$10,000 Engine Budget what to do? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

tysonK · 2004-09-11, 08:21 PM

OK. So Super Street is having a contest in which you are given $10,000 to do and extreme engine makeover(I know). You need to buy some 104+ Import Performance Boost from Gold Eagle and include the original dated receipt. While jumping on the TLC bandwagon is annoying I will enter this contest with the hopes of winning $10,000 to spend on my engine. Oh kayyyy.

So I thought maybe you guys could throw out some ideas:

Forged Internals (I have no idea what kind)
V mount radiator/intercooler deal (I figured it’s in the WRC car right)
Giagantoor Turbo?

I’m probably going to try to be funny in the letter. I’m probably not going to win. I’m probably going to do something with the suspension before I ever do anything with the engine.

http://www.superstreetonline.com/

104 boost stuff

tysonK · 2004-09-11, 09:31 PM

p i m p my engine.

If nothing at least it's somthing to think about if you are bored.

Kevin M · 2004-09-11, 10:14 PM

Man, I really don't know how to spend $10k on an engine. Even I haven't managed to do that.

Kostamojen · 2004-09-11, 10:20 PM

I could do it easily, 2x over...

Rigioli swap

Of course the whole having a car issue...

Althought, the 78 could use a new engine

sybir · 2004-09-11, 10:35 PM

I've seen stranger things than a '78 with a crazy motor.....

http://www.rigoliracing.com.au/brumby_dave.html

IheartSTI · 2004-09-12, 12:49 AM

my friend just sent his letter in, it took him a while to figure out what he wanted.

qksubi · 2004-09-12, 07:47 AM

:shock: APS here I come!!!!

http://www.aps-wrx.com

sybir · 2004-09-12, 09:39 AM

You're gonna put a 350Z twin turbo in your STI?

*ducks*

I don't know how I'd spend that, though I'd find a way...

MikeK · 2004-09-12, 10:08 AM

JDM motor swap:

http://www.iaperformance.com/
http://www.kingpinperformance.com/
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subeng.htm

Or a built engine:

http://www.axispowerracing.net/services.html
http://www.crawfordperformance.com

Or take the money and run:

http://www.vanuatutourism.com/

sp00ln · 2004-09-12, 10:18 AM

You guys know about Axis power racing? Thats awesome.

I say you get a better transmition, rods, pistons, the best fuel managment system you can afford, 660cc injectors, 255plh fuel pump, and of course, The Green

tysonK · 2004-09-12, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sp00ln

You guys know about Axis power racing? Thats awesome.

I say you get a better transmition, rods, pistons, the best fuel managment system you can afford, 660cc injectors, 255plh fuel pump, and of course, The Green

From what I have read they use the Green for the Stage 2(which ever one they chnage the turbo in) Vishnu STi packages.

tysonK · 2004-09-12, 05:53 PM

so here's my pathetic attempt I know I'm missing some important stuff:

I kinda went with the bling factor a bit. I wanted to go all out on the block but that gets pretty expensive.

$8,704 so far

$2,599
Crawford Performance S2 (very simlar to Stage 2 Axis Motor )
2.5 Liter USDM STi Block
STi 79mm Forged Crank
Crawford Performance Forged Pistons
STi Rods

$1,375
The FP4906H or FPGreen (ryan this is pretty mean looking turbo)
30 psi Boost Capable
TDO6H turbine wheel
400-450whp Capable

$1,200
Awesome Custom S-Squared Exhaust
Capable of Looking good and Sounding Awesome

$1,440
Perrin Performance FMIC

$2,090
EcuTek 650
Perrin Fuel Rail 440
Power Enterprise 800cc Injectors 650
Walbro Fuel pump 100
HKS SSQ bov 250

Priceless
NOS and refills at Harry's for Life

JC · 2004-09-12, 05:56 PM

NOS, and refills for life.

tysonK · 2004-09-12, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

NOS, and refills for life.

thanks, added.

qksubi · 2004-09-12, 06:46 PM

whoops wrong motor :shock:
Here

sperry · 2004-09-12, 07:04 PM

Hey Tyson... what's the cost of installation for all that? I think you blew your budget by about $3000.

tysonK · 2004-09-12, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Hey Tyson... what's the cost of installation for all that? I think you blew your budget by about $3000.

Yah I was planning on doing the install in You and Matt's Garage!

Seriously though your right, It's really easy to blow 10,000!

MikeK · 2004-09-12, 07:17 PM

Nice list tyson!

I would add either JDM STi heads ($1800 used?) or some other kind of head work.

tysonK · 2004-09-12, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Nice list tyson!

I would add either JDM STi heads ($1800 used?) or some other kind of head work.

Yah Im going to pretty much re-conceptulize the whole list!

Because there are a lot parts that are not inclusive.

sp00ln · 2004-09-12, 08:32 PM

You're going to need a better transmition. You'll distroy yours in a sec if you get the green. You can easily get near 400whp with the green with a proper tune/mod support.

tysonK · 2004-09-12, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sp00ln

You're going to need a better transmition. You'll distroy yours in a sec if you get the green. You can easily get near 400whp with the green with a proper tune/mod support.

Well I guess hypothetically if I won I could sell all my WRX engine and parts for a transmission upgrade.

Nick Koan · 2004-09-12, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

Well I guess hypothetically if I won I could sell all my WRX engine and parts for a transmission upgrade.

I could trade you my transmission for your old transmission/motor if you want. Just offering.

sp00ln · 2004-09-12, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

Quote:

Originally Posted by sp00ln

You're going to need a better transmition. You'll distroy yours in a sec if you get the green. You can easily get near 400whp with the green with a proper tune/mod support.

