Notices
Drivetrain Gearbox, Diffs & Driveshafts etc

Blown WRX STI Type RA Engine

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 10:20 PM
  #1  
mikey f's Avatar
mikey f
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
From: Kegworth
Default Blown Version 4 WRX STI Type RA Engine

Hi All
I have had a problem with my Engine where a big-end bolt failure has resulted in the conrod coming through top of the block. The engine was running unmodified apart from a straight through stainless system. It was running optimax and monitored by a boost gauge, no Knock link.
I am assuming the engine will need complete replacement.
Looking for close to standard set up, but with sensible upgrades to enable more power later, nothing mad, maybe to 350Bhp.
Does anyone have any POSITIVE recommendations of people to speak to or use for a replacement engine?

Last edited by mikey f; Mar 2, 2004 at 06:40 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 10:32 PM
  #2  
john banks's Avatar
john banks
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 1
From: 32 cylinders and many cats
Default

Do you want a standard replacement motor or something uprated to take silly power along with all the trimmings?

What year is it and what if any modifications?

What fuel is used and do you have a knocklink?
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:19 PM
  #3  
currymonster's Avatar
currymonster
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,081
Likes: 0
From: South Wales
Default

Scoobyclinic and API engines are good for replacements I believe,

Cal
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:55 PM
  #4  
T-gro's Avatar
T-gro
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Default

I bought my Type-r with a replacement engine by API (arranged by the dealer)

Being naturally suspicious, I phoned them to make sure everything was as it should be, and the dealer hadn't made any short cuts (armed with the multitude of tips gleaned from here )

They were very helpful and knowledgable, and even faxed me some very good running in and oilchange guidelines.

Nearly 4000 miles in, and everythings good so far!
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:41 PM
  #5  
mikey f's Avatar
mikey f
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
From: Kegworth
Default

Thanks. Had good reports about API and founfd them very helpful
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
infomotive
ScoobyNet General
22
Nov 19, 2015 01:24 PM
Stidara
Subaru
5
Sep 23, 2015 10:30 PM
user 46373939
ScoobyNet General
6
Sep 17, 2015 03:51 PM
ben6090
General Technical
17
Sep 13, 2015 08:05 PM




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:07 AM.