Engine out in classic
10 January 2012, 12:22 PM
#31
+1
i would add rods to it too then think about the power, but why 400 bhp?
a 350bhp on a classic make a very fast car and cost effective but for another 50bhp you will need 6 speed, brakes, turbo,added to the list which aint cheap to have it.
just aim for a 350 and build your engine to be reliable.
i would add rods to it too then think about the power, but why 400 bhp?
a 350bhp on a classic make a very fast car and cost effective but for another 50bhp you will need 6 speed, brakes, turbo,added to the list which aint cheap to have it.
just aim for a 350 and build your engine to be reliable.
thanks mate i pass that onto him hes a credited technician for suzki but only been working on his scooby for about 3 months so still learning
10 January 2012, 01:22 PM
#32
i'd budget to replace that chocolate 752 gearbox if you're planning to run 300+ tbh.
Power wise, as plenty have said on here, your wrx lump will take a dump once you start heading over 350bhp.
2k budget, i'd go for the following
VF34
FMIC
Harvey headers and up pipe
panel filter
Walbro pump or similar
3 port boost solenoid
Upgrade to a 754 box from a newage
decent clutch/flywheel
cambelt change, gaskets etc.
remap via esl or simtek
That should see 330-350 and some sort of reliability.
Power wise, as plenty have said on here, your wrx lump will take a dump once you start heading over 350bhp.
2k budget, i'd go for the following
VF34
FMIC
Harvey headers and up pipe
panel filter
Walbro pump or similar
3 port boost solenoid
Upgrade to a 754 box from a newage
decent clutch/flywheel
cambelt change, gaskets etc.
remap via esl or simtek
That should see 330-350 and some sort of reliability.
It's an OLD standard WRX engine, anything over 300bhp is on borrowed time in my opinion.
10 January 2012, 04:27 PM
#33
He needs to lower his sights a bit as above, 350 will be ample unless he fancies spending £10k.
I'd go a slightly simpler and cheaper route if i were your bro, get a newage jdm sti bottom end, can be had for around £1k, new gaskets bolt on a set of v3/v4 sti heads and jobs a good un, that lot plus gaskets should come in on budget and be good for 450 bhp without issue.
I'd go a slightly simpler and cheaper route if i were your bro, get a newage jdm sti bottom end, can be had for around £1k, new gaskets bolt on a set of v3/v4 sti heads and jobs a good un, that lot plus gaskets should come in on budget and be good for 450 bhp without issue.
Last edited by ditchmyster; 10 January 2012 at 04:28 PM.
10 January 2012, 04:36 PM
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i'd budget to replace that chocolate 752 gearbox if you're planning to run 300+ tbh.
Power wise, as plenty have said on here, your wrx lump will take a dump once you start heading over 350bhp.
2k budget, i'd go for the following
VF34
FMIC
Harvey headers and up pipe
panel filter
Walbro pump or similar
3 port boost solenoid
Upgrade to a 754 box from a newage
decent clutch/flywheel
cambelt change, gaskets etc.
remap via esl or simtek
That should see 330-350 and some sort of reliability.
Power wise, as plenty have said on here, your wrx lump will take a dump once you start heading over 350bhp.
2k budget, i'd go for the following
VF34
FMIC
Harvey headers and up pipe
panel filter
Walbro pump or similar
3 port boost solenoid
Upgrade to a 754 box from a newage
decent clutch/flywheel
cambelt change, gaskets etc.
remap via esl or simtek
That should see 330-350 and some sort of reliability.
10 January 2012, 06:01 PM
#35
Why 400bhp? why not 350? dont see the point in chasing big numbers, a classic is only 1235kg and with 300-320 is an awesome road car and reliable. If it was me i would rebuild and upgrade with a goal of 320bhp using decent parts
Last edited by topshot; 10 January 2012 at 06:03 PM.
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