DoDo1975 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 My turbo has blown up and I also need a new shortbblock. Always maintained, stock and not driven hard. Thanks subaru. I need to fix it to sell it. Oem or aftermarket turbo? And any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Samurai- Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 How many miles on the car? Did you find out why it blew? oil starvation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 LGT Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 What year was your car, out of curiosity? I know the 05 and 06 models have had problems with blown turbos that seemed to go away in the 07+ models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 It's going to be about 5000-6000 depending on how much work you DIY. We need more info. What are your goals for the car, just a DD or how much more power do you want ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoDo1975 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 05 daily driver. I just want to minimize cost and probability of another blowup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbw Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 out of curiosity how was the car as far as recalls go? Had they removed the oil filter screen? What do you mean by "blown shortblock"? What EXACTLY was wrong with it that they found? hammered bearings? piston failure? etc... To accurately assess what happened we need to know everything that you've been told thus far, and if you dont know exactly, I'd question everything until you're shown what they're basing their evaluation on. We also need to make sure that you trust the person giving you this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_j Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 oem if you want to fix and sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera832 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sell = cheapest possbile route , Id check to see what a re-man oem sized unti will run ya Keep = Go full bore ! AM turbo , big intercooler aka have fun wiht it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 search for my thread, "got some new stuff for engine R&R" you can see what's involved and cost. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 damn sorry about ur car... i'd say check out a new or at least a low mileage shortblock( if u can find one) and bnr turbo! glwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sell to a mechanic for around 2-3k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 snap some pics of the damage...unless you have holes in your block, you might get away with a cheaper fix. Max Capacity has it about right on cost to rebuild. More or less depending on how long it has to run to sell it..buyer beware and all. If you are going to sell it, keep it stock. If you have a low mileage car, you might be able to negotiate a sale without rebuilding it. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 just glue it all back together and sell it to thor, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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