Swapped 2.5 RS's

[Sacred]

I've talked to Jer & Rick at Rally Subaru here in Edmonton, and off the top of my head I remember they said there were maybe 2-3 swapped RS's including mine; All of them being WRX's. Out of curiosity how many are there down in Calgary? Has anyone done the STi swap down in Calgary?

[mac_82]

There are a couple of swapped RS's in Calgary, not sure about the exact number. There are a couple of WRX's with STi swaps, but I have never seen a STi engine in a RS myself.

[GME]

Cobb Stage 2 WRX in a GC here.

[That.Guy.S30]

im saving up for a swap if it counts lol.

i know a few members on nabisco with wrx/STi swaps

[CRXguy]

Most of the RS guys are pretty secretive around here. :rolleyes: :nut:

[Sacred]

Hmmm Subie forums seem kind of dead the last couple of days. I guess everyone's at work. Anyways; Can anyone confirm a WRB 2.5RS with the STi swap in calgary? Or it might be BRP; just one of the guys at the 780 meet started ranting about how there is one down there.

On a different note; where would you guys recommend going for a STi swap down in the states?

[mac_82]

There is a v7 jdm STi motor for sale on nasioc out of Montreal for $5000.

[Pee_Sack]

Originally posted by Sacred
Hmmm Subie forums seem kind of dead the last couple of days. I guess everyone's at work. Anyways; Can anyone confirm a WRB 2.5RS with the STi swap in calgary? Or it might be BRP; just one of the guys at the 780 meet started ranting about how there is one down there.

On a different note; where would you guys recommend going for a STi swap down in the states?

if you are goign to the states check out PDX tuning http://www.pdxtuning.com/

but I would stay in Canada and go to Rocket Rally http://www.rocketrally.com/

I am not 100% sure that rocket does swaps, but I have heard nothing but good stuff about thier tunning and aftermarket support.

[Sacred]

I heard many good things about Rocket Rally too; Tora off Nasioc is very prompt with his replies. The only reason why I would like to go down to the states is that STi engines + tranny + drive train swaps seem cheaper than they are up here. I've contacted Supermoose down in Texas; but I don't like the idea of driving stateside on an engine that isn't 100% garaunteed.

Does anyone else have experiences having work done stateside? What garages are reliable/reputable for their swaps?

Pee_sak:

Are you sure that PDX does swaps? I've just browsed around there website and they seem to only work on New age Imprezas other than that OBS..

[vincent-h]

here's another company that does swaps as well that is a lil closer than texas.

http://www.garagetuning.com/

I think ther's one more but i can't really recall the url atm.

anyways gold_rush(red deer) on nasioc had the sti jdm swapped into his wagon maybe you can ask him who did his work for him? cuz i think he had to change al his ecu wiring and what not too in that sort of swap? if nto then nevermind this comment ;)

[mac_82]

goldrush has a v8 jdm STi swap in his wagon. :eek: :eek:

:hitit:

[Fuji]

Originally posted by CRXguy
Most of the RS guys are pretty secretive around here. :rolleyes: :nut:


That's cuz there's nothing to see!

[mac_82]

:rolleyes:

sure sure

[Fuji]

Originally posted by mac_82
:rolleyes:

sure sure


It's true! it's overrated. There are a number of non 2.0L non wrx swaps in calgary. Those ppl jsut liek to keep quiet i think

Altho the GC is thebest bodystyle ever made so far

[Sacred]

Originally posted by vincent-h


anyways gold_rush(red deer) on nasioc had the sti jdm swapped into his wagon maybe you can ask him who did his work for him? cuz i think he had to change al his ecu wiring and what not too in that sort of swap? if nto then nevermind this comment ;)


Originally posted by mac_82
goldrush has a v8 jdm STi swap in his wagon. :eek: :eek:

:hitit:

yoyo; I can't find this goldrush guy; I tried searching for both spellings but it isn't coming up. Otherwise; yeah I was looking at garagetuning but they aren't very fast with replies.

[mac_82]

goldrush is on nasioc.com. he is in red deer i believe.

