2.5 DOHC engine swap Q's
04-20-2003, 05:05 AM
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2.5 DOHC engine swap Q's
Allo All,
I have a 98 RS with a blown 2.5 DOHC that needs replacing. I am a poor bastard and i owe 8 grand on the car so i need to get out of this cheap cheap. I was wondering if any of you out there have swaped out their 2.5 DOHC for something else. I need to know what other blocks fit, (I have the phase I engine with a 4 bolt bellhousing) using the same transmision (standard) without any mods to tranny and hopefully same clutch. I understand that I will probably have to buy a new ECU/Harness and that's cool. I just wanted to hear everyone elses experiences. Thanks All... Jason
I have a 98 RS with a blown 2.5 DOHC that needs replacing. I am a poor bastard and i owe 8 grand on the car so i need to get out of this cheap cheap. I was wondering if any of you out there have swaped out their 2.5 DOHC for something else. I need to know what other blocks fit, (I have the phase I engine with a 4 bolt bellhousing) using the same transmision (standard) without any mods to tranny and hopefully same clutch. I understand that I will probably have to buy a new ECU/Harness and that's cool. I just wanted to hear everyone elses experiences. Thanks All... Jason
04-20-2003, 10:21 AM
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finding a used DOHC shouldn't be impossible compared to getting a later engine. Keep trying that first, since I doubt you can save enough on a SOHC to pay for the harness.
04-26-2003, 10:52 AM
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I think I'd go that route too. It may or may not be as cheap as a straight swap, but even building it with good forged components won't be too awful, plus you can do some stuff like get better head gaskets, O-ring them, heck, even bore it out a little. At least it would give you the chance to start planning out how and what you do with it.
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Re: 2.5 DOHC engine swap Q's
Originally posted by open_bar
Allo All,
I have a 98 RS with a blown 2.5 DOHC that needs replacing.
Allo All,
I have a 98 RS with a blown 2.5 DOHC that needs replacing.
I think you need to let us know what happened before you can get straight advice, especially if you're on a budget.
I had my head gaskets blow, and I thought I was looking at a new engine. I had a competent and honest mechanic do a head gasket job, and top end rebuild (blueprinted heads), and it runs great!!
05-21-2003, 07:25 PM
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yes its best to due a rebuild, I have checked up on an engine swap on the 2.5 RS , it was going to cost almost 1300 in just the wiring alone(total of 18 hours) So I would definetly stick with a rebuild or unless you can come up with lot of cash.
05-27-2003, 08:50 PM
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Yes, you can swap the new STi drivetrain into any Impreza, and probably a Legacy too, bt it's not simple. Should not require any fabrication though, just a lot of part swapping (and money!).
05-29-2003, 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by Pocon
why not get a WRX engine in your GC8?
why not get a WRX engine in your GC8?
And it's a GC6 with the stock motor. Putting an EJ20T in it would make it a GC8. See the last page or 2 of the FAQ.
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Originally posted by need4gforce
I dont like the idea of a 2.0 in my heavy awd car.. if 2.5 turbo is possible thats way better... And im mechanic so ill be doin everything myself... If the dash can be converted over ill be doin that too... im goin all out...
I dont like the idea of a 2.0 in my heavy awd car.. if 2.5 turbo is possible thats way better... And im mechanic so ill be doin everything myself... If the dash can be converted over ill be doin that too... im goin all out...
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