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Originally Posted by ichitaka05
Thanks for the correction. But this proves more of my point. Getting more hp/tq = loosing more redline. Specially it's a same engine & to get extra 5hp lost 400rpm... yeah not for me
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??? Care to explain. Please don't compare the EJ257 to the FA20, two totally different engines, N/A vs Turbo...
Also the change in hp ratings from the 04-07 to 08+ STi engines were due to new SAE standards. The lower redline is easily removed via a tune in the 08+ STi, however if you know STi engines w/ factory turbo, you know its almost pointless spinning up to 7k rpm anyways.
I think Draco-REX is saying that a 2.5 N/A motor with 7k redline would be more favorable due to increased tq output, even if they kept the same hp targets of around 200hp.