How much woulud a Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS 2000 cost if I bought it used. Also the only thing i like about the 2000 2.5 is that body style and I would like to drop in a WRX engine in it. How much would this total up if I had everything installed professionally. Oh, and the base price of the Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS 2000. Thanks guys.

www.kbb.com would be a good place to start. I THINK i-speed does the swap for 7k

what about engines that come from wrecked wrx's? i am jsut curious about the labor cost

Originally posted by super_mut
what about engines that come from wrecked wrx's? i am jsut curious about the labor cost

Thats a tough one to call. I'd guess around 3k - 5k maybe? Labor around the same. My guess is that most places can do it for the entire swap around 8k - 9k. 7k sounds a touch low, but not unreasonable.

Thats only for the motor too. The transmission (if you want a WRX tranny too) will probably cost an extra 2k-3k.

personally, would you guys do something like that or no?

Honestly, I would dish out the extra bucks and go brand new or two years old at most for warranty, longevity, etc.

I could sell my truck right now and get a four year old RS, but I'm gonna wait and work two summers to get new. Just seems better in the long run.

Swap of engine and tranny? or just the engine itself?

Right now a used 2000 rs... if you could find one at a dealership would probably go for around 12 - 14k... maybe more... private sellers sell way cheaper than that usually tho.

I would talk to Adam@LIC about your swap.

Better yet, swap a JDM v7 STI drivetrain (engine, tranny, suspension, brakes) into an old beater L.:D You oughta be able to find one for $1k. Maybe less. Then the STI stuff would be less than $8 or $10k.

Here's a quick link to what you are looking for.
EJ20 usdm or STI. Adam can do it. They don't call him McGyver for nothing.

http://www.licmotorsports.com/projectcars.htm

Originally posted by super_mut
personally, would you guys do something like that or no?

I did the swap over a year ago and have never looked back....RS conversions seem to get more attention than WRX's....quicker gearing...lighter chassis....2 door model....

here's a link to my ride...
http://www.subydude.com/gallery/_detail.php?pic=66

here's a link to Adam's ride (owner of LICmotorsport/Subaru mastermind)....his beast is more of the stock approach...looks alone that is...
http://www.subydude.com/gallery/_detail.php?pic=74

super_mut:

Everything comes down to what you want to do and ofcourse $$$$. Depending on your situation, a conversion can either be economical choice and it can be an expensive one. If you own the car already and really don't want to let go of your baby, then a conversion makes sense. Now if you're buying an RS at full price, say around $14k then adding another $7.5k for a stock conversion, it begins to add up to more than a used WRX. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to deter anyone since it's my livelyhood, but I'm just being honest and pointing out some things to consider. So, I would say figure out what you would like to have in the long run. Just another modded WRX or something a little more unique that will always put a smile on your face :D

-Adam

Now thats a hot ride, and thanks for the input guys...I'm workin right now toward an RS 2.5 so lets only hope heh

how much do you guys think would be involved for the sti motor swap? i know wrxs are around 7, but i also hear that the sti would be around 10 ro 11gs...

cleofis:

STi swaps are definately going to cost more than a WRX swap, this is based on cost for the parts and not to mention the wiring will be more involved. Until I do one, I can't be too accurate on price, but from what you said ($10-11k) is not too far off. It's possible the parts alone could cost that much. :( Then add in the labor to do the swap, it could become $13-15k. Put this all into an RS and you're still quite less $$$ than a new STi. Plus it would be lighter, faster and cheeper to insure! :D

Hmmm.....who wants to be first? ;)

-Adam

My STi Ver. III GF8 conversion cost ~ 10k USD from Lachute Subaru in Quebec a few years ago.

I didn't get the swap done myself but I bought it from a friend.

I love my car because it's everything I want in a car; powerful, sleeper factor, classic styling & cargo room. :D

I wouldn't trade her for the world. :banana: She's all mine and that's a great thing. :p

-mykr.

im doing the same thing but my motor blew a rod on the way back from chicago i live in az. so far im looking at 3000.00 for the install. Motor im still looking, i found a sti type-ra for 4000.00 from www.gr8wheels.com check them out verry reasonable.:banana: :banana: :banana:

LIC Motorsports has been doing GC8 EJ20 installs for years now....with over 15 under it's belt. I would check with adam if your interested in the conversion. He is one of the most respected and well known for these installs + its what he specializes in.

adam@licmotorsports.com

or

Shop# 415.892.7400

Noah Levy
LIC Motorsports
noah@licmotorsports.com

Try getting you hands on the March 2004 Sportcompactcar, there is an article "Build a WRX in your garage Swap an ej 20 into any old subaru" I believe the wiring is the most difficut part. I want to do it at the the house for my 99, but $$$$$$ you Know.

That article was about Adam and his shop....

his conversion cars are the pimp isht....

i did it. I drive my 2krs to and from work everyday for more than a year now. Perfect car for me, I wouldn't ask for more.

btw- it has a stock 03 wrx powerplant

Yeah Adam is definately the man when it comes to conversions in Marin.

Originally posted by SlickmisterN
Yeah Adam is definately the man when it comes to conversions in Marin.

in marin!? I was going to give him the best in the west:D

Chris

Originally posted by I-Speed USA
in marin!? I was going to give him the best in the west:D

Chris



Chris meant west of the Mississppi of course....DUH!!

What ...western hemisphere is too much for the Mcguyver? ;)
Chris