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10-10-2012, 05:27 PM | #1 |
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Can an Sti Shell support a wrx powertrain?
I have a bugeye that is totaled. The engine and tranny (plus basically everything in the car) is perfect...my problem is I have found a 2004 Sti shell that would be perfect but obviously im running a 2.0 ej205 setup ...is it possible to do a swap like this or would it just be better to rebuild the powertrain on that sti and sell my wrx piece by piece?
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10-10-2012, 05:33 PM | #2 |
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people switch from wrx to sti all the time..i don't see why it would not work out...
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10-10-2012, 06:18 PM | #3 |
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Vehicle:2002 WRB wrx - Sold Big White Jeep Unlimited |
it will be fine. the STI shell is all of a set of splitters/wing/few other small do dads more than a wrx...
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10-10-2012, 07:28 PM | #4 |
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What I'm saying is I'm trying to convert an Sti into a wrx lol
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10-10-2012, 07:52 PM | #5 |
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Location: North Branford, CT
Vehicle:2002 WRX wagon WRB Ver 8 EJ207 4.44's |
So is the Sti a shell or is it a car with a blown motor? Makes a difference.
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10-10-2012, 07:53 PM | #6 |
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WE know we are saying is people take STI drive trains and they go into the WRX perfect all the time..so a WRX into a STI would no different. I.E with my limited knowledge on the subject it will work fine...They should be about the same shell anyways
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10-10-2012, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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Vehicle:2002 WRX wagon WRB Ver 8 EJ207 4.44's |
^ I concur. I'm getting at the worth it part. Sti with a blown motor. Sell wrx parts, fix sti. Enjoy car.
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10-12-2012, 12:28 AM | #8 |
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You will have the high insurance rate of an STI for a WRX
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10-13-2012, 11:26 AM | #9 |
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this! the sheet metal aren't 100% the same underneath, but close. you are getting a faster car and the INS. company is rating it based upon you and the faster more expensive car. but mechanically they will accept any subaru drivetrain you wish to install. --Keith Last edited by kheff46; 10-13-2012 at 11:28 AM. Reason: better explanation |
10-14-2012, 09:18 PM | #10 |
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10-15-2012, 11:06 AM | #11 |
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mine was different by about 200 a year WRX vs STI, fwiw. fxt was cheaper by 200, i should done that imo.
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10-16-2012, 10:48 AM | #12 |
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well, thats really nothing in the grand scheme. but i guess it also depends what % change that it. if it goes from 400 to 600, thats pretty substantial. if its 1500 to 1700, not such a big deal. either way though its just 200 bucks, 15 bucks a month
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