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how much are these engine worth? How can I tell if its really a v7 STI engine? I may be able to get one.

Okay so I went and looked at this WRX that is suppose to have an STI v7 swap in it. Is this really a v7 STI engine? also are these engines zero clearance? the guy who owns it, bought it from the previous owner after he crashed it, and when it was wrecked he broke one of the cam gears! do you guys think this engine is toast? If so how much would it cost to rebuild? Is this really a legit v7 swap? and how much is this engine worth if it does need a rebuild?

Thank, Brian

This is the receipt from the previous owner from kingpin for the v7 swap


Kingpin ECU (is this legit?)


Cam Gears Right Side


Broken Cam Gear left side


Supposed V7

No one knows

It looks to be a V7 motor. The intake cams are AVCS, like they should be. The recipt looks legit. It's a cable throttle on a red manifold (red can be faked, of course). The Kingpin ECU is likely a V7 ECU (for AVCS) re-tuned for our gas. You can see where the AVCS harness has been soldered in. Looks like a USDM WRX intercooler though.

The cams, valves and pistons could all be at risk because of the broken exhaust cam gear--so make sure it's priced accordingly. What are they asking for it? If possible, swap on a fresh cam gear and fire it up before purchase.

Well now there's a car I haven't seen in awhile, damn, it got fucked up

The sticker on the ECU looks like junk, but it's legit.

You know this car jester?

PhyrraM wrote:It looks to be a V7 motor. The intake cams are AVCS, like they should be. The recipt looks legit. It's a cable throttle on a red manifold (red can be faked, of course). The Kingpin ECU is likely a V7 ECU (for AVCS) re-tuned for our gas. You can see where the AVCS harness has been soldered in. Looks like a USDM WRX intercooler though.

The cams, valves and pistons could all be at risk because of the broken exhaust cam gear--so make sure it's priced accordingly. What are they asking for it? If possible, swap on a fresh cam gear and fire it up before purchase.

What would you say its worth? I don't think its possible to start it up! The belts messed up and the guy took the bov off!

Okay so the guy want 1600 obo for the car as is! is it worth it?

If it was me, I would take the chance for $1600 on the whole car.

In fact, if it's in SoCal and you choose not to persue it, PM me the details.

PhyrraM wrote:If it was me, I would take the chance for $1600 on the whole car.

In fact, if it's in SoCal and you choose not to persue it, PM me the details.

Will do thanks

Well I guess some other guy knew what he was looking at before I could figure it out! deal fell threw so I guess i'm still on the hunt!
thanks to everyone who replied!

-Brian