SilentCool

another data point: My rebuild was about the same. forged pistons, mostly OEM parts with some being STI, Killer Bee oil pickup, and later the VF52, TMIC and ELH.

 

 

@ Silentcool: If I had to do it again, I'd look for a blown motor car, buy it cheap and have it rebuilt with forged pistons. Unfortunately that's exactly what I did, except for I didn't know the motor was blown and I didn't buy it for cheap.

 

I will see how things go because it doesn't matter what I do I keep coming right back here to the Legacy. It just makes more sense for me to get this car. An AWD wagon with a 5MT and turbo.

 

Thank you so much for your response!

Rebuild was $6k, added on a few extra parts (turbo, KillerB oil pan/pickup/baffle), new clutch, probably moer) got out at $8k

Thanks, appreciate the response. Looking for one of these but blown turbos and hg failures are a major concern. None of those jobs are cheap.

 

Basically checking out builds and rebuilds so I know what to expect and what costs would look like for me.

 

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I'm liking where this is heading, nice work! how much did your rebuild cost you?

Dope build! Lots of work. How deep are you in money wise?

Very clean car, still considering one.

For just the swap, I'd have to break it down on a spread sheet. I've only been keeping track of the total overall cost.

My grand total so far though is like $26k spent with all the Miscellaneous JDM Parts and all the shipping and fees included. With the swap and just power making stuff is prolly around $14K-ish? In retrospect, I wish I wouldnt have spent the money that I did but the build is unique and does grab a lot of attention on the streets. I've still got a few things left to do so i think when it's all complete and the way I envisioned, I'll be happier overall.

Thanks man, I didn't foresee it costing that much but it's your car and I think everyone has the right to do what they want to their car. Again, I really like the build. [emoji106]

 

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Nice build, if you don't mind me asking, what did it cost for the engine swap, including upgraded parts. Sorry if I missed that but I don't recall you mentioning the cost.