ima start to update this thread a bit

 

I better update mine too then

 

Not Fair!

 

mine 2

 

NO! lol

 

I wish I could have my ver7 in the states or even swap a bugeye, but I don't think the whole usdm sti swap in a bugeye would be so cost effective for me. I'm thinking 05 sti with a bugeye front end swap? Much easier and cheaper than swapping a car
How much did it run you for your drive train anyways?

 

why you dont want to play haha

 

Was 4k for the longblock w/ VF30, injectors, ECU, TMIC a complete JDM pakage with 48k miles on it

Then 3.8?k for the 6-speed w/ hubs axles, driveshaft, rear diff, ect.

 

I got somethin for ya

 

Not bad at all. I just feel more comfortable getting a USDM sti. I want the 2.5L for more TQ and the tuning solutions for it is easier in the states. I know open ecu is an option, but I still want my displacement lol. Plus I don't have the time or patience to swap all the stuff let alone want to pay to have a swap done. There's a reason why my 98RS that was wrx swapped was bought since I didn't have to do the work....LIC did for the previous owner
I do enjoy the EJ207 though...neeeed mooooar powarrr though and tuning solutions here ain't cheap!

 

I hear ya with the tuning, very limited. The 2.5's do have lots of torque, they're just to unreliable. The 207 is just a better motor for daliy driving and smooth reliable power bands.

 

I look at it this way....even if i pulled my motor id overhaul it to be on the safe side and same goes with a motor from a front clip because you dont know the history of it, but i guess the same could be said for a used car in the states. if anything as far as an unreliable ej257 goes id be weary of the 06-07 for the piston rings and the factory tune for that reason. The 207 is smooth and I like it alot, but I like TQ over high revs since I'll never use the high rev capability as much as I would like to.

 

I don't think I'll like the monster torque numbers with a lower WHP number. Makes for too much wheel spin and uncertainty in certain situations. I love the reliable 8k revs.

 

I got something for you also haha, going in to see Ed on thursday also. Hey are you going to the tahoe trip with up or no?

 

I spent too much money on a Super bowl party. I'm going next weekend . You guys arnt caravaning?