forever hearing about them being rebulit etc.
They arent soft atal tbh, its the way you look after them , thats why scoobys have a bad name for themselfs as people dont look after them wack the boost up on them and expect things to go all fine and dandy.
ours was services ect and had a hard time like most of our cars get and it never missed a beat,
They can be good engines/cars if looked after by the right person 
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Ellis
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I really want money for an Impreza now 
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AK
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a high reving closed deck 2.0 would be fun.... but i cant see why a decent built 2.5 would be any worse.
A closed deck STi 2.0 would be better than open run of the mill 2.5 if going for more than standard power.
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mad_mike252
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2.5 hmmm
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AK
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that was worth the read Mike.
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crazybrightman
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more power, more torque and quicker turbo spool.
if you do get one just make sure its been done properly as older scoobs are money pits if they have been neglected.
3drs are the only one id own though 5drs are way too common.
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Ellis
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quote:
Originally posted by crazybrightman
3drs are the only one id own though 5drs are way too common.
There is something subtle about them that's nice, I can certainly see me buying a P1 in the not so distant future
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AK
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2dr!!!!
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AK
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Ellis - dont waste the money on a P1. Its just an overpriced TypeR.
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Ellis
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Originally posted by AK
Ellis - dont waste the money on a P1. Its just an overpriced TypeR.
I know, my mate keeps telling me this...
What's your advice if I wanted one - throw a splitter on a TypeR?
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