just got my self another scooby, had 3 classics a few years ago and looking for a new car found myself looking for another scooby as nothing had come close since, so found a 01 blobeye wrx wagon. car itself is nice and straight but engine(s) came in several boxes of parts. short history of car big ends went so second hand motor fitted then that started knocking too!
so do i rebuild the two motors ive got into one good one? only want a standard engine no hugh power, however if i go down this route is there anything to replace to insure against big ends going again? uprated oil pump, uprated bearings, baffled sump etc? im confident in building motor (but its been a while) advantages of this are as funds a bit tight i can build up as i have spare cash.also whats rough costs?
or do i just save up and buy another standard engine, possibly upgrading to make it reliable,
car will be used everyday and possibly a very occasional trackday

 

Do you know what the damage is? are the blocks damaged?

 

if the cylinders are warped in any way its best to get a refurb!

 

as far as i know its just the big ends gone on both the engines, seller told me both cranks had gone (scored) not had a chance to go through all the boxes yet let alone measure up any parts, i was led to believe last engine was running fine, just knocking.

is there any common faults that would scrap a block?

 

Modification without a remap to suit the mods.