My motor is ****ed
09-13-2006, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Krinkov
how much did you expect it would cost for parts/labor??
09-13-2006, 07:36 AM
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Just go pick up an 06 with the 1.9% APR special they are offering. Then you will have absolutely no problems with motor, waiting for the car, or if they do it right.
09-13-2006, 09:57 AM
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Are you looking at a complete WRX swap (motor, trans, etc) or just the motor? WRX motors seem to come up fairly frequently and don't cost too much. It's the STi engines/trannys that cost bank.
09-13-2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 06WRX4ME
Just go pick up an 06 with the 1.9% APR special they are offering. Then you will have absolutely no problems with motor, waiting for the car, or if they do it right.
and I thought they were going to do 0% on remaining 06s?
09-13-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jewpac42
I was hoping closer to 6K. I fit looks like it will be much more then that then it will go to LIC, but if I can get it for 6K, Im gonna do it for 6K.
09-13-2006, 11:34 AM
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slvrsuby is correct about STi swaps costing bank, but if ur gonna do it right for the long run, that's the best way (USDM or JDM STI powertrain FTW) to go (compared to building a motor from the block up, or getting a WRX engine and start modifying it until you are happy)
My swap on my L costs me a bit more than I expected cuz I did not pick all the right components in the beginning. I did not realize I would break so many engines and trannys in the 2 years I owned my L. One tip of advice to think about is: how abusive are you to your car? Knowing your driving style and luck with parts failure can help you determine what powertrain components you should get. Best of luck with your upgrade route though.
My swap on my L costs me a bit more than I expected cuz I did not pick all the right components in the beginning. I did not realize I would break so many engines and trannys in the 2 years I owned my L. One tip of advice to think about is: how abusive are you to your car? Knowing your driving style and luck with parts failure can help you determine what powertrain components you should get. Best of luck with your upgrade route though.
Originally Posted by slvrsubywgn
Are you looking at a complete WRX swap (motor, trans, etc) or just the motor? WRX motors seem to come up fairly frequently and don't cost too much. It's the STi engines/trannys that cost bank.
09-13-2006, 12:57 PM
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I'm surprised nobody suggested a new head or repairing it? There are multiple avenues that could be taken that would cost a few hundred dollars. Well, I'll buy your RS motor and wiring if that's the only thing wrong with it. Good luck
09-13-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 06WRX4ME
Just go pick up an 06 with the 1.9% APR special they are offering. Then you will have absolutely no problems with motor, waiting for the car, or if they do it right.
Does anyone think before they post anymore?
09-13-2006, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrsubywgn
Are you looking at a complete WRX swap (motor, trans, etc) or just the motor? WRX motors seem to come up fairly frequently and don't cost too much. It's the STi engines/trannys that cost bank.
09-13-2006, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Krinkov
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and I thought they were going to do 0% on remaining 06s?
and I thought they were going to do 0% on remaining 06s?
09-13-2006, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sonic_yellow
slvrsuby is correct about STi swaps costing bank, but if ur gonna do it right for the long run, that's the best way (USDM or JDM STI powertrain FTW) to go (compared to building a motor from the block up, or getting a WRX engine and start modifying it until you are happy)
My swap on my L costs me a bit more than I expected cuz I did not pick all the right components in the beginning. I did not realize I would break so many engines and trannys in the 2 years I owned my L. One tip of advice to think about is: how abusive are you to your car? Knowing your driving style and luck with parts failure can help you determine what powertrain components you should get. Best of luck with your upgrade route though.
My swap on my L costs me a bit more than I expected cuz I did not pick all the right components in the beginning. I did not realize I would break so many engines and trannys in the 2 years I owned my L. One tip of advice to think about is: how abusive are you to your car? Knowing your driving style and luck with parts failure can help you determine what powertrain components you should get. Best of luck with your upgrade route though.
09-13-2006, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Impretzle
I'm surprised nobody suggested a new head or repairing it? There are multiple avenues that could be taken that would cost a few hundred dollars. Well, I'll buy your RS motor and wiring if that's the only thing wrong with it. Good luck
09-13-2006, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jewpac42
Yah, sure thats no problem, why spend only 8 when I could spend 25?
Does anyone think before they post anymore?
Does anyone think before they post anymore?
That'd be like 25K over 5 years (didn't include interest) instead of $4K on the spot for parts and another 2, 3, 4k for labor. Sure you can get the block for... $400. Then you'll need the turbo, intercooler, wiring harness, ecu, and on and on and on. I've asked around about the conversions for my L.
LIC quoted me:
$9K for the swap (labor and parts)
$2k for the rear brake conversion (includes parts)
If my memory serves me right.
FLi pretty much quoted me the same thing.
$3500 in labor
$3000-$5000 for a JDM front clip
As they said it, by getting a front clip, it'll have all the parts need to make the conversion run.
A conversion will be expensive. If you just need a car and don't want to spend a lot of money, have it repaired.
If you know how do the conversion or know people you can help you, you'll be spending at least $3 or $4k for a front clip or wrecked WRX and saving yourself the headache of tracking down all the parts. You could buy all the parts seperately to save a little money then find out that you forgot to get something and have even more downtime since you can't continue the conversion.
If you want someone else to do the conversion and save yourself the headache, you can fork over the money, and have them get all the parts and do the whole conversion.... and if you go to LIC, it'll be CARB legal.
My recommendation is get it fixed, or go out and buy a used bugeye or something. If you do decide to do a conversion, you'll spend AT LEAST 4k.
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