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Originally Posted by simpleisbest
Look how close some of those Type-Rs are in the event results. A normal GSR would be MUCH easier to build (easier to find, easier to get good wheels, makes about the same power, etc...). Try finding a non-molested Type-R. I can find a stock, good condition GSR within 5mins on AutoTrader for pretty cheap ($5k-8k).
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rules aside you're correct
however, STX doesn't allow internal work, so that "about the same power" comment is not true, the ITR engine is leagues better than the regular 1.8. Without changes to the camshafts and compression you'll always be playing catchup.
the ITR chassis is also lighter since they put less stuff into it, or not at all, such as the sound deadening.
Suspension is the only place where they'd be on equal footing in STX, since both would get carte blanche of go fast parts, but at the end of the day you'll never tune a GSR to ITR levels under STX prep.