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10 July 2010, 07:08 PM
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I have my set of wheels ;-)
Just to let you all know I bought my old sick engined car back at a price I couldn't refuse. The car it self is in an ok condition. Just needs a dam good clean. Decision, decision now
Repair the engine and leave as is or wait a couple of months and build a bombproof 2.0 or 2.1 Close Deck Block
What do you think?
Repair the engine and leave as is or wait a couple of months and build a bombproof 2.0 or 2.1 Close Deck BlockWhat do you think?
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Either a 2.1 stroker or if money no object a 2.2/2.35 with all the works, with a Litchfield LM480 twin scroll conversion just to be a little different. 
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When you say sick, whats wrong? head gasket or knocking engine?
Tough choice but it all depends on how much you have to spend
If I was building again I would go 2.35 but thats alot of money
A built 2.0CDB is going to cost less than the 2.1CDB but you gain that little extra to aid spool if you go bigger turbo.
You need to remember that if your going big power you need to factor in a gearbox/clutch, injectors, turbo etc
Merv's came to around £8K and that was without the gearbox, You'll be surprised how quickly things mount up
Tough choice but it all depends on how much you have to spend
If I was building again I would go 2.35 but thats alot of money
A built 2.0CDB is going to cost less than the 2.1CDB but you gain that little extra to aid spool if you go bigger turbo.
You need to remember that if your going big power you need to factor in a gearbox/clutch, injectors, turbo etc
Merv's came to around £8K and that was without the gearbox, You'll be surprised how quickly things mount up
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I agree the sti V5 heads are the best heads designed for the classic GC8, but not worth the cost or hassle of making adaptor plates to enable the V3 inlet manifold to fit. As the V5 inlet manifold will not run on the V3 harness due to the throttle sensor works via reverse polarity and can't be modified.
A properly ported and flow tested set of your standard WRX platforms with uprated cams like Jun 272's would be my choice, especially running a big turbo.
A properly ported and flow tested set of your standard WRX platforms with uprated cams like Jun 272's would be my choice, especially running a big turbo.
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When you say sick, whats wrong? head gasket or knocking engine?
Tough choice but it all depends on how much you have to spend
If I was building again I would go 2.35 but thats alot of money
A built 2.0CDB is going to cost less than the 2.1CDB but you gain that little extra to aid spool if you go bigger turbo.
You need to remember that if your going big power you need to factor in a gearbox/clutch, injectors, turbo etc
Merv's came to around £8K and that was without the gearbox, You'll be surprised how quickly things mount up
Tough choice but it all depends on how much you have to spend
If I was building again I would go 2.35 but thats alot of money
A built 2.0CDB is going to cost less than the 2.1CDB but you gain that little extra to aid spool if you go bigger turbo.
You need to remember that if your going big power you need to factor in a gearbox/clutch, injectors, turbo etc
Merv's came to around £8K and that was without the gearbox, You'll be surprised how quickly things mount up
Can the 2.0CDB be bored out to 2.2? Will the cylinder wall be thick enough?
John and Dylan - how much work is it to fit V5 on a V1/V2 manifold?
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No.4 piston or piston rings have gone. It only has 65psi on the comp. test while the other three are 150 psi.
Can the 2.0CDB be bored out to 2.2? Will the cylinder wall be thick enough?
Cheers for that Ian
John and Dylan - how much work is it to fit V5 on a V1/V2 manifold?
Can the 2.0CDB be bored out to 2.2? Will the cylinder wall be thick enough?
Cheers for that Ian
John and Dylan - how much work is it to fit V5 on a V1/V2 manifold?
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The WRX/UK cylinder head platforms are identical to the Sti version and only the Sti valve train and cams are any different. But the WRX/UK heads are very cheap compared the the Sti heads which fetch over £350.
I have a set of spare used V3 sti valves, retainers with buckets and shims along with a set of V3 sti cams of which three are in good condition showing no signs of any lobe wear. But the right inlet can has a surface crack so isn't any good. A used replacement cam will cost you around £50 from a breakers etc. But your welcome to them as I'm having a good sort out.
So buy a set V3 WRX/UK heads and remove any casting marks and surface polish them yourself and switch the sti valve train over along with some RCM dual valve springs (£200) and you have a tidy set of heads which your inlet manifold will bolt straight onto with any issues.
I have a set of spare used V3 sti valves, retainers with buckets and shims along with a set of V3 sti cams of which three are in good condition showing no signs of any lobe wear. But the right inlet can has a surface crack so isn't any good. A used replacement cam will cost you around £50 from a breakers etc. But your welcome to them as I'm having a good sort out.
So buy a set V3 WRX/UK heads and remove any casting marks and surface polish them yourself and switch the sti valve train over along with some RCM dual valve springs (£200) and you have a tidy set of heads which your inlet manifold will bolt straight onto with any issues.
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