2004 WRX STi engine swap?
12-31-2002, 01:48 AM
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2004 WRX STi engine swap?
newbie question time....
how much do you think a new US WRX STi engine from the factory might cost?? i know over here you can get an brand spanking new engine from subaru for about $5000....won't that be sweet to have that engine putted into an Rs without the wiring nightmare of the JDM engines?? just a thought but im sure it has been discussed....thanx
how much do you think a new US WRX STi engine from the factory might cost?? i know over here you can get an brand spanking new engine from subaru for about $5000....won't that be sweet to have that engine putted into an Rs without the wiring nightmare of the JDM engines?? just a thought but im sure it has been discussed....thanx
01-01-2003, 04:30 AM
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Originally posted by go go go
brand spanking new engine $5000
IHI turbo $1200
ECU and wiring harness $2000
drving GC8 with STi motor legally... priceless
really? I'd get JDM motor to save a little money
brand spanking new engine $5000
IHI turbo $1200
ECU and wiring harness $2000
drving GC8 with STi motor legally... priceless
really? I'd get JDM motor to save a little money
01-01-2003, 06:37 AM
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yeah wiring itself costs more than $1000
If you see it you'll understand why. I believe they are hand crafted.
ECU is not cheap at all. I think it's like $1000.
If all the connectors are close enough to your original wiring, then all you need to do is modify the original one you have.
If you see it you'll understand why. I believe they are hand crafted.
ECU is not cheap at all. I think it's like $1000.
If all the connectors are close enough to your original wiring, then all you need to do is modify the original one you have.
01-02-2003, 09:30 AM
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Make sure to fill that piggy bank up, and to have some extra. Are you planning on doing this swap yourself or having someone do it? Their are people/places that do this, and I usually see charges of around $7K installed, but that is also a USDM engine. You could find a JDM engine, front clip and go that route too. Or Ausi spec engine. Both are going to be hard to wire up, the only thing is getting a RHD engine compared to a LHD their is some more fabrications because of the piping, but it has and is being done. Also think of all the extra HP you will get out of a JDM engine stock.... though the ECU's are programmed for higher octate (RON) in Japan. Sorry, I am at work and getting sidetracked... I will have to add to this later. peace
01-08-2003, 06:54 AM
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what block
i just want to know what kind of block and internals they are going to use in the 2.5L Turbo engine. has there been any info on this topic because maybe us RS guys will be able to just upgrade our own blocks with FACTORY parts!!
imagine forged factory pistons for the 2.5L with lower compression...so much for hoping that JE does it right
ben
imagine forged factory pistons for the 2.5L with lower compression...so much for hoping that JE does it right
ben
02-04-2003, 06:50 PM
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-What i was thinking is that if i could go to a junk yard and grab the inturnals from the sti (pistons, rods, pins...) would that be cheeper? Then just buying new aftermarket ones?
-The other things is that all this talk about the whole jdm swap. Wouldn't it be easier, wiring harness wise to use the US version, then there would be no LHD conversion or the need to remap the ecu for the different gas?
- Also go with the 6spd conversion it may cost more but the 5 spd willhave considerable trouble with that engine set up.
-tim
-The other things is that all this talk about the whole jdm swap. Wouldn't it be easier, wiring harness wise to use the US version, then there would be no LHD conversion or the need to remap the ecu for the different gas?
- Also go with the 6spd conversion it may cost more but the 5 spd willhave considerable trouble with that engine set up.
-tim