Q: 02 wrx heads vs 05 wrx heads?

mvcsk8r · 03-10-2009, 01:05 PM

Are the 02 heads the same as the 05 heads with the exception of the shimless buckets on the 05? Are the valves themselves are the same, so that i could use shimless buckets on the 02 heads? Thanks in advance.

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Homemade WRX · 03-10-2009, 01:18 PM

valves, springs, retainers, keepers and buckets are all interchangable. I'm almost positive they are the same casting too.

Fongers · 03-10-2009, 01:39 PM

Yes they are - I've swapped them around before.

mvcsk8r · 03-11-2009, 08:46 AM

Thank you gentlemen.

mvcsk8r · 03-11-2009, 08:53 AM

Did the Cams change much? I used my 05 cams in the 02 heads and one fits a little snug even when no lifters are installed.

03-10-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
mvcsk8r Scooby Newbie Member#: 182483 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Manchvegas NH Vehicle: 05 Saabaru 92X HYB Silver	Q: 02 wrx heads vs 05 wrx heads? Are the 02 heads the same as the 05 heads with the exception of the shimless buckets on the 05? Are the valves themselves are the same, so that i could use shimless buckets on the 02 heads? Thanks in advance. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Homemade WRX Scooby Guru Member#: 33782 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing LLC Vehicle: 96 bastard child search FIRST, then PM!!!	valves, springs, retainers, keepers and buckets are all interchangable. I'm almost positive they are the same casting too.

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Fongers Scooby Specialist Member#: 118239 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Beijing and Venice Beach Vehicle: 2002 Built Wagon Wife- 2004 Outback SE	Yes they are - I've swapped them around before.

03-11-2009, 08:46 AM	#4
mvcsk8r Scooby Newbie Member#: 182483 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Manchvegas NH Vehicle: 05 Saabaru 92X HYB Silver	Thank you gentlemen.

03-11-2009, 08:53 AM	#5
mvcsk8r Scooby Newbie Member#: 182483 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Manchvegas NH Vehicle: 05 Saabaru 92X HYB Silver	Did the Cams change much? I used my 05 cams in the 02 heads and one fits a little snug even when no lifters are installed.