Blew my engine, what next?

Id3Racing · 08-01-2006, 08:55 AM

Well 2 nights ago (only 5 days after buying the car w only 30,000 miles on it) i blew the motor racing a boosted s2000 (won BTW) well now im not sure what i should do?

Gruppe-s has a used JDM FXT EJ257 engine which they claim is Similar to the USDM STI Engine.

Anyone have any kind of info on this engine? or is just the wronge way of looking at how to solve the prob. all i know is im not spending 9K on a new engine thats not going to get me anything (performance wise)

I have about 6to 10K i want to spend but i wanna keep that down cause i want to put that $ into the engine and suspension.

Darkiller · 08-01-2006, 09:03 AM

wow ..did u over rev it or what .. i dont understand how you blew up your engine racing a boosted s2000 .. that sucks

2fas4u · 08-01-2006, 09:05 AM

My first impression is to say "Learn how to drive?". I love hearing the stories about blown motors and tranny's like the problem is an inherent Subaru issue. Not bashing you, just my opinion. The FXT motor is actually a nice engine, its the forrester block which is a cheaper version of the STI motor. If I were you I would be looking at a crawford block and cosworth heads if you can swing it?

DoubleURX · 08-01-2006, 09:16 AM

Wow...5 days w/ the car and you blew it up. I think that might a record.

EDIT: I just saw your other post describing your mods, and now it makes perfect sense.

o0)FuNkTrAiN(0o · 08-01-2006, 09:16 AM

What are your overall plans for the car? Crazy HP? Daily driver? Both? And wtf happened?

***La Mer*** · 08-01-2006, 09:18 AM

What were your modifications before it blew up? <manual boost controller, no EM, blow off valve are my guess>

scubadiver424 · 08-01-2006, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Id3Racing

Well 2 nights ago (only 5 days after buying the car w only 30,000 miles on it) i blew the motor racing a boosted s2000 (won BTW) well now im not sure what i should do?

Gruppe-s has a used JDM FXT EJ257 engine which they claim is Similar to the USDM STI Engine.

Anyone have any kind of info on this engine? or is just the wronge way of looking at how to solve the prob. all i know is im not spending 9K on a new engine thats not going to get me anything (performance wise)

I have about 6to 10K i want to spend but i wanna keep that down cause i want to put that $ into the engine and suspension.

holy crap factory! I think that is a record! what in the lords name did you do, or DID YOU NOT Do?

***lackskill*** · 08-01-2006, 09:22 AM

I wouldnt recommend crawford, there are enough examples of how he treats his customers if they have a problem. I would recommend Cobb, Gruppe S, Axis, etc for any of your built motor needs.

By blown, what do you mean? Broken ring lands? Cracked block? Spun bearings? Blown head gasket? Cracked head? Broken rod?

If your block is not trashed you may be able to get a core out of it...

scubadiver424 · 08-01-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoubleURX

Wow...5 days w/ the car and you blew it up. I think that might a record.

EDIT: I just saw your other post describing your mods, and now it makes perfect sense.

Yes I saw that as well

Id3Racing · 08-01-2006, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkiller

wow ..did u over rev it or what .. i dont understand how you blew up your engine racing a boosted s2000 .. that sucks

pretty much, i just baught the car, and the previous owner (according to my mechanic who tore the engine appart yesterday) abused the car, and didnt use the right kind of oil and it was a matter of time before something happened.

he said even if i causght it a day before or 2 months down the line, it wouldnt have made a differance, the engine was going to break.

FWDNoMore · 08-01-2006, 09:30 AM

if i had 10 k to burn i'd get an h6

555BLACKOUT · 08-01-2006, 09:33 AM

Thats sucks man, good luck....

Id3Racing · 08-01-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o0)FuNkTrAiN(0o

What are your overall plans for the car? Crazy HP? Daily driver? Both? And wtf happened?

my plan is for a DD with around 400 hp (not too extream, but enough) built for the windy country roads.

