a piston ing has gone in my version 5 type r and have not got the time to strip down and rbuild.

a Complete US spec 2.5 sti engine from a 2004 model has come to my attention, everything included turbo intercooler altenator ecu turbo everyting for complete swap.

i know thw engines will be a good swap but am not sure about ecu

anybody got any ideas? would be much appreciated

also anybody know if european heads etc better kit than the us or is it all simmilar other than 2.5 short motor

any information would be a great help

cheers

brendan

 

That engine is a new age car engine and uses AVCS variable cam timing. You would need to add additional wiring to control the AVCS and also your USDM engine wiring will not plug into the existing loom or alternatively your existing Type R engine loom will not plug into the sensors on the USDM engine. It can be done but if you havent got time to strip and rebuild your existing engine then you wont have time to wire in this new one.

Best option would be to get it rebuilt, as you are near Watford and not in Yorkshire, try Paul @ Zen Performance in Wellingborough, He'll sort you out.

Cheers

Conrad

 

i have good mechanic for rebuild , but my turbo is gone and there i hairline crack in one of the heads so this seamed like good option.

is there a aftermarket ecu that i could purchase?
or an alternative option


cheers

 

I thought you said ECU was with it? Forget the install he AVCS engine, with the wiring mods needed It'll be more hassle than its worth.

Replacement TD05 turbos can be had cheap as can heads for your engine. Speak to Howard @ HDC Subaru in Hebden Bridge for the parts you require or just buy a complete engine off him, £1000-£1500 should cover it. Will work out much cheaper in the end.

 

cheers thanks for advice