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  1. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

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    107k on it. Needs an intake manifold. Never driven hard.
     
    #1 XanRules, Feb 12, 2008
  2. Kokopelli

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    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 ;)
     
    #2 Kokopelli, Feb 12, 2008
  3. WJM

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    hahahahaha.

    Do it.
     
    #3 WJM, Feb 12, 2008
  4. Cool_____

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    Do Ettttt!
     
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  5. Nitro

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

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

    We could have a "make Xan's car even more bitchin" meet.
     
    #6 dontcallitarex, Feb 12, 2008
  7. XanRules

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    Ah, pull-a-part.
     
    #7 XanRules, Feb 12, 2008
  8. XanRules

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    #8 XanRules, Feb 12, 2008
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    dooo eeeeeeeeet.


    i wanna go fast!
     
    #9 scoobaru, Feb 12, 2008
  10. scooby_snacks

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    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!
     
    #10 scooby_snacks, Feb 12, 2008
  11. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

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    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.
     
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  12. scooby_snacks

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    NA > Turbo though
     
    #12 scooby_snacks, Feb 12, 2008
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    :pssh:
     
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  14. scooby_snacks

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    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!
     
    #14 scooby_snacks, Feb 12, 2008
  15. nsvwrx

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

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    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.
     
    #16 scooby_snacks, Feb 12, 2008
  17. GTscoob

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    Fast > slow. If you want NA power dont buy an import.
     
    #17 GTscoob, Feb 12, 2008
  18. XanRules

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

    :naughty:

    Be afraid. Be very afraid.
     
    #18 XanRules, Feb 13, 2008
  19. scooby_snacks

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    Too true. Unless you build up an old Z.
     
    #19 scooby_snacks, Feb 13, 2008
  20. GTscoob

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    Yeah, throw a 350 SBC in there and call it a day. Import body, american muscle motor.
     
    #20 GTscoob, Feb 13, 2008
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    :nuts::nuts:
     
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  22. WJM

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    427 cammer bitches.
     
    #22 WJM, Feb 13, 2008
  23. XanRules

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    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?
     
    #23 XanRules, Feb 15, 2008
  24. XanRules

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    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?
     
    #24 XanRules, Feb 15, 2008
  25. Kokopelli

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

    And yes, your transmission will work.
     
    #25 Kokopelli, Feb 15, 2008
  26. FRCFED4

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    i'd like to see it when u get it done. i think it might be neat
     
    #26 FRCFED4, Feb 15, 2008
  27. Cool_____

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    Wiring is going to be a major PITA.
     
    #27 Cool_____, Feb 15, 2008
  28. WJM

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    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.
     
    #28 WJM, Feb 15, 2008
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