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Old 05-19-2009, 05:21 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by BADDASSC6 View Post
WRXwagon, not trying to spin you up, but the REAL ralley cars make 500ftlbs with only 300hp because they have an intake restrictor that is mandated.
HP= torque X RPM / 5250.

STIs have super long intake runners which while increase low end torque will cause flow restrictions up top, the same can be said about the baby turbo.

Bulletproof or being quick off the line are both matters of opionion and relative. STI based on my expierences and observations are niether.

You speak truth to power. However, to my knowledge, there is a HUGE difference in how tough the JDM trans vs. USDM so maybe that's what he means.
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