Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

Heads, valves, pistons, rods, crankshaft, etc...

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Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

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I recently acquired an engine package with transmission from what I believe is a 90's Legacy RS Type RA. It has the air to water intercooler, gold valve covers, 4.11 transmission (which corresponds to this model).

I was hoping to receive some more information about it. What I have gathered so far is it is very limited production, has a closed deck 2.0 with forged pistons, upgraded rods, and balanced crankshaft and flywheel. The heads are supposedly ported on the intake and exhaust side and ran 16-17 psi from the factory.

I am missing the rear differential and ECU, but otherwise it is 100% complete. I have a LEGACY SS, but want to get the EJ22T in it, and all the 2.5RS cars I have I don't want to use this motor for. I was hoping to sell it, but am unable to find a realistic and fair price point for the package.

Is there anyone that can help with information, pricing, etc?

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Re: Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

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Very neat if it's real, but what color is the AWIC core.

Also, the RSRA had the same output as the usual RS, though it's ECU had a socket where a team could install a custom tune.

Price point? I hate to say it, but the BBS is a bunch of cheap bastards lol. Do you want to sit on the engine for the next 5 years, or do you want to sell it sooner.
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Re: Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

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Kinda figures though. We're driving cars that are approximately 25 years old and had to make all our own modifications off of pick and pulls or coffee cups lol.
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Re: Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

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The AWIC is black, which I think I saw that some/all were the same color as the valve covers? There is so little out there, it's hard to know. The trans code gives it a 92-93 RS-RA designation.

Honestly, I am a sooner rather later type of person. So provided the deal is fair, I'd rather move it quicker for a lower price than sit on it for X months/years for a slightly higher price.
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Re: Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

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I'd encourage you to post it to the Facebook groups also.
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Re: Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

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I posted to one or two asking for info. Do you have an idea of a fair price point I should start at given rarity and complete-ness. I can ship also, so that helps.
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A guy had just the long block for $2500 obo. Not sure what he ended up selling it for, but it took 3 months.
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Re: Legacy RS Type RA Engine + Transmission INFO

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Perhaps PMing this guy would give you a better idea:

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