Well I guess hypothetically if I won I could sell all my WRX engine and parts for a transmission upgrade.

Hey... you gotta believe to make it happen

murphy · 2004-09-14, 08:48 AM

Man I'd go nuts with a 10k budget for and engine..and I'd use it all up.

sperry · 2004-09-14, 08:54 AM

$10k really isn't that much. I guess it's a lot for building up a stock motor w/ bolt-ons... but if you really want to build a motor... that $10k would be gone before you even get to the bolt-ons!

Forged internals + cams + trick heads + port/polish + blueprinting + overboring + labor for all that, and you're damn near out of money.

Never mind all the custom intake/intercooler/headers/exhaust, electronics, fuel delivery, turbo(s), dyno tuning... I could spend $30k in a week, and still be only just getting started.

2004-09-11, 08:21 PM	#1
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	$10,000 Engine Budget what to do? OK. So Super Street is having a contest in which you are given $10,000 to do and extreme engine makeover(I know). You need to buy some 104+ Import Performance Boost from Gold Eagle and include the original dated receipt. While jumping on the TLC bandwagon is annoying I will enter this contest with the hopes of winning $10,000 to spend on my engine. Oh kayyyy. So I thought maybe you guys could throw out some ideas: Forged Internals (I have no idea what kind) V mount radiator/intercooler deal (I figured it’s in the WRC car right) Giagantoor Turbo? I’m probably going to try to be funny in the letter. I’m probably not going to win. I’m probably going to do something with the suspension before I ever do anything with the engine. http://www.superstreetonline.com/ 104 boost stuff __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-09-11, 09:31 PM	#2
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	p i m p my engine. If nothing at least it's somthing to think about if you are bored. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-09-11, 10:14 PM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Man, I really don't know how to spend $10k on an engine. Even I haven't managed to do that. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-09-11, 10:20 PM	#4
Kostamojen EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 380	I could do it easily, 2x over... Rigioli swap Of course the whole having a car issue... Althought, the 78 could use a new engine __________________ K-man

2004-09-11, 10:35 PM	#5
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I've seen stranger things than a '78 with a crazy motor..... http://www.rigoliracing.com.au/brumby_dave.html __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2004-09-12, 12:49 AM	#6
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	my friend just sent his letter in, it took him a while to figure out what he wanted.

2004-09-12, 07:47 AM	#7
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	:shock: APS here I come!!!! http://www.aps-wrx.com

2004-09-12, 09:39 AM	#8
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	You're gonna put a 350Z twin turbo in your STI? ducks I don't know how I'd spend that, though I'd find a way... __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2004-09-12, 10:08 AM	#9
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	JDM motor swap: http://www.iaperformance.com/ http://www.kingpinperformance.com/ http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subeng.htm Or a built engine: http://www.axispowerracing.net/services.html http://www.crawfordperformance.com Or take the money and run: http://www.vanuatutourism.com/

2004-09-12, 10:18 AM	#10
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	You guys know about Axis power racing? Thats awesome. I say you get a better transmition, rods, pistons, the best fuel managment system you can afford, 660cc injectors, 255plh fuel pump, and of course, The Green __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-09-12, 05:53 PM	#12
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	so here's my pathetic attempt I know I'm missing some important stuff: I kinda went with the bling factor a bit. I wanted to go all out on the block but that gets pretty expensive. $8,704 so far $2,599 Crawford Performance S2 (very simlar to Stage 2 Axis Motor ) 2.5 Liter USDM STi Block STi 79mm Forged Crank Crawford Performance Forged Pistons STi Rods $1,375 The FP4906H or FPGreen (ryan this is pretty mean looking turbo) 30 psi Boost Capable TDO6H turbine wheel 400-450whp Capable $1,200 Awesome Custom S-Squared Exhaust Capable of Looking good and Sounding Awesome $1,440 Perrin Performance FMIC $2,090 EcuTek 650 Perrin Fuel Rail 440 Power Enterprise 800cc Injectors 650 Walbro Fuel pump 100 HKS SSQ bov 250 Priceless NOS and refills at Harry's for Life __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-09-12, 05:56 PM	#13
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	NOS, and refills for life.

2004-09-12, 06:46 PM	#15
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	whoops wrong motor :shock: Here Attached Images

2004-09-12, 07:04 PM	#16
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Hey Tyson... what's the cost of installation for all that? I think you blew your budget by about $3000. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-09-12, 07:17 PM	#18
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Nice list tyson! I would add either JDM STi heads ($1800 used?) or some other kind of head work.

2004-09-12, 08:32 PM	#20
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	You're going to need a better transmition. You'll distroy yours in a sec if you get the green. You can easily get near 400whp with the green with a proper tune/mod support. __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-09-14, 08:48 AM	#24
murphy EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: RENO Posts: 484 Car: 03 evo, 06 R6	Man I'd go nuts with a 10k budget for and engine..and I'd use it all up.

2004-09-14, 08:54 AM	#25
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	$10k really isn't that much. I guess it's a lot for building up a stock motor w/ bolt-ons... but if you really want to build a motor... that $10k would be gone before you even get to the bolt-ons! Forged internals + cams + trick heads + port/polish + blueprinting + overboring + labor for all that, and you're damn near out of money. Never mind all the custom intake/intercooler/headers/exhaust, electronics, fuel delivery, turbo(s), dyno tuning... I could spend $30k in a week, and still be only just getting started. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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