Redline and rev limiter are one and the same.
Not true,
Rev limiter can be set at an RPM below redline, or higher than redline.
Also, the block has nothing to do with the limiter, its the heads.
I would make sure the car has had the necessary modifications to handle the upgraded power that isn't just the block.
Headwork is just as important as the bottom end.
I assume you're talking about the blue 07 in Edmonton, in which case it doesn't have any head work done.
I would say you can drive the car relatively hard, but wouldn't repeatedly bash the thing off the limiter or take it to redline.
Thank you Amby for the Rev limiter clarification!!
Any precautions or special maintenance I would have to do for the longevity of this Motor? Motor has only 3500 on it so far!
Does it need to be warmed up before it can be driven? Probably more frequent oil changes?
How mechanically inclined are you? I wouldn't touch a highly modified STi if I wasn't willing to park the car for a few days and get my hands dirty.
Especially one with a rotated turbo setup and a built bottom end.
Maintaining the car is just like any other, change your oil frequently, however you need to monitor how the car is running, or have it tuned properly for the setup.
If the car isn't tuned correctly, you can run into major issues. Definitely let the car warm up before driving it hard, as should be done with any car.
It has oil pressure gauges, so make sure your oil pressure drops to the ideal spot, or your oil temp is at operating temperature.
