Engine build
 

JJ from ZI Motorsport has gave me a few options for the build .

1. Brand new subaru engine fitted
2. 2.0 fully forged with sc36 or vf34 with Simtek ecu
3. 2.1 stroker
4. 2.5 fully forged
5. Rebuild my engine depending on damage

Anyway I've to give him a phone in December once I know how much my budget is going to be once I know what payout I get.

Out of the options above 2.1 wins :)

I'm with CJ on this out of the options you have listed a 2.1 if you can afford to do it, is the best you have listed up there.

Maybe silly but why not 2.2? Was good enough 22b or is it hard to get the block?

Why not just buy a sti 7/8 bottom end, decent head gaskets, arp bolts, your heads and bottom end is good for 500hp , and will save you lot of money?

Engine build
 

2.2 closed deck is circa 1k for the block halves alone, and most will build a 2.35 out of that ££££££
A v7/8 bottom end with STI 3/4 heads is a good strong engine and might make 500hp Dono if I would call that a "safe" 500 though on standard internals, in particular the rods, though there are folks out there running 500 on standard JDM 2.0 lumps, not sure how long it might last (flip a coin?)

Because a 2.1 will spool a turbo better and have more Tourque :)

I think the only thing I need to do is get a full 6 speed conversion at a good price to go with it all .

I am certainly no expert.

But. with the amount you are looking at spending would you not be better off getting a sorted blob sti...?:nod:u

Sorry to disappoint you Ian but I'm a classic car kinda guy :whistle:

2.1 or STi7/8 with Nitrided crank, unless you have deep pockets.
Keep running the 5 speed until it goes pop, clang, crunch, stop........

Haha that will happen next 😉

Time to say goodbye to my baby ready for the next chapter
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Got back to Inverness early hours this morning in the hired car drop it off , made a phone call to Zi Motorsport going to do the 2.1 stroker .

Engine build
 

Ooo excited!!, 2.1!!! What spec are you going with on it dude?

Waiting on email with a full spec list Dave .

A wee spec list for 2.1 stroker engine build

cdb with rear thrust conversion
sc36
unequalheaders
newage sti 2.5 treated crank
acl race bearings
650 top feed injectors
piston and rods still to decide
3 port boost solenoid
up rated fuel pump
newage sti inlet manifold
newage coil pack conversion
cosworth head gastkets
hdi fmic
comp clutch and lightened flywheel(5 speed)
simtek ecu

Bet you can't wait! What sort of power are you hoping for and will the 5 speed box cope? :ok:

360-380 just to start off with , the clutch can handle a lot more than that but will go down the 6 speed conversion when I put a bigger turbo on it . After I've had a bit of fun with it .

Sounds good mate.

Would a sc42 turbo be good on a 2.5 fully forged closed deck engine .

it will make a very nice car to drive with oodles of torque

how strong are 2.5 blocks with forged pistons? better to go jdm 2.0 sti?

v4 heads, will they go into sewage Bug or do i need to change inlets etc?

Going to get the closed deck inserts done on it and v3/v4 heads fitted to it with them chambered .

Well Tim I'm in talks with the builder to do this when I book a two week holiday next year that's when it will get done :yeah: