mint osprey
2003 WRX, about 220,000 kms. Is it a good idea to swap the EJ? I’ve heard it’s a very difficult car to engine swap and I just got it a few weeks ago. I’m thinking if I did swap it it would be for a F4 from a salvage title Cayman that i found, as they are similarly sized engines.
stiff bloom
lol this community hates Subarus and EJs in particular so you’ll probably have a lot of encouragement there. That said, engine displacement shouldn’t be the primary driver of what swap you do, in the case of that F4 you may have more trouble getting it working than it’s worth. If this is your first engine swap of installing something from a different car, I’d suggest doing one that’s been done before so you know what you’re up against and have an established roadmap you can follow. It’s real easy to bite off more than you can chew when it comes to swaps.
mint osprey
lol this community hates Subarus and EJs in particular so you’ll probably have a...
in this case i have swapped a k24 into a miata but thats completely different from a flat engine bay of an impreza. the build im going for is asphalt rally based and i really don't know if i should swap a k series or that cayman motor, because the 170 horsepower to the crank im getting from this ej is not enough for what im doing
i think the k series is my best option but i just don't know yet and i'd like more input from other people with experience in these cars before i make my final decision
rich temple
boxer engines are trash for what they are. If you want a 4cyl than swap in a k series. Much more reliable motor that can hold power better.
rich temple
2003 WRX, about 220,000 kms. Is it a good idea to swap the EJ? I’ve heard it’s a...
did you delete your HVAC system?
Is it built to look like a rally car, or is it stripped/built on the chassis for it?
odd timber
i think the k series is my best option but i just don't know yet and i'd like mo...
I would look at swaps that have been done before in this cars. Mainly swaps that have plug in play mounts. Especially if you don’t have the funds or the experience with fabrication work.
mint osprey
Is it built to look like a rally car, or is it stripped/built on the chassis for...
its genuinely built for asphalt rally
mint osprey
I would look at swaps that have been done before in this cars. Mainly swaps that...
i have the funds just no experience
or little
spiral mason
i have the funds just no experience
Define funds
If you've got 10-15k to throw at this then you can do pretty much whatever you want
rich temple
hvac is gone
Did you cut the roof yourself? Just asking as I deleted the hvac on my r34 and need to install a roof vent
rich temple
its genuinely built for asphalt rally
Mine is being built for that type also; she being built for hill climb
rich temple
If you've got 10-15k to throw at this then you can do pretty much whatever you w...
I mean maybe 20k imo. If you want a stronger tranny and nice internals
mint osprey
Did you cut the roof yourself? Just asking as I deleted the hvac on my r34 and n...
nope got it done at an auto body shop
mint osprey
Mine is being built for that type also; she being built for hill climb
that’s awesome man, send a pic?
mint osprey
If you've got 10-15k to throw at this then you can do pretty much whatever you w...
i’ve got 17 😁
stiff bloom
Get a truck 5.3 and stick a turbo on it. Install in your WRX. Go nuts.
rich temple
that’s awesome man, send a pic?
Not much lol, but sure. She is all ripped apart and primed
Haven’t had time to do the sealer and paint her
mint osprey
Get a truck 5.3 and stick a turbo on it. Install in your WRX. Go nuts.
why not a 6.0 😁
