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2.5guy
03-06-2010, 06:13 PM
Ok sooo the motor I JUST PUT IN MY CAR decided it was going to do the exact same thing the last motor did! still runs but makes HORRIBLE sounds.... :unamused: I ran mobile 1 fully syn 0w-20 with mobile 1 filter when it first stared up it made similar sounds, I just thought it was a stuck valve or lifter cause it went away after 15 secs. Any ways again I am subieless............. I have run a few options through my mind went and looked at a few new cars but the down payment would be about the same as a swap, I located a wrx motor complete with turbo and engine harness. I would obviously need to do a harness merge.



Here comes the questions/walk through!
What parts of an wiring harness would I need to pick up and or can the wrx ecu plug into my RS plugs. Would I be better off running a newer ecu say out of an 04 05 or are 02-03 open source able?
Fuel pump I think I can get a walbro pretty cheap what else would be needed?
This is super tight budget because I just blew 1200 putting all new seals and gaskets in the other motor so yes I am going to run my rs clutch and tranny :unamused: for the time being. The reason I ask about open source able is so I can go in a set my rev limiter at 4000 so I cant grenade my tranny :D
YES I do plan on trying to merge the harness myself I have been reading articles ALL day about it. It looks more time consuming then anything, and good organizational skills. But if anyone knows anyone with parts they are willing to let go cheap due to my situation it would be greatly appreciated. Any help tips are going to be greatly appreciated! If there is anything I have over looked please feel free to yell at me and tell me I f-d up

etaks99rs
03-07-2010, 12:28 AM
I blew my motor 2 times in my RS. I shoulda went with the swap after the first time. :unamused: Then I traded it in at an unsuspecting dealer and drove home in a new STi. :up:... (in 05 and I'm still paying for it :unamused: )

Good luck!

2.5guy
03-07-2010, 12:32 AM
I wish I had the credit for a new car, while I was at basic my buddy totaled my bike. And I only had liability on it...... that and a few cell phone bills I refused to pay

squeethebee
03-07-2010, 01:34 AM
You need at least the full WRX engine harness, and you can open source 02-03 ECU's.

I don't think you will need a 4,000rpm rev limit, just don't beat it. It's the same tranny I have in my car right now, and plan to run for a while.

You'll need a turbo crossmember as well.

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