Bs?
GTP420
08-29-2006, 05:26 PM
Ok, so im new to the forums and I was just checking out your guys opinion on something. This guy I know through a friend claims to have just purchased a 2002 wrx for 12,000. So first off im like ok, good for you. So he keeps talking.... apparently it has had a V6 vetec engine drropped into it with rouch racing parts.... haha this kid pauses while talking to my girlfriend and then continues to add that it has a supercharger aswell. Then says that the base Vtec in the car has 240 horse and he says that the supercharger and any of the rouch racing parts add another 100hp. The final claim for the HP is set around 350... So my question is... BS?
G-man422
08-29-2006, 05:33 PM
Well, first off, a V-tec is a honda engine. second; $12K for a 350hp impreza is a little cheap. 350 IS attainable, but most likely his does not have that much. I hope this helps.
freakray
08-29-2006, 06:36 PM
Rousch make parts for Fords.
Why would you supercharge a car which is already turbocharged?
The '02 WRX engine is a 2.0 flat-4
As mentioned, Vtec is from Honda and is their valve timing system.
If you have to ask if it's BS, you need to learn a lot about cars too :)
Why would you supercharge a car which is already turbocharged?
The '02 WRX engine is a 2.0 flat-4
As mentioned, Vtec is from Honda and is their valve timing system.
If you have to ask if it's BS, you need to learn a lot about cars too :)
Jay!
08-29-2006, 07:50 PM
Any '02 WRX to be had for $12k is either a salvage title with something seriously wrong, or it has well over 100k miles already somehow.
FYI: Subaru's variable valve timing is called Active Valve Control System (AVCS). Not as sexy sounding a name as VTEC, but whatever. :rolleyes:
FYI: Subaru's variable valve timing is called Active Valve Control System (AVCS). Not as sexy sounding a name as VTEC, but whatever. :rolleyes:
GTP420
08-29-2006, 07:57 PM
haha, ok it doesnt look like I was clear. The claim was that he dropped a new engine into it. That engine "has" all the stuff mentioned above.... haha I know about the rest... I know that its bullshit, i was just looking for some extra backup.... ill believe it when I see it.
freakray
08-29-2006, 08:27 PM
He claims he dropped a supercharged V6 into it? That's even bigger BS then the original claim. There is no way a Subaru would accept an I4 or V configuration engine due to the engine bay layout. You could shoehorn the H6 from a Outback or SVX into the Impreza, but even then you would have to make some serious structural mods.
GTP420
08-29-2006, 09:38 PM
If I ever get to see this masterpiece of a wrx, ill have to take a camera to let you guys see this 350hp beauty....:screwy:
G-man422
08-30-2006, 06:44 AM
^ lol, yeas, we need some pictures.
GTP420
08-30-2006, 04:17 PM
Ok, a little more detail... He told my girlfriend that
1. its a "small block" engine
2. is a 3.4L V6
3. and it has a super charger...
all the claims of the first post are still in it.... now I start to wonder, because i drive a gtp (3.8L) could a 3.4 liter engine even fit into that car? Let alone with a sc ontop of that...pictures to come soon.
1. its a "small block" engine
2. is a 3.4L V6
3. and it has a super charger...
all the claims of the first post are still in it.... now I start to wonder, because i drive a gtp (3.8L) could a 3.4 liter engine even fit into that car? Let alone with a sc ontop of that...pictures to come soon.
Jay!
08-30-2006, 04:42 PM
I can't wait to see this. TTIWWOP!
freakray
08-30-2006, 06:14 PM
could a 3.4 liter engine even fit into that car? Let alone with a sc ontop of that...pictures to come soon.
Thanks for reading my posts :rolleyes:
Thanks for reading my posts :rolleyes:
G-man422
08-30-2006, 06:21 PM
^ So you have it done to your Suby?
GTP420
08-30-2006, 07:33 PM
haha I read your post!!! lol, I was just looking for some extra info. haha im sorry mr freekay... ill get that pic up asap.... hes gonna email my girlfriend a pic of the engine... :rofl:
AzSandSlinger
08-31-2006, 02:23 PM
He claims he dropped a supercharged V6 into it? That's even bigger BS then the original claim. There is no way a Subaru would accept an I4 or V configuration engine due to the engine bay layout. You could shoehorn the H6 from a Outback or SVX into the Impreza, but even then you would have to make some serious structural mods.
Actually, H6 swaps are relatively easy...
