hi ,
i have an 02 wrx that i was thinkin of havin re-built by a reputable specialist , but with my spec it should get about 340bhp which is my turbos limit and as far as i can go reliably ! but the problem with that is i know ill end up wantin more ( as u do )
so i could go forged build , then at a later date change for bigger turbo ? which is mega bucks !!
or fit another engine sti ? 2.5? which would b alot cheaper but can anyone tell me where to find a decent one ? does anyone know where i can get a decent reconditioned engine from ?? as i know there are lots of dodgy " resprayed " engines out there !! i nearly fell victim to one
appreciate any advice

 

what is wrong with yours?

 

hey , i was thinking about this yesterday and started a thread, got a few replies
heres the link to it
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-bit-here.html

 

£2K will get you a 2.5 bottom end with uprated pistons, with all standard WRX bits added you get up to 300 bhp and loads more torque, makes a lovely road car.

IMHO

dunx

 

looks like we made a mistake with a bug !!
oh well its a learning curve right ? i was gonna spend loads on my bug , but if it doesnt have the potential to do so realistically i suppose theres no point might just get it re-built and b happy with 330-340 , like u though i get bored easily !! oh well maybe time for complete change 400+ skyline might keep me happy for a few months
thanks for the link fred good luck wiv ur bug

 

piston ring failure !!!

 

i have a sti8 complete engine for sale if it's of interest it's covered 53k miles looking for £1100

drop me a pm if it's of interest and you would like to discuss further

 

lol u could be right, but i think im gonna bring myself to just keeping it at least for another yr anyhow, let my points disappear off the licence and clear car finance so im not restricted with what i could get, what is it youve got done for 330-340 bhp

 

If the budget is tight, why not add STI 8/9 rods and pistons to the build.

 

no thanks mate but cheers , im gonna get mine re-built keep it a year or til im bored and flog it for somethin stronger

 

vf34 turbo
full de-cat
up-pipe
550cc injecters
pipercross panel filter
walbro fuel pump
ecu tech re-map
actually it made 302 bhp wen i had it mapped but that was just before it went pop ! and should of made about 330 ! i was gonna get cosworth induction kit, japspeed fmic , fuel pressure reg and other bits n bobs !! then maybe it would get closer to 350 . but now im not sure

 

ye thats the stage im at, wondering if i should go to the next stage with sti tmic,injectors ect, was the next stage that noticeable

 

im not sure about goin for more than 330-340 bhp due to the transmission not being that strong ! to b honest there are soooo many options available i really am stuck i have quite a good budget about 3k . as a specialist wot would you recomend ?

 

well i went from about 220 straight to 302 so HELL YESSSS it was noticeable but from 280 -340 thats 60 brake ! you'll notice it definately .