IS38 GTI vs 400whp Subaru STI

[Jewels_mk7]

IS38 MK7.5 GTI goes against a FP Turbo STI. STI was dyno-tuned and made 400WHP on a LOW reading dyno with a setup that usually maxes out at 450whp (according to owner). Also want to note GTI did not brake boost during any of the runs. STI did. Very close runs, subscribe to follow up with future vids of the Setup and updates!

GTI mods:
JDE IS38+
HPFP/LPFP (running E85)
Downpipe
FMIC
6-Speed

 

[MonkeyMD]

If he could shift like you do, I think he would've been further ahead

 

[Diggs24]

Poor roll race gearing. Shifting better won’t help.

 

[j255c]

If it makes you feel better he probably spent 4x the amount of money and is on his 3rd ej25trash engine

 

[Subliminal]

i've been subbed to your channel for a while. sweet videos

 

[ShadyMF]

Nice runs.

Im surprised the STI race was a close as it was with those number honestly. I really figured you would of edged them out.

 

[TheMechanicDude]

4th - 5th is a bitch on those cars for sure. Still makes the best noises IMO. Miss the can o rocks EBC sounds lol

 

[Jewels_mk7]

If it makes you feel better he probably spent 4x the amount of money and is on his 3rd ej25trash engine

haha I don't feel bad about the outcome at all. not bad for gti no brake boost and sti did

 

[Jewels_mk7]

Nice runs.

Im surprised the STI race was a close as it was with those number honestly. I really figured you would of edged them out.

STI made 400whp on a low reading dyno. So its actually pushing a bit more to the wheels. He told me this before running to see if I was still down to try it out

 

[ShadyMF]

STI made 400whp on a low reading dyno. So its actually pushing a bit more to the wheels. He told me this before running to see if I was still down to try it out

Fair enough, I had boosted FR-S that made 398/300 to the wheels, weighed ~2980 with me in it. I pulled on a few STI's that claimed 400+

Realize there is a bit of a weight difference all around, but I can tell you that with E30 my GTI definitely feels faster than my FR-S to me. Wish I had track numbers to compare.. the FR-S was a drift car.

 

[Jewels_mk7]

Fair enough, I had boosted FR-S that made 398/300 to the wheels, weighed ~2980 with me in it. I pulled on a few STI's that claimed 400+

Realize there is a bit of a weight difference all around, but I can tell you that with E30 my GTI definitely feels faster than my FR-S to me. Wish I had track numbers to compare.. the FR-S was a drift car.

GTI probably feels quicker bc of the higher tq but Id put my bets on your boosted FR-S if it was making near 400whp

 

[ShadyMF]

GTI probably feels quicker bc of the higher tq but Id put my bets on your boosted FR-S if it was making near 400whp

The GTI torque is hysterical to me after driving that thing for 4 years haha

 

[Jewels_mk7]

4th - 5th is a bitch on those cars for sure. Still makes the best noises IMO. Miss the can o rocks EBC sounds lol

STI had all the turbo sounds

 

[Jewels_mk7]

The GTI torque is hysterical to me after driving that thing for 4 years haha

mk7 torque really spoils you. everything after that may not feel as quick even some v8s with the heavier weight

 

[heftysmurf]

Nice runs and your videos entertain. You are still my hero.