Subaru Impreza engine swap
I have a 2011 Subaru Impreza wrx sti and my friend was telling me to switch the engine with something faster. Any ideas as to what??
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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
Sep 29, 2021
I appreciate a vehicle with no bells or whistles, but the tech is starting to grow on me.
It was dramatically overpriced for the mileage. I will need to take it in immediately for the 130K PMs to the tune of several thousand dollars. But the car is in tip-top condition for its vintage.
I was pleasantly impressed with the acceleration and handling. I feel very confident on Pacific NW road conditions.Sep 29, 2021
by Chad H
Dec 31, 2014
My wife and I purchased this car for our son on the 16th birthday. It was a great purchase, great overall performance and great maintenance. Never a bit of trouble and my son loves this car. I love to take it out and run it. Dec 31, 2014
by Anonymous
Jan 21, 2014
Great car! M3, Porsha' and corvettes all try to race me lol. Handles great! No mods but brakes, it has a short throw shifter in it also! Best body type. 2014 bodies are alright. This is a 007 car. Go anywhere any terrain.Jan 21, 2014
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by Anonymous
Sep 29, 2021
I appreciate a vehicle with no bells or whistles, but the tech is starting to grow on me.
It was dramatically overpriced for the mileage. I will need to take it in immediately for the 130K PMs to the tune of several thousand dollars. But the car is in tip-top condition for its vintage.
I was pleasantly impressed with the acceleration and handling. I feel very confident on Pacific NW road conditions.Sep 29, 2021
by Chad H
Dec 31, 2014
My wife and I purchased this car for our son on the 16th birthday. It was a great purchase, great overall performance and great maintenance. Never a bit of trouble and my son loves this car. I love to take it out and run it. Dec 31, 2014
by Anonymous
Jan 21, 2014
Great car! M3, Porsha' and corvettes all try to race me lol. Handles great! No mods but brakes, it has a short throw shifter in it also! Best body type. 2014 bodies are alright. This is a 007 car. Go anywhere any terrain.Jan 21, 2014
by Joachim S
Sep 08, 2012
Decently powerful family vehicle, Cobb stage 1 tune helped with delivery feel and
added a little power.
Lots of cargo room.
The sedan is a bit "boy racer" and my wife and I couldn't deal with that, so the
hatch was what we decided on.Sep 08, 2012
by Anonymous
May 14, 2012
My 2nd WRX and 2011 & up are hugely better than previous generations. Go test drive one and see. Fun car for the family too, as long as your family is young and on the small side. Mazda 3 wagon is a joke compared to WRX 2011 & up.May 14, 2012
by Cullen M
Apr 24, 2012
This is simple, I love this car. super fast no turbo lag at all, looks great drives great, really good as a daily driver. they only bad thing is its really annoying working under the hood or any where in the car. boxer engine, its a bitter-sweet engine but its still awesome and im gonna keep it as long as i can.Apr 24, 2012
by Christopher H
Feb 11, 2012
This car is a blast to drive. With dedicated winter rims and tires it's a blast in the
snow too. A few modifications really wakes the car up. The look and style of the
car is very aggressive and stands out on any crowded street. Feb 11, 2012
by Danny D
Nov 24, 2011
Performance - acceleration 13.05 on 1/4 mile, braking good, handling really good
Appearance - both interior and exterior styling Sports car.
Cost of Ownership - gas mileage low
Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive really fun recommended to all!!! hmm at leastNov 24, 2011
by Michael C
Oct 27, 2011
Performance is outstanding and it's pretty much stock.
Looks amazing, especially with the new wheels. Interior is very nice and clean, very well laid out. Its a blast to drive, especially on curvy roads. No comments on cost since it's brand new.
Fun factor is way high.Oct 27, 2011
by Mark B
Oct 22, 2011
I love this car, handles really well and is a lot of fun to drive with its R180 s way mechanical rear diff. Has excellent response with lower gear ratio's than standard WRX and STI's. Ability to adjust the drive from 60 rear to fully locking the centre diff. Oct 22, 2011
by Aiew U
Oct 20, 2011
Performance - Moderate Power and break but great handling
Build Quality - Interior can be scratched easily
Appearance - Street Racing
Cost of Ownership - Fuel consumption depends on how heavy of your
feet, maintenance is quite low
Fun Factor - Really like the handling Oct 20, 2011
by Tao K
May 24, 2011
0-100 very very very very very very very stylish,
awesome awesome awesome awesme awesme awesome
its so awesome i have no words to say,, ok now im officially bored out of my U^&%%£$^ minD!!! its an affordable car if u sell ur car,house,furniture etc..May 24, 2011
by Anonymous
May 16, 2011
The new wide-body style looks awesome. It is obviously taken from the 06/07 WRC Rally
car and it really performs well.
The suspension is the most impressive upgrade over the 07 sedan. Cornering performance
is a unreal when you compared to the 07 sedan. Under steer is a thing of the past. No more
worrying about corning at high speeds. Traction has also been upgraded and is a by-
product of the stiffened suspension and the upgraded pillow-ball joints. In the 07 Sedan
you either slowed down for pot holes or you swerved out of the way. Now you don't have to
do that, the suspension can take everything you throw at it and more. I could go on all day
about the upgrades to the suspension but I don't have the time.
The interior has also been provided a very nice and much needed upgrade. The addition of
the heated leather seats is probably the biggest and most welcomed upgrade considering I
have been under the knife 4 times for back problems. The entire looks and feel has changed
from a bright over the top boy-racer to a more refined and at the same time aggressive look.
There is a bit more leg room all around which is good for travelling with passengers. When
you get out of the car it doesn't feel like you have been sitting on a metal bench for 3 hours
in the cheap seats at SafeCo Field. Another great upgrade over the 07 is the road noise.
Even at high revs you can still talk with your passenger and they will be able to hear you. I
can see some people marking that as a draw-back if you know what I mean.
The new quad outlet/tipped exhaust sounds like heaven for H4 Boxer Engine fans. The
sounds is smooth and silky inside and out. At higher rev points you can still hear the
classic growl of the boxer which is a huge plus. The enclosed windows are a great
improvement over the 07 as well. It doesn't sound like you are closing the door of a 72
Dodge Dart. The doors sound solid and the addition of the side curtain airbags is huge
plus as well.
Also for the 2011 STI Sedan versus the 07 STI Sedan are standard 18 inch wheels with
Dunlop SP Sport 600 tires which make cornering and overall street performance that much
better.
For the money this vehicle is the best in class. I have driven others in the same price range
and none compare to the performance and capabilities of the 2011 Impreza STI. May 16, 2011
by Katie M
Apr 11, 2011
Basically this is my dream car... everytime they bring out a new version of Impreza i generally like it. Tho i didn't like the 09/10 version which i did get to drive as part of my driving lessons.
I like this version especially in red tho! :)Apr 11, 2011
by Anonymous
Mar 20, 2011
A rally legends car. This car has won multipull rally world championships and is one of the best four wheel drive cars about and its off road performance is better than some Land Rover off road models and faster than Land Rover as wellMar 20, 2011
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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: aluminum and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: front
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.90 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: inverted struts · Rear Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse