Engine blown need advice from ppl in the know..
11 May 2011, 11:06 AM
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Engine blown need advice from ppl in the know..
Block has a lovely big speed hole in it. Cars a 96 jdm wrx v-limited.
My options that have been explained to me are:
1.New version 8 block with my heads etc
2.Full sti complete engine swap from a 98 sti type r 70k kms
Can anyone shed light on to my situation and say what they would do? Ideally i would like to attain more power from what i do here so as i can treat the whole thing as an upgrade from the engine i had so i won't feel so bad!!
Input please???
My options that have been explained to me are:
1.New version 8 block with my heads etc
2.Full sti complete engine swap from a 98 sti type r 70k kms
Can anyone shed light on to my situation and say what they would do? Ideally i would like to attain more power from what i do here so as i can treat the whole thing as an upgrade from the engine i had so i won't feel so bad!!
Input please???
11 May 2011, 11:19 AM
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Depends on your budget.
Te engine in my RA went 20 miles after i'd bought it, so replacing with a second hand engine was my only option at the time. If you've got the money for a rebuild, do it. If you've got the money to uprate the internals at the same time, even better.
Te engine in my RA went 20 miles after i'd bought it, so replacing with a second hand engine was my only option at the time. If you've got the money for a rebuild, do it. If you've got the money to uprate the internals at the same time, even better.
11 May 2011, 11:23 AM
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What power are you after as your gearbox will be the weak link. Generally engines are good for 300bhp+
To run the Type R engine are you also going for the ecu turbo etc?
Best bet is to phone some of the well know names on here - API, the clinic, etc
To run the Type R engine are you also going for the ecu turbo etc?
Best bet is to phone some of the well know names on here - API, the clinic, etc
11 May 2011, 11:23 AM
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Depends on your budget.
Te engine in my RA went 20 miles after i'd bought it, so replacing with a second hand engine was my only option at the time. If you've got the money for a rebuild, do it. If you've got the money to uprate the internals at the same time, even better.
Te engine in my RA went 20 miles after i'd bought it, so replacing with a second hand engine was my only option at the time. If you've got the money for a rebuild, do it. If you've got the money to uprate the internals at the same time, even better.
Got a quote for the sti engine bought and fitted for 1500...
If i just replace the block il be left with what i already had plus im worried there is an ecu problem as she was jumping in first gear on boost which caused the damage...
11 May 2011, 11:25 AM
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Yes using sti ecu loom and turbo.
Im in northern ireland bro those guys will have no interest in talking to me
I just want to know what the best option is or is there other option for my budget etc..
11 May 2011, 12:11 PM
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11 May 2011, 12:25 PM
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11 May 2011, 12:38 PM
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I can take it
l'll let you have some info a bit later.
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11 May 2011, 12:43 PM
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1). Belfast folk = shmicks/frankies whatever you prefer
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