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NOS2Go4Me,Apr 24 2008, 07:30 PM Wrote:I'd rather have the increased potential overhead of modding a 2.5L flat-4 over modding the 2.0L 4G63 4-cyl. Plus, with the STi you get all the toys and I've not heard of STi gearboxes eating themselves very much.
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yea the STi 6spd is pretty much a tank. i have not heard of any STi 6spd failures either.. even with the standard subaru 5spd the failures are really due to big power the trans can't handle or driver stupidity

in a mega power max tuning situation i'm not sure it is very clear cut whether the STi or EVO is better.. i guess that's why its been an on going rivalry for many years

i've heard, though i haven't experienced it myself, people saying that the EVO is better on smooth tarmac and the STi is better over rough surfaces and in gravel.

in terms of 'toys' what do you mean? like.. power windows, etc? from a tech standpoint the two cars are very similar... (the evo ix has much more tech in the drivetrain than the evo viii)

EDIT: i used to go to porsche club autoX events in NJ since they were held close to where i lived. many 911 guys comment on how hard it is to catch EVO/STi drivers. probably something to do with big power for cheap + awd fairies