how difficult... sti engine drop into an outback?

gsus · 11-19-2005, 03:46 PM

hey fellas, i'm fairly new here (my first post

). i dont own a subaru, but i would sure love to own a newer legacy gt someday. anyhow, my friend's mom just recently purchased a 01(i think it was 01) outback limited(he's on the board but hasnt posted yet SOHCturbo i believe is his name). anyhow, he started talking some crazy talk bout possilby doing an sti drop into the legacy when and if that engine ever blows (not that there's anything wrong with it). anyhow, i was just wondering how possible is this swap? would the engine drop right in, like it belonged there? would it require alot custom work? wiring & such?

hopefully i wont get flamed too badly for asking this

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warpspeedwrx · 11-20-2005, 08:25 PM

mechanical it will drop in and bolt on(might require minor modifications, not much different from a wrx to older impreza swap I believe but the wiring will be the difficult part. Don't quote me though

Charge · 11-20-2005, 08:47 PM

You'd run into a variety of ECU control issues. Feel free to read up on the plethora of information in this forum over the next few months and you'll find answers to most of your questions.

Oh...and if that engine in the outback now is in decent shape and maintained...i wouldn't be surprised to see it last 250,000 without any major issues. So he may be waiting a while.

linsavy · 11-20-2005, 09:06 PM

A STi motor with an auto tranny in a 3700lb Outback would not be my first choice.
You would be better off to put in an H6. Save yourself the trouble and get a Volvo awd turbo.

SOHCturbo · 11-25-2005, 03:44 AM

What gsus?? BLASPHEMY!

I would just go out and buy an STi.

gsus · 11-25-2005, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOHCturbo

What gsus?? BLASPHEMY!

I would just go out and buy an STi.

glad you got your sense back

.

blue-sun · 11-30-2005, 04:05 PM

clicky <--- here's a outback sport to STi swap that used to be semi-local (Detriot) that I detailed a few summers ago. . .towards the bottom of that page

tooocool49723 · 11-30-2005, 09:30 PM

I <3 mykrrr's old car.

I'll be picking up a wagon myself in the not-too-distant future. And it will end up being swapped. Just havent decided what to swap into it (ej22t? EJ25? EJ27 a la crawford?)

11-19-2005, 03:46 PM	#1
gsus Scooby Newbie Member#: 95736 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago Vehicle: 1991 Toyota MR2 White	how difficult... sti engine drop into an outback? hey fellas, i'm fairly new here (my first post ). i dont own a subaru, but i would sure love to own a newer legacy gt someday. anyhow, my friend's mom just recently purchased a 01(i think it was 01) outback limited(he's on the board but hasnt posted yet SOHCturbo i believe is his name). anyhow, he started talking some crazy talk bout possilby doing an sti drop into the legacy when and if that engine ever blows (not that there's anything wrong with it). anyhow, i was just wondering how possible is this swap? would the engine drop right in, like it belonged there? would it require alot custom work? wiring & such? hopefully i wont get flamed too badly for asking this * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-25-2005, 03:44 AM	#5
SOHCturbo Scooby Newbie Member#: 100423 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Evanston, IL Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon Silver	Never! What gsus?? BLASPHEMY! I would just go out and buy an STi.

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warpspeedwrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 36318 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: OR Vehicle: 2002 wrx sold :(	mechanical it will drop in and bolt on(might require minor modifications, not much different from a wrx to older impreza swap I believe but the wiring will be the difficult part. Don't quote me though

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