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Hey guys have owned 2 wrx's before (gc8's) and have decided to get another one however I haven't really been much into the new ones since i have owned a few cars since my wrx. Looking at getting a 2003 sti just have a few questions.
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A guy on here Rob = doadrift) is selling his stock 03 STI if you'd prefer something not mucked around with. It has a front lip on it too now
http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/sale-cars-only/26992-fs-2003-impreza-sti-peanut-eye.html
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Is 1.5 a lot of boost for one of these engines? it seems it.
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Not at all, just about perfect for the stock turbo. Should be making 300 or so hp at the wheels, fun drive.
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Are they 207's? not the 2.5?
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Yes it is an EJ207, good stuff.
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What turbo do they run? and can you get bolt on upgrades?
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The first part is a VF35. Are you serious about the next question??!! Of course there are bolt on parts
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What is the best oil to use in these engines?
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Fresh oil is best!! But seriously, Motul 300V Chrono 10W40 or similar.
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Are there any special things to look for when buying?
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Compression in each cylinder. Take it to a reputable workshop and have it compression tested. You want each of the cylinders to be within 5-10% of each other which would signify an engine in top nick.
Accident damage. Take a tape measure and make sure things are square.
As Gezza said, clunks in the trasmission, all the windows/mirrors work as they should, and obviously look at the service history.