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https://www.mlrc.ca/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl General >> Rally >> Looking for Some Swap Advice https://www.mlrc.ca/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1389760829 Message started by Dave Cotie on 01/14/14 at 23:40:29 |
Title: Looking for Some Swap Advice Post by Dave Cotie on 01/14/14 at 23:40:29 I would be doing all this work myself, this summer if I decide to do this. I have looked at two options for my WRX: Option 1 - Local Dealer has an 05 WRX Wagon with a blown motor sitting on its lot. - I know that my 02 WRX drivetrain will bolt into this car no problem and there would be no issues with wiring - straight swap. - Car appears to have little rust. - Story is that the owner brought it there to be checked and can't afford a motor. The owner of the car has not been back to the dealer in months and the dealer claims they have lost the owner's contact info. - Problem - Quebec plates and therefore I don't know of anyway to find out the name of the owner. I also don't know for sure that it is for sale. - I know at least one other person is also trying to buy this car. - More potential for parting out what is left over from this swap. Option 2 - I have located a super clean 02 Subaru Outback Sport with what the owner claims is a bad front diff for a good price. - I have a business trip that will require me to head to Philadelphia in March, so travel costs would be minimized. - Owner has said that he would drive the car up to Philly and sell it to me there. - There would be some additional costs for this - Import Fees, Duty, Inspection Fees. - 13-14 hour drive including gas! - Much more involved swap - OBS is an auto, so swap would include Motor, Transmission, rear diff, ENTIRE wiring harness, etc. - Plus - its a Silver Bugeye ;) so my hood with the scoop will bolt right on. If you were me what path would you follow? |
Title: Re: Looking for Some Swap Advice Post by John_Vanos on 01/15/14 at 08:01:01 To be honest Dave I wouldn't follow either at the moment, sit and wait on the 05, dont bother with importing and changing from Auto, too much of a PITA for what it's worth. |
Title: Re: Looking for Some Swap Advice Post by Dave Cotie on 01/15/14 at 08:28:46 Thanks John, I appreciate your comments. I was starting toi think that way too. |
Title: Re: Looking for Some Swap Advice Post by Anthony_T on 01/16/14 at 19:03:47 You may as well just drop the car off at my house Dave ;) I'll lend you my Scirocco if you'd like. |
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