[That.Guy.S30]

search in the canadian for sale forums on nabisco and youll find goldrush. he has a wrx engien for sale

[Fuji]

I think Evo's are better! :devil:

[Sacred]

Originally posted by Fuji
I think Evo's are better! :devil:

The best part is.. I think so too hahahahaha; until I move down to the states and pick up a 9; i'm gonna have to stick with my Subaru buddies up here.

Not to bash on anyone's cars here; its just that I like Evo's more. :drama:

[pitwipe]

Evo's are great cars, so are subies.. personal taste is pretty much what it comes down to.

[Canadian 2.5RS]

As much as I like Subies and have them ingrained in my dna (my whole family had them at one point, and if it wasnt for my brother's habit of destroying cars on a regular basis, still would) I would still pick an EVO MR over an STI.


That being said, If I had $40k right now I would go buy an 04 Sti (just like benyl's car. that colour is teh sexy). I would keep my GC though... and put another STI drivetrain in it. gotta show love for the old school.:thumbsup:

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally posted by Pee_Sack


if you are goign to the states check out PDX tuning http://www.pdxtuning.com/

but I would stay in Canada and go to Rocket Rally http://www.rocketrally.com/

I am not 100% sure that rocket does swaps, but I have heard nothing but good stuff about thier tunning and aftermarket support.

Yep, Rocket dose the swaps too, they recently completed and 2.0 turbo into old impreza L (1.8 NA ?).
AWD dyno,
And who knows Subaru's better that Pat Richard,
Pats own 2.0 JDM spec in RS
http://www.flatovercrest.com/img/PFR05_car1_1.jpg

Scotts genuine JDM 2.0 - Right hand drive
http://www.flatovercrest.com/img/IMG_8946.jpg

Not sure what motor, a think its a 2.2 Turbo
http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/PFR_2005/images/IMG_6425.jpg
2.0 Turbo (WRX swap I think)
http://www.rallysport.ca/photos/PFR_2005/images/IMG_6499.jpg
This one from Edmonton 98 RS with WRX swap
http://www.bishop.ab.ca/CSCC/kananaskis/photos_02/ogrocki3_300.jpg
Some will come to Calgary next weekend for Cochrane Rally of Ranchlands but most enters the BC events only

[Fuji]

Originally posted by Sacred


The best part is.. I think so too hahahahaha; until I move down to the states and pick up a 9; i'm gonna have to stick with my Subaru buddies up here.

Not to bash on anyone's cars here; its just that I like Evo's more. :drama:


damn i was trying to stir some shizat up! It backfired hehe:rofl:

[GC84ever]

Originally posted by Fuji
damn i was trying to stir some shizat up! It backfired hehe:rofl:

I think most Subie owners like EVOs also (they are similar).
If I could I would have my Impreza and an EVO VII.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Fuji
That's cuz there's nothing to see!


I know if this one swapped Subaru...owners a prick mang...think's his car is all bad-ass and like sooooo JDM...man whenever homies and I see that car all we do is crack up laughing...

[Sacred]

Seriously if Evo was available here i'd say Fuck the STi MRS FTW!

But they are not so I got nothing but love for Subaru until I go down to the states. hahahaha. Sigh; I love how side tracked this convo got :( I still haven't been able to find a shop to do a STi swap in.

[GC84ever]

The best shop on this side of Canada is probably Rocket Rally.
Once I'm able to get one (eventually) that's where I'll go.
The east coast has a few more options.

[Sacred]

With the CAD dollar going up; the price of a conventional STi swap down in the states will be insanely cheaper than Rocket Rally I would fathom. I got quoted by a few garages down in Texas for 10,500 for a regular STi swap + Tranny & DCCD rear; compared to Rocket Rally's 9,000 before parts.

[Fuji]

Originally posted by EK 2.0



I know if this one swapped Subaru...owners a prick mang...think's his car is all bad-ass and like sooooo JDM...man whenever homies and I see that car all we do is crack up laughing...


Ya me too. I don't even think the car is swapped. Fu*& no one ever said he was a nice guy anyways. i think he's an asshole too .