2004 Subaru Forester Transplanted into a 1995 Legacy

iwannabuyyourcar · 12-07-2011, 05:05 PM

I am contemplating swapping a complete 2004 Forester XT into my 1995 Legacy Sedan. I could buy the complete forester for a decent price (wrecked in the front) and want to swap everything into my Sedan.

I would swap everything including the dash and interior. Complete wiring harness. I wonder if I am getting over my head

I will have plenty of free time soon (winter break from school)

Has anyone ever done this before? Does anyone have any recommendations?

I think this would be a very cool car once it is finished. I figure I will completely gut out the Forester and slower swap everything over. I know the dash is going to take some fabbing from what Ive read, but I feel the forester dash is way better looking than my 95 dash

Please chime in and tell me im crazy or...... GO FOR IT MAN

Thanks for any advice........

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Jaxx · 12-07-2011, 07:17 PM

to each their own but eh ..

wrecked in the front is often problematic

iwannabuyyourcar · 12-07-2011, 10:33 PM

The engine is running. I heard it run.

ballitch · 12-07-2011, 10:42 PM

That is a lot of work. Not something that is going to be easy. I hope you have some serious free time, and can plan to spend most of it on this car, not sleeping, and doing take-out breakfast lunch and dinner for a couple weeks.

Have you done some research on these types of swaps? Once you read in to it a bit, you'll get the gravity of the work required to get it running.

Not trying to discourage you, just hope you know what you're in for.

~Josh~

Legacy Man · 12-29-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballitch

That is a lot of work. Not something that is going to be easy. I hope you have some serious free time, and can plan to spend most of it on this car, not sleeping, and doing take-out breakfast lunch and dinner for a couple weeks.

Have you done some research on these types of swaps? Once you read in to it a bit, you'll get the gravity of the work required to get it running.

Not trying to discourage you, just hope you know what you're in for.

~Josh~

He's Right on it being a PITA but if done right it will be worth it.

12-07-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
iwannabuyyourcar Scooby Newbie Member#: 272302 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver	2004 Subaru Forester Transplanted into a 1995 Legacy I am contemplating swapping a complete 2004 Forester XT into my 1995 Legacy Sedan. I could buy the complete forester for a decent price (wrecked in the front) and want to swap everything into my Sedan. I would swap everything including the dash and interior. Complete wiring harness. I wonder if I am getting over my head I will have plenty of free time soon (winter break from school) Has anyone ever done this before? Does anyone have any recommendations? I think this would be a very cool car once it is finished. I figure I will completely gut out the Forester and slower swap everything over. I know the dash is going to take some fabbing from what Ive read, but I feel the forester dash is way better looking than my 95 dash Please chime in and tell me im crazy or...... GO FOR IT MAN Thanks for any advice........ * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-07-2011, 07:17 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	to each their own but eh .. wrecked in the front is often problematic

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iwannabuyyourcar Scooby Newbie Member#: 272302 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver	The engine is running. I heard it run.

12-07-2011, 10:42 PM	#4
ballitch Scooby Specialist Member#: 74907 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: salem, OR Vehicle: 98 cam'd EJ251 Wrx Tranny,slowr than ish	That is a lot of work. Not something that is going to be easy. I hope you have some serious free time, and can plan to spend most of it on this car, not sleeping, and doing take-out breakfast lunch and dinner for a couple weeks. Have you done some research on these types of swaps? Once you read in to it a bit, you'll get the gravity of the work required to get it running. Not trying to discourage you, just hope you know what you're in for. ~Josh~