Subaru Ipreza Conversion To Sti

nihal199 · December 18, 2009

I am hoping to buy a Subaru Impreza GC3 or Impreza GD2 & convert it to a STi version, So what i need to know are,

1) How much it will going to cost me roughly

2) What are the thing I should change

3) Are there any professionals to do it

4) Is it ok to convert

5) Will it give out the same specs as an original Sti does

virensti · December 18, 2009

nihal199 said:
I am hoping to buy a Subaru Impreza GC3 or Impreza GD2 & convert it to a STi version, So what i need to know are,
1) How much it will going to cost me roughly

2) What are the thing I should change

3) Are there any professionals to do it

4) Is it ok to convert

5) Will it give out the same specs as an original Sti does

Firstly, is it that difficult to post a topic in the CORRECT section?? Honestly, the Subaru section is just under this and yet you've put it in the Honda section! Sheesh!.. anyway

1. It'll cost you a fair packet cause your gonna have to do up the engine,change pumps, add an intercooler and turbo then the suspension, brakes etc etc. So I'm guessing about 2 million or more.

2. I've mentioned most of it above.

3. I think so, this was discussed earlier, try searching for it (though most people convert the WRX to the STi and not the Impreza

4. Well it's your choice but I think it's a pretty silly thing to do when you can buy a WRX and convert it.

5. If you do it up almost perfectly it should. But then again since your gonna be using aftermarket parts, it'll most likely be either a better performing vehicle or less performing vehicle to a standard STi.

Chooti Putha · December 18, 2009

nihal199 said:
I am hoping to buy a Subaru Impreza GC3 or Impreza GD2 & convert it to a STi version, So what i need to know are,
1) How much it will going to cost me roughly

2) What are the thing I should change

3) Are there any professionals to do it

4) Is it ok to convert

5) Will it give out the same specs as an original Sti does

1. the STI conversion should cost u somewhere around 450,000...... finding a GC is upto u......

2. it comes with everything u need

3. yes there are professionals in the business

4. why not. if u have the money to do it

5. yes & might be quicker as the impreza chasis is lighter

Chooti Putha · December 18, 2009

virensti said:
Firstly, is it that difficult to post a topic in the CORRECT section?? Honestly, the Subaru section is just under this and yet you've put it in the Honda section! Sheesh!.. anyway
1. It'll cost you a fair packet cause your gonna have to do up the engine,change pumps, add an intercooler and turbo then the suspension, brakes etc etc. So I'm guessing about 2 million or more.

2. I've mentioned most of it above.

3. I think so, this was discussed earlier, try searching for it (though most people convert the WRX to the STi and not the Impreza

4. Well it's your choice but I think it's a pretty silly thing to do when you can buy a WRX and convert it.

5. If you do it up almost perfectly it should. But then again since your gonna be using aftermarket parts, it'll most likely be either a better performing vehicle or less performing vehicle to a standard STi.

i dont agree with your 3rd & 4th points

LaZyBoY · December 18, 2009

Why not save yourself the time/hassle and buy one that's already been converted? There seem to be quite a few on sale lately.

roadhog · December 18, 2009

Talk to Seno* the agents, they have done more than 25 local conversions.

MasterDon · December 18, 2009

LaZyBoY said:
Why not save yourself the time/hassle and buy one that's already been converted? There seem to be quite a few on sale lately.

there's a general notion against buying a pre-converted car that you are not intimately familiar with.

fuzzo · December 21, 2009

will add my 2 cents here... by no means an expert here but some stuff i learned while doing a conversion

a wrx 3-4 conversion will run you around 450k. not sure if you can find an STI at this price. maybe but look around and make sure you take someone who can tell the difference between a wrx and sti conversion

there are stuff that does /may not come in a conversion such as rear windscreen with wiper (comes only in wrx/sti and not impreza) seats, alloys etc

these will cost you extra so depending on how perfect you want the car and picky you are, it will cost you.

a decent estimate with full paint will probably be around 650k. if you are going down this road, make sure you know what your budget is and work it out properly.

you can also speak to manish on 777668424. he has done quite a few.

nihal199 · December 22, 2009

fuzzo said:
will add my 2 cents here... by no means an expert here but some stuff i learned while doing a conversion
a wrx 3-4 conversion will run you around 450k. not sure if you can find an STI at this price. maybe but look around and make sure you take someone who can tell the difference between a wrx and sti conversion

there are stuff that does /may not come in a conversion such as rear windscreen with wiper (comes only in wrx/sti and not impreza) seats, alloys etc

these will cost you extra so depending on how perfect you want the car and picky you are, it will cost you.

a decent estimate with full paint will probably be around 650k. if you are going down this road, make sure you know what your budget is and work it out properly.

you can also speak to manish on 777668424. he has done quite a few.

