V8 vs V10 STi?

I like the shape of the V8 much more than the V10, But you seem to be able to get a V10 for similar prices to the earlier models...

Are the V10's much better?

How is the reliability of the 2.5 compared to the 2.0?

Also, just sorta read that the V8 STi has equal length headers... IMO one of the best things about Subys is their RUMBLE... Would I have to get after market headers to get it...

What is your personal preference between the two models?

And the not heinous front lights

Got a v8 sti, would love to get a v10 sti

Ah right. Yea definitely would get that over an 8.. But just hardly seem to see them pop up. The 9 has the better steering wheel right?

Very shortly you will be told the 2.5 is a pos and breaks if you look at it. Truth is its same spec bottom end as v8- just slightly weaker bores. Other truth is the pissant turbos on v10 ej257 restrict the **** out them and egbp is horrendous. Buy the ugly v10 sti and add a 20g td05 then tune it you will love it v much. So much quicker/torque/excitement. Best thing is i can cruise up hills in vac 5th without a hint of labour. Dont listen to the internet there is so much bull**** about the ej257s.

I would buy the v9 sti looks so much nicer and skudder rims fit.

I'm Ugoogiling at the mo, like talking to people who have actual experience though!

My understanding is..

JDM Version 10

2L

Quad AVCS (intake and exhaust)

New shape (same chassis)

Better interior (think it's very very similar to V9)

DCCD

Twin scroll turbo

NZDM V10

2.5L

Single AVCS (Intake)

Twin scroll turbo

Maybe DCCD?

V8 STi

2L

Singe AVCS (intake)

Twin Scroll turbo

Same interior as Version 7

DCCD (or was it V9 that got it?)

All on the same GDB Chassis.

V10 single scroll stock isnt it? So rumbles.

Ah Evowrx, cheers. To be honest I won't be touching the engine too much. Need a reliable daily, so exhaust and stereo will be the upgrades... Also coilovers and mags. I'm thinking V9 if I can find a white one with low k's.

What realistic price range would I be able to get one?

 evowrx said:

V10 single scroll stock isnt it? So rumbles.

I'd have thought it'd stay twin scroll? Unless you're meaning the NZDM then it might be single scroll still?

AH right Timmah. Still green on the STI specs. Definately has to rumble.

 Timmah said:

I'd have thought it'd stay twin scroll? Unless you're meaning the NZDM then it might be single scroll still?

Pretty sure 2.0 v10 twin and 2.5 v10 single.

 evowrx said:

Pretty sure 2.0 v10 twin and 2.5 v10 single.

Agree.

Im pretty sure the V10 JDM (2L twin scroll) is the same engine from the V9 ? Still only dual/intake only AVCS, cable throttle, has the nitrided crank, etc. Basically a facelift V9.

Not sure on the details for the NZDM/non JDM 2.5's though.

V11 is where the quad/intake and exhaust AVCS, DBW, etc came in.

Are v9 sti def dual avcs?

The V9 is basically V10 inside minus the 260KM/H speedo. Has the black steering wheel and aircon dials etc are the same. Outside its like the V8 but with the 5x114.3 hubs and a little lip over the rear wheel arch like the V10's. I call it the best of both but maybe I'm slightly biased haha.

I'm unsure about the dual AVCS though.

For sti dual avcs only came in on the v11, regardless of being 2 or 2.5ltr.

Buy a ver9!

 evowrx said:

Are v9 sti def dual avcs?

Yea sorry meant dual as in just the intake side, some refer to intake only as dual and the V11 with both intake and exhaust as quad, bit confusing.

Yea right, I prefer the shape of the 8/9 over the 10. The 8/9 is the best looking version IMO...

I'd definitely go for the JDM V9, have owned one before and has been my favorite car so far. Living in Australia now and there are none here unfortunately. Has the twin scroll turbo, equal length headers from factory, 5x114.3 PCD hubs as well as the EJ207 which is a really good motor. And yes they also look the best imo =)

V10 looks better for the few first times, but if you see it everyday, the shape of V8/V9 is better imo.Only get V10 STi if you can find the JDM one, otherwise go for V9, then V8. So in order: V10 JDM > V9 > V8 > V10 NZDM