FOr those of you who think its me not the car, im coming form a 550 hp SVT cobra. i know how to drive correctly. that v8 is weaker then the EJ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

I wouldnt recommend crawford, there are enough examples of how he treats his customers if they have a problem. I would recommend Cobb, Gruppe S, Axis, etc for any of your built motor needs.

By blown, what do you mean? Broken ring lands? Cracked block? Spun bearings? Blown head gasket? Cracked head? Broken rod?

If your block is not trashed you may be able to get a core out of it...

spun barings, damaged valve train, and a rod ready to be thrown.

Id3Racing · 08-01-2006, 09:37 AM

mods include, straight pipe (no cat)3.5" exhaust, Clutch, flywheel, HKS air intake.some othe stuff i might be forgeting.

its on 05 sti... so not brand new.

rv7 · 08-01-2006, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Id3Racing

mods include, straight pipe (no cat)3.5" exhaust, Clutch, flywheel, HKS air intake.some othe stuff i might be forgeting.

its on 05 sti... so not brand new.

tuned?

08-01-2006, 08:55 AM	#1
Id3Racing Lurker Posts: 6 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Blew my engine, what next? Well 2 nights ago (only 5 days after buying the car w only 30,000 miles on it) i blew the motor racing a boosted s2000 (won BTW) well now im not sure what i should do? Gruppe-s has a used JDM FXT EJ257 engine which they claim is Similar to the USDM STI Engine. Anyone have any kind of info on this engine? or is just the wronge way of looking at how to solve the prob. all i know is im not spending 9K on a new engine thats not going to get me anything (performance wise) I have about 6to 10K i want to spend but i wanna keep that down cause i want to put that $ into the engine and suspension. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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08-01-2006, 09:03 AM	#2
Darkiller Spec C Club Car: 2006 STI BLUE Fav Mod: Fp20g and protune Location: 1000 oaks, SoCA Posts: 1,504 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	wow ..did u over rev it or what .. i dont understand how you blew up your engine racing a boosted s2000 .. that sucks

08-01-2006, 09:05 AM	#3
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 2,476 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	My first impression is to say "Learn how to drive?". I love hearing the stories about blown motors and tranny's like the problem is an inherent Subaru issue. Not bashing you, just my opinion. The FXT motor is actually a nice engine, its the forrester block which is a cheaper version of the STI motor. If I were you I would be looking at a crawford block and cosworth heads if you can swing it?

08-01-2006, 09:16 AM	#4
DoubleURX Professional STI Racer Car: 05 Black on Black Location: Long Island Posts: 701 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Wow...5 days w/ the car and you blew it up. I think that might a record. EDIT: I just saw your other post describing your mods, and now it makes perfect sense.

08-01-2006, 09:16 AM	#5
o0)FuNkTrAiN(0o Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi WRB Fav Mod: GC-06Hs & RE-01Rs Posts: 188 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	What are your overall plans for the car? Crazy HP? Daily driver? Both? And wtf happened?

08-01-2006, 09:18 AM	#6
*La Mer* NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,287 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	What were your modifications before it blew up? <manual boost controller, no EM, blow off valve are my guess>

08-01-2006, 09:22 AM	#8
*lackskill* Super Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,992 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	I wouldnt recommend crawford, there are enough examples of how he treats his customers if they have a problem. I would recommend Cobb, Gruppe S, Axis, etc for any of your built motor needs. By blown, what do you mean? Broken ring lands? Cracked block? Spun bearings? Blown head gasket? Cracked head? Broken rod? If your block is not trashed you may be able to get a core out of it...

08-01-2006, 09:30 AM	#11
FWDNoMore Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRB Fav Mod: The A$$ Tach Location: Chicago Posts: 58 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	if i had 10 k to burn i'd get an h6

08-01-2006, 09:33 AM	#12
555BLACKOUT Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: My RallyArmor UR's!! Location: PHX Posts: 1,416 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Thats sucks man, good luck....

08-01-2006, 09:37 AM	#14
Id3Racing Lurker Posts: 6 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	mods include, straight pipe (no cat)3.5" exhaust, Clutch, flywheel, HKS air intake.some othe stuff i might be forgeting. its on 05 sti... so not brand new.