(how much for EJ20 swap into) 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS
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Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS 2000
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
Originally posted by super_mut
what about engines that come from wrecked wrx's? i am jsut curious about the labor cost
what about engines that come from wrecked wrx's? i am jsut curious about the labor cost
Thats only for the motor too. The transmission (if you want a WRX tranny too) will probably cost an extra 2k-3k.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Better yet, swap a JDM v7 STI drivetrain (engine, tranny, suspension, brakes) into an old beater L.
You oughta be able to find one for $1k. Maybe less. Then the STI stuff would be less than $8 or $10k.
You oughta be able to find one for $1k. Maybe less. Then the STI stuff would be less than $8 or $10k.
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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
EJ20 usdm or STI. Adam can do it. They don't call him McGyver for nothing.
http://www.licmotorsports.com/projectcars.htm
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Originally posted by super_mut
personally, would you guys do something like that or no?
personally, would you guys do something like that or no?
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
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super_mut:
Everything comes down to what you want to do and ofcourse $$$$. Depending on your situation, a conversion can either be economical choice and it can be an expensive one. If you own the car already and really don't want to let go of your baby, then a conversion makes sense. Now if you're buying an RS at full price, say around $14k then adding another $7.5k for a stock conversion, it begins to add up to more than a used WRX. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to deter anyone since it's my livelyhood, but I'm just being honest and pointing out some things to consider. So, I would say figure out what you would like to have in the long run. Just another modded WRX or something a little more unique that will always put a smile on your face
-Adam
Everything comes down to what you want to do and ofcourse $$$$. Depending on your situation, a conversion can either be economical choice and it can be an expensive one. If you own the car already and really don't want to let go of your baby, then a conversion makes sense. Now if you're buying an RS at full price, say around $14k then adding another $7.5k for a stock conversion, it begins to add up to more than a used WRX. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to deter anyone since it's my livelyhood, but I'm just being honest and pointing out some things to consider. So, I would say figure out what you would like to have in the long run. Just another modded WRX or something a little more unique that will always put a smile on your face
-Adam
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cleofis:
STi swaps are definately going to cost more than a WRX swap, this is based on cost for the parts and not to mention the wiring will be more involved. Until I do one, I can't be too accurate on price, but from what you said ($10-11k) is not too far off. It's possible the parts alone could cost that much.
Then add in the labor to do the swap, it could become $13-15k. Put this all into an RS and you're still quite less $$$ than a new STi. Plus it would be lighter, faster and cheeper to insure!
Hmmm.....who wants to be first?
-Adam
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! Hmmm.....who wants to be first?
-Adam