97 impreza outback sport wrx swap?

CainenB · 02-06-2011, 05:44 AM

What do you think? Should a do it? Advice??

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linsavy · 02-06-2011, 02:06 PM

It depends on many things and you will have to decide if it is "worth" it in the end.
IMHO it makes sense if:
the receiving car is in excellent condition
you get the donor drive train in good condition and inexpensively
you can do much of the work yourself or for reasonable money
you really want a unique car at the end of the process

You can easily spend a ton of dough to get car with no resale value and many ongoing issues. Insurance and e-testing are also concerns. You will want to upgrade the OBS brakes, wheels, tires, suspension, exhaust, seats, etc.
I think a nice condition used WRX wagon with a few mods would be much easier to live with.

CainenB · 02-06-2011, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the input. Just been considering it. I think it would be cool to have that unique of a vehicle. Luckily where I live it wouldn't have to be inspected

XanRules · 02-06-2011, 03:24 PM

It's a lot of work.

Big Hugs to AllPro Subaru for taking care of it for me.

Zephyr · 02-06-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CainenB

What do you think? Should a do it? Advice??

Depending on the overall condition of the current car should be what makes the decision. There are plenty of OBS' that have been swapped. It's the same as doing a swap on any other impreza. Mechanically the swap is straight forward. Wiring is always a little tricky, if you're unsure what you're doing you'll want to pay someone to do it for you. Shoot me a PM if you've got questions.

slavik.86 · 02-07-2011, 12:37 AM

im in the process of doing exactly that. 05 wrx everything into 97 obs. do it lol

slavik.86 · 02-07-2011, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanRules

It's a lot of work.

Big Hugs to AllPro Subaru for taking care of it for me.

do u have a write up on this dash swap deal of yours?

CainenB · 02-07-2011, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugeye_wagon

im in the process of doing exactly that. 05 wrx everything into 97 obs. do it lol

That's sick man! Evrything going smooth?

XanRules · 02-07-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugeye_wagon

do u have a write up on this dash swap deal of yours?

I don't, as I didn't do the work.
I know you have to seriously cut and modify the dash beam, though.
Fits like a glove once you get the beam set up

gtu89rx7 · 02-13-2011, 07:00 PM

yes! do it. i recently swapped my 95 wagon with an EJ20G and it was fairly easy save for the wiring. had to cut the harness at teh ecu and splice the EJ20 ecu connectors in, as well as make an adapter wiring cable from the ej20 Engine connectors to the old Engine connectors. i also swapped wrx brakes front and rear. still only weighs 2750 lbs. the stock outback tranny with cable clutch is holding up well so far

XanRules · 02-15-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtu89rx7

yes! do it. i recently swapped my 95 wagon with an EJ20G and it was fairly easy save for the wiring. had to cut the harness at teh ecu and splice the EJ20 ecu connectors in, as well as make an adapter wiring cable from the ej20 Engine connectors to the old Engine connectors. i also swapped wrx brakes front and rear. still only weighs 2750 lbs. the stock outback tranny with cable clutch is holding up well so far

that's a completely different engine and wiring set and is very different than the work needed to do a USDM WRX swap.

joe r · 02-23-2011, 10:33 AM

Lots of work "Yes". Piss you off "yes". Penny pinch you to DEATH "YES". Worth it in the end "FUGG YES"!

joe r

mike-tracy · 02-23-2011, 02:25 PM

Don't do it unless you have a spare vehicle to use during the weeks/months your OBS will be down.

There's guys on the board who you can pay to merge your wiring harnesses. All you'd need to do then is reinstall the wiring, and install the hardware.

If this were my first major swap, that's the route I'd take.

207STi · 02-23-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike-tracy

Don't do it unless you have a spare vehicle to use during the weeks/months your OBS will be down.

There's guys on the board who you can pay to merge your wiring harnesses. All you'd need to do then is reinstall the wiring, and install the hardware.

If this were my first major swap, that's the route I'd take.

I will be embarking on a similar swap (97 Impreza L to 03 usdm wrx). I'm sure the price can vary greatly, but what should I expect to pay for a full merge? I will be running full GC dash and interior.

mike-tracy · 02-24-2011, 12:50 AM

^^ you'll need to PM them, I don't think they publicize their rates. Zephyr and ECS (a company) come to mind.

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02-06-2011, 02:06 PM	#2
linsavy Scooby Specialist Member#: 11620 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexus IS300 Vehicle: 1997 GF4 -STiV3 Saab 93 TX sportcombi	It depends on many things and you will have to decide if it is "worth" it in the end. IMHO it makes sense if: the receiving car is in excellent condition you get the donor drive train in good condition and inexpensively you can do much of the work yourself or for reasonable money you really want a unique car at the end of the process You can easily spend a ton of dough to get car with no resale value and many ongoing issues. Insurance and e-testing are also concerns. You will want to upgrade the OBS brakes, wheels, tires, suspension, exhaust, seats, etc. I think a nice condition used WRX wagon with a few mods would be much easier to live with.

02-06-2011, 02:16 PM	#3
CainenB Scooby Newbie Member#: 253136 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: East Wenatchee Washington Vehicle: 97 Imp. ob sport green	Thanks for the input. Just been considering it. I think it would be cool to have that unique of a vehicle. Luckily where I live it wouldn't have to be inspected

02-06-2011, 03:24 PM	#4
XanRules Scooby Guru Member#: 157348 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Vehicle: It's rowdy outside I ain't signin' s***	It's a lot of work. Big Hugs to AllPro Subaru for taking care of it for me.

02-07-2011, 12:37 AM	#6
slavik.86 Scooby Specialist Member#: 238300 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: tacoma wa Vehicle: 00 2.5rs turbo 6 speed	im in the process of doing exactly that. 05 wrx everything into 97 obs. do it lol

02-13-2011, 07:00 PM	#10
gtu89rx7 Scooby Newbie Member#: 108029 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Charleston, SC Vehicle: 95 Impreza Outback EJ20G swapped	yes! do it. i recently swapped my 95 wagon with an EJ20G and it was fairly easy save for the wiring. had to cut the harness at teh ecu and splice the EJ20 ecu connectors in, as well as make an adapter wiring cable from the ej20 Engine connectors to the old Engine connectors. i also swapped wrx brakes front and rear. still only weighs 2750 lbs. the stock outback tranny with cable clutch is holding up well so far

02-23-2011, 10:33 AM	#12
joe r Scooby Guru Member#: 53412 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Cashmere, Wa 98815 Vehicle: 2003 Outback Black and Gold.	Lots of work "Yes". Piss you off "yes". Penny pinch you to DEATH "YES". Worth it in the end "FUGG YES"! joe r

02-23-2011, 02:25 PM	#13
mike-tracy Scooby Newbie Member#: 135290 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, Washington Vehicle: 1991 Legacy Black	Don't do it unless you have a spare vehicle to use during the weeks/months your OBS will be down. There's guys on the board who you can pay to merge your wiring harnesses. All you'd need to do then is reinstall the wiring, and install the hardware. If this were my first major swap, that's the route I'd take.

02-24-2011, 12:50 AM	#15
mike-tracy Scooby Newbie Member#: 135290 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, Washington Vehicle: 1991 Legacy Black	^^ you'll need to PM them, I don't think they publicize their rates. Zephyr and ECS (a company) come to mind.