thinking of buying a SVX

1quikwagon · 03-05-2008, 02:10 PM

Hey everyone, I have been sent here for info on SVX's. I am currently looking at a 92, forest green, v6, auto.
I am not new to subaru's, however, I am quite new to svx's. I was wondering if there is a thread somewhere that someone has done an sti 6 speed swap with a wrx motor to power it. I know wiring for the ej207 will be a pain seeing as they are totally different... but my question is this, I know that any ej-ez series are swapable, but does anyone know about the trans. I am trying to find out if the driveshaft will bolt in, crossmembers, shifter location, all those little small things. Any info would be great. Thanks. Also, is that an h6 under the hood?

Brandon.

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Flowmastered87GL · 03-05-2008, 06:40 PM

I would say swap in the 6 speed, I know 5 speed swaps have been done.

Yes its an H6 under the hood (not a V unless you consider 180 degrees a V still)

its 230HP stock. You COULD turbo or supercharge that, convert it to stick and have quite a bit of fun with it.

It may be considered a crime to neuter it and take away 2 of its cylinders even if there is a turbo under the hood too.

TurboneX · 03-06-2008, 12:51 AM

I dont know why you were sent here

Not enough people here have SVX. Well, I have 3

Best to ask this question over at----
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5
Thats the tech forum for the network. I know the tranny has been done, but dont know about the WRX swap.

MilesFox · 03-07-2008, 01:20 AM

the car will be a dog with a 2.5 r 2.0. the car weighs better than 3400 lbs. keep the "v" 6 3.3 liter, swap in sti suspension parts and go with the manual transmission.

the svx only had an auto available, because at the time, subaru did not have a strong enough transmission ot make it manual from the factory.

the 3.3 is based on the same dimensions as the 2.5 dohc, before the 2.5 even came out.

so whatever modification options there are for a 2.5, just apply that to what essentially is 1 and a half 2.5 engines under the hood

AFBeefcake · 03-07-2008, 09:09 PM

Sti suspension parts will not fit on a svx. The front mounts have a different bolt pattern and where the strut mounts to the knuckle is different too. Also sti brakes will not mount up its been tried.
The only STI parts that fix on a svx is the air filter, group n motor mounts, group n dog bone, and group n trany mount if you do a 5 or 6 speed swap.

1quikwagon · 03-08-2008, 08:03 PM

as far as the 5 speed swap, does anyone know if the crossmembers will line up? Also the svx i am looking at "runs rough" he said when you push the accel pedel the revs don't go up very much, even at wot. Anyone have any idea's? THanks.

Brandon.

TurboneX · 03-09-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 1quikwagon

as far as the 5 speed swap, does anyone know if the crossmembers will line up? Also the svx i am looking at "runs rough" he said when you push the accel pedel the revs don't go up very much, even at wot. Anyone have any idea's? THanks.

Brandon.

Did you register over at http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/index.php ?

Most of, if not all, of your questions can be answered there.
I think you will need the 5spd x-member and I think it lines up.
The other issue sounds like a clogged cat, or the timing is wrong.

03-05-2008, 02:10 PM	#1
1quikwagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 163825 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: five17 Performance, MI Vehicle: 1996 Leg Wagon Turbo Black	thinking of buying a SVX Hey everyone, I have been sent here for info on SVX's. I am currently looking at a 92, forest green, v6, auto. I am not new to subaru's, however, I am quite new to svx's. I was wondering if there is a thread somewhere that someone has done an sti 6 speed swap with a wrx motor to power it. I know wiring for the ej207 will be a pain seeing as they are totally different... but my question is this, I know that any ej-ez series are swapable, but does anyone know about the trans. I am trying to find out if the driveshaft will bolt in, crossmembers, shifter location, all those little small things. Any info would be great. Thanks. Also, is that an h6 under the hood? Brandon. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-05-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
Flowmastered87GL WCSS Drunk Moderator Member#: 8914 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2005 Baja Sport Regal Blue Pearl	I would say swap in the 6 speed, I know 5 speed swaps have been done. Yes its an H6 under the hood (not a V unless you consider 180 degrees a V still) its 230HP stock. You COULD turbo or supercharge that, convert it to stick and have quite a bit of fun with it. It may be considered a crime to neuter it and take away 2 of its cylinders even if there is a turbo under the hood too.

03-06-2008, 12:51 AM	#3
TurboneX Scooby Specialist Member#: 21676 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pacific Northwet Vehicle: RX 03Foz89RX85Brat RedBlackBlue	I dont know why you were sent here Not enough people here have SVX. Well, I have 3 Best to ask this question over at---- http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Thats the tech forum for the network. I know the tranny has been done, but dont know about the WRX swap.

03-07-2008, 01:20 AM	#4
MilesFox Scooby Newbie Member#: 64965 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 87 87 RX 95 Legacy duplicolor, aluminum	the car will be a dog with a 2.5 r 2.0. the car weighs better than 3400 lbs. keep the "v" 6 3.3 liter, swap in sti suspension parts and go with the manual transmission. the svx only had an auto available, because at the time, subaru did not have a strong enough transmission ot make it manual from the factory. the 3.3 is based on the same dimensions as the 2.5 dohc, before the 2.5 even came out. so whatever modification options there are for a 2.5, just apply that to what essentially is 1 and a half 2.5 engines under the hood

03-07-2008, 09:09 PM	#5
AFBeefcake Scooby Specialist Member#: 27874 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Ledyard,CT Vehicle: 2002 WRX V7 EJ207 DOM1.5 6MT 360 whp	Sti suspension parts will not fit on a svx. The front mounts have a different bolt pattern and where the strut mounts to the knuckle is different too. Also sti brakes will not mount up its been tried. The only STI parts that fix on a svx is the air filter, group n motor mounts, group n dog bone, and group n trany mount if you do a 5 or 6 speed swap.

03-08-2008, 08:03 PM	#6
1quikwagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 163825 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: five17 Performance, MI Vehicle: 1996 Leg Wagon Turbo Black	as far as the 5 speed swap, does anyone know if the crossmembers will line up? Also the svx i am looking at "runs rough" he said when you push the accel pedel the revs don't go up very much, even at wot. Anyone have any idea's? THanks. Brandon.