hey tino, sad to hear about your misfortune, I noticed yesterday that kris (sku81) has some cheap sti import motors for sale on ozfoz, i believe you know him?

also this one (in tassy tho)

Item Description: (Brand New 2.5L STi EJ257 short block with the goods)
Condition:NEW
Age/Mileage: 0KM
Price: $ 3800
Pictures:

Contact: <Simon>
Email: <piratxp@hotmail.com>
Phone: <phone number> (0418 393635)
Location: <Tas, Launceston>

It's a new 2.5L EJ257 STi short block… 0KM never been turned on

Comes with new CP forged pistons and Cp Rings the new kind rings to avoid the oil usage something along those lines
New ARGO rods with ARP rod bolts
ACL race berings
New STi 2.5L original crank
New Water Pump
New High flow oil pump 12#
New Timing belt kit ….
Engine mounts
Cam gears
All the bolts etc.....