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[johnb4]

would it be worth getting stronger internals if im going to start working on the preformance of my car or not really worth it? and would they help to prevent the engine dying?

[CodeBurn3r]

wait for it to go bang then do a transplant.

The money you spend on changing internals and such to make a stronger build on the B4 tt you could spend less and just transplant a single T EJ20 or even 2.5 from a rex and be running a much more reliable and easier to work on engine.

just my 2c but im sure there are others here that have the same thoughts.

compare the price of a low k rex 2.5 block vs stripping yours and rebuilding with stronger internals... and then compare power figures.

[B4TT]

I wish to hell I had gone the 2.5L route

[legacy rsk]

I wish to hell I had gone the 2.5L route

why??? i was advised by subaru australia that the ej207 was stronger.

would it be worth getting stronger internals if im going to start working on the preformance of my car or not really worth it? and would they help to prevent the engine dying?

ej207 sti short block from subaru is the go around 3k

[B4TT]

2.5 seems better downlow when off boost - I like seemless power not something I have to rev the pick handles out of.

Prob right Shane - for 3K and a lot less mucking around the STi short block is a good way to go.

It cost me a bit as it was to bore and forge my block and I don't pay labour or retail price.

[buzzda]

I still think the TT is awesome (IMHO better than than 2.5) for everyday driving/cruising, I loved being able to let the clutch out at 2k and be on boost. If it was still a daily I'd keep the twins without hesitation. It's only because it's now a weekend/toy car that I want to go single.

The advantage I'll have going 207 over 257 is that the ezyflash I have will work with any 01-05 2.0T so that's one less thing to worry bout.


There's my 2c

[bobbyjimmy]

STi 2.0l and 2.5l short blocks are the same price - $3300 ea.
STi 2.0l #10103AB470
STi 2.5l #10107AB750

Can also get the STi 2.5l short blocks with a Nitrided Crank (Google what it is) #10103AB910 for the same price too.

[alexGT]

why??? i was advised by subaru australia that the ej207 was stronger.


ej207 sti short block from subaru is the go around 3k

only pistons are stronger from the factory. blocks are both semi closed deck.


i have a semi closed deck (STi/WRX) EJ255 for sale. blown headgasket. Bores look sweet as. $900.

[Chadza]

agreed buzzda. Mine is just going to be a daily now as I have stopped spending money on it to try and save up for a S13/S14 track car. The TT is perfect for a around town. I dont understand why so many people hate it. If you had a decent tune then its an ideal engine for city driving.

John- it depends on how crazy you want to get. Like others have said, I wouldn't go spending money on internals unless you want 200kw atw ++ reliably. The thing that goes with the TT engine is the big end rod bearings. Seems to be weak point in the chain. If you can keep pinging to an absolute minimum or even better to be non-existent, then there are quite a few examples of TT engines that make up to 190kw atw happily for many km's.

If you want to keep your car as a daily for around town, then I would recommend keeping the Twins. If you want a B4 for some track days here and there then its likely to go bang unless you 207 or similar in it.

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then there are quite a few examples of TT engines that make up to 190kw atw happily for many km's.

*not including Buzz's




Too soon?

[buzzda]

Hahahahaha, s'ok, past the devo stage... lookin forward to better things

[Chadza]

what did I miss something!? Did your engine go pop buzzda?

[ams]

what did I miss something!? Did your engine go pop buzzda?

Big badda-boom.

http://www.subyclub....s-b4-went-bang/

[buzzda]

yeah, that ^^^.

[johnb4]

sorry to hear about your car buzzda

yer i like the twins defs wanna keep them