Doing it at home does not = doing it right of you have no idea what you're doing...you need a sig similar to Riggs, but minus the 500 Hp.

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JDM version 3 STi RA

thats why i'm asking for help, i can do a few things but not all.

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broken wannabe racecar
Wagon daily that has replaced said broken wannabe racecar

Not to dishearten but I don't think anybody will be willing to remove and install an engine, gearbox, drive shafts, differentials, electronics, exhaust, suspension system, brakes and rewire everything at your house, supplying their tools, time and expertise, for a whole lot less than paying Doug and his expert lads to do it for you.

At least if you let them do it, you have the highest chance possible of coming out the other side happy with it. And you probably get some sort of warranty at least on the labor done (Cant see anybody warranting an unknown, imported second hand motor but I don't know of course).

You say you have the money and want to do it properly. You tell us all we are wrong etc etc. And you seem to be trying to prove a point (Which I think you also mentioned?).

So, in closing I say this. Put your money where your mouth is and prove the point. Don't say you will do it properly and full blown despite the red flags everywhere and then immediately contradict yourself with the opposite.

Don't take that personally, I'm not stabbing at you. Just the continued discussion going on here.


-EDIT- Hats off to whoever did these thread tags. Made my day! (Sorry!)

How much is Doug's 02 sti half cut?

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I'm glad Jester got this much grief in his conversion thread... I love jester but hes's done the same thing with nothing but praises from everyone on this forum...

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Wide Body GC8 WRX
#217 Street Cars WA
Full 04 STi drivetrain
08 JDM 207
Garrett 3076 xtr

Difference really, was Matt, aka jester, knew a fair bit of the mechanical aspect
And he had some mates that were happy to help with his journey

Personally, you should do what you are most happy with
You live, you learn, no regrets
It may not be the right thing to do, but at least it's a decision you made, not the forum

I don't know what you want to get out of the car long term though
If its weekend tracking, then learning to put the car back together will help long term,as you will save $ doing stuff yourself

Good luck with it all

jester wasn't 19 and packing boxes in a warehouse for a living

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So potentially he did it with it less "disposable income"?

*note i have no idea about Cat or Jesters personal circumstances

lol i was 20 and was/still am a broke ass apprentice.

Loving the disclaimer.