Swapping your 2.5i/rs to a wrx/sti; is it worth it?

[Tballbiskit]

Originally Posted by IckyLove

I have an RS that I was thinking about doing this to. It sounds like this is one of those things that has to happen all at once. I want this, but at the same time it almost seems like money might be better spent making it a nice DD while working on a cheaper car, like a Miata or some older car. Also, would it be better to get an STi motor or WRX motor to build towards my end goal of ~350 whp (if I do it)?

You dont have to do it all at once. You can swap the transmission first and wait on the engine so that it's out of the way.

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[rusttykrabz]

I am currently swapping an 04 xt engine into an 06 impreza wagon. I am in the process of switching the fuel pumps and installing the forester fuel pump into the impreza but there is the 3rd fuel lines that the NAs dont have. Would it be as easy as taking that fuel line off the forester and installing it on the impreza?

Thanks!

[useful_idiot]

As for now. I only have the long block itself. I am in the middle of sourcing an intake manifold for it. Then I will pull the sohc one and intstll the 2.0 block. Other then the cross member. Will a sti intake manifold fit in the 2.0 and for the ecu I will most likely get a 06 sti/wrx one. I am a mechanic, so the labor is free. Hence I’ll be doing it in my garage. Just curious about I guess “Frankensteing” it together.