That is a bad idea. The old engine is probably OBD1 which means it will not work with the 2008 ECU and your car will never pass smog inspection with an old engine in it.
TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 6 years ago
Additionally the stock suspension isn't up to the turbo's sling-shot dynamics.
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