eddygordouk Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 So yesterday I went with two of my friends to meet up with this guy who sells subaru motors and parts in SF bay. Appears my friend was going to get a Typre RA block and other friend was going to get aaaa 98 Type RA engine i believe? Well went over and met the guy and was blown away. All i can say is he was there workin on his 95ish l converted to a type RA STI right hand drive car with full sti interior. Im sorry but i ve never been so close to one. JIC suspenion that made me hit the roof on the freeway, it was beautiful haha. He wanted to demonstrate how good a deal my friend was gettin on the same if not better engine that he had himself put into his impreza so took us for a spin, it was insane. $2500 for a RA longblock? IIIIII might be interested if i can save up enough during summer and pick up an engine from him, a Type RA if he can find one in a RX ........oooo that would be nice nice nice. He is going to open up a shop soon it appears. Heading off to Asia this week to get some more engines an all and then once hes back itll begin. From haing out with him for the whole day it appears hes really into helpin out with the swap an all, and for the price i think i might jus havta dip inta the savings haha. well see well see, but to have such power in the rx, i dont htink ill be able to do otherwise after yesterday. Ill keep everyone posted once i head over there more often... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 In the early years there were two Type RAs, one was a WRX with a close ratio tranny and DCCD, the other was a WRX STi with the same tranny. The STi were go for 10 to 15 hp more up until 97, the both the WRX and the STi had 280hp if you believe the spec sheet. Something you need to know, up until two years ago there was a gentleman's agreement between all Japanese Auto makers that in Japan, no sports sedan would ever be rated at more the 280 hp, so just because the spec say that the WRX nad STi have the same hp after 97, don't believe it. So what makes a Type RA, pretty much the suspension and the tranny, and the lack of some comfort items, other then that it is that same as a STi (non-type). For a 98 Type RA (or version V engine) $2500 for a long block (just block and heads, no intake) seems about right. I know a guy who sells these things all the time, he gets $4500 for the front clip of a 98 Type RA, but I think the prices are going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 So what makes a Type RA Non-motor related, but...The RA's had the silly roof scoop too. Have you guys seen the Legacy RA? That's a crazy motor with the gold accents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygordouk Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 yeah i know about the gentelman's agreement. The guy had the...older version RA in his car with the DCCD tranny in it, it was too cool to be true. I believe he was putting around 2** sumthin to the wheels, which would be fine by me. The longblock my friend got was the newer version with the ballbearing turbo and intercooler and all. 28k miles on it i believe but when they pulled the motor it appears the the previous owner over in asia had redone thee heads? so they have about 3k on em i think. He seems to find quite nice stuff, had sti gold brembo brake setup that he found which had racing pads already in them. Im looking forward to seeing what hell bring back in the next few weeks, I really want to see what an older gen car would be like wich such modifications. The question is.....what would be the best match up for a tranny? haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Non-motor related, but...The RA's had the silly roof scoop too. Have you guys seen the Legacy RA? That's a crazy motor with the gold accents. Not all Type RA had the vent scoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 ^ Oh yeah, you are right. Just for S and G's here's an RA STI: MMM....4 door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygordouk Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 hah how funny, he has that bumper from the RA in his garage, I was taking a peek at it. Here is a pic of a ver 4 STI RA i think that he helped setup, with 22b front end. I am lookin forward to seeing all this in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzle Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Here's my Legacy with a 95 STI Ver2 RA drivetrain. Don't forget the goodies such as the 5th injector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 ^Sick, there's a silver BD on Craigslist right now with more or less the same setup. How about my roommate's BC with a JDM ej20g? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzle Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I think that one on craigslist is just a tuned WRX setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 hah how funny, he has that bumper from the RA in his garage, I was taking a peek at it. Here is a pic of a ver 4 STI RA i think that he helped setup, with 22b front end. I am lookin forward to seeing all this in person Interesting, a sun roof was not an option for a Type RA. I don't even think it was an option on a WRX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Interesting, a sun roof was not an option for a Type RA. I don't even think it was an option on a WRX. That was on eBay a while back...was peiced together with V. 5 parts...V6 parts...V4 parts... its really a WRX with STi goodies from across the GC8 years.... It was supposidly here in Atlanta, but was listed in Arizona for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygordouk Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 its a ver4 sti ra swap to a usdm 2.5rs body. heres more pics of fun stuff that id love to try to fit in an old gen haha here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 its a ver4 sti ra swap to a usdm 2.5rs body. heres more pics of fun stuff that id love to try to fit in an old gen haha here Not if you are talking about the one on eBay pictured up there...its an actual JDM car, RHD, JDM VIN and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 That was on eBay a while back...was peiced together with V. 5 parts...V6 parts...V4 parts... its really a WRX with STi goodies from across the GC8 years.... It was supposidly here in Atlanta, but was listed in Arizona for some reason. If it came from Arizona, it was done by Keith at GR8Wheels, and yes it would be a mix of many versions, but like I said, the Type RA never came with a sunroof, but the JDM WRX might have. I might forward the picture to Keith and see if he recognises it. As for 'old gen' getting these conversion, there is one running around Western Washington that I had a small hand in getting running, it is an EA82 Turbo Wagon with a 96 STI engine (275hp), tranny and rear diff. It is my understanding that he plans to use it as his daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 If it came from Arizona, it was done by Keith at GR8Wheels, and yes it would be a mix of many versions, but like I said, the Type RA never came with a sunroof, but the JDM WRX might have. I might forward the picture to Keith and see if he recognises it. That was on eBay a while back...was peiced together with V. 5 parts...V6 parts...V4 parts... its really a WRX with STi goodies from across the GC8 years.... It was supposidly here in Atlanta, but was listed in Arizona for some reason. I am more than aware of that... IIRC the GC8 RA's and R's came with roof scoops instead. Atleast the GDA and GDB RA's got roof scoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Here's that ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-Subaru-RHD-GC8-Impreza-WRX-STi-RA-w-extra-HKS-Defi_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80766QQitemZ4605657151QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting and the thread in NASIOC-SE about it: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=925167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Here's that ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-Subaru-RHD-GC8-Impreza-WRX-STi-RA-w-extra-HKS-Defi_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80766QQitemZ4605657151QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting and the thread in NASIOC-SE about it: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=925167 I love the part where you call your RX a Type R. I'm going to have to research the seller's copmment about non-A/C RAs had scoops and A/C RAs had sunroofs. I believe a true RA didn't have A/C, but these are specialized cars, pretty much built to order in Japan, I guess anything would be possible if you were willing to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Well, its the fastest EA82T RX...so therefor its Type R! But no more EA82T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzle Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 RX type fastaR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsUBARU Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ahhhh, you have your "own" little local stash as well I see. It's nice knowing where you can get goodies, isn't it:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suberdave Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 here are some pics of my GL Wagon STI type RA if you will... www.suberdave.com/subaru/glwrxt -=Suberdave=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgatewagon Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 fastest rx huh. how do you know there is Corkys old one that im shure is running around somewhere.....who knows how fast it is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 it's hibernating in an undisclosed location ATM but is rumored to be stirring soon, perhaps in time for WCSS fastest rx huh. how do you know there is Corkys old one that im shure is running around somewhere.....who knows how fast it is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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