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  1. Northeast Subaru Classifieds
    Running pull from a bone stock 2015 Subaru STI with 160,000 miles. Cylinders 1 and 3 compression down to 90psi. Was losing half a quart every two weeks. I decided to install an RA shortblock and new heads so I don't need this taking up space in my garage now. This is a great set for a rebuild or...
  2. 2015+ STI Discussion
    I have a 2005 STI with just under 150k miles on it. Unfortunately, the engine is on the verge of letting go, so I'm having a lot of trouble deciding what I should do. Between the engine and all of the other things it needs, I could see myself putting $16-20k into the car to get it to a reliable...
  3. FAQ/Newbie Forum
    Hi everyone I'm new here! Ive been currently dealing with this issue for awhile now I have a 06 Sti that has been having an issue lately. Everything seems to be fine until I rev the car or go from a stop. When I rev the car and the Rpm's starts to drop back down to idle the AFR go's to 14.7 then...
  4. Built Motor Discussion
    Hey! So I have a Crawford S2: Rated up to 450whp (540bhp) CrawfordSPEC S2 JE Forged Pistons Pistons approved by the SCCA and stamped accordingly\ Install Kit: 1 set of Genuine OEM Head Gaskets 1 set of Genuine OEM Intake Manifold Gaskets 1 set of Genuine OEM Exhaust Manifold Gaskets 1...
  5. 2015+ STI Discussion
    Can anyone help me out and tell me where this oil might be coming from? I thought it was coming from where I put the red silicone in the picture but that didn't seem to do anything. That was only temporary to help me determine if it was coming from there. Anyway, if anyone has any ideas I'd...
  6. 2.5 Liter/Litre Factory Motor
    Please be patient with me. I am a new Subie owner. I am very mechanically inclined (build a Chevelle from the ground up, helped my son build his '03 WRX, etc). I have an '06 WRX STI with the ej257 turbo engine with 118k miles. I've had the car for about 2 weeks. There was all kinds of...
  7. Canada
    So I recently just bought a 2009 Subaru wrx Sti Tech Package hatchback, and the car has a cylinder 3 misfire, I did the spark plugs the car has spark, also put a new coil pack in didn’t do anything, the owner said it smooths out as soon as you take out the MAF sensor wire, I tried it didn’t...
  8. 2.5 Liter/Litre Factory Motor
    OVERHEATING HELP Today, 2/8/2023, I experienced an overheating issue on my drive in to work. It first started as me noticing no heat was coming from the climate control as I had the heat turned all the way to hot and the fan on full blast. I then plugged in my access port to see that the temps...
  9. Warranty / Service Issues
    So I bought a 2013 STi hatchback 2 and a half years ago. Been a great car with minimal issues. Took care of a few loose ends and got it happy and healthy. 130k on the clock. It started running rough about a month ago. Took it to a reputable Subaru performance shop near me and had it diagnosed...
  10. 2.5 Liter/Litre Factory Motor
    So I bought a 2013 STI back in July and it ran alright for a month or so until I was coming to a stop and the car died. The dash lights and all stayed on but the engine itself stopped running. Since then I have tested the battery, replaced the alternator, checked fuses, combustion & compression...
  11. Built Motor Discussion
    Hello! I have an 08 Sti Hatch with about 14k on the latest motor looking for insight into what may be going on with the car. Subaru performance shop did a leak down and compression test and the results, are not that great... Cylinder 1: 125 PSI - 25% Cylinder 2: 130 PSI - 55% Cylinder 3: 135...
  12. 2.5 Liter/Litre Factory Motor
    I blew the head gasket on my STI just before it hit 250k miles. It was running great before that. I have the motor out of the car and I'm getting ready to pull the heads off and inspect what I can. I'm completely new to taking an engine apart and am wondering what you guys would recommend I do...
  13. General Subaru Discussions
    Hey guy i just got a 2019 sti,the car came with some light modifications.It has stock airbox with k&n filter but a cobb turbo inlet...Also the cobb bpv and cobb exhaust,these are all the mods that i can find on the car.The only part that I'm concerned about is the turbo inlet. I'm not sure What...
  14. General Subaru Discussions
    My STI has just started making a wine/chirping noise. It increases as the refs increase in the car, but sounds like it’s coming firm where the trans and the motor meet.
  15. Driving Tips & Techniques
    I was 40 rolling my 04 sti and accidentally money shifted for a slight second. Details are blurry since it happened so fast but I was in 5th shifting to 6th but went to 4th by mistake iirc (or maybe it was 4th to 3rd). Revs went to about 7500 I believe. After that I didn’t notice anything bad as...
  16. Warranty / Service Issues
    Hey all, I just put some new rotors and pads on my 04 sti today. Took the vehicle out for a test ride to make sure everything felt ok and it did. I pulled into my garage and after I turned the vehicle off it started making this ticking noise near the passenger side of the engine. The ticking...
  17. Built Motor Discussion
    Looking to buy a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback. The owner has told me the engine was rebuilt and the process on how it was broken in. I have attached all the documents relating to the repairs and processes to get it running back to normal. The owner said that all of the necessary actions...
  18. 2.5 Liter/Litre Factory Motor
    Hi all, I have a 2017 wrx sti with 30,000kms, and a stock block. Among many other things it has: csf radiator /oil cooler combo Killer b pickup Killer b pan Killer b windage tray I run 6qts 5w 30 redline oil currently but I have also run motul and regular Subaru oem oil. The car doesn’t burn...
  19. Built Motor Discussion
    Hey guys. I have a 2018 STI that I’ve Been working on for about 2 years and here is my current Engine mod list. Cobb intake Cobb accessport Nameless turbo back exhaust AEM high flow fuel pump Cobb flex fuel sensor kit Cobb fuel rails Cobb 1050 injectors Flex fuel tune 333WHP/360T Just...
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