adreyna Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 what im saying is it takes longer to split your block and install items than it does to just bolt in a new sti block That is true but all the work being done to the block including labor is still cheaper than getting a new short. i think its gonna be about 1500-1800 for the short block work when getting a new one costs about 2000. so i end up saving acoulpe bucks and getting a better set up in the end. i think that sounds good. right? plus the block is already split he needed to to figure out what my damage was. max, he said he will only replace the rod that was damaged because all the other ones are in perfect condition. and yes my heads are going to be machined and washed to make them like new again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That's good to hear. These rods seem to be pretty stout for most of us. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 While you're in there, upgrade the turbo, change the intercooler, catback, etc. Its a slippery slope. That said 1800 to get a new crank, pistons, and rod installed isnt too bad. Good luck! Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I hope OP knows what he is getting into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I hope OP reads the stickies on forged pistons before he pulls the trigger. Fixed. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 LALGT that's a rhetorical question at this juncture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adreyna Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Fixed. thanks for doing that for me. Yes I read through basically the whole thread and called my mechanic to just get me the ej257 short block! I'm getting it for 1500 because he is keeping my good short block! thanks! -tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 thanks for doing that for me. Yes i read through basically the whole thread and called my mechanic to just get me the ej257 short block! I'm getting it for 1500 because he is keeping my good short block! Thanks! -tony good deal. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 4srsly. Great deal on a brand new shortblock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adreyna Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 4srsly. Great deal on a brand new shortblock. Yea it is! hopefully i can get it back by the end of next wk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuge Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 There is a shop in Seattle that will rent you space and tools. Buy a short block and take this as an expensive lesson. So where is this shop? Auburn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 http://selfservegarage.com/ in Kent, WA Outback Auto offered a deal to let me work on my car and they would provide technical assistance as needed. As I ran into other problems first, I never followed up on this. So I dont know if the workplace was their garage or mine. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospmoht04 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Glad all this has worked out for you. Luckily it wasn't worse. Man I don't know what I'd do if anything remotely close to this happened to me again. I do not have the money to shell out for repairs like this. A lot of us seem to be having issues like this, or maybe it's just the bad that stick out. I've been babying the crap out of mine recently and enjoying the high gas mileage. After already blowing a ringland I sometimes feel like it's made of glass. Just keeping up with that maintenence and hoping for the best. What else can ya do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hey, guy's...back from the dead. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger1 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 That's cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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