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09-19-2001, 08:17 AM | #1 |
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EJ20 Swap?
Has anyone on here swaped a EJ20 out of the new US WRX into there RS? The motors should be easy to find with all the WRX accidents lately!
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09-19-2001, 01:58 PM | #2 |
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I havent done a swap yet but Im looking to do one. So if there is any info available on how much a WRX engine would cost that would be great.
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09-19-2001, 11:33 PM | #3 |
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I'm also very interested in this swap...is possible or worth it?
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09-20-2001, 09:53 AM | #4 |
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Yes it's possible to do. You are better off using aftermarket engine management with it though.
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09-20-2001, 08:54 PM | #5 |
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actually Kevin Id like to disagree, if the engine was a US wrx as specified I would try to use the stock ecu, saves you time, money, and the hassle of wiring is takin care of... then you have a well-running 227hp, GC8 wrx thats lighter than the new car
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09-20-2001, 09:35 PM | #6 |
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Why don't you just get the ECU as well? They should be just about as easy to find as the engines now.
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09-20-2001, 10:33 PM | #7 |
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Now that you mention it, I suppose the ideal would be to find a front clip of the US WRX. Any ideas on cost?
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09-20-2001, 10:34 PM | #8 |
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Out of curiosity how much would something like this cost. Just looking for a rough estimate if anyone knows off hand. Thanks!
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09-21-2001, 12:31 AM | #9 |
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Hard to tell on such a new car. On JDM Imprezas, they are around $8000 for an Sti.
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09-21-2001, 02:55 PM | #10 |
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I thought it's not an easy swap because of the intercooler on the new EJ20...its too close to the firewall for GC8's....
can anyone confirm? |
09-21-2001, 02:57 PM | #11 |
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It's not really a firewall issue, the intake manifold for a WRX gives more room for the intercooler, and it also allows boost to reach all four runners evenly.
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09-21-2001, 02:59 PM | #12 | |
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