Which shortblock?
12-03-2003, 08:54 PM
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Which shortblock?
I'm in the middle of going turbo with my 99 2.5 rs and it is going well so far. I have made plans to go ahead with my next project for my car and hope to get some good advice. While I'm driving my recently boosted 2.5 rs, I would like to buy a short block to build up. 2.2 or 2.5, closed deck or open deck, 2.2 bottom end with 99 2.5 head or any other combo that I can put my 2.5 rs head on? Which is the best setup? I plan on building a 2.2 or 2.5 turbo so if I blow my current setup I can replace it with a monster. Any suggestions with what the best year block, ltr size and internals for my 99 2.5rs? Once again, thanks for the advice.
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12-05-2003, 11:27 PM
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The simple solution is an STi shortblock. They are $1575 shipped including gaskets, are capable of withstanding lots of hp, and work with SOHC EJ25 heads. I haven't seen what the exact compression ratios is, but it should fall somewhere between that of the STi and the RS (8.5-1 to 9.5-1).
12-07-2003, 08:30 PM
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www.subaruwrxparts.com
Contact their parts department and ask for Brian. I belive they are sold out at the moment, but are getting more in. The price is $1575 shipped, including gaskets.
Whatever engine management you had planned will still work with the new block, it's just a lot tougher than the original.
Contact their parts department and ask for Brian. I belive they are sold out at the moment, but are getting more in. The price is $1575 shipped, including gaskets.
Whatever engine management you had planned will still work with the new block, it's just a lot tougher than the original.
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