If your WRX now sounds like a blender full of bolts, budget roughly $4,000–$8,000 for a basic EJ-series rebuild in Australia, and $8,000–$15,000+ for a forged/performance build. Labour alone can run 30–50 hours at typical Aussie rates, plus machining, gaskets, timing gear, and a tune; turbos, clutches and radiators are extra if they’ve thrown in the towel. For “new vs used” money: a new OEM short block plus rebuild typically lands around $7,000–$12,000 all-in, while a used/JDM take-out long block swap can be $3,500–$7,000 plus installation and risk. Prices swing with parts choice, who’s holding the spanners, and how enthusiastic you were with boost—call that the Tax of Fun.
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