v7 sti engine swap

[ratmanthree3]

Okay team,

New here

Sooo basically I'm not sure what my baby actually is, pretty sure its a version one factory automatic ej20g. Whilst playing around with new heater setup have cooked and warped heads.

This has made me say screw it and go all in and go v7 sti conversion (Engine, Steering rack, Box, Diff, Loom, Factory Ecu)

What I want to know from you guys is has anyone done it before (Must have) and any big issues, also is the v7 sti actually so much better than v5/6 / Worth it?

Any rough info would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[scooby-wrx]

I've done the engine conversion. Be prepared for a lot of wiring, that's the worst part. Otherwise a fairly easy swap.

Its best to replace the clutch master cylinder so that it clears the V7 top mount as its a fair amount larger than your original one. I did an entire loom swap, but found out later this is not really required if you run something link a Link G4.

Before:

After:

Wiring loom

In my experience the conversion is worth it. V7 STI engine's are nice and responsive / more torque with the AVCS (variable valve timing).

Worth having a browse through this forum as a lot of guys have done the whole conversion so lots of info.

http://www.rs25.com/forums/

[Marky]

If it's an auto V1 wrx then my advice is it's scrap value, just buy a running V7 if that's what you want

Price of a motor, 6sp box and full loom etc you'll need is approaching that of a running 01 STi anyway (especially once you factor in the extras like the interior and brakes you get too)

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 Marky said:

If it's an auto V1 wrx then my advice is it's scrap value, just buy a running V7 if that's what you want

Price of a motor, 6sp box and full loom etc you'll need is approaching that of a running 01 STi anyway (especially once you factor in the extras like the interior and brakes you get too)

Yep this or buy V1-6 sti.

[ratmanthree3]

Okay thanks team, still very tempting because its a gorgeous car and I love it.