(how does one build an) 8000 rpm WRX?

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03-19-2006, 04:11 AM

Uniquedude

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8000 Rpm Wrx

Hi does anyone know how to make an 05 wrx affordable to make 8000 RPM? What parts should I buy and how much in total should I be looking at?

03-19-2006, 06:04 AM

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Hi does anyone know how to make an 05 wrx affordable to make 8000 RPM? What parts should I buy and how much in total should I be looking at?

Why does it matter if your car will run up to 8000 rpm? Are you having "Honda dreams of grandeur?"

03-19-2006, 10:33 AM

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get a s2000 engine swap or rx8 then u will have 9k! xD

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03-19-2006, 10:55 AM

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get a s2000 engine swap or rx8 then u will have 9k! xD

Yeah! And no torque either! :rotfl:

03-19-2006, 12:05 PM

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Headwork and a built bottom end . It won't be affordable around $7500-$9000 .

03-19-2006, 12:06 PM

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I think the JDM STi 2.0 liter motor redlines at 8,000 RPM as opposed to the US STi that redlines at 7 grand.

03-19-2006, 12:42 PM

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I think the JDM STi 2.0 liter motor redlines at 8,000 RPM as opposed to the US STi that redlines at 7 grand.

I think he's right. Just opt for the JDM STi 2.0 liter.

03-19-2006, 02:34 PM

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you can always consider helix cams and valve trains. Talk to a reputable performance store. Personally I love gruppe-s they do awesome work.

03-19-2006, 02:45 PM

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Valve springs, cams, ti retainers and internals

03-19-2006, 03:16 PM

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no point in revving that high unless you have a turbo that will breathe that high efficiently

03-19-2006, 03:48 PM

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you can always consider helix cams and valve trains. Talk to a reputable performance store. Personally I love gruppe-s they do awesome work.

Yeah. Besides, I hear Gruppe-S has super customer service. They charge a small premium over some other shops, but I don't mind paying a little bit extra for quality service.

03-19-2006, 06:20 PM

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Thanks for replying guys. Yeah I just thought higher rpm would give you better top end torque.

03-19-2006, 06:23 PM

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I currently have Cobb AP stage 2 with DP UP TBE, and Short ram intake. And the rev limit was increased to 7250 rpm. Would that be harmful to my car then?

03-19-2006, 06:55 PM

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Gruppe-s does have great customer service, quick to responding to your questions . I wil be purchasing a block from them after summer or whenever my stock 2.5L decides to pass on to the afterlife .