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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Hello everyone,
im new to the site as a couple of months ago bought a version 6 sti wagon. Absolutely loved the motor on the 10 times ive driven it but to my dismay its blown up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Garage predicts that it will require a new engine or to have the existing one reconditioned. Ive decided to go for sorting the existing one but could do with some recommendations on any thing that i should have done while the engines out. Im on a budget so nothing too extreme.
any help would be most appreciated.
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Doug
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Defo fit decent make forged rods & pistons, ACL Race bearings all round & decent head studs, and you will have a 500+ capable motor on your hands.

You must find out why/what caused the failure first, though... And which items are not reusable, etc.

But speak to David O'Brien at API - he'll offer free advice for any given budget...

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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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cheers for the advice, ill get in contact with api
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