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Old 08-07-2008, 11:07 AM   #1
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Question Brian Crower - Anyone running their products?

http://www.briancrower.com/

I spoke to them at length yesterday. Don't know of anyone using their parts personally but the Crower name is pretty reputable in other circles. Need to get my 02' bugeye back on the road.

For the same price I can either go with a STi complete motor swap (turbo, intercooler, ecu) or build out one of the 3 - EJ20 blocks I've had laying around the house for like 2 years. Also have a set of heads I can port. Car will strictly be used on track, NASA events, open road races, AutoX, etc...

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STi swap

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Old 08-07-2008, 11:13 AM   #2
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If you're going to build a track motor, do it with something a little stronger than an EJ205. This is something I'd ask of the Built Motor forum. I've been browsing throught there myself trying to learn some stuff. Easiest thing to do is an STi short block, upgrade the pistons and rods, throw on your WRX heads and go have fun.
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Old 08-07-2008, 12:07 PM   #3
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Cool, didn't even know we had a built motor forum now.
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Old 08-07-2008, 12:56 PM   #4
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Cool, didn't even know we had a built motor forum now.
yes, come on over and play
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Old 08-07-2008, 01:48 PM   #5
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^^^and this man provides 1/3 of the wisdom I've managed to absorb!
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Old 08-07-2008, 01:49 PM   #6
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Just get what butterz got.
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Old 08-07-2008, 02:04 PM   #7
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Just get what butterz got.
More info or a link please Sully if you have.
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Old 08-07-2008, 02:31 PM   #8
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More info or a link please Sully if you have.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1532987
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Old 08-07-2008, 02:35 PM   #9
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i dunno jack about cams (for now) but have you looked into gsc cams?

results from topspeed with the gsc s2 cams: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1456543
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most cams push the power band into the higher rpm range. This is fine for a track car, but not really what you want for an autocross car. I have a feeling the OP will do more track than auto-x though.
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most cams push the power band into the higher rpm range. This is fine for a track car, but not really what you want for an autocross car. I have a feeling the OP will do more track than auto-x though.
That is correct, AutoX will just be for fun. Will mainly be a road racing application.
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That is correct, AutoX will just be for fun. Will mainly be a road racing application.
then you should see your other thread for some build considerations. Its just food for thought though.
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:55 PM   #13
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then you should see your other thread for some build considerations. Its just food for thought though.
Sweet, thanks for the info on the other thread.
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Moved the thread for ya.....Good Luck
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Could probably lock this one...OP started a separate thread in the correct forum already.
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