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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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for recent US spec engines. where can i get a cheap us spec wrx complete swap and will it bolt into a 1st gen awd legacy?

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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somebody else will have to chime in about the leggy fitment, but the differences are heads, intake mani, pistons, rods & cams, turbo, uppipe, throttle (depending on the year), top mount i/c... I'm probably forgetting something big, lol... I'm tired.

call (941) 879-7209 and I can point you in a good direction for that motor
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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im pretty sure the intamke manifold is the same as an STI, just not painted red.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by racer_x
somebody else will have to chime in about the leggy fitment, but the differences are heads, intake mani, pistons, rods & cams, turbo, uppipe, throttle (depending on the year), top mount i/c... I'm probably forgetting something big, lol... I'm tired.

call (941) 879-7209 and I can point you in a good direction for that motor
oh ya frank why didn't you point me in the right direction for my motor
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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thanks guys.

how well would the wrx engine respond to a GT2871R?
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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i dont think there is any tgv's in the sti motor.. could be wrong though
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by skoloseven
i dont think there is any tgv's in the sti motor.. could be wrong though
lol yes your wrong.

A GT28 is a decent step but for the power to money ratio, it cost way to much. You can spend less on a 18g and make the same amount of power.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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i recently found that out, apparently you have to clock the turbo as well, im not doing that shit. i think ill go 18g or 20g with other basic mods.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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hey on my 2000 LGT im runnin a 03 wrx ej20 mated to a 06 impreza 2.5i tranny, my car been runnin like a champ since december of 07 as for making cheap power u can make at least 240-250 whp with a decent romraider or opensource reflash and bolt ons on a stock TD04 turbo.
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