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[Kabob]

What all has been done to the engine itself? If you're looking for a new ECU and new engine internals you might look into a company that will do both and save yourself a lil' $$ (like JDM).

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: kabob983
What all has been done to the engine itself? If you're looking for a new ECU and new engine internals you might look into a company that will do both and save yourself a lil' $$ (like JDM).

Not exactly sure what you mean. Who is JDM? I thought that just stood for japanese domestic market.

I am talking to my tuner to determine what I should do. He has a full shop and has done everything on the car so far and builds motors. The problem I am having is that there isnt yet a standalone ECU available for '07's.

The engine internals have had zero work. All the work thus far has been external work. Everything around the engine is geared up to produce a LOT of power - but the weak pistons and bearings in the stock block are holding me back.

A new built engine will cost me $5000 (that would be a moderately built engine, a full sleeved engine would cost closer to $10,000), machined and built heads an additional $2000, methanol injection will be close to $1000, and then 24 hours or so of labour will run me another $2000. I dont know what tuning on a standalone built motor will cost but it wont be cheap. I would also budget $1000 for tuning.

Include new gaskets and small shit that always comes up unexpectedly and Im looking at 12,000+ to get the built engine in. That would officially complete my car.

ohh and then I have to budget about 10,000 a year for gas

 

[Kabob]

Sorry, wrote the wrong thing, gruppe-s sells lots of jap car parts and lots of STi internals. They also sell built ej207/257 JDM engines and you can get it built with an ECU rather cheap, but for the amount of power you seem to be aiming at I think they'll be a little light weight. They also build race engines which are pretty slick, but very $$.

 

[EightySix Four]

That car must be a damn blast to drive. I bet it launches like a bat out of hell.

You ever drive it off road?

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: crazySOB297
That car must be a damn blast to drive. I bet it launches like a bat out of hell.

You ever drive it off road?

I bloody hope not. Have you seen those tyres?

 

[Jahee]

Looks nice i love that model year, personally though i don't like the look without the rear wing, though i understand why you took it off..

 

[Tiamat]

needs a little TLC carwash and its good to go

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: kabob983
Sorry, wrote the wrong thing, gruppe-s sells lots of jap car parts and lots of STi internals. They also sell built ej207/257 JDM engines and you can get it built with an ECU rather cheap, but for the amount of power you seem to be aiming at I think they'll be a little light weight. They also build race engines which are pretty slick, but very $$.

Based on their website I dont see anywhere where they include ecu's with their engines. I am sure their engines would hold up well, but I actually think that they are pricing their motors a bit too high, when you consider that you must give them your working STI engine or pay 1500 on top of that listed price.

Basically to acheive my goals the motor really only needs to have forged pistons and rods and race bearings -- then of course the block has to be properly machined with larger than stock clearances to accomodate the forged components.

Like I mentioned previously, Im hoping to get a new engine for $5000 that will be machined by the best Subaru race shops in the country and built by a tuner known for solid/reliable builds.

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
needs a little TLC carwash and its good to go

lol, dont worry, that pic was taken the day after I picked the car up, so it had gone 1000km without a wash - it was washed as soon as the snow cleared up... of course it is now covered in crap again, but thats winter.

 

[mitaiwan82]

needs:
1) drop
2) lip spoiler to replace roof spoiler

 

[Kelvrick]

Aluminum skid plate, for those "off-road" feelings some get.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: RGUN

Originally posted by: Tiamat
needs a little TLC carwash and its good to go

lol, dont worry, that pic was taken the day after I picked the car up, so it had gone 1000km without a wash - it was washed as soon as the snow cleared up... of course it is now covered in crap again, but thats winter.

Where are you located?

 

[cheesehead]

Originally posted by: RGUN
Include new gaskets and small shit that always comes up unexpectedly and Im looking at 12,000+ to get the built engine in. That would officially complete my car.

ohh and then I have to budget about 10,000 a year for gas

I've been told there's a simpler, easier, and cheaper way to go fast for $12,000.

