Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
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Re: Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
I was able to get a great deal on it. Usually the motors are $5000, a reflash is around 600-700, and shipping is another 300ish. I got it down to $5,350 for it all.
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Re: Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
Originally Posted by Bandit
yeah...i must say that, that phone call was much much better than my 13.8 phone call
I dont know about that, while I am impressed ben got of his ass and got a motor, your car with 200k plus miles ran in the 13's with a retarded 2nd gear...so im thinkin its a close tie for you guys.
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Re: Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
Did you mean hypertunetic pistons? If so they aren't forged. Why have forged rods w/o forged pistons for the boost? What are the advantages of the motor over it's domestic counterpart?
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Re: Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
Originally Posted by cell
ok maybe on your cock.
i always knew that there was something funny about you....
and not funny ha-ha...
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Re: Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Did you mean hypertunetic pistons? If so they aren't forged. Why have forged rods w/o forged pistons for the boost? What are the advantages of the motor over it's domestic counterpart?
The only advantage over the forged are they are lighter. They can hold all the power Ill ever need, and with good tuning (and no detonation) cast vs forged wont be an issue. This motor will be able to take 25+psi all day and love it, tune right of course. Also, the USDM motor, though has more torque due to displacement, is a comparatively poorly balanced motor. The JDM one is very well balanced, which is why it can spin to 8200rpms stock.
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Re: Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Did you mean hypertunetic pistons?
Read a book, people.
Originally Posted by WRBWRX
The only advantage over the forged are they are lighter. They can hold all the power Ill ever need, and with good tuning (and no detonation) cast vs forged wont be an issue. This motor will be able to take 25+psi all day and love it, tune right of course. Also, the USDM motor, though has more torque due to displacement, is a comparatively poorly balanced motor. The JDM one is very well balanced, which is why it can spin to 8200rpms stock.
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Re: Phase 4: The WRX lives again!!: T-Minus 3 weeks
Originally Posted by WRBWRX
The only advantage over the forged are they are lighter. They can hold all the power Ill ever need, and with good tuning (and no detonation) cast vs forged wont be an issue. This motor will be able to take 25+psi all day and love it, tune right of course. Also, the USDM motor, though has more torque due to displacement, is a comparatively poorly balanced motor. The JDM one is very well balanced, which is why it can spin to 8200rpms stock.
You couldnt even run 15psi with out "detonation". What makes you think getting cast pistons is your way out of the wrx flaws?