Conversion Time!

[talev788]

Not sure if this in the right area or not..

The time has come where my head gasket has blown in my 02 RX and I need to do something about it!
Tossing up between whether to replace the gasket or do a full engine conversion, I have decided to go ahead and find a B4 or STi front cut and get myself goin turbo!
Only problem is. I am from Newcastle and I have NO IDEA where to look!!
Any help and suggestions???

Cheers in advance

[tangcla]

First things first, how big is your budget?

[talev788]

First things first, how big is your budget?

No more than 5-6 G's..
installation wont be a problem as ive got a mate whos done it before

[jdm rsk]

forget the b4 go sti for sure

[rickerty]

Try Rising sun Subaru, always got motors & they'll ship to you.

[*]http://www.risingsunsubaru.com.au/Subaru-engine.php

[talev788]

when you say the sti do you mean the legacy s401? or something different?

[jdm rsk]

single turbo wrx sti front cut...i would keep right away from a twin turbo B4 engine after owning one

[talev788]

single turbo wrx sti front cut...i would keep right away from a twin turbo B4 engine after owning one

ahhh yes i get you, yeah ive heard the single turbo are alot better arent they..
main reason i thought it would be better getting a b4 cut is so i can use the bonnet with the scoop, the cluster and all that other stuff that comes with it

[jdm rsk]

single turbo wrx sti front cut...i would keep right away from a twin turbo B4 engine after owning one

ahhh yes i get you, yeah ive heard the single turbo are alot better arent they..
main reason i thought it would be better getting a b4 cut is so i can use the bonnet with the scoop, the cluster and all that other stuff that comes with it

you can still use the bonnet

[talev788]

I don't think I will be going ahead with the conversion as I realised I'm not in the position to be able to afford the insurance for that kind of upgrade..
I will be replacing the head gasket although I was still thinking about getting a full exhaust system with extractors etc. Is it worth it for my car and would I gain much power with it?

[Dropz]

You wouldn't gain much from just an exhaust.

Your best chances lay with cams, tune and exhaust combo.

Maybe some light head work too, port and polish.

[talev788]

mmm stuff it...

i just got quoted $2500 for the head gasket... fml may aswell just throw the car off the cliff lol

[Dropz]

Yeah that's about right for most places, a cashie would do it alot cheaper.

Where abouts are you located??

[sheppo9]

Ring up A&M Auto (http://amauto.com.au/home.html) and tell them you want a conversion and you have $5 - $6k and they'll do the rest.

[sooobi]

Ring up A&M Auto (http://amauto.com.au/home.html) and tell them you want a conversion and you have $5 - $6k and they'll do the rest.

What he said. This is the only way.. everything else is a total waste of money. Seriously.