DC493 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I recently came across a '05 WRX STI engine with 27k miles on it for $300.00 so I bought it in an instant and I want to install it into my '93 EA82 Loyale 5spd 2wd, But before I do this I want to do my homework and make sure it will work. So can this be done with little modifications? Do I have to change out the transmission and suspension as well and the engine?? Any other advice will be appreciated very much Thanks in advance -493 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Start here: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=73676 Read every reference link. Then use the search function to fill in the blanks. Head back to this thread if you have any questions after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatswhatshesaid Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 How much did you get for $300? shortblock? heads? intake? wiring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC493 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 I actually got everything even wiring! The WRX it came out of was wrecked in the back and he was parting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Check out this engine completely. Remove timing covers, make sure all the pistons are there (no joke). That is juts too good a price. DO a leakdown test if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatswhatshesaid Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 It does seem way too good to be true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renob123 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I bet it's stolen. EJ257s don't have the VIN on the block or anything, do they? Jacob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 They do unless they were warrantied at the dealer which is pretty common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatswhatshesaid Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 My money is on cylinder wall/block/piston damage or somethin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Make sure the belt hasn't jumped and caused anything to bend. Also check the pistons too as the ringlands are known to let go and cause major blowby, especially when run hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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