I am pretty sure the 2005 has variable valve timing and the 2004 does not. I would look for EJ251 engines prior to 2005.
Should swap right over. The 2005 was the final year in the U.S. market that didn't use variable timing on the 2.5L motor for the Forester. I know because I'm having a hard time finding a replacement for mine on my 2005 XS Forester L.L. Bean. Good luck!
Got an 05 forester x model and looking to donate that engine into my 04 forester xs, Anyone one have rough idea of the costs to do swap...
2004 Subaru Forester XS
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What engine type does the 06 Forester X have? From what I've found online I can't tell if it's an EJ255 version 2 or EJ257, everything says they are used in the Forester XT but make no mention of th...
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
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will i be able to run Regular gas in a new '19 forester 2..5i engine
Subaru Forester
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How can I tell if my 2019 Forester is running in X-mode or not?
2019 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited AWD
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I have a sohc 2.5 2004 forester. It has 256,000 miles on it and the motor is knocking like crazy. What year motor can i use, the interchange says 2004 only. Can I use a 2006 sohc forester motor?
2004 Subaru Forester X
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