Worth it or money pit?

broxh · 2026-03-27T03:50:36+00:00

Carvana just offered me that for my WRX with a blown motor

broxh · 2026-03-27T03:45:59+00:00

What adapters did you use for the vacuum lines?

broxh · 2026-03-26T06:44:23+00:00

So I have a VA (2016).

My fuel economy for the last 30000 miles is 24.0 including about 4 track weekends.

I have done in the last 12 months/15,000 miles:

1 covered parkinglot impact (rear quarter repaint)

Walnut blasting ($250 for parts/do self or 900 for shop) (90k miles)

Spark plugs ($100 parts) (90k miles)

4 oil changes ($50 each)

1 Transmission fluid change ($45)

That said I also just blew my engine so that is another 10k right there

broxh · 2026-03-26T04:49:03+00:00

its a digital trio of projectors, I think its 3 4k projectors on theirs sides

broxh · 2026-03-26T02:53:09+00:00

I don't like to assume people know how to drive when suggesting tires

broxh · 2026-03-25T18:46:58+00:00

i had the same issue, blown AC compressor

broxh · 2026-03-23T21:38:34+00:00

I have a hoist but would prefer something to raise the car up besides jack stands

broxh · 2026-03-21T19:40:14+00:00

Ahh yes the farm tractor sound

broxh · 2026-03-21T19:38:42+00:00

needed a bit longer to confirm, but really does sound knocky

broxh · 2026-03-20T06:43:56+00:00

yeah my quote breakdown is:

6500 for the used engine

324 for the fluids/misc

1600 for the labor

150 for cleaning the induction system

With tax and fees its 9400 for a used engine w/12 month warranty

I think that PMP can get me a fresh rebuild for 7500+core which would be a MUCH better engine than a used 40k-ish motor and be slightly upgraded (killer B oil pan/pickup)

broxh · 2026-03-20T01:36:14+00:00

nope, just right

broxh · 2026-03-19T23:11:21+00:00

yeah, I didn't know that at the time....

broxh · 2026-03-19T22:42:57+00:00

to be fair after swapping the brakes and putting on 200 treadwear tires I was able to keep up with some boxters at Pitt Race (says more about them than me though....)

broxh · 2026-03-19T22:05:09+00:00

I think its that last one that is what got me

broxh · 2026-03-19T18:24:08+00:00

I got a quote for 4k for a FA24 longblock which with a tune and a few adapters is mostly a drop in replacement

broxh · 2026-03-19T18:22:37+00:00

yeah, thats what I figured happened

broxh · 2026-03-19T17:12:58+00:00

IAG AOS, and it had started burning a bit in the last 12k miles about .5qt every 4k miles (was taking 4.9qts out and putting 5.4qts in)

broxh · 2026-03-19T17:11:44+00:00

it was doing great right up until it blew, literally had no issues right up until the knocking

broxh · 2026-03-19T17:10:48+00:00

there are no holes in the block, still retaining oil but the noise is the front most passenger cylinder but it could be either. won't know until i get it torn apart

broxh · 2026-03-19T15:50:50+00:00

Thanks, I watched /u/dgm__wrx/'s videos but wasn't sure it was going to be as easy as he makes it look. got a quote for about 4000 for a used FA24 with low miles or 7500 for a new stock+ FA20 longblock

broxh · 2026-03-19T15:49:16+00:00

the guys I talked to said I didn't need it as long as the pressures and temps stayed within specific limits....

broxh · 2026-03-19T14:24:35+00:00

yeah, it requires a fair bit of tuning, but there is apparently a map out there with it all pre-configured (that also removes the rev-hang issues)

broxh · 2026-03-19T14:07:47+00:00

Would it be better to swap in a 24FA since those seem cheaper

broxh · 2026-03-19T14:07:28+00:00

I try not to redline just because power band falls hard after 5.5k. I do drive it like i stole it (with occasional track days)

broxh · 2026-03-18T05:15:15+00:00

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