06 Subaru ?? Interesting Displacement numers? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

BOO · 2005-03-14, 11:39 PM

what do you think ?

Here is the link to I-Club where they are already discussing it ...
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92571

Kevin M · 2005-03-15, 12:30 AM

It's all over the internet. has been since about an hour after that memo came out apparently.

I highly doubt we'll see a 2.5 liter WRX next year.

sp00ln · 2005-03-15, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

It's all over the internet. has been since about an hour after that memo came out apparently.

I highly doubt we'll see a 2.5 liter WRX next year.

They have to do something to keep up with the SRT-4 and mustang tho... plus, their engine expenses will go down because they can just focus on one type of engine instead of two - sorta like the LS1 maybe...

JC · 2005-03-15, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

It's all over the internet. has been since about an hour after that memo came out apparently.

I highly doubt we'll see a 2.5 liter WRX next year.

I wouldn't be, it would only make sense.

sperry · 2005-03-15, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

It's all over the internet. has been since about an hour after that memo came out apparently.

I highly doubt we'll see a 2.5 liter WRX next year.

They have to do something to keep up with the SRT-4 and mustang tho... plus, their engine expenses will go down because they can just focus on one type of engine instead of two - sorta like the LS1 maybe...

The 2.5L motor isn't used anywhere except in the US/Canada. So they'll still be making more 2.0L motors than 2.5's even if the US WRX switches over.

However, if Subaru was thinking about somthing like this, they should move production of all the US cars to the US, and use the 2.5L blocks exclusively. That might save them a bit in cost. Then we'd see a 250hp WRX with the same engine/drivetrain as the XT's and Legacy GT.

"Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX XT GT"

Nick Koan · 2005-03-15, 09:07 AM

Yeah, Subaru doesn't have to worry about homologating the 2.0l engine here in the states. That can easily be done elsewhere in the world. If necessary, they could even homologate the 1.8l because homologation rules allow a bore/stroke to reach the 2.0l max regulation.

From a marketing/cost perspective, it makes sense for Subaru. They gotta keep one upping them selves, lest other manufactures steal their thunder.

Dean · 2005-03-15, 10:22 AM

I think the typo is in the STI line, not the WRX..

it should read:

Impreza WRX STI 3.0L Turbo!

MattR · 2005-03-15, 10:30 AM

I'm just going to wait patiently and find out instead of wasting my time speculating and pulling ideas out of my ass.

sybir · 2005-03-15, 10:41 AM

Where's the fun in that?

MikeSTI · 2005-03-15, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

The 2.5L motor isn't used anywhere except in the US/Canada. So they'll still be making more 2.0L motors than 2.5's even if the US WRX switches over.

do you really think the rest of the world buys more cars then us in the US?

Nick Koan · 2005-03-15, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

do you really think the rest of the world buys more cars then us in the US?

Um, yes. The ej20 turbo usage in the US is much lower then the rest of the world.

Dean · 2005-03-15, 11:08 AM

They should move production here, then they could build a pushrod V-8 Legacy and run it in NASCAR!

F the rest of the world!

MattR · 2005-03-15, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

They should move production here, then they could build a pushrod V-8 Legacy and run it in NASCAR!

F the rest of the world!

Wow, can we even run the Baja in the Craftsman Truck Series? Sweet.

tysonK · 2005-03-15, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

They should move production here, then they could build a pushrod V-8 Legacy and run it in NASCAR!

F the rest of the world!

Wow, can we even run the Baja in the Craftsman Truck Series? Sweet.

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Originally Posted by MattR

I'm just going to wait patiently and find out instead of wasting my time speculating and pulling ideas out of my ass.

ha!

2005-03-14, 11:39 PM	#1
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	06 Subaru ?? Interesting Displacement numers? what do you think ? Here is the link to I-Club where they are already discussing it ... http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92571 Attached Thumbnails __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-03-15, 12:30 AM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	It's all over the internet. has been since about an hour after that memo came out apparently. I highly doubt we'll see a 2.5 liter WRX next year. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-03-15, 09:07 AM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, Subaru doesn't have to worry about homologating the 2.0l engine here in the states. That can easily be done elsewhere in the world. If necessary, they could even homologate the 1.8l because homologation rules allow a bore/stroke to reach the 2.0l max regulation. From a marketing/cost perspective, it makes sense for Subaru. They gotta keep one upping them selves, lest other manufactures steal their thunder. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-03-15, 10:22 AM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I think the typo is in the STI line, not the WRX.. it should read: Impreza WRX STI 3.0L Turbo! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-03-15, 10:30 AM	#8
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'm just going to wait patiently and find out instead of wasting my time speculating and pulling ideas out of my ass. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-03-15, 10:41 AM	#9
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Where's the fun in that? __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-03-15, 11:08 AM	#12
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	They should move production here, then they could build a pushrod V-8 Legacy and run it in NASCAR! F the rest of the world! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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