Talk me out of it.

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by XanRules, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

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    107k on it. Needs an intake manifold. Never driven hard.
     
  2. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    and throttle body.


    Too bad you didn't get there sooner. When I first saw that car the it was in beautiful shape and the engine was complete.

    BTW I know where the intake manifiold is ;)
     
  3. WJM

    WJM Banned

    hahahahaha.

    Do it.
     
  4. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Do Ettttt!
     
  5. Nitro

    Nitro Active Member

    DO IT!!!! :fawk:
     
  6. dontcallitarex

    dontcallitarex Active Member

    That would be soooooo ridiculous. Please do it! PLEAAASSE!!!

    We could have a "make Xan's car even more bitchin" meet.
     
  7. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    Ah, pull-a-part.
     
  8. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

  9. scoobaru

    scoobaru Active Member

    dooo eeeeeeeeet.


    i wanna go fast!
     
  10. scooby_snacks

    scooby_snacks Active Member

    You'll need a complete harness too. This swap was in the pipelines for me, would be so awesome to see someone on wrxatl do it!
     
  11. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    How much is it? I'd think that HP/$ a WRX or STI motor would be much better in the long run than an H6. Being unique is also good but may cost you more money in the end.
     
  12. scooby_snacks

    scooby_snacks Active Member

    NA > Turbo though
     
  13. KA05STi

    KA05STi Member

    :pssh:
     
  14. scooby_snacks

    scooby_snacks Active Member

    don't be acting like it ain't true! may be more expensive on subies but na power is much better!

    besides those motors make 240hp stock (correct me, guessing), with a little work and the weight of his car, he could be having some serious fun!
     
  15. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    im sure it weighs more than the wrx engine..
     
  16. scooby_snacks

    scooby_snacks Active Member

    Not really. Someone who did the swap in a GC found it really didn't knock about the weight balance much at all. The wrx motor with all the turbo gubbins is by no means a lightweight.
     
  17. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    Fast > slow. If you want NA power dont buy an import.
     
  18. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    The whole engine (everything in those pictures) is $100.

    :naughty:

    Be afraid. Be very afraid.
     
  19. scooby_snacks

    scooby_snacks Active Member

    Too true. Unless you build up an old Z.
     
  20. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    Yeah, throw a 350 SBC in there and call it a day. Import body, american muscle motor.
     
  21. Strayen

    Strayen Active Member

    :nuts::nuts:
     
  22. WJM

    WJM Banned

    427 cammer bitches.
     
  23. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    lol wut?

    Alright. I think I'm gonna do it.

    Will: EJ transmission bolt up easily?
    Mike: What else do I need besides the manifold, exhaust and throttle body?

    Everyone else: How hard is the wiring gonna be?
     
  24. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    Alright guys, here's what's up. There's another SVX that got dumped onto a junkyard ALMOST as far away about 1 month ago. What are the odds that its engine is more complete?

    Also, does anyone want to come with me on Saturday to check it out and see how much of it is useable?
     
  25. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    The wiring is the hard part. Everything else is easy.

    And yes, your transmission will work.
     
  26. FRCFED4

    FRCFED4 Member

    i'd like to see it when u get it done. i think it might be neat
     
  27. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Wiring is going to be a major PITA.
     
  28. WJM

    WJM Banned

    It'll bolt up.

    Everything, just in case.

    wiring: If you aim to keep OBD2 compliant, you'll need a 96~97 SVX to complete the task. You'll need ALL of the front and bulkhead harness, then send your harness and the SVX stuff off to get merged at ECS. Then install, done.

    If no need to be OBD2 compliant: Get an AEM and custom wire that bitch. Done.
     

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