Exciting New Head Option for EJ205/EJ257 Hybrid Builds!
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We've been having a lot of heads sent in for this service lately from all over the country. Here are some pictures of the process:
Here are some pictures of the process:
More pics of the final product coming soon!
Thanks
-- Ed
Here are some pictures of the process:
More pics of the final product coming soon!
Thanks
-- Ed
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Ok, yea that would be cool to see a comparison of two cars that are relatively similar other than their choice of assembling the block + heads. I realize most people won't have the exact same set of parts in their build.
Def considering this option once my EJ205 reaches the end of its days.
Def considering this option once my EJ205 reaches the end of its days.
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Here is the closest comparison I could find:
The Blue curve is an 02 WRX with an EQ Stage 1 shortblock, EQ Stage 2 heads (w/o CNC) using a thicker head gasket to bring down the compression ratio. Its running a VF43, STI TMIC, Catless TBE, DW740cc injectors, and MBC.
The Red curve is an 04 WRX with EQ Stage 1 shortblock, EQ Stage 2 heads w/ CNC work using a factory STI head gasket. This car is also running a VF43 with STI TMIC, Catless TBE, 07 STI Injectors, and MBC.
I think this is actually a very fair comparison as the setups are very similar and both have our built engine. This really shows the big mid range gains that these CNC heads provide.
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The Blue curve is an 02 WRX with an EQ Stage 1 shortblock, EQ Stage 2 heads (w/o CNC) using a thicker head gasket to bring down the compression ratio. Its running a VF43, STI TMIC, Catless TBE, DW740cc injectors, and MBC.
The Red curve is an 04 WRX with EQ Stage 1 shortblock, EQ Stage 2 heads w/ CNC work using a factory STI head gasket. This car is also running a VF43 with STI TMIC, Catless TBE, 07 STI Injectors, and MBC.
I think this is actually a very fair comparison as the setups are very similar and both have our built engine. This really shows the big mid range gains that these CNC heads provide.
Thanks
-- Ed
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wow... i really wish i did this haha, i literally just got done a week ago finishing my hybrid swap at GST motorsports, which they did a great job for sure, i just wish i knew about this... :'( haha how much in labor would that cost to switch heads?
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