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Originally Posted by WRXlerate
If you find that you would like to go factory due to price on machine work and cost of other upgrades, you can find a brand new OEM shortblock for under $2k shipped. Add on a gasket set and other needed goodies and you're all set.
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Rebuilding the motor with forged pistons should cost less than a new shortblock. The last time I spun a motor, I went with a new SB only because the block was going to need a new crank and sleeves which finally put the cost over that of a new OEM lump.