RS-RA Longblock For Sale Maybe

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:34 pm

If I were to sell my RS-RA longblock:
A: Would there be anybody interested?
B: How much would somebody be willing to pay?

I have it apart right now to replace the bearings. Everything else is in perfect shape.
After driving it for a year and a half and then doing the EJ22t DOHC swap, I think im looking for something with a little more bottom end.
So in other words, if I could get enough out of the RS-RA to sponsor another EJ22T DOHC project I would consider selling it.

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:57 am

Some more RS-RA info.
1990 EJ20g DOHC
Closed Deck, Forged internals including pistons. Ported and polished intake and exhuast, as well as port matched intake and exhaust manifolds. Factory Blueprinted and a 7500 red line.

Engine Ran great until it developed a slight rod knock. I stopped driving it immediatly, so no crank damage.
The bores look perfect. Almost no signs of wear.
I have new bearings and a full HG kit.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:37 am

Trade for an EJ22T in the same condition? Oil pressure dropped low about 5 miles from home, first heard the knock about 2 blocks from home, parked it and swapped the engine later. Would that help you sponsor your project?

scuzzy · Post by **scuzzy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:40 am

THAWA wrote:Trade for an EJ22T in the same condition? Oil pressure dropped low about 5 miles from home, first heard the knock about 2 blocks from home, parked it and swapped the engine later. Would that help you sponsor your project?

that makes me twitch and desire an oil pressure gauge NOW.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:41 am

Why? Don't trust the 2.1psi light on your dash?

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:43 am

An EJ22t block could be used as a partial trade.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:49 am

What else would you want? How about one good EJ205 head, and a damaged EJ205 head

?

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:00 am

The one and a half heads is tempting

I would prefer EJ25 DOHC heads.
The fact is I still love this motor. But in the back of my head I know I would be just as happy with something else. So Im giving the members of this board a chance to own a piece of subaru history and the epitome of Legacy Performance.
And I do have a conscience, I do feel the engine should be in a BC.
If I dont get any really tempting offers I will keep it, and continue to drive the hell out of it.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:05 am

I agree, this engine belongs in a BC. I'm a little perturbed that Matt is looking to put his in a BD, but it's better than an Impreza.

Well what else do you want? Money? Parts? Sexual favors?

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:11 am

I really dont need any sexual favors, I suppose you could sell your sexual favors and then give me the money.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:16 am

Hmm, might take a while. How much moolah?

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:28 am

Thats a tough one. It would definatly depend on how much bartering is done. Like I said if I could get enough to build a decent EJ22t DOHC, I would be content.

legacymax · Post by **legacymax** » Mon May 01, 2006 4:54 am

Do you have the intake manifold? i would trade you a set of DOHC 2.5L heads+money. I have the means to rebuild a set for you also.
-max

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Mon May 01, 2006 5:25 am

Yes I would include Block, Heads, Intake and exhaust manifold and Gold AWIC.

Do you have an Intake for those heads? Also what year are the heads?

Matt Monson · Post by **Matt Monson** » Mon May 01, 2006 5:18 pm

Now the question that really begs to be asked is, why don't you set the Ej20 block on the back shelf and mate the RS-RA heads to an Ej22T block? That really seems the way to get your goal and still keep the RS-RA.

BTW,
I think it's funny Thawa razzes me for putting mine in a BD, but this one has been in a BG and never a peep of disapproval from anyone...

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Mon May 01, 2006 8:02 pm

I dont think that combination would work for me. One, the comp ratio would be a bit low. Two, the large ports of the Ra would probobly never make as much low-end as the NA 2.5 Heads.

and maybe they dont bug me about it being in a BG because they like me more

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Mon May 01, 2006 8:11 pm

I never said I approve of his engine being in a BG, infact I feel it's worse than it being in a BD.

Either way, it's better than an Impreza.

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Mon May 01, 2006 8:17 pm

How about a GOOD EJ22T motor in trade?

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Mon May 01, 2006 8:21 pm

Get out of here

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Mon May 01, 2006 8:24 pm

You have been PM'd napphappy.

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:48 am

Currently work out a deal with THAWA

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:28 am

Nooooooo. Hardy you bastaaaad!

I want the heads!

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:38 am

You can't part out an RS-RA engine, it's bad ju-ju.

dzx · Post by **dzx** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:52 am

napphappy · Post by **napphappy** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:01 am

And It goes to THAWA.

And no sexual favors were necessary

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RS-RA Longblock For Sale Maybe

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