STI or EVO V8 swap?

biv343 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 04:52 PM

I have absolutely no idea how feasible this would be, but I would LOVE to throw a V8 into an STI. Any thoughts?

apolloGT · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 05:50 PM

The engine bay is way too small.. they can't even fit the radiator and intercooler in the same area.

... the swap I really wanna see that could definitely be feasible is a 3.5L Ecoboost TT V6 from the SHO into a AWD fusion with a manual tranny.. that would be sweetness.

biv343 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by apolloGT

The engine bay is way too small.. they can't even fit the radiator and intercooler in the same area.

... the swap I really wanna see that could definitely be feasible is a 3.5L Ecoboost TT V6 from the SHO into a AWD fusion with a manual tranny.. that would be sweetness.

That would definitely be badass.
i was just thinking that since the STI has a boxer engine it would have a wider bay and thus more room for a bigger engine. A hood with a tumor could compensate for the increased vertical height.

kendallcschm · #4 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by biv343

That would definitely be badass.
i was just thinking that since the STI has a boxer engine it would have a wider bay and thus more room for a bigger engine. A hood with a tumor could compensate for the increased vertical height.

i think a small 4.6L ford engine could fit into it.. you would need to do some body mods but it might fit.. its gonna be tight though

FBody_Lover · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2009, 09:52 PM

Throw that v8 in the b5 audi a4 or s4.... screw sti

4.2 swap into 2001 A4 - Audizine Forums

Carnut1420 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 02:14 AM

Not these things.

the right choice is Ferrari

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Carnut1420 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-03-2010, 03:57 PM

Thanks you!!! I LOVE the new selection!!!
I don't be familiar with about it...That would definitely be badass.
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apolloGT · #8 (**permalink**) 01-03-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FBody_Lover

Throw that v8 in the b5 audi a4 or s4.... screw sti

4.2 swap into 2001 A4 - Audizine Forums

that's a really cool thread! neat swap.

FBody_Lover · #9 (**permalink**) 01-03-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by apolloGT

that's a really cool thread! neat swap.

Yea, the v8 swaps are pretty badass, that's the website I'm usually on now since this place seems to have partially died

mesarius · #10 (**permalink**) 01-08-2010, 02:12 AM

I personally wouldn't swap a V8 into either the Evo or the Sti. It'd put way too much weight up front and spoil the handling both cars are ledgendary for. It isn't hard to squeeze 500+ horsepower out of either the STi or Evo powerplants, and I have seen some above 1000hp while still keeping weight under control.

kendallcschm · #11 (**permalink**) 01-20-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mesarius

I personally wouldn't swap a V8 into either the Evo or the Sti. It'd put way too much weight up front and spoil the handling both cars are ledgendary for. It isn't hard to squeeze 500+ horsepower out of either the STi or Evo powerplants, and I have seen some above 1000hp while still keeping weight under control.

but its even easier to squeeze 500HP out of a 6.2L LS7 :-P

apolloGT · #12 (**permalink**) 01-20-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kendallcschm

but its even easier to squeeze 500HP out of a 6.2L LS7 :-P

7.0L

and no squeezing involved, the power is already there.

I agree with Mesarius here though, you'd sort of ruin the car by putting a V8 in those cars. It's not very feasible, and all you'd do is overburden the front axle.