2.1 stroker
06 July 2014, 12:35 PM
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2.1 stroker
Own a blob wrx and it's running a impressive 333bhp and 340ft lbs, now I've come to the point where if I want more power I'm going to need a 6speed box and much better brakes, but I've spent far to much money on my car to sell it and buy a Sti so I've decided to keep it and go to the next stage, I'm considering a 2.1 stroker now this isn't a think that's going to happen now it's going to be over the next 2years or so, I have someone to build it for me with a good reputation just need to know what I'm going to need and roughly the price ? What turbo to use and is it worth it ? Would like to make over 400bhp
Before people mention upgrading brakes and suspension this will all be done by end of the year
Cheers Sam
Before people mention upgrading brakes and suspension this will all be done by end of the year
Cheers Sam
06 July 2014, 12:47 PM
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It depends on what power you are aiming for as too what the cost is.
But starting with a wrx is going to cost loads more as you are a £1500 to £2k gearbox down already.
If 400 is your aim an sti will get this with a simple turbo injectors and remap.
But starting with a wrx is going to cost loads more as you are a £1500 to £2k gearbox down already.
If 400 is your aim an sti will get this with a simple turbo injectors and remap.
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06 July 2014, 12:57 PM
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Poor shreksta springs to mind,spent loads and ultimately gave up. Poor chap had no luck at all either.
06 July 2014, 01:00 PM
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hey sam
for the block you will need
-a good semi-closed deck block (paul can source these if he has none in stock)
-a 2.5 crank
-rods and pistons (stroker)
-acl big and main bearings
-gasket set
-arp head studs 11mm will be fine for 400bhp
-new oil pump and modine
-full timing kit with water pump
-rocker cover gasket set
-head gaskets-paul uses rcm ones
head wise its your choice
avcs would be ideal but paul would hav to make a custom loom for you and you will need at least an ecu from an sti
or as i mentioned to you before you could use a set of version 5/6/p1 heads and get them re-freshed-paul can do this aswell
and it means you can retain your ecu
turbo wise......
-sc38
-sc40
-sc42
-rcm400
-garrett gt28
to name a few
speak with advanced automotives for all your machining work and possible stroker kit
http://www.advancedautomotives.com/b...vcs-1407-p.asp
for the block you will need
-a good semi-closed deck block (paul can source these if he has none in stock)
-a 2.5 crank
-rods and pistons (stroker)
-acl big and main bearings
-gasket set
-arp head studs 11mm will be fine for 400bhp
-new oil pump and modine
-full timing kit with water pump
-rocker cover gasket set
-head gaskets-paul uses rcm ones
head wise its your choice
avcs would be ideal but paul would hav to make a custom loom for you and you will need at least an ecu from an sti
or as i mentioned to you before you could use a set of version 5/6/p1 heads and get them re-freshed-paul can do this aswell
and it means you can retain your ecu
turbo wise......
-sc38
-sc40
-sc42
-rcm400
-garrett gt28
to name a few
speak with advanced automotives for all your machining work and possible stroker kit
http://www.advancedautomotives.com/b...vcs-1407-p.asp
06 July 2014, 01:03 PM
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hey sam
for the block you will need
-a good semi-closed deck block (paul can source these if he has none in stock)
-a 2.5 crank
-rods and pistons (stroker)
-acl big and main bearings
-gasket set
-arp head studs 11mm will be fine for 400bhp
-new oil pump and modine
-full timing kit with water pump
-rocker cover gasket set
-head gaskets-paul uses rcm ones
head wise its your choice
avcs would be ideal but paul would hav to make a custom loom for you and you will need at least an ecu from an sti
or as i mentioned to you before you could use a set of version 5/6/p1 heads and get them re-freshed-paul can do this aswell
and it means you can retain your ecu
turbo wise......
-sc38
-sc40
-sc42
-rcm400
-garrett gt28
to name a few
speak with advanced automotives for all your machining work and possible stroker kit
http://www.advancedautomotives.com/b...vcs-1407-p.asp
for the block you will need
-a good semi-closed deck block (paul can source these if he has none in stock)
-a 2.5 crank
-rods and pistons (stroker)
-acl big and main bearings
-gasket set
-arp head studs 11mm will be fine for 400bhp
-new oil pump and modine
-full timing kit with water pump
-rocker cover gasket set
-head gaskets-paul uses rcm ones
head wise its your choice
avcs would be ideal but paul would hav to make a custom loom for you and you will need at least an ecu from an sti
or as i mentioned to you before you could use a set of version 5/6/p1 heads and get them re-freshed-paul can do this aswell
and it means you can retain your ecu
turbo wise......