Step 1: Buy old Mazda RX-7. Preferably one with a beefy limited-slip differential installed.

Step 2: Sell the current engine (if it works), gearbox, stereo, air conditioner, passenger seat, and other unecessary parts like the thermal/noise insulation. A rollcage is recommended, but not required.

Step 3: Buy a GM LS2 V8 and Tremec TR6060 transmission.

Step 4: Install new suspension, V8, and transmission.

Step 5: Annoy fans of both American muscle and Japanese rice simultaneously with an RX-7 that weighs no more than the original (turbo setups add a lot of weight, and the LS2 is only about 425-450lbs.) but produces 430 horsepower without breaking down all the time.

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: RGUN

Originally posted by: Tiamat
needs a little TLC carwash and its good to go

lol, dont worry, that pic was taken the day after I picked the car up, so it had gone 1000km without a wash - it was washed as soon as the snow cleared up... of course it is now covered in crap again, but thats winter.

Where are you located?

Southern Ontario

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: Cheesehead

Originally posted by: RGUN
Include new gaskets and small shit that always comes up unexpectedly and Im looking at 12,000+ to get the built engine in. That would officially complete my car.

ohh and then I have to budget about 10,000 a year for gas

I've been told there's a simpler, easier, and cheaper way to go fast for $12,000.

Step 1: Buy old Mazda RX-7. Preferably one with a beefy limited-slip differential installed.

Step 2: Sell the current engine (if it works), gearbox, stereo, air conditioner, passenger seat, and other unecessary parts like the thermal/noise insulation. A rollcage is recommended, but not required.

Step 3: Buy a GM LS2 V8 and Tremec TR6060 transmission.

Step 4: Install new suspension, V8, and transmission.

Step 5: Annoy fans of both American muscle and Japanese rice simultaneously with an RX-7 that weighs no more than the original (turbo setups add a lot of weight, and the LS2 is only about 425-450lbs.) but produces 430 horsepower without breaking down all the time.

Thats no fun I chose the STI for the drivetrain. I dont think the RX-7 would be able to hold the power I want without significant drivetrain upgrades.

Once everything is said and done Im aiming for 700+ hp

 

[thirdeye]

^^ Or you can have both.

Aside from maintenance and little stuff my STi is done. It's perfect at ~360whp/wtq for daily driving.

I have a 93 FD shell sitting at my buddy's garage just waiting for an LS2. That'll be my fun weekend toy.

 

[mc866]

One fog cover and one empty fog spot? If you are looking for more of a sleeper look and/or stock wrx I would put two of the fog lamps in, I like the trunk spoiler delete, it draws more attention than needed. Personally don't like the "chicken wire" grill. Sounds like you did things right though as far as upgrades go :thumbsup: , you gonna put some snow tires on it and rip it up in the deep stuff this winter?

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: mc866
One fog cover and one empty fog spot? If you are looking for more of a sleeper look and/or stock wrx I would put two of the fog lamps in, I like the trunk spoiler delete, it draws more attention than needed. Personally don't like the "chicken wire" grill. Sounds like you did things right though as far as upgrades go :thumbsup: , you gonna put some snow tires on it and rip it up in the deep stuff this winter?

The 'fog spot' is actually an intake for the turbo. The chicken wire grill is functional. In stock form there is no cover for the lower opening and even stock people have had a stone or other crap pierce their rad or IC. I have done what I can to eliminate this possibility. Besides I think the plastic grill looks like shit.

The snow tires are already on, and yes -- its tons of fun in deep snow. Well not as much now with the much higher rated clutch... you cant really slip it so you pretty much have to accept that the tires are going to spin on every start.

 

[mc866]

Originally posted by: RGUN

The 'fog spot' is actually an intake for the turbo.

