engine is blown what is the best swap i can do into my 2002 wrx

2002bugeye · 11-10-2005, 09:42 PM

what swap will give me the most hp? and be easily upgraded? 'i have had my 2202 wrx for less then a week and yes it already blew its engine. Talk about a bad fricken day. Time for swap hopfully what is the best one i can do?

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benjaminetanyahoo · 11-10-2005, 09:47 PM

V7, plug n play pretty much good luck

BHawk · 11-10-2005, 10:53 PM

Crawford reconditioned 2.5l check it out.

HndaTch627 · 11-11-2005, 02:37 AM

how do you pop a motor in under a week?

WRX2FFU · 11-11-2005, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HndaTch627

how do you pop a motor in under a week?

me ? that too

+1 for the 2.5 crawford sb. For less than 2k. It is pretty unbeatable. I am going with one hopefully this spring.

2002bugeye · 11-11-2005, 08:48 AM

the compression was blown when i got it and stupid me didnt do a compresion test till after i got it. IT is just part of my sucky life. never trust anyone

Jaxx · 11-11-2005, 12:06 PM

in order of cost
ej20H (ej20TT) block off ebay (will require retune)
used usdm block
jdm wrx block (will require retune)
sti short block (will require retune)
crawford/axis/gruppe-s/cosworth block (not cheep)

Kreeger · 11-13-2005, 01:58 PM

^^^^ what he said. All of these blocks are direct replacements for your block. All you need is the shortblock replacement, a gasket set and patience.

As for power... Crawford by far has the most potential, followed by the stock STi shortblock. If you can get your hands on a used EJ207, that would be the best bang-for-buck. Search for it in the "wanted" ads...

JoshP · 11-13-2005, 02:03 PM

ej22t block with the thinnest head gaskets cometic will make you. or ej20h is a great option too

ballitch · 11-13-2005, 05:57 PM

^^^what he said.

Homemade WRX · 11-13-2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjaminetanyahoo

V7, plug n play pretty much good luck

as far as complete engine swap and ease and power...I have to agree
if just doing a block I vote for the EJ257 too...

benjaminetanyahoo · 11-13-2005, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homemade WRX

as far as complete engine swap and ease and power...I have to agree
if just doing a block I vote for the EJ257 too...

Yeah for ease and power, you can't beat swapping in a V7 in my mind. I figure if you're going to pull the longblock to replace a shortblock might as well replace the whole damn thing. Just my two cents for what it's worth...

2002bugeye · 11-13-2005, 08:37 PM

i would think a gruppe-s stage 2 shortblock or crawford shortblock would be better then the others no?

Natoe · 11-14-2005, 04:24 PM

if you want somethin real cheap... then look for a a 22t shortblock, built or you could build it, atleast pistons, matched up with wrx heads and turbo would be killer.

JoshP · 11-14-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002bugeye

i would think a gruppe-s stage 2 shortblock or crawford shortblock would be better then the others no?

if thats the kind of money you want to spend, then hell yes

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11-10-2005, 09:47 PM	#2
benjaminetanyahoo * Banned * Member#: 41300 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Midtown West (Lincoln Center) Vehicle: 2000 New York MTA	V7, plug n play pretty much good luck

11-10-2005, 10:53 PM	#3
BHawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 61860 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Mid-Mo Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi Aspen White	Crawford reconditioned 2.5l check it out.

11-11-2005, 02:37 AM	#4
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM '09 Concours 14 ABS Black	how do you pop a motor in under a week?

11-11-2005, 08:48 AM	#6
2002bugeye Scooby Newbie Member#: 99862 Join Date: Nov 2005	the compression was blown when i got it and stupid me didnt do a compresion test till after i got it. IT is just part of my sucky life. never trust anyone

11-11-2005, 12:06 PM	#7
Jaxx Scooby Guru Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Austin, Texas, USA Vehicle: The 93 W/EJ20K-sold Subaru-less :(	in order of cost ej20H (ej20TT) block off ebay (will require retune) used usdm block jdm wrx block (will require retune) sti short block (will require retune) crawford/axis/gruppe-s/cosworth block (not cheep)

11-13-2005, 01:58 PM	#8
Kreeger Scooby Specialist Member#: 37558 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2003 TS wagon JDM bukkake white	^^^^ what he said. All of these blocks are direct replacements for your block. All you need is the shortblock replacement, a gasket set and patience. As for power... Crawford by far has the most potential, followed by the stock STi shortblock. If you can get your hands on a used EJ207, that would be the best bang-for-buck. Search for it in the "wanted" ads...

11-13-2005, 02:03 PM	#9
JoshP Scooby Specialist Member#: 94350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: S. Maine	ej22t block with the thinnest head gaskets cometic will make you. or ej20h is a great option too

11-13-2005, 05:57 PM	#10
ballitch Scooby Specialist Member#: 74907 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: salem, OR Vehicle: 98 cam'd EJ251 Wrx Tranny,slowr than ish	^^^what he said.

11-13-2005, 08:37 PM	#13
2002bugeye Scooby Newbie Member#: 99862 Join Date: Nov 2005	i would think a gruppe-s stage 2 shortblock or crawford shortblock would be better then the others no?

11-14-2005, 04:24 PM	#14
Natoe Scooby Specialist Member#: 90353 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Corvallis OR Vehicle: Sold '95 22T Impreza '99 EJ205 L, AE86 GVR4	if you want somethin real cheap... then look for a a 22t shortblock, built or you could build it, atleast pistons, matched up with wrx heads and turbo would be killer.