EJ257 Engine

so i got a question iv been searching around teh internetz for one of those 2008 STI engines (i assume they are EJ257's?) but i can't seem to find any anywhere (searched over 15 websites with just a skeletal shortblock) do you guys know (i bet they do but still) if they sell any of the 08 + sti engines yet?

 

you looking for used?

 

got prices for both used and new?

 

well we dont sell entire engines, only shortblocks and bare heads

 

damn :\ im trying to get my hands on a fully functional 08+ sti engine IF i can its just a possibility...im starting to draw out some ideas finally for my car

 

they can ship that you know...bunway airlines is very competitive

 

What are these ideas for your car? Are you going to build a new car from scratch, starting with the engine? :laugh:

No, I am just kidding ... but really, what are your plans?

 

whats different on the new 08?

 

omg avcs on intake and exhaust side

 

larger capacity oil pump

 

all of which you can add on to any 04-07. anything elce?

 

well the IDEA so far is that i want to buy a hobby car that can do well on the dirt as well as on the street i want somewhat upwards of about 400 WHP

NOTE: that this is my dream car for some they want Lamborghinis or porches or some sort of luxury sport im a simple man..i love the subaru performance the ability to create a custom car just appeals to me more than buying something for 100k that i didn't put any work into myself

performance

1. once i get this job im going to start trolling around for a 00-01 2.5 RS (im totally obsessed with the model for some reason)
its going to have JDM parts (i understand that its probably a dumb expensive idea but meh its a hobby car)

2. after buying the car i shall start with the performance parts starting with the access port (for me money isnt really a big deal because i don't have to pay my college loans till mid 09 and i live with my rents with my pops whos a subaru enthusiast as well as an ex semi-pro rally racer) im thinking about the cobb 2.0 AP

3. then i shall buy the engine im looking at either an 08+ JDM or USDM engine (hopefully the JDM but i don't care they are both fairly good engines either way)

4. after buying the engine im going to get a 6 speed manual trans (they are designed better than the 5 speeds)with a lightweight flywheel and a multi layer clutch (so it can handle 400 HP)

5. not sure about the turbo yet it will either come from garret or blouch (blouch are fairly good turbos)

6. ill get a suspension from rallispec probably the 55-51 rally suspension with hydraulic bump top system

as for the rest im still in the process

the Look

1.well for the exterior of the car i want a WR blue paint job
2.i want the yellow subaru rally logos on the side
3.HIDS
for the Interior
4. i want a black and blue color match
5. sparco seats
6. sparco pedals
7. the limited edition subaru rally sport 6speed shifter

there will be more

Edit: and i do realize that it might be hard to get 400whp but im totally open to ideas and i have been looking around on nabisco here and iclub im really determined to do this

 

i still don't get why you want to waste $$ on new 08 stuff? 400whp is easier then you think to get to on any of the year sti's. hell you can buy forester xt crate motors for around 3k and you would be changing all the things that make it different then a sti to get to 400whp anyway. and ap is a waste of money because anything you cant do with open ecu you would have to go to a stand alone to get anyway.

 

i suppose you could get the same results from a different engine than from an 08 its because its a newer engine less miles..

however isn't the new engine more efficient?

 

More torque with the Dual AVCS.....better spool.....

 

im reading up on the ECU i like open source i should have seen somthing like this

 

just build your set up to the way you want the car to act and what you want out of it. you can get a turbo that makes 400whp to spool before 3500rpm if you ave the right parts. no need to waste the $$ like i said. and you can always buy the avcs sensors, cams, and came gears and run avcs on a aux map on any sti head if you think you have to have it.

 

i will definitely look into this thank you for your input

i just didn't know you could create a dual AVCS system on any sti

 

depending on when your sti was made, some (mine) got the heads that have the cam sensor boss on them. it just needs to be drilled out.

 

this is why i like this community..they don't bash you hardcore they actually have good criticisms. i can't wait to get this going..

i just want this god damn job so bad lmao

 

Ha dream schooling fobia on a tech question. Never thought I would see the day.:laugh:

 

dont forget bigger brakes too

 

OH RIGHT i forgot to mention the brembo break kit!

 

yes. he knows the 08 stuff. i have no need to really care about them to look into them.