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Originally Posted by ckim
I'm in the OC. We should get together with some STi guys once you're here.
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Definitely!
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Originally Posted by MokSpeed
Do you all think the FA platform will eventually replace the EJ in later generations of the STi?
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I wouldn't be surprised, but everything regarding the new engine is speculation. It could go one of very many ways:
1. The STI gets the same FA20 engine as the WRX with more power.
2. The STI gets an FA20 engine similar to the WRX, but with other internal changes.
3. The STI gets an all new FA25 or some other form of FA engine not found in the WRX.
Then, the following can happen:
1. The new engine in the STI is very good and reliable.
2. The new engine in the STI has a few bugs that need to be worked out, but is otherwise good.
3. The new engine in the STI is not that great.
The fact is that there's no way to know exactly what will happen. I'm sure the FA will get put into the STI at some point, but will it be the same as the WRX, similar, or a completely different engine? Then how will it perform? Then how will it last as it ages?
These are all questions that we know the answers to when it comes to the EJ series motor in the current STI. The answers aren't really the best in every category, but I know what to watch for and what will and won't work.