Thanks fuzzo...I just need a ride with massive torque like the '69 Charger I used to drive in i'm in Alabama....So i mostly interest in performance rather than the looks of the car....

fuzzo · December 22, 2009

cutting some corners, you should be able to do everything for under 500k. just an estimate.

but if you are heavy on performance.. again that stuff is not cheap here as well... that is a bottomless pit.

Pericles · December 22, 2009

nihal199 said:
Thanks fuzzo...I just need a ride with massive torque like the '69 Charger I used to drive in i'm in Alabama....So i mostly interest in performance rather than the looks of the car....

And you think a car with a 2.0l engine will give you that kinda torque? You be better off getting Dev's Z and playing with it, at least you'd be starting with a 3l V6

tharindu6 · December 23, 2009

nihal199 said:
Alabama....

Alabama or Ala Bamma ?

Supra_Natural · December 23, 2009

Pericles said:
And you think a car with a 2.0l engine will give you that kinda torque? You be better off getting Dev's Z and playing with it, at least you'd be starting with a 3l V6

Based on some of the posts this chap has made upto now (Look in the Allion thread to se what I mean) I'm beginning to smell a Troll...

MasterDon · December 23, 2009

isn't this the same guy who put up a thread looking for mustangs and whatnot...as i remeber put up pictures and stuff of his muscle cars in the USA...

ofcourse google image search might have helped him a wee bit there

tharindu6 · December 23, 2009

MasterDon said:
isn't this the same guy who put up a thread looking for mustangs and whatnot...as i remeber put up pictures and stuff of his muscle cars in the USA...
ofcourse google image search might have helped him a wee bit there

Adey its the same guy rite ?

VVTi · December 23, 2009

Supra_Natural said:
Based on some of the posts this chap has made upto now (Look in the Allion thread to se what I mean) I'm beginning to smell a Troll...

You are smelling a Gerandiya!

madmax · December 23, 2009

Nihal199, why don't you clarify these to prove you're not a phoney...

1. You say you've got an Audi A6 , but you get 26km/l on your Allion

2. For a guy that used to live in the US , your english is crap.

3. All 'your' American muscle cars are your granddad's.

4. You say you lived in Alabama but 'your' Dodge has Florida Plates and your Plymouth has North (or South can't make it out) Carolina plates

Now lets hear it?????

Edited December 23, 2009 by madmax

GihanFX · December 23, 2009

madmax said:
4. You say you lived in Alabama but 'your' Dodge has Florida Plates and your Plymouth has North (or South can't make it out) Carolina plates

i was pointed out this to S_N the day Nihal posted these pics

VVTi · December 23, 2009

madmax said:
Nihal199, why don't you clarify these to prove you're not a phoney...
1. You say you've got an Audi A6 , but you get 26km/l on your Allion

2. For a guy that used to live in the US , your english is crap.

3. All 'your' American muscle cars are your granddad's.

4. You say you lived in Alabama but 'your' Dodge has Florida Plates and your Plymouth has North (or South can't make it out) Carolina plates

Now lets hear it?????

Hey MadMax leaving this guy aside, looking at your pic I take it you own/owned a 325i. I myself has a 323i with the M52B25 motor in it, but found that I can swap the intake manifold to that of a M50 to by pass the restrictions. Currently its rated at 170BHP as per the sepcs, but with the M50 swap, 240bhp is not a problem.

What are your thoughts about that? Is it a straight forward swap or is it a complex job?

Its a 1996 E36.

nihal199 · December 23, 2009

Pericles said:
And you think a car with a 2.0l engine will give you that kinda torque? You be better off getting Dev's Z and playing with it, at least you'd be starting with a 3l V6

I don't like the fairladyZ....no just relatively good torque according to SL....besides I think I can go back home even before the scheduled time....

madmax · December 23, 2009

VVTi said:
Hey MadMax leaving this guy aside, looking at your pic I take it you own/owned a 325i. I myself has a 323i with the M52B25 motor in it, but found that I can swap the intake manifold to that of a M50 to by pass the restrictions. Currently its rated at 170BHP as per the sepcs, but with the M50 swap, 240bhp is not a problem.
What are your thoughts about that? Is it a straight forward swap or is it a complex job?

Its a 1996 E36.

I owned the e46 325xi (x- AWD) only for a couple of months, never looked into doing any mods, so I have no clue. I'm not very familiar with the E36 either, all the beemers I've had are e46s, and hopefully the next is going to be an e46 too.

madmax · December 23, 2009

nihal199 said:
I don't like the fairladyZ....no just relatively good torque according to SL....besides I think I can go back home even before the scheduled time....

Why you leaving so suddenly? Don't like the sunny weather?