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Old 02 June 2008, 11:45 AM
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hi all,
new on here, was wondering if any body has put engine from 54 reg or similar into classic as i have the chance of a low mileage engine from sti,not doing it for more power, just my engine expired in cloud of blue smoke, any advice appreciated.

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Old 02 June 2008, 12:36 PM
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2004 STi engine will have a whole leap of different wires etc. I'm sure it wouldn't be simple at all !
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You are better off getting an engine from the same year of car as it will be a simple drop in job anything else is a PITA
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thanks guys, it was just that for my year of car i think it might be hard to get an engine thats low miles and not been abused, any recommended recon places?
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use the newage bottom end and use your heads ????

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got a low mileage bottom end, time to get the spanners out!!
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