loudliam90 Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 hey guys iv got a 1997 2.0l impreza sport NON turbo! wrx lookalike im tryin to turn it into a track car a fast track car. I obviously need to change the engine but not sure what engine will fit straight in? any shed any light on this problem?
Jay762 Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Wotcha and welcome - not done any transplants myself but I know some have on the forum so hopefully they will be along to advise
Gambit Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Hi mate welcome to the forums again like jay never done a full swap myself.
loudliam90 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Posted May 8, 2013 thanks again! I need to find a decent engine to replace my slow !Removed! 2.0litre engine with
Gambit Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 I can't see why there would be a problem doing the swap at all. But I'm sure if there is any problems there is always a work around just the cost of it be cheaper getting a turbo car to start with I think and tune it up from there. :)
loudliam90 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Posted May 8, 2013 yeah did think about that but I picked this one up so cheap and its looks really nice
Gambit Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 It be a cool project don't get me wrong you doing the work yourself ?
loudliam90 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Posted May 8, 2013 yeah between me and my mate it will be getting done lol need to finish his fiesta first den Scooby next project
Gambit Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Oh ok well then I say do it. I thought you was paying for someone to swap it. Well when you get sorted and someone gives you a yes or a no answer remember we at S.O.C love a heavy picture project thread ;) so keep us updated on the build.
Gambit Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 that's what I like to hear ;) good luck with the build :D
kevin bradley Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 I defo would sell the car .. yeah I know how you feel about it looking so good but your new sti would look much better at the front of the pack .rather than the back you can pick up a clean sti older one of course for not a lot of buck and you will already have a good platform to work with better in the long run but defo do your homework on the car first !!! A good lightweight type ra should do the trick
Bip Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 I've already replied to a very similar thread on here tonight. Lol I'll give you the same advice. It would be a lot cheaper and easier to start with a turbo car than to do an engine and loom swap in a non turbo. But if you are determined to use the Shell you already have then it will be a long tedious job stripping out the original loom and laying in the new loom. Physically changing the engine is the easiest part of the whole process. I am part way through helping a friend do a similar project at the moment. If you are going to do a fully stripped out race prepped car with a cage and flocked dash and such like then you will be removing the entire interior anyway which is half the job.
Gambit Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 It's the same guy mate ;) But I think this one was more in detail of the two from you Haha :D
odessey Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 If you're interested I will be selling my old engine 2.0 wrx turbo. Big end Shell has gone so will need them doing but apart from that it's had new pistons and uprated rings. Both heads been skimmed. It had done 69 miles then threw the big end bearings. Let me know if tour interested.
Bip Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 It's the same guy mate ;) But I think this one was more in detail of the two from you Haha :D Ha ha ha, it had been a long day. Hadn't spotted it was the same person.
Gambit Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 Ha ha ha, it had been a long day. Hadn't spotted it was the same person. You sure or is it old age creeping in ;) I know what you mean I get like that if I've been busy :)
loudliam90 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Posted May 10, 2013 ok guys thank for all your help! and odessey how much you looking for your car and your a long old way from me arent you?
loudliam90 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Posted May 10, 2013 and out of interest you guys do any of the car shows around like USC at santapod? be nice to meet some true scooby lovers as everyone evo lovers around here!
Gambit Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 All being well should be getting set for some stands at places like Trax ,Japfest and so on. Doubt be this year though :(
odessey Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 Not selling car mate just the engine. Live in Scunthorpe Lincolnshire and want £250 for it. I have a the receipts for all the new parts that are inside.
Alanmac Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Evening, We have had Foresters for years 5 to be precise. Wifelet has just got a Legacy Estate 2.5 Auto & she loves it. I have got the chance of a 2005 Outback 2.5 Auto and, i am going to buy it! It has a brand new engine rebuild. I will be selling my Forester pride & joy an FSTI from Japan!. So hello to you all. ATVB. Alan MaC
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now