I have seen LS1's dropped into WRX's
Some pics...
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup042.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup043.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup044.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup045.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup046.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup047.jpg
-Shane
Actually, H6 swaps are relatively easy...
I have seen LS1's dropped into WRX's
Some pics...
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup042.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup043.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup044.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup045.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup046.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/boostdscoob/subarubuildup047.jpg
-Shane
GTP420
08-31-2006, 04:26 PM
with an SC and "racing parts"... i cant really find a stock wrx for 12K.... let alone a +300Hp wrx...and an LS1 couldn't be all that cheep could it? i cant wait to see it tho... if he does actually somehow have that for 12k, ill shake his hand. (pictures hopefully at the end of the nightish.)
G-man422
08-31-2006, 04:29 PM
OK, i cant wait to see if this guy is telling the truth or not.
GTP420
08-31-2006, 09:43 PM
Hey....uh.... sorry to tell you guys. My girlfriend and I got into a little fight.... and its her friend.... haha sooo sorry guys, ill still work on it. buy you fellas know how some stuff is. More anticipation...:rolleyes:
freakray
08-31-2006, 10:10 PM
I'm calling BS on this whole story :bs:
GTP420
08-31-2006, 10:28 PM
give me a lil time man....
LjasonL
08-31-2006, 11:41 PM
Ok, a little more detail... He told my girlfriend that
1. its a "small block" engine
2. is a 3.4L V6
3. and it has a super charger...
It's a Pontiac!
1. its a "small block" engine
2. is a 3.4L V6
3. and it has a super charger...
It's a Pontiac!
LjasonL
08-31-2006, 11:41 PM
Actually, H6 swaps are relatively easy...
I have seen LS1's dropped into WRX's
Some pics...
-Shane
At first I thought "that's not cool"
But that IS kinda cool...
I have seen LS1's dropped into WRX's
Some pics...
-Shane
At first I thought "that's not cool"
But that IS kinda cool...
G-man422
09-01-2006, 06:47 AM
what pontiac engine is it? out of a grand pix?
freakray
09-01-2006, 06:31 PM
Actually, H6 swaps are relatively easy...
I have seen LS1's dropped into WRX's
Some pics...
-Shane
H6 swaps are easy if you know what you're doing and if you've done the research and got the right crossmember, mounts etc.
An LS1 with turbo takes a little less height than a supercharged V6, or am I wrong? Subaru engine bays tend to be low in height, not narrow in width.
I've seen a supercharged Impreza RS and even that had to have the hood modified to fit the supercharger on top, now think of an even taller engine like a V6 or V8.
And to finish, nobody said it couldn't be done without modifications to the body work and hood mods:smooch:
I have seen LS1's dropped into WRX's
Some pics...
-Shane
H6 swaps are easy if you know what you're doing and if you've done the research and got the right crossmember, mounts etc.
An LS1 with turbo takes a little less height than a supercharged V6, or am I wrong? Subaru engine bays tend to be low in height, not narrow in width.
I've seen a supercharged Impreza RS and even that had to have the hood modified to fit the supercharger on top, now think of an even taller engine like a V6 or V8.
And to finish, nobody said it couldn't be done without modifications to the body work and hood mods:smooch:
civickiller2.5
09-09-2006, 11:08 PM
I have a feeling we are never going to see a thing from this guy .....
Becuase it doesn't exist! actaully the 3.4 V6 VTEC sounds close to the 3.0 V6 VTEC Accord engine.......
and my friend just bought a 02 WRX for 11k but the powersteering just went out....lol
But here another angle, if someone spent the money and the endless hours of fabrication(paid or done by himself) ..............................
Why would they sell it for thousands of dollars cheaper than its really worth?
I call bS
You smell that 2?
Becuase it doesn't exist! actaully the 3.4 V6 VTEC sounds close to the 3.0 V6 VTEC Accord engine.......
and my friend just bought a 02 WRX for 11k but the powersteering just went out....lol
But here another angle, if someone spent the money and the endless hours of fabrication(paid or done by himself) ..............................
Why would they sell it for thousands of dollars cheaper than its really worth?
I call bS
You smell that 2?
GTP420
09-11-2006, 10:55 AM
Yeah, the guy hasn't let me or my girl see it.... it's godda be some lies. Wish I could get a pic.... but guys, I couldn't make this story up. Haha, so don't call me on that, I don't know enough to make that up. Thnks.... if I ever get a hold of a pic ill get it up, but don't hold your breath.
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