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Jan 23, 2004 | 12:40 PM

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I wouldn't buy anything recommended by Turbo magazine either.

Jan 24, 2004 | 01:59 PM

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where are you located at? because the local speed shop in boise has mad connections and mad prices for jdm engines?the place is acalled idaho speed center

Jan 28, 2004 | 10:33 AM

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MPJ Motorsports in Hayward.

Feb 4, 2004 | 11:33 PM

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www.highaltitudemotorsports.com

Feb 6, 2004 | 10:19 AM

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just build your own block.
Sleeve a standard EJ25 block and it'll be WAY stronger than the STi block.
Buy some JE pistons
Shot peen and prep the factory N/A rods and they'll be stronger than the STi rods.

Get the whole thing balanced to <1/4 gram and it'll turn higher RPM's too.
And it won't cost much more than the STi block.

Darton Sleeves: 85 each
Block work: 300 <-quote from my local machine shop
Shot peen rods: 60 <-same shop
JE Pistons (8.5:1)400 <-Jegs mail order, I have a set sittin' here Part Number 205103
Rings: 125 <-jegs again
Balancing: 150 <-same shop

Total: 1375 <---- I think that's less than an STi shortblock and it'll handle more power and turn higher RPMs

Feb 6, 2004 | 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by ImprezaRSX
Sleeve a standard EJ25 block and it'll be WAY stronger than the STi block.

The sleeves in the standard block have a 30,000 psi tensile strength. The Darton Sleeves have a 135,000 psi tensile strength. I'm pretty sure that's WAY stronger than the STi (4X).

Feb 9, 2004 | 04:46 AM

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where can you find the sleeves? i checked there web site.
are they custom?

Feb 9, 2004 | 07:21 PM

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call Darton on the phone.
They said the sleeves are 85 each.
The wait is 4-6 weeks.

The phone number is on their website.

Feb 10, 2004 | 04:09 PM

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Sorry, but I wouldn't buy parts from a place that thinks the STi motor is 3.0 liters.

yeah, dont buy from a company called jspec auto(i believe they may be that same as nagano, not sure). i know that there are a few companies that are called jspec so i cant tell which one it is. they supply broken engines, forget parts, void warrenties, and even tried to sell an engine made from 3 different years. read this post: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=499801
could be bad

Feb 10, 2004 | 09:24 PM

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ok, that sounded scary.i think i will just keep checking the local
parts yards for a good front clip.theres a lot of old people with subies who cant drive in nh. it cant take that long.

Feb 14, 2004 | 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by hansolo
where are you located at? because the local speed shop in boise has mad connections and mad prices for jdm engines?the place is acalled idaho speed center

it doesnt realy matter where they are, if it is a good price and in good condition i'd have it shipped. where are they and do they have a site? thanks
tyler