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04-23-2013, 10:32 AM | #1 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 51112
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Tri-State
Location: NJ
Vehicle:2004 WRX-sold T_T now 2005 STi ^^ |
STi head apart what should i do?
I searched but could not find good or at least recent opinions.
I got an 05 STi and I have it apart, heads taken off. Im already $1000 in the hole for labor and no parts and I have about $1500 left to spent. I need to maybe get a valve adjustment and new head gasket, and other misc things. What do you recommend I should do now? Maybe clean pistons/valves? Got some decent carb build up. port and polish head (expensive)? Im pretty knowledgeable but no expert on internal engine modifications. As I advised I only have maximum $1500 to spend thats all tax and labor and parts so everyone with experience, please chime in. Thank you!
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04-23-2013, 11:39 AM | #2 |
Will mod for Guinness
Moderator Member#: 77921
Join Date: Dec 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Orange County, New York
Vehicle:'09 Ruby Red spec.B '14 Tribeca, '08 OBXT |
Wrong forum. I'll move it for you.
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04-23-2013, 11:46 AM | #3 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 51112
Join Date: Dec 2003
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: NJ
Vehicle:2004 WRX-sold T_T now 2005 STi ^^ |
actually i wanted opions from local NJ people actually so I can see what shops in the area they went to , etc.
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04-23-2013, 12:37 PM | #4 |
Will mod for Guinness
Moderator Member#: 77921
Join Date: Dec 2004
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Orange County, New York
Vehicle:'09 Ruby Red spec.B '14 Tribeca, '08 OBXT |
We have our vendor lists, a vendor review thread and forum and a search will reveal lots of info.
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04-23-2013, 12:58 PM | #5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 309943
Join Date: Feb 2012
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Hampton Va
Vehicle:2012 STi OBP |
Head gasket, Head studs definitely. The rest of it depends on what your goal is. Power, Reliability?.
The best thing to probably do would be pistons/rings, as that is the weakest part in the motor. |
04-24-2013, 04:51 PM | #6 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 51112
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Tri-State
Location: NJ
Vehicle:2004 WRX-sold T_T now 2005 STi ^^ |
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I would like to use stock subaru OEM head gasket, but you recommend studs? If so, which brands? and what is major benefit for stock motor and turbo. Thank you again. |
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04-24-2013, 05:01 PM | #7 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 309943
Join Date: Feb 2012
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MAIC
Location: Hampton Va
Vehicle:2012 STi OBP |
OEM Head gasket, and ARP Head studs. Many people i know don't like to re-use head studs. The benefit of the stronger pistons is, you are less likely to grenade them and turn the motor into scrap.
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04-24-2013, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: TX
Vehicle:2012 STI limited |
Are ARP head studs even needed if you arent making big power? I havent seen a single thread about these being a cause of failure.
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