Table of Contents
- 1 Can I put an STI Engine in a WRX?
- 2 How much does an STI Engine swap cost?
- 3 Can you make a WRX as fast as an STI?
- 4 How long does it take to pull a Subaru motor?
- 5 How much horsepower can a WRX Sti make?
- 6 How much HP can a 2017 STI handle?
- 7 What does the center differential do on a Subaru WRX?
- 8 What is Subaru SI-Drive and how does it work?
Can I put an STI Engine in a WRX?
New engine in hand, Subaru can now stuff it into a new WRX. Today’s WRX STI uses the venerable EJ25 turbocharged 2.5-liter and makes 310 hp and 290 lb-ft in standard trim.
How much does an STI Engine swap cost?
UrdnotWrexSTi said: The cheapest OEM STi shortblock I found was $1800 shipped (dealer pricing) and around $1000 to $1400 just for labor to pull and the motor out, install heads, and re-install the motor. So it would be around $3200, so that isnt so bad just have to keep a buffer of $4000.
Can you make a WRX as fast as an STI?
The WRX can do 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. With simple bolt-on parts (bolt-on meaning you don’t have to take apart the actual block or heads), we can increase the horsepower of the WRX (either standard or STI) to over 400. This will make the car faster than nearly anything on the road.
How much HP can a stock STI handle?
They will hold up to 400 whp (again as shown in our PPIHC car), but if you want to push up to or beyond that power level, a set of aftermarket H-Beam rods would be recommended.
Are Subaru 2.5 engines reliable?
The Subaru EJ25 2.5-liter Boxer is the engine that has experienced the most problems for the Japanese automaker. But some 2001-2009 engines still had the problem. Consumer Reports says the older Subaru models using this engine will typically start to have head gasket issues around 90,000 to 150,000 miles.
How long does it take to pull a Subaru motor?
It usually takes 1-2 days of work because most shops have to pull the engine to do the timing belt.
How much horsepower can a WRX Sti make?
When you get behind the wheel of the WRX STI and WRX STI Limited models equipped with the standard 2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged engine, you’ll receive a whopping 310 horsepower.
How much HP can a 2017 STI handle?
Skim through the Subaru forums and you’ll find the question on so many STI owners’ minds, “how much horsepower can my EJ257 handle?” The answer is different for everyone, but the general consensus is that the 400-450whp range is when you might want to clear out the garage and get ready to pull a motor.
What is the difference between the Subaru WRX and Subaru STI?
The automatic CVT model WRX is equipped with more Subaru safety features than the six-speed manual such as Subaru’s eyesight technology. Out of the box, the WRX hits 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 145 mph, while the STI hits 0-60 in 4.8 seconds with an electrically limited top speed of 155 mph.
When did the Subaru WRX come out?
The Subaru WRX is built from Subaru’s elite rally history which began in 1989. The WRX has been around since the early 1990s and has improved each year with Subaru winning multiple World Rally Championships (WRC) in 2001 and 2003 with the STI-tuned version of the WRX.
What does the center differential do on a Subaru WRX?
via: Subaru Unique to the STI variation of the WRX is the driver-controlled center differential. This unique function allows the driver to send more power to the rear or front of the vehicle at their choosing.
What is Subaru SI-Drive and how does it work?
Exclusive to the STI is Subaru SI-Drive which offers differing driving modes. SI-drive offers an intelligent (I), sport (S), and sport sharp (S#) function to choose from while driving. Essentially these functions control the amount of boost and liner power the STI performs at.