Been doing some research but I want current info.

How is the 2.5I motor in the 06-07 impreza?


I've been thinking about joining my GF and the rest of the Subaru crew, and replace my Ford focus wagon with one.

Now the reason I'm thinking 2.5I is, because I'd like to get one between the years of 06-07 so it's a hawkeye. And for some reason, it seems WRX hawkeye's are rare around CT.

So what types of problem do these motor's pose, and could they take a VF39 turbo on stock internals? And can the 5 speed trans handle power/launches, or are they still considered the glass trans, even in these newer models.

FYI: My GF's is a 04 WRX 5 speed

Thanks guys, hope to join the crew soon, and have two Subaru's in the garage.

Dave