There are not forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! - Page 2

polyol · 12-28-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neanderthal Racing

same claim was made on the '04.

Yes it was. I distinctly remember a 10+ page thread where it was claimed that the 04's had forged pistons and someone had to finally tear down a block and show pictures of the pistons that showed that were clearly not forged. Even then some people were still adamant that the STi's had forged pistons...lol...

I actually will not believe that the pistons are forged untill someone tears a block down and posts picks. It wont be long untill someone puts a MBC in a new 08, boosts to 25psi, gets afr's at 15:1

Flycaster · 12-28-2007, 04:18 PM

Agreed. Within the next 90 days some unfortunate scout will play around with an open source reflash, and grenade his motor in the process - it'll get opened up and then we'll know.

***La Mer*** · 12-28-2007, 04:37 PM

We also heard that the 07 had forged pistons.

Obviously, this wasn't true.

dareseven · 12-28-2007, 04:50 PM

Man I hope they are forged. But, I have high doubts.

JJ18Sniper · 12-29-2007, 12:09 AM

Any news?

pantag · 12-29-2007, 11:13 AM

I highly doubt if they are forged. It would be in the official release statement from SOA.

***Szumita*** · 12-29-2007, 11:17 AM

how nice would this be... they should for the bigger price tag...

JJ18Sniper · 12-29-2007, 11:30 AM

It would be the ideal OEM replacement block for us too...

CFar · 12-29-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ18Sniper

It would be the ideal OEM replacement block for us too...

Im no tuner, but wouldn't it need the 08 ecu as well due to the extra cam adjustment taken on by the ecu?

RFFG · 12-29-2007, 04:00 PM

Updates on this?

Flycaster · 12-30-2007, 10:36 AM

This was posted over on NASIOC this morning:

"FYI: The 08 has the same pistons as the 04,05,06, and 07. The crankcase is a new issue number, but backwards compatible, so likely not a significant change. The rings however are a new part number, not listed as backwards compatible. They look the same, but perhaps have some difference in material. Everything else in the block seems to be the same. The 08 WRX has the same shortblock, so all internals are the same as well. Obviously the heads are different, but they have the same size combustion chamber (56ccs), and similar size ports.

Jeff Sponaugle"

dareseven · 12-30-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flycaster

This was posted over on NASIOC this morning:

"FYI: The 08 has the same pistons as the 04,05,06, and 07. The crankcase is a new issue number, but backwards compatible, so likely not a significant change. The rings however are a new part number, not listed as backwards compatible. They look the same, but perhaps have some difference in material. Everything else in the block seems to be the same. The 08 WRX has the same shortblock, so all internals are the same as well. Obviously the heads are different, but they have the same size combustion chamber (56ccs), and similar size ports.

Jeff Sponaugle"

I knew we wouldn't get that lucky.

Flycaster · 12-30-2007, 08:17 PM

BTW, I just thought I'd add that all of this is "eyes-on" confirmed - Sponaugle tore his brand new motor apart just to have a look-see.

mug23 · 12-30-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFar

Im no tuner, but wouldn't it need the 08 ecu as well due to the extra cam adjustment taken on by the ecu?

He referred to block replacement. With only a short block mod, you can use your old ECU.

polyol · 12-31-2007, 07:14 AM

Well thats that...another letdown about forged stuff...par for course.

12-28-2007, 04:18 PM	#17
Flycaster S204 Racer Posts: 3,108 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! Agreed. Within the next 90 days some unfortunate scout will play around with an open source reflash, and grenade his motor in the process - it'll get opened up and then we'll know.

12-28-2007, 04:37 PM	#18
*La Mer* NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,280 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! We also heard that the 07 had forged pistons. Obviously, this wasn't true.

12-28-2007, 04:50 PM	#19
dareseven Professional STI Driver Car: Sold 06 Aspen White/ Fav Mod: Meticulous Maintenance Location: AL Posts: 412 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! Man I hope they are forged. But, I have high doubts.

12-29-2007, 12:09 AM	#20
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,646 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! Any news?

12-29-2007, 11:13 AM	#21
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12-29-2007, 11:17 AM	#22
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12-29-2007, 11:30 AM	#23
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,646 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! It would be the ideal OEM replacement block for us too...

12-29-2007, 04:00 PM	#25
RFFG S204 Racer Car: 1998 GF8/2008 STI Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 3,001 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! Updates on this?

12-30-2007, 10:36 AM	#26
Flycaster S204 Racer Posts: 3,108 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! This was posted over on NASIOC this morning: "FYI: The 08 has the same pistons as the 04,05,06, and 07. The crankcase is a new issue number, but backwards compatible, so likely not a significant change. The rings however are a new part number, not listed as backwards compatible. They look the same, but perhaps have some difference in material. Everything else in the block seems to be the same. The 08 WRX has the same shortblock, so all internals are the same as well. Obviously the heads are different, but they have the same size combustion chamber (56ccs), and similar size ports. Jeff Sponaugle"

12-30-2007, 08:17 PM	#28
Flycaster S204 Racer Posts: 3,108 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! BTW, I just thought I'd add that all of this is "eyes-on" confirmed - Sponaugle tore his brand new motor apart just to have a look-see.

12-31-2007, 07:14 AM	#30
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,300 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Forged OEM pistons in 08 STI! Well thats that...another letdown about forged stuff...par for course. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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