Should I keep my '99 RS, buy an '02 WRX, or engine swap into RS?
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Debating between buying an '02 WRX or an EJ20 turbo engine swap into your '99 RS? How much money is in your budget? Are you mechanically inclined? The ECU and wiring harness for the sensors will also need to be swapped into your RS.
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Debating between buying an '02 WRX or an EJ20 turbo engine swap into your '99 RS? How much money is in your budget? Are you mechanically inclined? The ECU and wiring harness for the sensors will also need to be swapped into your RS.
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Originally Posted by jimmydean512
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I Have A 99 2.5 Rs And Think About Get A 02 Wrx. What Should I Do Sell My Car Or Keep It And Motor Swap It ?
I Have A 99 2.5 Rs And Think About Get A 02 Wrx. What Should I Do Sell My Car Or Keep It And Motor Swap It ?
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Like all above suggested. You'll probably miss your RS if you ever parted with it. They're getting rarer as they years go by.
You know what kind of swap I'd like to see in a GC/GM? A Forester 2.5XT motor/drivetrain swap. All that torque with a beefy 5-speed with nice, tight gearing in a smaller/lighter car makes for something retardedly entertaining.
You know what kind of swap I'd like to see in a GC/GM? A Forester 2.5XT motor/drivetrain swap. All that torque with a beefy 5-speed with nice, tight gearing in a smaller/lighter car makes for something retardedly entertaining.
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Originally Posted by sneezerboi
Like all above suggested. You'll probably miss your RS if you ever parted with it. They're getting rarer as they years go by.
You know what kind of swap I'd like to see in a GC/GM? A Forester 2.5XT motor/drivetrain swap. All that torque with a beefy 5-speed with nice, tight gearing in a smaller/lighter car makes for something retardedly entertaining.
You know what kind of swap I'd like to see in a GC/GM? A Forester 2.5XT motor/drivetrain swap. All that torque with a beefy 5-speed with nice, tight gearing in a smaller/lighter car makes for something retardedly entertaining.
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Originally Posted by sneezerboi
Eh, howzit, Jess! When are you picking up Hang's ride? I'd really like to see the FXT into the GM swap.
Jess
oh yeah would you like to donate yours to me :P
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Lol...actually, if you asked January last year, I would have. I wrecked my last FXT, but the motor/trans was in perfect condition. Insurance co. took it away while I was away. It was supposed to turn up in an auction, but idk what happened there.
IMO, I'd go w/the FXT motor/drivetrain swap. Having tasted the 2.5L torque, you'll appreciate this more than a USDM EJ20 (The JDM EJ20 is another story). W/the EJ25 and the small TD04 turbo, the power hits harder, lower in the rpm range due to the super quick spool up. The 4.44 gearing also helps as those gear ratios are pretty close.
IMO, I'd go w/the FXT motor/drivetrain swap. Having tasted the 2.5L torque, you'll appreciate this more than a USDM EJ20 (The JDM EJ20 is another story). W/the EJ25 and the small TD04 turbo, the power hits harder, lower in the rpm range due to the super quick spool up. The 4.44 gearing also helps as those gear ratios are pretty close.
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