Help Please!!!!

avaldez557 · 11-15-2012, 01:43 PM

Im new to the Subaru industry and I wanted to know if its worth it swapping a 02 wrx motor to a 04-05 motor and if so what is the best one to put for the car. Any help would be awesome. Thanks

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blueninja85 · 11-15-2012, 02:07 PM

Why do you want to do that for? If you want to go for a swap, then I'd say go for the JDM Sti motor. Is your motor blown? Do you have a regular 2.5RS? Do you want more power?(02 is still the same 227 hp that the 04-05 has, so that wouldn't be worth it) Need more info as to why you want to do a swap.

Unabomber · 11-15-2012, 03:19 PM

Vague questions net vague responses. List your car, your budget, your car's intended new use, your reasoning behind a swap.....alll critical things, otherwise some asshat like me will recommend a Chevy 350 crate motor.

Heedlessone · 11-15-2012, 03:29 PM

^You beat me to it. I was going to say LS1 swap. Cheap and reliable power.

avaldez557 · 11-15-2012, 03:55 PM

I bought the car with the engine having a couple of problems so I thought swapping the motor would of been better.

sc00by4life · 11-15-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by avaldez557

I bought the car with the engine having a couple of problems so I thought swapping the motor would of been better.

if you don't know what the problems are, what makes you think an engine swap will be any easier/cheaper/efficient?

if you don't have a basic understanding of the car, put the wrenches down and consult a professional.

11-15-2012, 01:43 PM	#1
avaldez557 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336116 Join Date: Oct 2012	Help Please!!!! Im new to the Subaru industry and I wanted to know if its worth it swapping a 02 wrx motor to a 04-05 motor and if so what is the best one to put for the car. Any help would be awesome. Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-15-2012, 02:07 PM	#2
blueninja85 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324091 Join Date: Jun 2012	Why do you want to do that for? If you want to go for a swap, then I'd say go for the JDM Sti motor. Is your motor blown? Do you have a regular 2.5RS? Do you want more power?(02 is still the same 227 hp that the 04-05 has, so that wouldn't be worth it) Need more info as to why you want to do a swap.

11-15-2012, 03:19 PM	#3
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Vague questions net vague responses. List your car, your budget, your car's intended new use, your reasoning behind a swap.....alll critical things, otherwise some asshat like me will recommend a Chevy 350 crate motor.

11-15-2012, 03:29 PM	#4
Heedlessone Scooby Specialist Member#: 254130 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bozeman, MT Vehicle: 2004 STI Hurr hurr	^You beat me to it. I was going to say LS1 swap. Cheap and reliable power.

11-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#5
avaldez557 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336116 Join Date: Oct 2012	I bought the car with the engine having a couple of problems so I thought swapping the motor would of been better.