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10-07-2008, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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K guys done this before! Come and see my swap! Ur ideas?
Ok, guys... I've done the swap thing before and thought I would ask for your assistance and opinions for my next swap...Newbies welcome of course since I am still considered a newbie... Here's what I have so far... Got the wiring covered(no dash swap, just cut and solder) and the assembly, just need help in part selection. My budget is $6000 so help me out.
Just bought. 1999 RS WRB ($1700) -Dis-assembled 2002 WRX engine (rod, main bearings damaged, fixed) from Conoval21 Sucker!!! -ferrea valves -wiseco pistons -k1 technologies rods -stock turbo -91-91 legacy crossmember -91-94 cusco legacy front swaybar Need advice: 1-Engine management 2-Header 3-Up 4-Dp 5-Cat-back 6-Suspension 7-Rims and Tires Ok, I'm sure I'll catch some criticism from this post, but I would like some real advise and criticism from u nasioc members. Thanks for your advise and your criticism, so have fun... Your opinion...Need suggestions on these items (click image to see slideshow) Here is a link to my previous 2.5 rs swap.... http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...076&i=14912915
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10-07-2008, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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10-07-2008, 11:22 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Oldhat. #6 is a definite, 1. tru 5&7 up for grabs...
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10-08-2008, 01:00 AM | #4 |
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this swap should be pretty sick keep us updated with lots of pics... how much did you snag the engine for if you don't mind me asking?
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10-08-2008, 01:19 AM | #5 |
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I bought this engine for $3200 from Conoval21 on this forum...I figured since he sh@t me on this engine 2005 I would rebuild, recycle. Thanks for the bump...
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10-08-2008, 01:21 AM | #6 |
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$3200 was including shipping from Cali...BTW...Suckssss! I'm Good Though...
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10-08-2008, 01:26 AM | #7 |
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Keep tha suggestions comin...thanks...
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10-08-2008, 01:41 AM | #8 |
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1-Engine management - COBB AP -> Pretty much the same price as ECUTek but includes free tuning software if you want to try to self-tune or make tweaks to a map provided by your tuner.
2-Header combo - No idea 3-Up - Stock STI or GrimmSpeed 4-Dp - Maddad whisper TBE 5-Cat-back - See 4. 6-Suspension - KYB AGX (or GR2) with RCE Yellow springs 7-Rims and Tires - anything narrower than 8" wheels and 225 wide tires. 8" + 225 tires are a recipe for rubbing. |
10-08-2008, 01:52 AM | #9 |
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Thanks silentt. Keepim comin...
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10-08-2008, 03:24 AM | #10 |
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I think your car's ECU should be a test mule for SubieSMART.
Stock STI headerback is the most baller you can get for the money, IMO. It would really help your WRX breathe. They sound nice, too. |
10-08-2008, 10:07 AM | #11 |
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10-08-2008, 11:02 AM | #12 |
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how the hell did you get a 99 RS for 1700?
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10-08-2008, 01:42 PM | #13 |
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This kid sold it to me with the engine in four pieces. The #4 piston is missing a chunk and the block needs a visit to the machine shop, it's salvageable. Overall the car is in great shape. The car needs a new front bumper and it could use a visit to Dent Wizard. All that will come after I get the motor in.
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10-08-2008, 01:44 PM | #14 |
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More pics coming, thanks for the ideas...
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10-08-2008, 03:06 PM | #15 |
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1700.00 wtf ! Jealous !
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10-08-2008, 03:26 PM | #16 |
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Yeah! $1700
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10-08-2008, 04:28 PM | #17 |
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Wuz wondering how many of u guys swapped in the entire WRX wiring harness, opposed to cutting what u need out of the WRX harness and splicing it into the RS harness? I prefer the second method. I'm sure both methods take just as much time...
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10-08-2008, 04:55 PM | #18 |
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i did a V4 Sti swap GC-GC and used entire JDM STi wiring harness. it was much faster and simpler this way. but GD to GC iirc under dash plugs are different. a WRX ECU would be easy to use if you went full GD wiring though.
i would use OEM everything to start with because 1) it's legos and it'll all fit, and it gives a good baseline/reference point for tuning, mods, etc. --keith and im jealous of the $1700 shell as well |
10-08-2008, 09:15 PM | #19 | |
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10-08-2008, 10:40 PM | #20 |
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i did the second method but mine was in a 93 ..
honestly with a setup that good do option #3 take both harness out and merge |
10-08-2008, 10:50 PM | #21 |
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Got pics of my previous RS swap under the blue RS. Take a look...
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10-09-2008, 09:54 AM | #22 |
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your golden then
but back to your original question i see NO reason to spend the extra $500 for an ecutek/AP tune go open source i would also skip the headers and spend the $ on a turbo/injectors instead |
10-09-2008, 01:18 PM | #23 |
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Right Jaxx...Got of track.
What do u mean about open source tuning, I was leaning toward AP as before, but thought I would try something diff. I like the idea about forgoing the headers and going for turbo and inj. So I sould look for catless oem sit header? |
10-09-2008, 01:29 PM | #24 |
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openecu.org
romraider.com like ecutek ... except that its a $90 cable many tuners are supporting it now |
10-09-2008, 01:36 PM | #25 |
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awesome build for the money
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