SVX Network Forums Live Chat! SVX or Subaru Links Old Lockers Photo Post How-To Documents Message Archive SVX Shop Search |
IRC users: |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Is it easier too
Is it easier too take the entire 4 cylinder 6 speed WRX turbo drive train out of a wrecked WRX and put it into a SVX or to take just the Bell housing, flywheel ,clutch, tranny etc. out of the WRX and put it into the SVX?
PART what would be a better match? and what would more powerful? |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Is it easier too
Just the transmission is easier...much less wiring to deal with. Won't make the same power though.
__________________
David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Is it easier too
The WRX swap ( Motor and all ) would be a better power choice??
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Is it easier too
Just the manual swap by itself would be far easier, especially with an OBDI car.
The WRX engine (at least the older ones) makes similar power to the SVX engine, but without as much low-end torque. The STi engine should make quite a bit more power than the EG33, but I'm not sure how the powerband would be. The SVX is a pretty heavy car, so low-end torque makes it feel quicker off the line. Then again, the lighter turbo-4 engines should reduce the weight in the front of the car, which might help handling a bit. Either way, swapping one of the newer turbo-4 engines into the SVX would be a serious wiring challenge. Much, much moreso than just a manual swap, 6- or 5-speed. Not to mention it would be quite expensive. Be cheaper to build an EG33 for more power instead.
__________________
'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Is it easier too
I drove a swapped GC (Impreza) over the weekend at the autocross. Waiting for boost seems like a lifetime. I can't imagine what it would be like in a car that weighs 500# more.
__________________
Disclaimer: The above post is on the internet. |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Is it easier too
For reference, Wikipedia says the he 08+ WRX is around 3200 lbs, and the earlier ones are less than 3000.
__________________
'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Is it easier too
The motor will mostly drop right in, but as mentioned the wiring will be a nightmare. EJ20 and 25 swaps have been attempted in the past, but no one's ever pulled it off. Some fab work in required, like notching the crossmember for the up-pipe.
And in terms of ultimate power, yes, the 4-bangers will get you more for less, mainly due to the availability of bolt on mods. But the car will move like a pig any time you're below 3000-3500 RPM, depending on your mod path.
__________________
Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
|
|