Need to find a good front clip

Rasago · 08-14-2003, 11:04 AM

Im looking for a good front clip from a US WRX. I have found a few JDM clips, but I have heard they are a pain, and shipping cost is way high. I would love to find a wrecked WRX in my area. That way I can swap out the brakes and suspension, and some othe parts . If anyone knows of a supplier in my area, let me know. Im in Eastern Upstate NY.

phong · 08-14-2003, 01:20 PM

Start here.

CAR-PARTS.COM

You should be able to find just about anything you need. If they have the engine at a yard it is likely they have all the other accessories also. I know a couple of guys have used this site to find their engines.

Dan

garface · 08-17-2003, 03:54 PM

What city are you in?

Rasago · 08-18-2003, 11:00 AM

Im in Glens Falls, north of Albany.

totoherbs · 08-18-2003, 12:17 PM

http://www.lachutesubaru.com

They are great guys.

Puckaveli · 08-18-2003, 12:32 PM

Try speedbump in Toronto. Arthur is a great guy and was a WRC tech for awhile so he is very knowledgable. I am probably going to send my harnesses to him to do and do the swap myself after that. speedbump.com

Soon2Bgreat · 08-18-2003, 01:10 PM

i'll second speedbump. They actually have a ver4 front clip on their site right now, check it out. www.speedbump.info. I'd go to him before lachute. Good luck.

stimpy · 08-18-2003, 04:54 PM

First of all, check the FAQ. Then try www.rallispec.com , www.lachutesubaru.com , and www.axispowerracing.com . You can also go for www.copartfinder.com and try to source the car yourself. Prices are often blown out of proportion buying from a yard though. Your final option would be to find the local auto auctions and buy one for yourself. Many of them are private, requiring a dealer's license but some are open to the public.

-Jon

Lachute Performance · 08-21-2003, 08:32 AM

hmmm that picture of the version 4 on proparts.com looks very familiar to me ... like the one I took last year ... I could be mistaken though, no dis-credit intended.

All I can suggest is that when looking for a clip some MAJOR things to check.
1) remove t-belt covers and make sure no pullies are damaged and the belt and pullies line up properly
2) make sure that you have the appropriate switches, sensors and wires are cut with enough length to re-use the connectorys.... lots of clips look complete and people think that it is a clip, so I am not missing anything ... hehehehe ... if I had a dime everytime I heard that one !!!
3) AIRFLOW METERS ARE EXPENSIVE !!!
4) 02 SENSORS ARE EXPENSIVE
5) make sure you have the vehicule tags, if they are no longer there, it is stolen.
6) make sure it is the CORRESPONDING rear diff
7) check to make sure that transmission bell housing etc and oil filter housings are not broken. Front end smashes or side collisions can do wierd things that are not so obvious until you look at the car from underneath ! See if the paint on the body has lifted or cracked unnesecarily.

THat is my advise and remember, shops that have been doing this for years such as rallispec and ourselves, have been doing this for years for a reason.!!

Happy hunting, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions,

Mark

support@lachutesubaru.com
www.lachutesubaru.com
877-568-3121

Doctorluigi · 10-02-2010, 01:05 PM

good sound info!

95bluebaru · 09-19-2012, 10:22 PM

I have been doing some research and im considering swapping a 94 jdm sti engine and trans into my 95 impreza L. other than ecu, harness, and accessories which are already included, is there anything else required? such as rear diff/axles..crossmember? thanks in advance guys

Edit: Nm. I'll be swapping rear end most likely anyways.

ecupgradesfla · 01-13-2008, 10:29 AM

I have found a 96 twin turbo engine with the whole front clip. Is it possiple to use this engine with out converting it to a right hand drive.

wrxsnowstyle · 01-13-2008, 03:26 PM

i havent heard too many good things about the TT subaru engines. stick with single turbo.

scubydrew · 01-13-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxsnowstyle

i havent heard too many good things about the TT subaru engines. stick with single turbo.

maybe because you have to be RHD to fit the TT setup. There's nothing wrong with the TT mine is a blast.

oldhat · 01-13-2008, 10:58 PM

Call East Coast Swappers. They sell clips. They have some deals on the front page of RS25.com right now.

08-14-2003, 11:04 AM	#1
Rasago Scooby Newbie Member#: 41317 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New York Vehicle: 93 Impreza L Green	Need to find a good front clip Im looking for a good front clip from a US WRX. I have found a few JDM clips, but I have heard they are a pain, and shipping cost is way high. I would love to find a wrecked WRX in my area. That way I can swap out the brakes and suspension, and some othe parts . If anyone knows of a supplier in my area, let me know. Im in Eastern Upstate NY.

