which one would be easier??
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which one would be easier??
I have a 2005 subaru impreza 2.5 rs. would it be easier converting it to a wrx or an sti.... and is there a transmission for the sti to make it an automatic and not tear it up.
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Why u cant drive stick???? First learn to drive a stick. Then once you learned how to get out of first gear without stalling, spend the next couple years learning how to downshift and heel-toe. Then maybe youll be good enough to drive an STI without killing yourself. There's a reason why they dont come in automatic....
Originally Posted by joker1442
what all would i need to swap it to a wrx
besides the engine, hood scoop, brakes, wiring, brake lines, and spoiler would i need a new suspension kit as well
besides the engine, hood scoop, brakes, wiring, brake lines, and spoiler would i need a new suspension kit as well
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Originally Posted by joker1442
I have a 2005 subaru impreza 2.5 rs. would it be easier converting it to a wrx or an sti.... and is there a transmission for the sti to make it an automatic and not tear it up.
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Originally Posted by fujative06
all you would need to convert your car into a sti is just the engine out of a sti im pretty sure that it will mate up to the auto trans
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the hoodscoop wouldnt fit.. the spoiler would look silly. u just need to learn to drive stick and then you can begin to consider your STi options
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Originally Posted by andrelinz
i think its cheaper if you jusy buy a new STi... than build it from an RS.
yeah but then it wouldn't be a 2.5rs sti swap now would it?
why don't you just upgrade your stock engine with new head and cams, pistons then put a turbo on that? sound like more fun anyway, than doing a swap. i'm not sure but it might be cheaper to!
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Originally Posted by joker1442
I have a 2005 subaru impreza 2.5 rs. would it be easier converting it to a wrx or an sti.... and is there a transmission for the sti to make it an automatic and not tear it up.
Don't take this the wrong way, but if you have to ask, you're in trouble.
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Originally Posted by JamesGRrallye
Why u cant drive stick???? First learn to drive a stick. Then once you learned how to get out of first gear without stalling, spend the next couple years learning how to downshift and heel-toe. Then maybe youll be good enough to drive an STI without killing yourself. There's a reason why they dont come in automatic....
+1, na batter make it +2
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no reason to act mean to this guy he is just asking a question. But, the short of it over $5,000 in parts to swap to a wrx set up and probally 7,500 ish for the sti motor and tranny. keep in mind you need to get it put in the car. and I sure labor is going to but a hurting on you. If you want a wrx get sell your car and get one. used ones are on the cheap here in MD.
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