as the title says really might need to go down the new engine route soon
and im just looking to see what my options are engine wise with keeping the 97 uk turbo wiring loom, inlet, turbo. etc

any advice apprecicated.

 

any 94-98 engine will fit. Later facelift cars have a different inlet bolt pattern.

Early WRX cars have closed deck blocks but ideally look for a uk 97 engine or car breaking for a no hassle swap

 

Yeah as previously stated I would be looking at a pre-facelift engine so you know it drops right in.

 

any kind of pre facelift? wrx, sti?

would my turbo, manifold wiring loom, maf, ecu be ok with this or will i need to get everything?

cheers

 

If you go for an sti or wrx I believe you will need the ecu for that engine?? Need confirmed.

Where are you located?

 

im in ayshire mate

 

Iv been told that v1 to v4 have the same inlet manifold stud pattern (ie any 93 to 98 engine will fit) but your have to use your inlet manifold ,turbo and pipes,maf ect in order to match up with your loom .easiest way would be to source a complete MY.97/98 engine as you'd just have to bolt your turbo maf ect if you don't fancy changing inlet manifolds