I have an ej205 from a 2004 wrx with a rod knock. It's going in a rally car project at stock-ish power level.
A jdm engine appears to be about the same cost as a diy rebuild. Any advice on which way to go? I've done a lot of engine work before, that part is no big deal. I could put better rods and forged pistons in it while I'm there. Obviously JDM is easier. The tune is not an issue, I have ways to handle that. The rest of the engine looks good.
I have plenty to do on the car without getting into all this work, but I feel like I'll end up refreshing a long block no matter what after a while. Maybe better to just start with something fresh.
Advice, observations, random heckling?
Perry
FE570s course bike
KTM 950 ADV
74 Beetle turbo-efi etc..
72 Beetle stage rally project WRX powered
Attended about 15 rallies, usually a volunteer in a course car.