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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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My sti 7 engine has seized so need a short engine, tried powerstation who were very helpful but none in stock until may, any ideas where else??? obviously id like a guarantee or warrenty but anything considered
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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I have an Sti V7 short motor with under 10,000km on it, £1400 ono.


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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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Thats seems a lot considering powerstation do theirs for £800, why do you have one, and what guarantee is there that there isnt any problem with it. Dont mean to sound off but just being cautious about what im looking to buy, call me on 01792899005 if you wanna chat and negotiate abit
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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Could also try APIDavid (David O'Brien) on 01926 614522. Alternatively, it might be worth trying your local Subaru dealer. IIRC you can get a new STi Type UK short engine via the dealer chain for much more reasonable money than you'd think.

I believe (though get some confirmation before taking my word for it) that the UK STi short engine is a direct replacement for the JDM MY01 STi (assuming that's what you've got), so this could be a viable option.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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I have one m8 because I bought a full AVCS equipped engine for a project motor but decided the project was going down another route, have tried to sell the full engine at £3k, no profit in it just what I paid, decided to break it to make it easier to sell, main componants are heads and short motor. Its a JDM spec one, but as far as short motor goes they are the same as Uk spec.

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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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Yeah ive heard they should be the same, its just the price is above me at the moment, I need to get the car on the road but its just more than I can afford. il have to keep searching. If you have no luck and decide on a price drop give me a buzz. cheers
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Welshboy...

have a look here, the engine can be seen halfway down the page.

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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Email me an offer m8, I'll take s serious look at any sensible offer, motor can be inspected before money changes hand, nothing to hide.
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Try Grade A Subaru.

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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 02:57 PM
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What's so different about a short engine and what benefits does it bring? Just interested as I've noticed a few threads i.e. group buys.
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yes, check the group buy forum, may be worth sticking a 2.5 short engine in as you already have the 6sp transmission
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by real_welshboy
My sti 7 engine has seized so need a short engine, tried powerstation who were very helpful but none in stock until may, any ideas where else??? obviously id like a guarantee or warrenty but anything considered



how did you sieze it?
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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I might be able to help. Give me a call on 01242 260406

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I think Iain could be the best for you here as its going to be a brand new engine (pre T25 enhanced ) so id seriously look at this

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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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unfortunately he wont have any engines available til well into may. Been offered 11k to let the car go as it is...
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by WRX_BLUES
What's so different about a short engine and what benefits does it bring? Just interested as I've noticed a few threads i.e. group buys.
It's not some sort of upgrade part, which seems to be what you're thinking. A "short engine" is merely the term used to describe the "middle bit" of a subaru engine: Block, crank, pistons, rods, rings, all ready for the heads and ancillaries to be bolted on.

So, in Welshboy's case, the benefit is that he can replace all his broken bits in a single package, and at a reasonable price.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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yep thats right
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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Did you look at the group buy then?
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 06:40 AM
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yeah i looked but i only want a normal one, not a 2.5 us
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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greasemonkey,

Thanks for your explanation! I am now totally enlightened.
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