engine swap??

Asked by ecb1984 Dec 15, 2017 at 09:34 PM about the 2001 Subaru Outback Base Wagon

Question type: Car Customization

Hi, so I just bought my Subaru. This is my second one. I've had this vehicle only a week or so and found out it has a blown head gasket. Total bummer. The vehicle isn't what I wanted, but what I need as of now. I love Subarus, I owe my life to one. Anyways, I would have rather had a WRX bit who wouldn't. So, now my question is, since I have to invest money into this vehicle now; can I swap the 2.5l with a WRX motor. It would fit the application better of what I plan on doing with the vehicle. I want for it to be a nice rally style daily driver. If a WRX motor is able to be swapped, I would of course have it done professionally. But that is my question. Will an EJ205 or similar coded turbo engine swap?

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This subject has been covered many, many times here. While possible the expense and trouble to do such a swap is really not worth it. Just buy a turbo Subaru and be done with it.

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We don't answer many engine swap questions here due to the complex nature of such an endeavor. I would recommend joining a Subaru forum and / or do some Googling on the subject. Buying a 2001 Subaru might not have been a wise move. Best of luck with it.

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There was a class action suit that Subaru lost but it had to do with the newer FB engine. I doubt you could get a settlement on an 16 year old EJ engine.

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I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5 l and I want to do a. Swap with a turbo should I do a turbo 2.0 2.2 or. 2.5 and I was also wondering if the mount up all the same

Does anyone read the thread or just post duplicates of previous questions? Buy a GD WRX!

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