DJNauTicz Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 i wonder, my car got a spun bearing, if i swap a new block will that fix the spun bearing issue??? or what's the best sulotion?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06silvarubiLGT Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 wow... in before the flaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yes Swap in a 257 block. Thread/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Another new guy, go easy guy's. Yes you can get a new OEM EJ257 for $1800. you'll need the gasket set for your year car. Have a machine shop... well here. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/got-some-new-stuff-engine-r-r-184106.html 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...
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DJNauTicz Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Another new guy, go easy guy's. Yes you can get a new OEM EJ257 for $1800. you'll need the gasket set for your year car. Have a machine shop... well here. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/got-some-new-stuff-engine-r-r-184106.html where can you get that block for that price?? but isn't better to direct bolt the ej255 back into the car instead of the ej257? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Importimageacing.com is where mine came from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJNauTicz Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 was hoping to find one in MD and get someone to help me do it there.. but oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I got mine from my local dealer, but I got hooked up from one of the members on here. Here's one place you can check. http://legacygt.com/index.php?page=vendors& The ej257 is less money then a ej255 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...
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