NY/NJ Conversion mechanic needed

NY_subie · 10-08-2012, 06:50 PM

I want to do a WRX manual swap in my 03 Forester NA automatic.

I need someone to help me do the mechanic aspect of the swap and then I was going to have ECS do the wiring aspect.

I was wondering if anyone would do it for about $1500 for the motor/tranny/adding the manual pedals.......the rest I can do myself. Engine hoist etc I can rent from autozone, etc.

If anyone knows where I can buy a full front clip USDM for less than $3500 let me know. I want to steer clear from JDM.

I would rent a storage unit to do the work in and then have it towed to ECS.

Idk if this seems like too much or if I should just pay ECS to do the whole thing. They do seem like the most professional people and have been incredibly helpful but the entire WRX conversion would be about 8k or more and if I could keep it at 6k that would be better.

It would be so much less if I just stick with automatic rather than manual.

Or would it be better to just get the 2.0L motor swap with Forester XT transmission so that I don't need to change the rear diff or the axles/knuckles.

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Zephyr · 10-15-2012, 03:46 PM

Since you are in NY I would recommend taking the whole car over to Broken Motorsports in NJ.

69subaru360 · 10-15-2012, 07:14 PM

An 03 forester? Sell it and buy a Forester XT. It will cost you less and be less hassle.

Miggz411 · 10-15-2012, 10:53 PM

i want to put a ej20g in a engine blown 2001 LGT but the more i read the less i want to do, seems like so much work -.-

subieguy87 · 11-03-2012, 09:57 AM

don't keep in auto unless you have too, like me. it'll save you a lot of work in wiring

10-08-2012, 06:50 PM	#1
NY_subie Scooby Newbie Member#: 327925 Join Date: Aug 2012	NY/NJ Conversion mechanic needed I want to do a WRX manual swap in my 03 Forester NA automatic. I need someone to help me do the mechanic aspect of the swap and then I was going to have ECS do the wiring aspect. I was wondering if anyone would do it for about $1500 for the motor/tranny/adding the manual pedals.......the rest I can do myself. Engine hoist etc I can rent from autozone, etc. If anyone knows where I can buy a full front clip USDM for less than $3500 let me know. I want to steer clear from JDM. I would rent a storage unit to do the work in and then have it towed to ECS. Idk if this seems like too much or if I should just pay ECS to do the whole thing. They do seem like the most professional people and have been incredibly helpful but the entire WRX conversion would be about 8k or more and if I could keep it at 6k that would be better. It would be so much less if I just stick with automatic rather than manual. Or would it be better to just get the 2.0L motor swap with Forester XT transmission so that I don't need to change the rear diff or the axles/knuckles. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-15-2012, 03:46 PM	#2
Zephyr Scooby Specialist Member#: 3362 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: On the Podium w/ a trophy girl Vehicle: 1985 I've wired a Few cars in my day	Since you are in NY I would recommend taking the whole car over to Broken Motorsports in NJ.

10-15-2012, 07:14 PM	#3
69subaru360 Scooby Guru Member#: 159682 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Belfast Maine Vehicle: 1995 WRX	An 03 forester? Sell it and buy a Forester XT. It will cost you less and be less hassle.

10-15-2012, 10:53 PM	#4
Miggz411 Scooby Newbie Member#: 312786 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New York Vehicle: 97 LGT forest green -.-	i want to put a ej20g in a engine blown 2001 LGT but the more i read the less i want to do, seems like so much work -.-

11-03-2012, 09:57 AM	#5
subieguy87 Scooby Specialist Member#: 153412 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Springfield,il Vehicle: 1998 Impreza wrxRS Black	don't keep in auto unless you have too, like me. it'll save you a lot of work in wiring