-sc38
-sc40
-sc42
-rcm400
-garrett gt28
to name a few
speak with advanced automotives for all your machining work and possible stroker kit
http://www.advancedautomotives.com/b...vcs-1407-p.asp
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06 July 2014, 05:31 PM
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This is where I am at the moment. I had a mini bus hit my wrx in a car park (just body damage) so added to the insurance payout and went to town abit on the body work. Also added bigger top mount, injectors, turbo and pump. Went for a remap and threw a big end bearing. I'd gone too far along to scrap/break the car and start again, so heading down the re-build to 2.1 with some other tweeks going towards a rapid and useable road car (for figures, guessing at 380-400 ish).
I know what folks say about starting with an STi and I agree, if its possible. I couldn't afford that kind of money at 1 go, so want wrx and modded as funds allowed.
just my twopeneth
I know what folks say about starting with an STi and I agree, if its possible. I couldn't afford that kind of money at 1 go, so want wrx and modded as funds allowed.
just my twopeneth
06 July 2014, 05:59 PM
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loads cheaper
http://realstreetperformance.com/Wel...subaru+stroker
a crank from trev@ real speed is around £150-£200 cheaper than a crank over here and that includes shipping
piston/rod package works out a little more expensive than a set of pistons over here
06 July 2014, 06:02 PM
#13
order the parts in stages from the states like i was gonna do and still might dependant on which scooby i get next
loads cheaper
http://realstreetperformance.com/Wel...subaru+stroker
a crank from trev@ real speed is around £150-£200 cheaper than a crank over here and that includes shipping
piston/rod package works out a little more expensive than a set of pistons over here
loads cheaper
http://realstreetperformance.com/Wel...subaru+stroker
a crank from trev@ real speed is around £150-£200 cheaper than a crank over here and that includes shipping
piston/rod package works out a little more expensive than a set of pistons over here
06 July 2014, 06:16 PM
#15
Don't waste your time. if all you are after is 400 bhp.
Don't put yourself through the financial stupidity and heartache of building it from a wrx.
Sell up and buy an sti as the gearbox and brakes are already there and the engines good for 450bhp.
All you need to do is get a new turbo injectors and remap.
Added to that you can even sell on the vf35 and pinks.
Don't put yourself through the financial stupidity and heartache of building it from a wrx.
Sell up and buy an sti as the gearbox and brakes are already there and the engines good for 450bhp.
All you need to do is get a new turbo injectors and remap.
Added to that you can even sell on the vf35 and pinks.
06 July 2014, 10:37 PM
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I hate to admit it but TT or FT is right.
I have spent 1000's on my wrx.A 2.1 stroker is next also.
For what i have spent i could have bought a decent spec c.
Read my thread in projects .
The problem is when you start modifying a wrx you reach a point of no return,you either sell up and lose loads of £££££ or see it through.
I chose the second option.
I have spent 1000's on my wrx.A 2.1 stroker is next also.
For what i have spent i could have bought a decent spec c.
Read my thread in projects .
The problem is when you start modifying a wrx you reach a point of no return,you either sell up and lose loads of £££££ or see it through.
I chose the second option.
06 July 2014, 10:42 PM
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I hate to admit it but TT or FT is right.
I have spent 1000's on my wrx.A 2.1 stroker is next also.
For what i have spent i could have bought a decent spec c.
Read my thread in projects .
The problem is when you start modifying a wrx you reach a point of no return,you either sell up and lose loads of £££££ or see it through.
I chose the second option.
I have spent 1000's on my wrx.A 2.1 stroker is next also.
For what i have spent i could have bought a decent spec c.
Read my thread in projects .
The problem is when you start modifying a wrx you reach a point of no return,you either sell up and lose loads of £££££ or see it through.
I chose the second option.
06 July 2014, 10:48 PM
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You say in first post you haven't done brakes and suspension. So you haven't done much other than cosmetic mods which is a drop in the ocean compared to buying sti gearboxes and engine builds.
Price up getting a wrx to 400 bhp and then do the same for an sti.
It makes no sense whatsoever upgrading the wrx.
Price up getting a wrx to 400 bhp and then do the same for an sti.
It makes no sense whatsoever upgrading the wrx.
06 July 2014, 10:52 PM
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You say in first post you haven't done brakes and suspension. So you haven't done much other than cosmetic mods which is a drop in the ocean compared to buying sti gearboxes and engine builds.
Price up getting a wrx to 400 bhp and then do the same for an sti.
It makes no sense whatsoever upgrading the wrx.
Price up getting a wrx to 400 bhp and then do the same for an sti.
It makes no sense whatsoever upgrading the wrx.
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