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[acjies]

Hey guys,

 

So i own a 2007 impreza wagon RV shown below.

 

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I was unsure what to do with the car, i wasn't sure if i keep it as a daily and buy a project car or sell it and get something new. I was thinking for a while i should turbo it but kept thinking it will cost a fortune, so after months of thinking i thought stuff it whats better than a good looking car its a good looking car that you built the way you want it.

 

So today i was very fortunate to find a 2001 bugeye WRX that had been hit in the rear this car is immaculate full service history 120,000km and i managed to score the motor complete for $1400 i will be picking the beast up on monday and i will be rebuilding the motor and will add photos as i go.

 

If anyone has any recommendations for engine reconditioners or good strong internals to use please leave some suggestions.

 

I thought as its out of the car i may aswell make it bulletproof  

 

Stay tuned for more.

[REXXYY]

Contact Deshele Performance for a bullet proof engine.

[acjies]

all the mechanical work i will do myself i am unsure weather to stroke it to a 2.2l or not bother

[Robert]

Probably need to ask yourself what you want from it

You could just chuck a set of rods, pistons and head studs
With some head work and make some good power safely

As for specific brands I'm not really sure

[alexGT]

older motor in newer car = registration problems in NSW. engine won't meet emissions for your model. have you checked into that side of it yet?

 

MY06/07 engines came with 2.5l with extra emissions gear. engineering is stupid hard these days also (and expensive)

[acjies]

so far thats the plan throw a complete gasket set in and just forged internals.

[Josh.]

What are your plans for the driveline and what turbo are you going to run?

[acjies]

I have a vf27 and i am going to run a sti 6 speed and rear diff

[LPM_B4]

VF27 thats a turbo of a twin turbo set up, you may have trouble fitting that, unless you mean VF23/24/28/29

[acjies]

sorry it is a vf28 my bad 

 

and my car has a 2.0l engine with no emissions gear on it so i should be fine I'm a mechanic by trade so i highly doubt i will have any issues getting it on the road  

[alexGT]

WRX went to 2.5l in your current body shape with emissions gear on it. all i'm saying is older motor in newer frame tend to have issues.

[acjies]

Yeah I understand I shouldn't have a problem as I know people but I will speak to the engineer tomorrow and see

[Jizanthapus]

A little bit off topic but I saw your car a Kirawee Tynan today, man. I remember reading something about you working there? I live just down the road. Nice car

[Liberty]

Yeap, that's where he works. I frequent the area too as I work for the Sutherland Shire Council. I see his car almost daily, ha ha.

[acjies]

so i have had a change of heart and thought its just not worth swapping the engine when i could buy a turbo model for half the price so if anyone is interested in a 2001 wrx engine in sydney let me know

[Niko]

^ Awesome news. And good choice.