2006 STi into 99RS

Pikey_STi · 02-18-2011, 03:53 PM

Hey i was looking to get a 2011 STi but i had a more cost savings idea in mind.

looking to take a 2006 STi engine and Suspention and put it in to a 99RS coupe (less on insurance and sleeper 101) now i have alots of questions adn i went thoguht 50 pages of forms and i couldnt fined the answer i was looking for. can some one direct me in the right driection

1. i want to keep the STi breaks and wheels. do i swap the whole hub or
2. can some one give me a parts list of what comes from the STi, the RS and what has to be custom
3. what springs do i use the sti or RS (more for coilover options)
4. want to keep the STi gaudge clustor with shift light

2006 STi (ill talk him down in price) http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ231506693

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Badler · 02-18-2011, 04:24 PM

Just get the 2011 or buy one already swapped.

Pikey_STi · 02-18-2011, 04:44 PM

the only reason im still leaning to the 2011 is the warenty and the longevity is going to be much better on it but for sleeper factor i want to do this plus good feeling to say "i bulit this" and already swaped is a option

Badler · 02-18-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pikey_STi

the only reason im still leaning to the 2011 is the warenty and the longevity is going to be much better on it but for sleeper factor i want to do this plus good feeling to say "i bulit this" and already swaped is a option

Set aside at least $15k+ to do it right then. Turbo RSs are hardly sleeper anymore.

Enlefo · 02-18-2011, 07:56 PM

Ask yourself one question: Do you want a car you can turn the key and go or do you want a car that will require an endless amount of researching, tinkering, fabricating, buying parts for and modifying to even be able to leave the garage. Option 2 is perfect valid way to go... but they are very different paths.

Boxologist · 02-18-2011, 10:10 PM

unless u really have a hard on for a v1-6 looking turbo, an OEM factory turbo car from the past 5 years has a far superior fit and finish. If it's ur dream car, then continue to chase it.

slavik.86 · 02-19-2011, 12:15 AM

i say do the swap. its fun. most stuff should be plug and play besides for wiring. and ya u would be swapping the whole hub. im finishing up my 05 wrx everything into 97 obs. everything just fits right up. but i had a entire wrecked wrx so i had every part needed and swapped over every part including dashboard and all.

mtbrider · 02-21-2011, 01:53 PM

Go for the swap. I'm working on saving up some cash to do some work on my '01 2.5RS, and I was already thinking of doing this type of engine & tranny swap rather than building up the motor. It would be pretty rad to see how it goes.

Pikey_STi · 02-21-2011, 09:58 PM

So the hub swap right over, i was hearing some where that their was steering issue when useing the knuckles.

maybe i read wrong, are their any bulid pictures any where

Reebis · 02-22-2011, 02:07 PM

Search is your friend....

And you might want to head over to rs25.com. Lots of swaps over there...

jnorth85 · 02-22-2011, 03:13 PM

check out my build thread on RS25 it should answer a lot of questions.

02-18-2011, 03:53 PM	#1
Pikey_STi Scooby Newbie Member#: 264297 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mississauga Vehicle: 1996 Plymouth Neon Red W/ Green Hood	2006 STi into 99RS Hey i was looking to get a 2011 STi but i had a more cost savings idea in mind. looking to take a 2006 STi engine and Suspention and put it in to a 99RS coupe (less on insurance and sleeper 101) now i have alots of questions adn i went thoguht 50 pages of forms and i couldnt fined the answer i was looking for. can some one direct me in the right driection 1. i want to keep the STi breaks and wheels. do i swap the whole hub or 2. can some one give me a parts list of what comes from the STi, the RS and what has to be custom 3. what springs do i use the sti or RS (more for coilover options) 4. want to keep the STi gaudge clustor with shift light 2006 STi (ill talk him down in price) http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ231506693 Wireing: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...82&postcount=2 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-21-2011, 01:53 PM	#8
mtbrider Scooby Newbie Member#: 269144 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2001 RS Black	Go for the swap. I'm working on saving up some cash to do some work on my '01 2.5RS, and I was already thinking of doing this type of engine & tranny swap rather than building up the motor. It would be pretty rad to see how it goes. Last edited by mtbrider; 02-21-2011 at 02:28 PM.

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Badler Scooby Guru Member#: 133597 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Costa Mesa	Just get the 2011 or buy one already swapped.

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Pikey_STi Scooby Newbie Member#: 264297 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mississauga Vehicle: 1996 Plymouth Neon Red W/ Green Hood	the only reason im still leaning to the 2011 is the warenty and the longevity is going to be much better on it but for sleeper factor i want to do this plus good feeling to say "i bulit this" and already swaped is a option

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Enlefo Scooby Newbie Member#: 235627 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland OR Vehicle: 07 STI Black	Ask yourself one question: Do you want a car you can turn the key and go or do you want a car that will require an endless amount of researching, tinkering, fabricating, buying parts for and modifying to even be able to leave the garage. Option 2 is perfect valid way to go... but they are very different paths.

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02-19-2011, 12:15 AM	#7
slavik.86 Scooby Specialist Member#: 238300 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: tacoma wa Vehicle: 00 2.5rs turbo 6 speed	i say do the swap. its fun. most stuff should be plug and play besides for wiring. and ya u would be swapping the whole hub. im finishing up my 05 wrx everything into 97 obs. everything just fits right up. but i had a entire wrecked wrx so i had every part needed and swapped over every part including dashboard and all.

02-21-2011, 09:58 PM	#9
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