The abridged version: rod knock on my '05 WRX w/ 2.0L (stage 2 Cobb OTS map) = 2.5L hybrid build. Machines Gone Wild in Kendal did the build. 319.50hp, 293.90 torque at 16 PSI (very conservative tune).
Both were on the same DynoJet and done by the same tuner, who also built my block (Gregg of Machines Gone Wild). The car has almost 85K miles and the block has 24K. :thumbup:
I was unable to get tuned today. My tuner did not get back from his trip until this afternoon...so I am hoping to reschedule for this Sat...but I won't know until tomorrow. Took off today from work too.
Not really, if there is any I can't tell...it feels way way more powerful than stage 2 2.0L at every part of the power band and in every gear and pulls hard all the way to redline. The best part is its still fairly low boost and a conservative tune, so there is definitely more untapped power to make in the future....But, the tranny upgrade will have to come 1st.
Thanks, and the best part I left plenty on the table. So after a tranny upgrade, PnP everything, and more boost I could easily see another 30hp and 30lb-ft, probably more.
nice rex bro. my bugeye is knocking now and im going to get a new motor for it soon, but for the long run, im was gonna build a hybrid with my old heads,etc. i heared that it doesnt bolt on directly with the 2.5l sti block, therefore i was just wondering how you did yours. also, how much did it cost you to get the new setup complete? thanks this will help me out alot.
Your heads do bolt to the STi block. I have the same EJ205 Heads and bolted them to the EJ257 (2.5L STi Block). My heads were in good condition though and only had about 64K miles on them (over about 3 years). So yes you can use your current heads if they are in decent shape, you may need them to get cleaned up a bit and a little PnP would not hurt.
As for the cost....hybrid builds get expensive quick. I copied this from an old post I did awhile back:
Basic Hybrid Swap (prices are what I paid back in Aug '08):
1) EJ257 = $1850
2) Timing Belt = $150
3) Water Pump = $120
4) Head Studs = $195
5) 2.5L Oil Pump = $150
6) Cosworth Headgasket = $150
7) Shims/buckets or Bucketless shims (depending on engine year) = No idea, as got mine for free.
8) Tune (Dyno + Road Tune) = $500
9) Various Gaskets/misc = $100
Still got to factor in $1500 - $2000 for labor if your not doing it yourself. As you can see the costs add up very quickly and out the door w/labor you end up paying between $7000 - $8000 or more depending on taxes, labor charges, dyno/tuning fees, etc. Now those prices I posted above may not be rock bottom, but that is what I paid and was back in August of '08 before the economy really took a ****.
thanks alot man. its not gonna be anytime soon, but something i really want to do in the future. just got into the car selling (car lot/dealership) industry, so well see how things go after that. thanks again bro, it helped alot. tk.
I figured since I updated my suspension thread I would bump this one as well. So since my suspension issues are finally sorted out... up next is a fresh tune w/more boost and some maintenance.
Here is the list (have all waiting to install already):
Perrin Turbo Inlet
Grimmspeed EBCS
STi Oil Pan w/Baffle, Dipstick, & Dipstick tube
KillerB Ultimate Oil Pickup
Kartboy Pitchstop (since the stocker needs to be pulled b/c of the new oil pan)
One step colder NGK Iridiums
The debate I'm having is that I am considering whether to do some PnP work...Here are my options:
1) Grimmspeed
2) Equilibrium Tuning
I am leaning toward ET and if you don't know why read this:
I figured since I updated my suspension thread I would bump this one as well. So since my suspension issues are finally sorted out... up next is a fresh tune w/more boost and some maintenance.
Here is the list (have all waiting to install already):
Perrin Turbo Inlet
Grimmspeed EBCS
STi Oil Pan w/Baffle, Dipstick, & Dipstick tube
KillerB Ultimate Oil Pickup
Kartboy Pitchstop (since the stocker needs to be pulled b/c of the new oil pan)
One step colder NGK Iridiums
Good deal! Since you already have an intake, why not just finish up the intake tract and get a post-MAF hose? I think the Perrin/Samco ones are < $100.
c2bcoolwrx said:
The debate I'm having is that I am considering whether to do some PnP work...Here are my options:
1) Grimmspeed
2) Equilibrium Tuning
I am leaning toward ET and if you don't know why read this:
Good deal! Since you already have an intake, why not just finish up the intake tract and get a post-MAF hose? I think the Perrin/Samco ones are < $100.
ALSO, since i dont really plan on raising the rev limit. Would I need to get valve springs, and retainers. Also whats the going rate usially on getting new valve seats installed. Or does that 400$ head service cover it? I wonder if i have to send my heads, pulled apart. Im sure most of this info i could find out when I am talking to the engine guy ey ?
Nope. I had to b/c of the higher lift Kelford cams. As for the cost of the new valve seats, I donno. I had forgot to update this thread with my current tune (made a lot more torque). Here is my new tune thread: