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(how does one build an) 8000 rpm WRX?

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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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8000 Rpm Wrx

Hi does anyone know how to make an 05 wrx affordable to make 8000 RPM? What parts should I buy and how much in total should I be looking at?
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Uniquedude
Hi does anyone know how to make an 05 wrx affordable to make 8000 RPM? What parts should I buy and how much in total should I be looking at?
Why does it matter if your car will run up to 8000 rpm? Are you having "Honda dreams of grandeur?"
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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get a s2000 engine swap or rx8 then u will have 9k! xD

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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by wimprezax06
get a s2000 engine swap or rx8 then u will have 9k! xD
Yeah! And no torque either! :rotfl:
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Headwork and a built bottom end . It won't be affordable around $7500-$9000 .
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I think the JDM STi 2.0 liter motor redlines at 8,000 RPM as opposed to the US STi that redlines at 7 grand.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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I think the JDM STi 2.0 liter motor redlines at 8,000 RPM as opposed to the US STi that redlines at 7 grand.
I think he's right. Just opt for the JDM STi 2.0 liter.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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you can always consider helix cams and valve trains. Talk to a reputable performance store. Personally I love gruppe-s they do awesome work.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Valve springs, cams, ti retainers and internals
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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no point in revving that high unless you have a turbo that will breathe that high efficiently
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonscooby
you can always consider helix cams and valve trains. Talk to a reputable performance store. Personally I love gruppe-s they do awesome work.
Yeah. Besides, I hear Gruppe-S has super customer service. They charge a small premium over some other shops, but I don't mind paying a little bit extra for quality service.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks for replying guys. Yeah I just thought higher rpm would give you better top end torque.
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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I currently have Cobb AP stage 2 with DP UP TBE, and Short ram intake. And the rev limit was increased to 7250 rpm. Would that be harmful to my car then?
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Gruppe-s does have great customer service, quick to responding to your questions . I wil be purchasing a block from them after summer or whenever my stock 2.5L decides to pass on to the afterlife .
Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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um last time I checked my car is 7250 stock... I know i have had my tach there a few times.... and its completely stock



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