08-14-2003, 01:20 PM	#2
phong Scooby Newbie Member#: 10884 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: East Montpelier, VT Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon	Start here. CAR-PARTS.COM You should be able to find just about anything you need. If they have the engine at a yard it is likely they have all the other accessories also. I know a couple of guys have used this site to find their engines. Dan Last edited by phong; 08-14-2003 at 02:15 PM.

08-18-2003, 11:00 AM	#4
Rasago Scooby Newbie Member#: 41317 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New York Vehicle: 93 Impreza L Green	help Im in Glens Falls, north of Albany.

08-21-2003, 08:32 AM	#9
Lachute Performance Vendor Member#: 11016 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Lachute, Quebec - Canada	re: hmmm that picture of the version 4 on proparts.com looks very familiar to me ... like the one I took last year ... I could be mistaken though, no dis-credit intended. All I can suggest is that when looking for a clip some MAJOR things to check. 1) remove t-belt covers and make sure no pullies are damaged and the belt and pullies line up properly 2) make sure that you have the appropriate switches, sensors and wires are cut with enough length to re-use the connectorys.... lots of clips look complete and people think that it is a clip, so I am not missing anything ... hehehehe ... if I had a dime everytime I heard that one !!! 3) AIRFLOW METERS ARE EXPENSIVE !!! 4) 02 SENSORS ARE EXPENSIVE 5) make sure you have the vehicule tags, if they are no longer there, it is stolen. 6) make sure it is the CORRESPONDING rear diff 7) check to make sure that transmission bell housing etc and oil filter housings are not broken. Front end smashes or side collisions can do wierd things that are not so obvious until you look at the car from underneath ! See if the paint on the body has lifted or cracked unnesecarily. THat is my advise and remember, shops that have been doing this for years such as rallispec and ourselves, have been doing this for years for a reason.!! Happy hunting, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions, Mark support@lachutesubaru.com www.lachutesubaru.com 877-568-3121

09-19-2012, 10:22 PM	#11
95bluebaru Scooby Newbie Member#: 325537 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: worcester county Vehicle: 1995 Impreza L Coupe ej20g wrx	I have been doing some research and im considering swapping a 94 jdm sti engine and trans into my 95 impreza L. other than ecu, harness, and accessories which are already included, is there anything else required? such as rear diff/axles..crossmember? thanks in advance guys Edit: Nm. I'll be swapping rear end most likely anyways. Last edited by 95bluebaru; 09-20-2012 at 08:02 PM.

08-17-2003, 03:54 PM	#3
garface Scooby Guru Member#: 1581 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: yonkers, ny Vehicle: MY00 RS/STi7 MY01 RS Both Silverthorne	What city are you in?

08-18-2003, 12:17 PM	#5
totoherbs Scooby Guru Member#: 7321 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: waltham, ma Vehicle: .... 122 IggPoints Work... ahhh... so tired.	http://www.lachutesubaru.com They are great guys.

08-18-2003, 12:32 PM	#6
Puckaveli Scooby Specialist Member#: 1518 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Stow, OH Vehicle: 00 2.5RS Silver	Try speedbump in Toronto. Arthur is a great guy and was a WRC tech for awhile so he is very knowledgable. I am probably going to send my harnesses to him to do and do the swap myself after that. speedbump.com

08-18-2003, 01:10 PM	#7
Soon2Bgreat Scooby Specialist Member#: 2258 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Irvington, New York, USA Vehicle: 1999 gc8 ver7 6mt GT35R 504.7whp;)	i'll second speedbump. They actually have a ver4 front clip on their site right now, check it out. www.speedbump.info. I'd go to him before lachute. Good luck.

08-18-2003, 04:54 PM	#8
stimpy Homicidal Maniac Moderator Member#: 1612 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI	First of all, check the FAQ. Then try www.rallispec.com , www.lachutesubaru.com , and www.axispowerracing.com . You can also go for www.copartfinder.com and try to source the car yourself. Prices are often blown out of proportion buying from a yard though. Your final option would be to find the local auto auctions and buy one for yourself. Many of them are private, requiring a dealer's license but some are open to the public. -Jon

10-02-2010, 01:05 PM	#10
Doctorluigi Scooby Newbie Member#: 259363 Join Date: Sep 2010	good sound info!

01-13-2008, 10:29 AM	#12
ecupgradesfla Scooby Newbie Member#: 154809 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Vehicle: 1990 Legacy Wagon White	JDM CLIp I have found a 96 twin turbo engine with the whole front clip. Is it possiple to use this engine with out converting it to a right hand drive.

01-13-2008, 03:26 PM	#13
wrxsnowstyle Scooby Specialist Member#: 122973 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Southern ca, other countries. Vehicle: 02 WRX wagon	i havent heard too many good things about the TT subaru engines. stick with single turbo.

01-13-2008, 10:58 PM	#15
oldhat Scooby Specialist Member#: 113036 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area	Call East Coast Swappers. They sell clips. They have some deals on the front page of RS25.com right now.

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