|
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
10-29-2003, 09:51 AM | #1 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 44010
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Springfield, VA
Vehicle:2004 Cayenne Turbo Black |
Will XT lose power in future models?
I really like the XT, but want to hold on to my daily driver a little longer to save some money. I know that the XT is underrated for power and torque. Any signs that this power will be reduced in future model years? I remember it being mentioned on other threads, but don't remember what was the conclusion of the discussion.
TIA |
10-29-2003, 10:54 AM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 37992
Join Date: Jun 2003
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: here?
Vehicle:0609 06STI 09STI 09LegSE 99RS |
I'm betting the 4.44 gaering will go, so you'll lose 0-60 times.
As to the HP/Tq ratings...I'd bet they'll stay the same at the crank, and be posted higher than current to show that SoA has "improved" the power in the 2005, 2006, etc... |
10-29-2003, 11:16 AM | #3 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 45176
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Chicago, IL
Vehicle:04 Forester XT Back in Black |
I would also guess the 4.44 gearing will go.
But, unless the WRX gets more power, I'd think the rating of the Forester will stay the same. |
10-29-2003, 01:15 PM | #4 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 486
Join Date: Nov 1999
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Alexandria, VA
Vehicle:2014 BMW 328i xDrive F31 Sport Wagon |
On the contrary, I believe the 4.444 final drive will stay, but the gearing will get longer in the box.
I also believe that all the 5 speed turbo vehicles will get 4.11 or 4.444 final drives, with taller gear ratios in the gearbox. |
10-29-2003, 02:00 PM | #5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 37322
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Portland OR
Vehicle:2004 Forester XT Silver 5-speed |
Well, OK, but all that matters to me is the _overall_ ratio in each gear, taking into account the combined effect of both the ratio of each transmission gear _and_ the final drive.
|
10-29-2003, 05:49 PM | #6 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 486
Join Date: Nov 1999
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Alexandria, VA
Vehicle:2014 BMW 328i xDrive F31 Sport Wagon |
The key to my guess is the fact that all the overseas STis use the 4.444 due to the reduction of shear stress at the gearset. More torque advantage at the differentials translates into less at the gearset, improving gearbox longevity when driven hard.
The STi v5 sedan had the perfect box... 4.444 final drive and LOOONG gearing. It tops out at 170+ and I know a bloke in the UK that has found it in his highly modded STi v5 Tommy Kaira edition. |
10-29-2003, 06:13 PM | #7 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 39503
Join Date: Jul 2003
|
I agree with Porter. The final drive is fine. The tranny needs some changes. As far as power, it's pretty unusual to lose power these days. Most manufacturers seem to be increasing it with every model change.
|
10-29-2003, 08:07 PM | #8 | |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 2272
Join Date: Sep 2000
Chapter/Region:
BAIC
Location: Fire Caves
Vehicle:2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap |
Quote:
|
|
10-29-2003, 08:36 PM | #9 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 37322
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Portland OR
Vehicle:2004 Forester XT Silver 5-speed |
Same here, so long as the "new" 5th gear comes in at about 0.60 instead of 0.738.
Unfortunately, it'll be too late to do any good for those of us who bought in '04. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Will I lose power with no muffler? | WrxRick | Newbies & FAQs | 33 | 05-04-2008 02:22 AM |
New Corvette Model will get More power | mhoward1 | Non-Subaru News & Rumors | 112 | 05-02-2006 09:47 PM |
switching form invidia n1 to txs stealthback: how much power will i lose? | bigworm | Factory 2.0L Turbo Powertrain (EJ Series Factory 2.0L Turbo) | 4 | 11-15-2005 10:15 PM |
Go from 19lb 17s to 18ln 18s, Will I still lose power? | Davenow | Brakes, Steering & Suspension | 4 | 11-20-2002 06:54 AM |
Will RS spoiler fit in L model spoiler holes? | sumo | Interior & Exterior Modification | 1 | 05-29-2002 05:28 AM |