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Join Date: May 2015
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![]() Went with the 875 cc injectors today with a tune, but the unfortunate happened. Motor didn't blow up in the literal sense but on the last pull at 18.5 psi, hitting 241hp 236tq, an engine knock developed. They said it was rod knock and that the motor would need to be rebuilt.
They said it could cost around 7-8 thousand to rebuild. They said the timing belt will be replaced although it only has abount 20000 mile on it as well as the block, pistons and rods. They said that this is a problem with these rods and that there was actually a lawsuit with the 08 to 14 wrxs because of similar issues. They mentioned the rods and pistons will be much stronger than the previous ones and that they will check the water pump and pulleys and won't replace if isn't necessary. Does this sound right and am I missing anything as far as whats going to be replaced. And are there other options? Bummmmmer!
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#2 |
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Join Date: May 2015
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![]() Tell me it's ok!
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Join Date: Dec 2018
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![]() you can get a complete built long block with head work from IAG now for that price range.
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 499805
Join Date: Mar 2019
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: kalamazoo michigan
Vehicle:2012 wingless dark blue |
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Hey just hold on dont buy an oem short block contact an iag shop so u can get a 2 year warrenty for tht 8k |
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#6 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 499805
Join Date: Mar 2019
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: kalamazoo michigan
Vehicle:2012 wingless dark blue |
![]() Were are you from theres p&l in chicago and bcp in Detroit if your around michigan
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 253498
Join Date: Jul 2010
Chapter/Region:
SCIC
Location: sOuL-CaLiFoRnIa
Vehicle:02 RSTI MURK'D |
![]() IAG has a good track record, but do some reading. There are better options out there in a similar ball park. As for that invoice, just let them know you'll pass on that specific build and thank them for their time.
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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 29292
Join Date: Nov 2002
Chapter/Region:
SCIC
Location: Orange County CA
Vehicle:2004 WRX wagon silver |
![]() yeah but they are charging him only 2100 for the shortblock, Iag starts at like 3000 so its going to be more. wow your tax is low.. we are going on 10% here i california
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#9 |
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Member#: 422118
Join Date: May 2015
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#10 |
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Member#: 422118
Join Date: May 2015
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![]() I do see the iag stage 1 for $2999 with a 12 month warranty. States it's good for 475 hp. The sti ra short block says 305 hp. If I go with the sti short block will I have to worry about the same thing happening? No warranty on the oem sti block.
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#11 |
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![]() I'm wondering if there was something the previous tuners weren't telling me. All the work that had been done during the 3 years that the previous owner had the car had been done at one shop. The previous owner did take great care of the car. He spent around 13000, I have all the receipts, on engine, exhaust, suspension, brakes, hoses and tubes. Wheel bearings, hubs and dust shields, all sorts of new engine tubes, hoses, and lines. I know that doesn't mean an engine is 100 percent, but I wonder if there was something the shop knew about but didn't want to tell me.
I brought the car to a different tuner for the injectors and the last tune. Nothing wrong with the previous shop just this one was closer to me. With what's been done to the car and the shape it is in, I think it's worth it regardless to spend the money on a rebuild. But it does seem strange that the numbers were so low and that the engine went during the recent tune. |
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#12 |
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Member#: 422118
Join Date: May 2015
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![]() Are there any transmission upgrades for the 5eat. I figure if the engines apart down to the tranny why not.
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 508225
Join Date: Nov 2019
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: North FL
Vehicle:2006 Subaru Fusia |
![]() rods tend to develop "knocks" from detonation. Did you drop the oil to see if there is actual bearing material in it? Did you have to sign some kind of waiver for them to "tune" it??? Id want to see what the A/F and other parameters done during the session.
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 178770
Join Date: Apr 2008
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Western,MA
Vehicle:06 STi 17 Fozz |
![]() What shop did you or the previous owner go too?
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 499805
Join Date: Mar 2019
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: kalamazoo michigan
Vehicle:2012 wingless dark blue |
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![]() and you only get a warranty if you buy the block from an Iag approved installer and have them install it looks like your by quantum raceworks and brentuning to name a few Last edited by southmichigansubie; 12-07-2019 at 11:25 PM. |
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Yeah, I did sign a waiver to have them tune it. I don't think I signed one at Kinetic Motor Works though, I could be wrong. Last edited by Jrae2424; 12-08-2019 at 06:54 AM. |
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#17 |
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Join Date: May 2015
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![]() Kinetic Motor Work in New Hampshire.
They did all the previous work expect the injectors. I had a base map put on after I had them install the intake then went back a month later for the turbo, fuel pump, and boost controller and a full tune. I went to EfI Logics in CT for the injectors and most recent tune. I only held off on the injector initially because I was lead to believe I could get around 260 to the wheels without doing the injectors, but only managed to get 225hp and 196 tq with the vf52, boost controller, and fuel pump. |
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![]() STI RA shortblock purchased, and away we go.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Vehicle:Many Track Records Let us help you go fast! |
![]() There's not a damn thing wrong with that invoice/estimate for what is listed on there. In fact, I see a number of prices on there that are low.
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Member#: 258165
Join Date: Sep 2010
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Forest Grove, OR
Vehicle:2015 WRX DGM |
![]() Problem with 08-14 rods? Rods are not the weakest link in the EJ25 motors.
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Vista
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