to compare the two seems like a moot point were talking 8 to ten years different i would hope technology has advanced enought to put better more hp engines in these 07 and 08 cars and if you really want to make a point anyone with a nicely modded svt has only upgraded them to the average that most higher end sti's evo's are at today
A boost controller like that AMS-1000 isn't even necessary. You can get a turbosmart electronic boost controller that would be plenty for 4-500 bucks instead of 850.
As for the whole turbo 3L contour being fast from a roll. Of course it is... it's got 350-400hp and the wheels. I would hope it can spank an STI that puts down 250 at the wheels.
However, the 07 STI's will run 11's in the 1/4 with just a tune and some minor parts. Different ball games.
Although the WRX's aren't even really "drag" cars. They are much more at home on the road course.
gtr is not handing a zo6 and viper its tooshes....
save the money, buy the car, and if you actually like it, invest in it.
I want to know why people compare FWD cars to AWD cars when it comes to racing. At the strip, any dickbag with two feet can get a good 60ft in an AWD car, which will equal faster ET's compared to a FWD car with similar power & weight. Consequently, stoplight-to-stoplight = win for AWD in almost all circumstances. If this is the type of thing that you are concerned with, then by all means, get yourself something that's AWD and be done with it.
your 2nd link shows it losing in the areas you mentioned before:shrug:
True, true. It's just stupid-annoying when people get so caught up in numbers or times that common sense is no longer a part of their thought-process. :nonono: