First post, but have been searching this forum, read the sticky, and made a lot of phone calls...
I was basically given a 1993 Midnight blue 2dr 5spd Impreza with 125K miles.
I have a budget of about $7k to work with on this car...but the priority is going to be performing a motor swap and then paying small attention to the appearance of the car(2.5RS stuff) I currently work at a motorsports shop that races/modifies Porsches and Audis, so I can do a lot of the work myself.
I've been looking at front clips on eBay and other sites mentioned on this board. I know that wiring, while complicated, is not tough. If I understand correctly, the motor drops in, using a different cross-member....etc...
My question is:
What do I need to look for in regards to a front clip?
Do I need to find one of the same year?
Who is a reputable importer of such clips?
What is the aftermarket for these J spec motors?
What, other than the complete clip, will I need to locate?
If I dont do this swap at my shop, who in Texas has done this type of swap?
I know these questions have been asked prob. a million times already, but Im just looking for a professional oppinion.
I really appreciate the help!