Re: The completely random off topic thread

by WANTED Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:34 pm

Wait, were you serious about wanting a 2.5 block? If so, I know a couple of shops that could make that happen as well from Colorado.

by Chaz2.5 Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:05 pm

Awesome! Yeah, eventually. More than likely will end up keeping the car as all potential replacements are too far away.

by Chaz2.5 Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:56 pm

Oh, and 22B widebody is on the list as well. Whether all this comes together is still a mystery

by WANTED Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:11 pm

SO in a non-ambiguous answer, how soon were you wanting a 2.5 block? You want a built one or one to build?

by WANTED Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:14 pm

So instead of having three colors of lights on the benz, I now have all of them in 5000k white.

Also got a chance to start scrutinizing what I want to do to the car. I can seriously work on this car all day long.

by Chaz2.5 Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:29 pm

You know, I really don't know the answer to that. I would say at a minimum a year at least. I'd be looking for a complete, assembled shortblock ready to drop in. Like mentioned, I'm not looking for huge power. The Stage 1 engine from AWDtuning is basically what I would be looking at....

Stage One – 400whp/400wtq
-New OEM Subaru case halves
-New Nitride coated crankshaft
-Fresh hone
-ACL Race bearings
-JE FSR/JE Hybrid or Arias custom pistons
-STi rods

or the Stage 2 which replaces the STi rods with Manley H-beams.

I'm going to stick with my guns keep it the power goals to around the 350whp mark (yes, I know). So ideally, I'd be looking at something along those lines.

by Chaz2.5 Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:30 pm

I may even opt for just a basic EJ257 stock block.

by WANTED Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:29 pm

A suggestion. If you're going to opt for rods, you might as well go I-beam instead. Better to have it and not need it vs. your typical manner and decide to go bigger and create more downtime than necessary.

by WANTED Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:30 pm

What's a couple of hundred more in the greater scheme of the build?

by WANTED Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:30 pm

And back off topic, flappy sacks.

by Chaz2.5 Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:19 pm

Flappy sacks? Does that have something to do with old age?

by Chaz2.5 Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:22 pm

Oh, and talked to a buddy back home that has a 257 shortblock he just rebuilt with stock STi rods and pistons and nitride coated crank. If I can get my car up to him he'd sell it to me and help install it for $800. Yes, not the built motor for big HP but it's really all I'm looking for.

by WANTED Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:04 pm

Jump on it ASAP

by Chaz2.5 Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:27 pm

Working on it.

by Chaz2.5 Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:32 pm

So, I think the logical thing to do is return the car back to a completely stock (WRX setup) and start over. I feel fulfilled with what I have accomplished at this point with the car. Time to wipe the canvas clean and start fresh. The fact I have everything still asides from the downpipe makes it easier.

by WANTED Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:44 pm

I swear you're more indecisive than virgin at a Nevada whorehouse.

by Chaz2.5 Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:49 pm

LOL! So very true. But I figure since nothing on the car will be included with the new anticipated setup then might as well take it off and sell. Figure I have approx $2500-$2800 worth of parts at the moment. Nice little chunk to start putting towards the new parts. Save for the $100-$125 I'll need for a used stock downpipe

by WANTED Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:01 pm

So I'm contemplating pulling a CJ maneuver in contemplating selling the Evo. If I decide to do it for real, it will be to step up to a twin turbo v12 SL65.

by Chaz2.5 Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:07 pm

LMAO!!! Love it!

So the plot thickens. I have a potential trade lined up for a clean title, 54k mile on motor, 200k on chassis, 2001 2.5RS sedan. My car in stock condition for his + $1500. I keep the STi go fast bits, along with the V7 wheels/tires. We'll see what happens though as the other car is in Oregon. This way, I can locate an Impreza L coupe and use that as my swap candidate since all I really would be using is the body anyways. A true garage build!

by WANTED Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:55 am

Tread cautiously. Oregon is hippie country.

by Chaz2.5 Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:52 pm

Oh yes. Very well aware. Born and raised in Klamath Falls. Dealt with many a hippy in Ashland along with the Eugene, Salem, and Portland areas. Can't leave out northern California and those hippies in Humboldt County

by Chaz2.5 Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:55 pm

Duck Dynasty never gets old. Love when Si tells all the grade school kids about "Nam"!

by STi2eNvy Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:43 pm

I say keep the RS and make it a 20g setup with forged internals =)

by WANTED Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:16 am

I say sell a car and quit collecting them. A few more and you'll need a dealers license.

by WANTED Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:18 am

Chaz2.5 wrote:Oh yes. Very well aware. Born and raised in Klamath Falls. Dealt with many a hippy in Ashland along with the Eugene, Salem, and Portland areas. Can't leave out northern California and those hippies in Humboldt County

What I meant was there's a good possibility you could wind up with a pile of crap from those dirty hippies. THere are masters at making a turd look shiny when it comes to cars.

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