2.5 conversion?
08 February 2005, 09:56 AM
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2.5 conversion?
Hi Guys/ Gals
Just need a bit of starter info on the above really as im considering the above for a classic
1. Any recommendations to do the work
2. Costs & is that price on exchange?
3. What would also be a good idea to change? fuel pump etc etc?
Cheers,
Darren
Just need a bit of starter info on the above really as im considering the above for a classic
1. Any recommendations to do the work
2. Costs & is that price on exchange?
3. What would also be a good idea to change? fuel pump etc etc?
Cheers,
Darren
08 February 2005, 03:42 PM
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read Dyney's thread in projects section as well.
I think he recommends allowing about £4-5k for it if you do the work predominantly yourself.
involving a garage could feasibly double that
I think he recommends allowing about £4-5k for it if you do the work predominantly yourself.
involving a garage could feasibly double that
09 February 2005, 07:26 PM
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API Engines fitted my 2.5, new headers, turbo etc. Nice job, good price 
Email David at dob@apiengines.com
You could probably do an exchange deal, but don't expect more than a couple of hundred quid tops. I'm keeping mine 'just in case'
Richard.
Email David at dob@apiengines.com You could probably do an exchange deal, but don't expect more than a couple of hundred quid tops. I'm keeping mine 'just in case'
Richard.
09 February 2005, 07:55 PM
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read Dyney's thread in projects section as well.
I think he recommends allowing about £4-5k for it if you do the work predominantly yourself.
involving a garage could feasibly double that
I think he recommends allowing about £4-5k for it if you do the work predominantly yourself.
involving a garage could feasibly double that
I would have thought just the cost of the 2.5, gaskets/oils and labour to fit?? Plus a remap. Say £1500 - £2000?
And if the mods were working before on a 2.0, ( at say 350 bhp/lbft ) then the new 2.5 should be over 400/400 ??
Or am I missing something....
Still not sure why the full USA 2.5 engine is not used with it's heads etc ... is it cost or are they poor engine/heads?
09 February 2005, 08:47 PM
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The price of the USDM short motor is quite good value for money at £1500 but if you want the long motor which comes with everything including ancillaries then the price gets multiplied by 4
2.5 litre short motor available if you want one
Conrad
2.5 litre short motor available if you want one
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09 February 2005, 09:46 PM
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Cheers Conrad! Was thinking more of the group buy price / other price of about £1100 for the short engine, didn't realise the cost of the full motor - although only meant the block and heads/sensors! ( maybe not even sensors!! as that may mean a loom too! ).
I'll leave the short motor until I need one, but you can see my thinking above!
Thanks
Neil
I'll leave the short motor until I need one, but you can see my thinking above!
Thanks
Neil
10 February 2005, 04:41 PM
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The price of the short motors in USA is rising steadily as they realise why there's so many coming to the UK.
I think the days of a group buy at 1100-ish are gone.
David APi Engines / APi Impreza
I think the days of a group buy at 1100-ish are gone.
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10 February 2005, 05:01 PM
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David is right, when Subaru USA put up the price, one supplier stated this was a direct consquence of the numbers being bought and had been specifically instructed not to supply them outside the US. Now non-franchised dealers and 3rd parties are happy to continue to supply them because of the huge demand.
The current US dollar rate makes buying a US short engine a sensible choice as a direct replacement for a knackered UK/JDM. But as other people have warned, you must take into account the associated cost of the rebuild.
The current US dollar rate makes buying a US short engine a sensible choice as a direct replacement for a knackered UK/JDM. But as other people have warned, you must take into account the associated cost of the rebuild.
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