1998 - 1999 Legacy engine vs Legacy Outback engine of same years
15

Asked by Jamessubaru Jun 03, 2015 at 10:41 AM about the 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hello!

Was wondering if the legacy engines from 1998 - 1999 are the same engines used in
the Legacy Outback for the same years? Or if there are any modifications for the
heavier Outback? Basically want to know if I can put a Legacy engine in a Legacy
Outback! Been working on a 1998 legacy outback DOHC 2.5 liter

Also, will an engine from an automatic transmission bodied legacy work with a manual
transmission bodied legacy?

Thanks so much gurus!

1 Answer
18,505

Chris answered 8 years ago

There is better research for this on legacyforums or NASIOC. But the gist of this will be phase 1 DOHC vs phase 2 SOHC. So it seems you have phase 1 DOHC and you'll need the engine to be DOHC and have the same sensors setup and wiring to be the same for it to be a direct bolt in. Otherwise, I would assume any DOHC long block for those couple of years would work, even among foresters and imprezas, etc. Google phase 1 subaru dohc and you'll see what I mean. I'm not sure if the trans matters as much.. I have two auto foresters and I can't think of where the starter is on a manual. And obvious changes with a TC verses clutch pack. HTH and best regards,

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Subaru Legacy Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    2,780
  • #2
    Anthony_60
    Reputation
    1,800
  • #3
    Tom Hawkins
    Reputation
    1,500
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Impreza
36 Great Deals out of 635 listings starting at $3,999
Used Toyota Camry
50 Great Deals out of 1,122 listings starting at $2,500
Used Honda Accord
50 Great Deals out of 947 listings starting at $2,995
Used Subaru Forester
35 Great Deals out of 1,310 listings starting at $3,995
Used Honda Civic
192 Great Deals out of 3,926 listings starting at $2,877
Used Subaru WRX
16 Great Deals out of 408 listings starting at $11,891
Used Toyota Corolla
131 Great Deals out of 2,230 listings starting at $3,495
Used Nissan Altima
34 Great Deals out of 661 listings starting at $3,495
Used Toyota RAV4
140 Great Deals out of 2,980 listings starting at $4,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.