by dr20t » Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:46 pm
Ok unfortunately still no car or results
Ecu is still in the states being unbricked. Wont be here for at least another four or five days.
In the meantime ive picked up\ordered the following in anticipation of car being finished soon:
- TCP quad tip stainless mufflers (version 2 without the droopy passenger side)
- CF front grille
- Rota Torque 18x8 in gunmettalic (on order)
- Ku31 Kumho 225x40x18 (on order)
- AV Double Din fascia panel (on order)
- Ultrex front lip sti replica
- JDM spec ABS \ Battery engine bay covers
Thats about it.
I have however finalised my engine \ gearbox build wish list which im hoping to start over the coming 3-6 months (bonus permitting lol)
And here it is with some indicative pricing from my research so far (pending refinement and suggestions guys):
Bottom End
- Used EJ257 Semi close deck Block (bottom end only - looking to source for under $500)
- Will be machined for close-decking, sleeving and tunnel bored ($2,200 in machining work and sleves)
- Block acid dipped and cleaned with new welsh plugs etc - $200
- Block machined to accept 14mm headstuds - $250
- Custom CP Pistons with reduced side skirt height to suit custom rods - $800
- Custom Rods looking for 82mm to increase stroke to 2.6 litres - $750
- Regrind, Linish and check crank for truance and bearing clearances - $300
- ARP Rod Bolts (price included in rods)
- ARP Main case studs - $350
- ACL Race Series big end and main bearings - $180
- Balance entire rotating assembly including flywheel \ pressure plate - $300
Heads (Using standard 2.0 litre GT heads or version 8 wrx sti heads if I can get them for under $500 a pair)
- Full reco using standard valves, 3 angle valve job, new 60-80lb valve springs, retainers, porting to flow close to 300cfm at 28", plus machining to accept
14mm head studs - $3,600
- GSC S2 \ Tomei Quad AVCS Cams - $1,200
- PBMS 14mm headstuds - $300
Other Engine Related
- Full Subaru OEM Gasket Kit $350
- Cometic 1.0mm headgaskets - $120
- Brand new 12mm Sti oil pump - $200
- Brand new water pump - $100
- Timing Kit including new belt, tensioners and balancers - $250
- Tomei 2 piece Baffle - $350
- Morosso 7L Sump and Pickup - $650
- GTX3586 ball bearing billet turbo 0.70 A.R with 4" inlet, 0.86 rear split pulse housing- $2,000 delivered OR Precision Turbo 6762\6765 $1,800
- Oil and water lines to turbo - $250
- Modify intercooler piping to suit twist mount - $200
- Custom radiator overflow to suit liberty cooling system (due to twist mount)- $150
- Custom Twin Scroll Up-pipe to suit new turbo (mated to twin scroll headers)- $350
- Custom 4" silicon inlet to suit existing CAI setup (currently 3 to 5 inch)- $150
- Modifying exhaust to suit new twist mount and wastegate setup - $200
- Alloy Radiator - $500
- 044 Fuel pump in boot fed by lifter pump from tank(walbro 255lph), including surge tank, new lines and wiring $500
- Miscellaneous gaskets \ plugs \ belts\ bits - $500
no upgrade required to current 1000cc injectors (yet)
SUB TOTAL SO FAR $17,750 (plus or minus $1,000 depending on whether you need to purchase block or other heads)
Driveline\Brakes
- 6MT from sti including driveshafts and r180 diff - $5,000
- Group N transmission mounts - $150
- Misc bits to fit - $500
- New clutch - $800-$1,000
- Brakes - $2000
$8,450 to $8,650
Tuning
- Retune - $1200-1800 depending on dyno time to get this right using E85
TOTAL COST: $28,200
Now that is alot of dosh to spend on a car that will probably only be worth about 30k once done
plus the cost to date of about the same
And without factoring in the cost of an aftermarket engine management if the 32bit subaru one cant cope (which it should but who knows) - so add another 3k there if not
hmmm
Pros:
- Will make over 350kw atw guaranteed
- Will practically shit on 99% of cars on the road and track (unless dedicated race cars) and be a pleasure to drive
- Will put a massive smile on anyone's face
- Will be original (dont see too many libs at this level)
- Will run at least low eleven if not low 10 second quarter miles reliably
- Will handle like a go kart and reliably make good power and track fun
Cons:
- Cost
- Cost
- Stress
- Cost
- Swearing alot
Thoughts???
Mick