2.0 versus 2.5....
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B/c the engine is larger there is more room for power. If you take a 500cc or .5L engine and modify it you're not going to get 200 hp out of it as easily as a 2.0L. The extra .5L gives room for more power.
It was probably done b/c it is also easier to get 300hp out of a 2.5L than a 2.0L and still pass emissions.
It was probably done b/c it is also easier to get 300hp out of a 2.5L than a 2.0L and still pass emissions.
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bigger = more power???
hmmm i guess that makes sense :lol:
I also read in here somewhere that there is less turbo lag with larger displacement but I don't recall why. And I'm too lazy too look it up.
hmmm i guess that makes sense :lol:
I also read in here somewhere that there is less turbo lag with larger displacement but I don't recall why. And I'm too lazy too look it up.
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It all depends on turbo sizing. But given the same turbo, yes, the 2.5 will be less laggy.
Yeah, I know the 2.5 should theoretically make more power. I guess I wasn't specific enough in my question. What I meant was.. is there any documentation or experience with modding the 2.5? IE: Will the 2.5 be able to hold together under insane HP as well as the 2.0 has done elsewhere?
After having talked to my Subie rep, I think that the 2.5 in the STi is almost the same block as the standard 2.5 they use in everything else besides the few modifications made with the closed deck and all. This will be the first to have the Active valve timing also which is a very kool upgrade. The 2.5 that they use in everything else has been a great motor! The biggest benefit, and probably the biggest reason they decided to use it in the STi, is that it has Great "low-end" torque numbers. It pushes much harder at low RPM's than the 2.0. That plus the 6 speed tranny should actually blow our minds... It's gonna be fun.
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Just to clarify, this is the first USDM car to have the AVCS. JDM versions have been using it for a while, including the naturally aspirated engines.murley said:
VVT will be very nice! None of my cars have it, yet, ( :roll: ) so I am looking forward to finally getting one with it!murley said:After having talked to my Subie rep, I think that the 2.5 in the STi is almost the same block as the standard 2.5 they use in everything else besides the few modifications made with the closed deck and all. This will be the first to have the Active valve timing also which is a very kool upgrade. The 2.5 that they use in everything else has been a great motor! The biggest benefit, and probably the biggest reason they decided to use it in the STi, is that it has Great "low-end" torque numbers. It pushes much harder at low RPM's than the 2.0. That plus the 6 speed tranny should actually blow our minds... It's gonna be fun.
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