I think my engine is done
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- Raven
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Re: I think my engine is done
You can't get pistons with a larger dish in them?
All my cars have drum brakes and are sub 200 hp, what am I doing with my life?
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Re: I think my engine is done
A higher compression ratio is not a bad thing with any turbo. Read my post here. The most important thing is tuning!goob_os101 wrote:that would be milling of the head. There will be much detonation if the high CR is not ironed out, but the only people I see having problems are those who are running a stock wrx turbo or VF series.
Sabre (Julian)
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Re: I think my engine is done
You can, but there is not that much wiggle room there. Starts to get pretty thin and expensive. Getting shorter rods is not cheap either, but you don't loose strength.Raven wrote:You can't get pistons with a larger dish in them?
Could also sleeve the 2.5 block to decrease the displacement, but then you def need non-standard pistons, I dunno.
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Re: I think my engine is done
oh noes....I went and looked at a 2010 Outback 2.5 premium with a 6spd tonight. Numbers worked out well so the wife and I are going to look at at lunch tomorrow. it is a monsta truck
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Re: I think my engine is done
Just a warning. The 6-speed in the new Subarus are not nearly as high quality as their STi brethren. I've heard they're no stronger than the stock WRX 5-speed. Not that it matters that much for what you'll be using it for. Just making sure you're informed.
That aside. I'd love to have a 2010 outback. Good luck!
That aside. I'd love to have a 2010 outback. Good luck!
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Re: I think my engine is done
goob_os101 wrote:oh noes....I went and looked at a 2010 Outback 2.5 premium with a 6spd tonight. Numbers worked out well so the wife and I are going to look at at lunch tomorrow. it is a monsta truck
goodluck man. Keep me posted
- Raven
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But 6 speeds are one louder.Cereb Daithi wrote:Just a warning. The 6-speed in the new Subarus are not nearly as high quality as their STi brethren. I've heard they're no stronger than the stock WRX 5-speed. Not that it matters that much for what you'll be using it for. Just making sure you're informed.
All my cars have drum brakes and are sub 200 hp, what am I doing with my life?
2013 Mazda 2
1994 Chevy S10 pickup
1985 Chevy Caprice (no fuel system)
2013 Mazda 2
1994 Chevy S10 pickup
1985 Chevy Caprice (no fuel system)
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Re: I think my engine is done
I took the Outback for a nice test drive up Hooes Rd. I felt great. It handled the curves well and did not feel bad on the uphills. Overall I am liking it alot. As far as the 6spd...You have to shift quite a bit more and throws are big. I am going over to see Matt tomorrow to see an Automatic.
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Re: I think my engine is done
Matt is the man. He'll take good care of you.
- Mr Kleen
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Re: I think my engine is done
Why not just get a 5 speed and make 5th gear louder?
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Re: I think my engine is done
Got a great quote from Agile Automotive for a 2.1 stoker including:
EVOIII turbo, DeatschWerks 565's, RPS street max clutch, Mahle stroker pistons, Cosworth rod bearings and a tune.
Saving me $1500
EVOIII turbo, DeatschWerks 565's, RPS street max clutch, Mahle stroker pistons, Cosworth rod bearings and a tune.
Saving me $1500
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I've heard nothing but good things out of Agile (especially their tuner)
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- Raven
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Re: I think my engine is done
[Strike]I'd be ready to pay double that quote (it just seems much too low for what's involved, but maybe I'm just being paranoid), but even then that's not a bad deal.[/Strike]
EDIT: Wait, read that wrong. Key word is "saving." So how much is it total?
EDIT: Wait, read that wrong. Key word is "saving." So how much is it total?
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All my cars have drum brakes and are sub 200 hp, what am I doing with my life?
2013 Mazda 2
1994 Chevy S10 pickup
1985 Chevy Caprice (no fuel system)
2013 Mazda 2
1994 Chevy S10 pickup
1985 Chevy Caprice (no fuel system)
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Re: I think my engine is done
how much was the quote?
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About $7500
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Re: I think my engine is done
car should be towed off this week to be resurrected! It will be a new car when I get her back
So I am going with a hybrid build with CP pistons and I am going with a 18g
So I am going with a hybrid build with CP pistons and I am going with a 18g
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Re: I think my engine is done
you get my PM about the wheels?
- Sabre
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Grats man, very cool!
Sabre (Julian)
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Re: I think my engine is done
should be a fun machine
- complacent
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nice! going to have a million-dollar wagon now
(be gentle with the trans!)
(be gentle with the trans!)
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Re: I think my engine is done
DPS sugested an ACT stg 1 clutch and a light weight fly wheel. She will be babied for a few thousand miles
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Re: I think my engine is done
While those are great recommendations, I'lll still warn you to be gentle with your trans. I've seen plenty of people go through this EXACT situation:goob_os101 wrote:DPS sugested an ACT stg 1 clutch and a light weight fly wheel. She will be babied for a few thousand miles
Blown OEM motor ---> Hybrid motor rebuild ----> Blown stock trans ---->PPG trans
And then $15-$17k later they've got almost $40k dumped into a $20k car. Granted that car runs - very well even! But it was way more expensive than a new STi ever was.
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- Raven
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Re: I think my engine is done
Personally I'd avoid the light weight flywheel. Great on the track, not so great in traffic. And I'd avoid any clutch more aggressive than an organic lining.
All my cars have drum brakes and are sub 200 hp, what am I doing with my life?
2013 Mazda 2
1994 Chevy S10 pickup
1985 Chevy Caprice (no fuel system)
2013 Mazda 2
1994 Chevy S10 pickup
1985 Chevy Caprice (no fuel system)
- Mr Kleen
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Re: I think my engine is done
Stock clutch or PPG gears, those are the options for us 5 speed owners.
- Cereb Daithi
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Re: I think my engine is done
PPG Straight cuts. Do it!