Notices

WILL WRX HEADS FIT STI SHORT BLOCK

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08 January 2014, 10:09 PM
  #1  
lofty35
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
lofty35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: leicester
Posts: 932
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default WILL WRX HEADS FIT STI SHORT BLOCK

Can I just ask a few engine builders will my bug wrx 2001 heads fit onto an sti v7 short block as im wanting to do this to save some cash, as im looking to go 400 bhp on my bugeye.
some one told me the ports on a wrx are smaller and wont rev as high, as the cam profile is different.
That's why the wrx rev to 8k and sti 9-10 k.
Any help appreciated.
I don't really know anything about engine building , just going on what ive been told.
Old 08 January 2014, 10:18 PM
  #2  
merlin24
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
merlin24's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: RM Performance
Posts: 3,032
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Yes they will fit.
Cam lift and duration is less on the WRX heads but shouldnt restrict you in achieving your target figures with the correct supporting mods.

Mick
Old 08 January 2014, 11:40 PM
  #3  
lofty35
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
 
lofty35's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: leicester
Posts: 932
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by merlin24
Yes they will fit.
Cam lift and duration is less on the WRX heads but shouldnt restrict you in achieving your target figures with the correct supporting mods.

Mick

thanks pal, can anyone else confirm this aswell?
Old 09 January 2014, 06:07 AM
  #4  
the shreksta
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (20)
 
the shreksta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: hinckley
Posts: 8,445
Received 495 Likes on 339 Posts
Default

Yes as that's what I used to have,While the heads are off give them a little bit of a port.i have some used wrx heads for sale if you want mate,also the heads can go past 400bhp
Old 09 January 2014, 07:33 AM
  #5  
domino46
Scooby Regular
 
domino46's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: www.bbscoobys.com
Posts: 3,179
Received 264 Likes on 172 Posts
Default

My WRX heads are running 450bhp and are fine
Old 09 January 2014, 08:44 PM
  #6  
chrisn8601
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
chrisn8601's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Running v5 wrx heads on a v8 sti short block, no dramas,
Old 09 January 2014, 10:53 PM
  #7  
Mick
Scooby Senior
iTrader: (1)
 
Mick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 1998
Posts: 2,655
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Running Quad AVCS JDM Legacy 2.0GT heads on an STi 8 short engine too - enabled Mr Carr to push my boost a little in safety
Old 10 January 2014, 08:32 AM
  #8  
chrisn8601
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
chrisn8601's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Mick, what ecu you use to run the dual avcs?
Old 10 January 2014, 10:44 AM
  #9  
Legacyb4-Dan
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Legacyb4-Dan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by chrisn8601
Mick, what ecu you use to run the dual avcs?
He's on standard ECU. Dual avcs is standard in JDM twin scroll legacy's.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fleetster
Suspension
4
15 September 2015 01:37 PM



Quick Reply: WILL WRX HEADS FIT STI SHORT BLOCK



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:03 AM.