Sti engine and tranny swap
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Sti engine and tranny swap
I recently aquired a totalled 05 wrx sti. The chassis is ruined but the engine(including turbo and exhaust), ecu, wiring harness, transmission, rear diff and as far as i know the suspension and wheels are good too.
I was wondering what it would take to put all of this into a regular 02 wrx that i have an opportunity to buy cheap. I was quoted around $4000 just to swap the engine/ecu. Honestly if i'm going to do the swap i want at least the engine and tranny (6MT and DCCD are awesome). How much labor should it cost to do the whole swap for the parts I listed above or at least the engine and tranny?
Also i'm open to other options. Could i put all of these parts into a 1998 impreza coupe? That would be faster right (less weight)? But in that case i would definately want the upgraded sti suspension to be swapped for sure.
I was wondering what it would take to put all of this into a regular 02 wrx that i have an opportunity to buy cheap. I was quoted around $4000 just to swap the engine/ecu. Honestly if i'm going to do the swap i want at least the engine and tranny (6MT and DCCD are awesome). How much labor should it cost to do the whole swap for the parts I listed above or at least the engine and tranny?
Also i'm open to other options. Could i put all of these parts into a 1998 impreza coupe? That would be faster right (less weight)? But in that case i would definately want the upgraded sti suspension to be swapped for sure.
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i think he was joking, if not, im sorry that i ruined ur chance at a nice STi engine :-\ . All the swaps between most subaru engines to a different chasis are relatively simple. 4000 is pretty high for just a ECU and Engine swap considering u can get a brand new sti engine, ecu, full exhaust, turbo, all harnesses and installed for 8000. if u find a good shop i;d say the most would be like 5000 but i could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by CFoD
If I can ever find one I'll let you know.
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The short answer is -- it will all fit, with some minor modifications. But you can get EVERYTHING in. This is basically what I have, 02 RS chassis with complete 04 STi swap.
https://www.i-club.com/forums/ongoing-projects-31/syko-sti-revival-107050/
https://www.i-club.com/forums/ongoing-projects-31/syko-sti-revival-107050/
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Originally Posted by sykosis
The short answer is -- it will all fit, with some minor modifications. But you can get EVERYTHING in. This is basically what I have, 02 RS chassis with complete 04 STi swap.
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107050
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107050
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I've spent alot, but I don't mind since it's a one-off car especially here in hawaii where it's chock full of 04s and 05s, its' nice to have something different. The STi was mine to begin with, so I don't feel that I wasted any money.
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want different, slap it all in a wagon..
Fly me and a friend out there for 2 weeks in December/January/Feburary and I'll do the swap for you in exchange for a place to stay :-D
Fly me and a friend out there for 2 weeks in December/January/Feburary and I'll do the swap for you in exchange for a place to stay :-D
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Originally Posted by sykosis
There are actually a few wagon conversions here in Hawaii, but no bugeyes
sorry to get off topic .