Ah that makes more sense

 

[ponyo]

I still remember your post when you first bought the car. It certainly didn't take you long to heavily mod it. Be careful. Sometimes less is best.

I guess I'm one of the few who likes the look of the stock spoiler on the STI.

 

[caspur]

Shoulda got the WRC wing with the slits in it. Looks like a regular impreza without the wing.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Cheesehead

Originally posted by: RGUN
Include new gaskets and small shit that always comes up unexpectedly and Im looking at 12,000+ to get the built engine in. That would officially complete my car.

ohh and then I have to budget about 10,000 a year for gas

I've been told there's a simpler, easier, and cheaper way to go fast for $12,000.

Step 1: Buy old Mazda RX-7. Preferably one with a beefy limited-slip differential installed.

Step 2: Sell the current engine (if it works), gearbox, stereo, air conditioner, passenger seat, and other unecessary parts like the thermal/noise insulation. A rollcage is recommended, but not required.

Step 3: Buy a GM LS2 V8 and Tremec TR6060 transmission.

Step 4: Install new suspension, V8, and transmission.

Step 5: Annoy fans of both American muscle and Japanese rice simultaneously with an RX-7 that weighs no more than the original (turbo setups add a lot of weight, and the LS2 is only about 425-450lbs.) but produces 430 horsepower without breaking down all the time.

There's always going to be something cheaper. If you want cheap go get a civic hatch or old bug and mod them.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: Cheesehead

Originally posted by: RGUN
Include new gaskets and small shit that always comes up unexpectedly and Im looking at 12,000+ to get the built engine in. That would officially complete my car.

ohh and then I have to budget about 10,000 a year for gas

I've been told there's a simpler, easier, and cheaper way to go fast for $12,000.

Step 1: Buy old Mazda RX-7. Preferably one with a beefy limited-slip differential installed.

Step 2: Sell the current engine (if it works), gearbox, stereo, air conditioner, passenger seat, and other unecessary parts like the thermal/noise insulation. A rollcage is recommended, but not required.

Step 3: Buy a GM LS2 V8 and Tremec TR6060 transmission.

Step 4: Install new suspension, V8, and transmission.

Step 5: Annoy fans of both American muscle and Japanese rice simultaneously with an RX-7 that weighs no more than the original (turbo setups add a lot of weight, and the LS2 is only about 425-450lbs.) but produces 430 horsepower without breaking down all the time.

There's always going to be something cheaper. If you want cheap go get a civic hatch or old bug and mod them.

buy a racebike FTW. a 600cc or 1000cc racebike will outperform 99% of all cars.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: Cheesehead

Originally posted by: RGUN
Include new gaskets and small shit that always comes up unexpectedly and Im looking at 12,000+ to get the built engine in. That would officially complete my car.

ohh and then I have to budget about 10,000 a year for gas

I've been told there's a simpler, easier, and cheaper way to go fast for $12,000.

Step 1: Buy old Mazda RX-7. Preferably one with a beefy limited-slip differential installed.

Step 2: Sell the current engine (if it works), gearbox, stereo, air conditioner, passenger seat, and other unecessary parts like the thermal/noise insulation. A rollcage is recommended, but not required.

Step 3: Buy a GM LS2 V8 and Tremec TR6060 transmission.

Step 4: Install new suspension, V8, and transmission.

Step 5: Annoy fans of both American muscle and Japanese rice simultaneously with an RX-7 that weighs no more than the original (turbo setups add a lot of weight, and the LS2 is only about 425-450lbs.) but produces 430 horsepower without breaking down all the time.

There's always going to be something cheaper. If you want cheap go get a civic hatch or old bug and mod them.

buy a racebike FTW. a 600cc or 1000cc racebike will outperform 99% of all cars.

exactly, there's always something cheaper

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: caspur
Shoulda got the WRC wing with the slits in it. Looks like a regular impreza without the wing.

Thats the point. I dont want people to look twice at the car. I built it for me, no one else.... they dont need to know what I have.