just bought an MY02 STI - needs engine rebuilt :(
 

Hi Everyone,

just purchased an my02 sti that sadly requires an engine rebuild. Its currently at a performance shop and got qouted 4k for the full rebuild and installation.

My question i guess would be what i should do to it while the engine is out in terms of mods. Performance wise.

I do feel that the 2.0l engine without boost is not that powerful. So could anyone recommend a smart path to modding this so that it has better low end torque and overall better pull? I dont want to boost it like crazy or add an extra big turbo to it to achieve ridiculous HP numbers as i do plan to daily drive this. I would like to somehow keep up with my mates r34 GTR but remain civilised and easy to live with.

Any suggestions from previous experiences etc.

Since this is my first wrx or turbo car in general i would just like to pick everyone's brains here in the smartest and most effective path to take while doing this engine rebuild. I dont want to destroy the engine or anything either so i do want to be careful.

Also does it require a tune regardless after all this work is done? I hear its another 1k for tuning regardless of where you take it.

Thanks guys in advanced. Really appreciate everyone's thoughts and suggestions.

Been saving p for this car for 10 years and finally got her - but want to do it right.

Cheers,
M

$4k to 'rebuild', a motor is cheap.

What's getting done, second hand block, who's doing the work, what's been done to the car already?

[QUOTE=mercury888;815284]I would like to somehow keep up with my mates r34 GTR but remain civilised and easy to live with.[/QUOTE]

i hope your mates gtr is stock :rolleyes:

not sure what's already been done - but seems all stock except exhaust and tuning.

Also around 4k is around standard here in sydney.

I'm getting it done through 999 automotive who specialise in performance cars and stis. I also know the guy and hes giving a good price.

Hes asking me if i want to do any mods while its out... so just wondering what i should do. I mean would you guys do it if the engine is being rebuilt anyway?

Sounds like you want a twin scroll turbo set up

not sure what that is. But looks like you have an my02 sti. What have you done with yours?

if you want to keep up with a GTR, sell the WRX and buy a GTR ;)

hard to daily the GTR now days specially the r32.

Haha you might keep up with him till about 100 then yeah na

[QUOTE=mercury888;815293]hard to daily the GTR now days specially the r32.[/QUOTE]

What chu talking about willis, there pretty comfortable and more spacious this a GD providing your aircon works