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Not that I am really bothered what you think, but what exactly is your problem with the car I am building? Just curious as you seem to be happy to hand out your negative comments. I don't exactly work a 9-5 or have spare evenings and weekends all the time to build the car so it's done on an as-and-when basis. Playsatan - see you at SSO - the polar ice caps will have melted by then Russell

GOOD MAN! Russell

DOGBOX for over 350bhp - Not exactly! its not bhp that kills boxes, it's torque for a start! I have a long list of people that would completely disagree with your statement. and I thought a man of your experience would know the front diff IS ALREADY IN THE GEARBOX Russell (tongue in cheek........ )

I see, now were going back to the "us" and "them" thing are we? I'll let Andy know that he's to go down as Scottish Scoobies Edinburgh then. Russell

JAC - where does the "chocolate block" mentality come from? You saying all semi-closed Deck Block EJ257's will fail? DON'T THINK SO There has been plenty of modded UK cars with 2.5's & 20G's put in them and got 380/380 and they are still running fine after 2 years and 35K. I know this as I built 2 such cars! This power level is not an issue on the EJ257, it's only once you get past about 1.5 Bar that you need to look into Forged Pistons, etc Your money your choice. Listen to all the advice given, seek some more, a little more after that and then decide. Russell

yes but that will cost him £1800 for the 2.35 build + £500 for the EJ22 block to start with - if he can find the block in the first place! 2.5 block will cost him £1400 and revs to 7K Why spend over £900 more on the block alone but have heads that can't use the bulletproof, high-revving potential of the engine? Choice is your at the end of the day but look at what you have, what your looking for the car to achieve (power, driveability, etc) and then decide. Russell (2.35 + GT30R owner)

I tried to get you to do that months ago.....................................and you botled it WHITE PFF7's RULE! Russell ps - Prodrive cannot release the code for their "bright flitter" wheels as the process is specific to the manufacturer (Speedline) they use so you'll never get it 100% Sorry

Considering the car you are starting off with, go for a 2.5Your UK/WRX heads are only good for 7000rpm so a high-revving 2.0CDB will need STi heads as a minimum (extra £600) so 2.5 with 18G/20G will be awesome Bearing in mind you have a Phase 1 UK/WRX box, this is the MAJOR WEAK POINT ON ANY 2.0 or high BHP build!!! You have been warned...................get out there and get modding

As Grant says above, these were the cars that had CDB's as OE equipment, BUT Japanese buyers could spec it from the factory with a CDB if they wanted to. Russell

Peters car 530 / 4 = 132.5 bhp per driven wheel Phils bike 125 bhp per driven wheel All comes down to weight and rider/driver ability Russell

Fat boy road car (like the driver :kerstsmiley: ) is what it'll be but I doubt it'll be anywhere near the spec of yours. Russell

I'll be finished much later than that. Too busy working on every other car apart from mine. Russell

EASY TIGER - I hasn't been proven on a Dyno yet! ( but I can't wait to see it done!) - Plus Peter was clever enough to get the majority of it on the cheap. Russell

Had a few friends taking part Russell

YES! Russell

Not the Gumball but the ****ball, Kinghorn was caught being a naughty box (on the hard shoulder, I believe) and was removed from Germany and told never to return. Shame really, he was only trying to have a little fun! Russell

I know this guy as I have worked on his car b4, but I cannot remember his first name It is a nice car though! a bit like mine.........but he has an engine/gearbox/diffs/shafts/brakes/interior/turbo/exhaust.ecu/fuel system in his Russell

Correct. Russell

I ordered 2 Oil Catch can (Cosworth style recirc ones) 2 weeks ago and they arrived 8 days later. I must be talking to the right people then Russell

I do have someone up here selling a standard one which can be ported for you if required (local guy up here does it, I know him fairly well )

Again, 05 sti's have VVT (AKA AVCS) so that helps in suppling more power compared to the OE WRX heads (non-AVCS) due to duration and lift changes. Russell

So your saying that every VF35 has boost creep then? Interesting....... Can you give us some more information on this Peter? Russell

He'll need to buy "pinks" on top of what he has to get over 320 anyway. Or up the fuel pressure on the 380's (almost as expensive). The above states he wants 300-350 so 370 is overkill on a WRX box for a start! Choice is yours at the end of the day so choose what is best for you. Russell

Good choice! Russell

WRX has a 7K limit, VF35 has a P15 housing and will spool up faster than the 34 giving you a bigger torque curve than the 34. 34 will hit you a little harder though. Depends on how you like to drive the car! Russell