06-07 WRX engine into a 2005 RS

Micker72 · 04-06-2009, 12:50 PM

I currently have a 2005 2.5RS and i am looking to swap a 06-07 2.5 WRX motor into it. How difficult of a job would this be? will everything bolt up correctly? My biggest question is will i need to replace anything else like the the wiring harness, trany, drivetrain, and fuel stuff or does the 05 rs have all the same parts as the wrx besides the motor?

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Jaxx · 04-06-2009, 09:52 PM

complete harness ...

basicly a bad idea

sell rs buy used wrx

Micker72 · 04-07-2009, 03:21 PM

that would make since but my car has a salvaged title because of where I bought it and it is worth a lot less then a used 05 wrx. so it would be a lot cheaper if i bought a 06 wrx motor for $2,500 and swap it myself. then sell my engine for at least $1,500, it only has 32,000 miles. now its worth it if the extra stuff dosent cost to much

Zephyr · 04-08-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micker72

it would be a lot cheaper if i bought a 06 wrx motor for $2,500 and swap it myself. then sell my engine for at least $1,500, it only has 32,000 miles.

You'll be lucky to find an 06 motor for that price. Plan on spending at least $4000 for all the items you'll need for the swap. You'll want to get a package deal. Are you going to swap the transmission and rear end too? There is not a chance in hell that you'll get anything close to $1500 for your stock motor. The market is flooded with 2.5 sohc motors that nobody wants. When I did my swap 5 years ago this wasn't the case and I didn't get half what you are hoping to get.

The reality of it is that regardless of the title you are still better off selling it and geting a WRX.

MasterKwan · 04-08-2009, 10:45 AM

I got $800 for my WRX long block with 80K miles. Ideally picking up a wrecked WRX would be the way to go. You can find wreck WRX's or less than the parts themselves cost and you'll have everything for the swap.

04-06-2009, 12:50 PM	#1
Micker72 Scooby Newbie Member#: 132820 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Burlington, VT Vehicle: 2005 Impreza RS BAG RIDERS	06-07 WRX engine into a 2005 RS I currently have a 2005 2.5RS and i am looking to swap a 06-07 2.5 WRX motor into it. How difficult of a job would this be? will everything bolt up correctly? My biggest question is will i need to replace anything else like the the wiring harness, trany, drivetrain, and fuel stuff or does the 05 rs have all the same parts as the wrx besides the motor? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	complete harness ... basicly a bad idea sell rs buy used wrx

04-07-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
Micker72 Scooby Newbie Member#: 132820 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Burlington, VT Vehicle: 2005 Impreza RS BAG RIDERS	that would make since but my car has a salvaged title because of where I bought it and it is worth a lot less then a used 05 wrx. so it would be a lot cheaper if i bought a 06 wrx motor for $2,500 and swap it myself. then sell my engine for at least $1,500, it only has 32,000 miles. now its worth it if the extra stuff dosent cost to much

04-08-2009, 10:45 AM	#5
MasterKwan Scooby Guru Member#: 98961 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Black	I got $800 for my WRX long block with 80K miles. Ideally picking up a wrecked WRX would be the way to go. You can find wreck WRX's or less than the parts themselves cost and you'll have everything for the swap.