04RS > JDMEJ207 : which crossmember(s) ?

digi · 06-17-2006, 03:45 PM

hey guys,
Im doing an 04 RS to a JDM EJ207.

I need to know which crossmember(s) i need to get, as I keep hearing differen't stuff.

Do i need the crossmember from a turbo impreza (02+) thats under the engine, and do i also need the one off of the transmission that will go by the downpipe? Is there any in the rear end I need?

Pictures would really help if anyone has any too.

Please let me know, I have 2 weeks before I start.

Thanks
-george

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jamesfacts · 06-17-2006, 03:51 PM

You only need the engine crossmember from a 02+ turbo Impreza. I've already replied to your thread on rs25... if you're really this confused about crossmembers you might not want to attempt a swap yourself.

digi · 06-17-2006, 04:03 PM

sorry about that, thanks for the reply, but other people have been telling me that the crossmember off of the tranny needed to be swapped...so im trying to get more feedback.

xcntrk75 · 06-17-2006, 06:28 PM

You need the engine crossmember from a turbo platform (i.e. GD wrx)…

But to be honest; what a complete waste of time and money to swap an NA GD model when they’re already made in a turbo platform. You’re going to spend all this time/money on making that thing into a turbo platform, only to end up with an inferior vehicle to an original WRX.

Why not just sell the NA Impreza, then buy a used WRX version? If you still need the (JDM motor) just swap the short-block to EJ207…

$.02

digi · 06-17-2006, 06:40 PM

Well to answer your question, i was able to pick up a jdm ej207 from a good buddy who owns an import shop for very cheap...since my RS is worth so little now, it would cost me more to pick up a GD WRX, than to run this setup. It's not only an engine swap, but ofcourse, transmission, brembos all around, entire interior, suspension all around, full exhaust & a couple aftermarket goodies...so it is worth my while.

As you can see from this post, im quite the noob. Without a doubt i have the money to send my car to a shop to get done and running properly, but I am attempting to do this by myself (with help with some local nasioc members) to learn more about mechanics. so yeah, hopefully you can see where im coming from.

HndaTch627 · 06-17-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digi

Well to answer your question, i was able to pick up a jdm ej207 from a good buddy who owns an import shop for very cheap...since my RS is worth so little now, it would cost me more to pick up a GD WRX, than to run this setup. It's not only an engine swap, but ofcourse, transmission, brembos all around, entire interior, suspension all around, full exhaust & a couple aftermarket goodies...so it is worth my while.

As you can see from this post, im quite the noob. Without a doubt i have the money to send my car to a shop to get done and running properly, but I am attempting to do this by myself (with help with some local nasioc members) to learn more about mechanics. so yeah, hopefully you can see where im coming from.

not to be rude but that's not a swap for an amateur to be attempting. I hope that you have some very mechanically inclined friends because you are basically redoing the entire car

digi · 06-18-2006, 03:07 AM

no offense taken. ofcourse it's a tough swap...i'm up for the challenge though. i'll be sure to make a post when (hopefully) done.

06-17-2006, 03:45 PM	#1
digi Scooby Newbie Member#: 44358 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: - Vehicle: 2004 jdm ej20 Aspen White	04RS > JDMEJ207 : which crossmember(s) ? hey guys, Im doing an 04 RS to a JDM EJ207. I need to know which crossmember(s) i need to get, as I keep hearing differen't stuff. Do i need the crossmember from a turbo impreza (02+) thats under the engine, and do i also need the one off of the transmission that will go by the downpipe? Is there any in the rear end I need? Pictures would really help if anyone has any too. Please let me know, I have 2 weeks before I start. Thanks -george * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-17-2006, 06:40 PM	#5
digi Scooby Newbie Member#: 44358 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: - Vehicle: 2004 jdm ej20 Aspen White	Well to answer your question, i was able to pick up a jdm ej207 from a good buddy who owns an import shop for very cheap...since my RS is worth so little now, it would cost me more to pick up a GD WRX, than to run this setup. It's not only an engine swap, but ofcourse, transmission, brembos all around, entire interior, suspension all around, full exhaust & a couple aftermarket goodies...so it is worth my while. As you can see from this post, im quite the noob. Without a doubt i have the money to send my car to a shop to get done and running properly, but I am attempting to do this by myself (with help with some local nasioc members) to learn more about mechanics. so yeah, hopefully you can see where im coming from. Last edited by digi; 06-17-2006 at 07:31 PM.

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06-17-2006, 03:51 PM	#2
jamesfacts NASIOC Supporter Member#: 51282 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Brooklyn NYC / Danbury CT Vehicle: 98 RS black & blue from parking	You only need the engine crossmember from a 02+ turbo Impreza. I've already replied to your thread on rs25... if you're really this confused about crossmembers you might not want to attempt a swap yourself.

06-17-2006, 04:03 PM	#3
digi Scooby Newbie Member#: 44358 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: - Vehicle: 2004 jdm ej20 Aspen White	sorry about that, thanks for the reply, but other people have been telling me that the crossmember off of the tranny needed to be swapped...so im trying to get more feedback.

06-17-2006, 06:28 PM	#4
xcntrk75 Scooby Specialist Member#: 60224 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA Vehicle: 2008 FXT Sports 2.5 Dark Grey Metallic	You need the engine crossmember from a turbo platform (i.e. GD wrx)… But to be honest; what a complete waste of time and money to swap an NA GD model when they’re already made in a turbo platform. You’re going to spend all this time/money on making that thing into a turbo platform, only to end up with an inferior vehicle to an original WRX. Why not just sell the NA Impreza, then buy a used WRX version? If you still need the (JDM motor) just swap the short-block to EJ207… $.02

06-18-2006, 03:07 AM	#7
digi Scooby Newbie Member#: 44358 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: - Vehicle: 2004 jdm ej20 Aspen White	no offense taken. ofcourse it's a tough swap...i'm up for the challenge though. i'll be sure to make a post when (hopefully) done.