Baja Interchangeable parts?

masubi · 08-29-2005, 04:58 PM

Hi everyone,
This is my first post, since I just got my 05 Baja Turbo yesterday. I was curious what parts are interchangeable with other subarus?

Example:????
Engine parts same as WRX?

Exhaust same as?

Headlights same as?

This might make a good cross reference for all the other Baja folks that want to change or mod there cars.

Thanks,
James

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Scoobaja43 · 08-29-2005, 10:06 PM

Yea im wit u i would also like to know

Hawk296 · 08-29-2005, 11:21 PM

Engine parts: FXT, STI share the same longblock so all things like pistons turbos, headers etc. will work

headlights-2000-2004 outback/legacy and jdm stuff like B4

the car is on the old legacy platform, so things that work on a previous gen. outback (suspension, brakes, wheels) will bolt right up to a baja

interior, andthing for a legacy, shifters are all teh same between 5 speed cars so a wrx short shifter will work on a baja.

any engine, trans, rear diff will bolt right in from across the line. (6 speed baja?)

its a subaru (AKA legos) so there are tons of things that are interchangable

masubi · 08-30-2005, 01:17 PM

What exhaust fits?

BTW: Thanks for the info so far... Lets keep it going.

James

masubi · 08-30-2005, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk296

Engine parts: FXT, STI share the same longblock so all things like pistons turbos, headers etc. will work

headlights-2000-2004 outback/legacy and jdm stuff like B4

the car is on the old legacy platform, so things that work on a previous gen. outback (suspension, brakes, wheels) will bolt right up to a baja

interior, andthing for a legacy, shifters are all teh same between 5 speed cars so a wrx short shifter will work on a baja.

any engine, trans, rear diff will bolt right in from across the line. (6 speed baja?)

its a subaru (AKA legos) so there are tons of things that are interchangable

You said brakes are same as previous gen outback... So could you use Brembos off WRX?

02_Forester · 08-30-2005, 04:02 PM

'04 STI brake/hub setup will work also -- 5x100, if you are grabbing a whole setup from a salvage yard -- The '05 STI has a different lug pattern --> 5x114

Seats are interchangable for 2000 forward. Not 100% sure about the new body '05+ Legacy but the '05 STI seats will fit.

'05 STI steering wheels DO NOT fit. I would venture a guess that steering wheels that are not 00-04 Legacy/Baja may not be an easy fit because of the connection to the clock spring on the steering column. Baja has a short wiring tail connected to the back of the airbag but the STI's wire from the clockspring plugs directly in to the back of the wheel.

KYB GR2s rear shocks for the 00-04 Legacy are too short for the Baja, you will ride on the bump stops.

masubi · 08-30-2005, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02_Forester

'04 STI brake/hub setup will work also -- 5x100, if you are grabbing a whole setup from a salvage yard -- The '05 STI has a different lug pattern --> 5x114

Seats are interchangable for 2000 forward. Not 100% sure about the new body '05+ Legacy but the '05 STI seats will fit.

'05 STI steering wheels DO NOT fit. I would venture a guess that steering wheels that are not 00-04 Legacy/Baja may not be an easy fit because of the connection to the clock spring on the steering column. Baja has a short wiring tail connected to the back of the airbag but the STI's wire from the clockspring plugs directly in to the back of the wheel.

KYB GR2s rear shocks for the 00-04 Legacy are too short for the Baja, you will ride on the bump stops.

I can't believe they went to 5x114. More wheels to pick from I guess. I would love to get a STI brake setup. I need to start looking for one.

Thanks for the help so far.

mjalex007 · 08-30-2005, 06:02 PM

This topic has come up before. There was a list floating around, it's not complete, but a good place to start. Use search to find it.

Hawk296 · 08-30-2005, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masubi

I can't believe they went to 5x114. More wheels to pick from I guess. I would love to get a STI brake setup. I need to start looking for one.

Thanks for the help so far.

stis switched over to the different bolt pattern when they got larger hubs, I guess it was a weak point on some 04s.

keep in mind, if you get the 04 sti brake setup you are also going to need wheels to clear those brakes. The bajas 6.5 inch wheels wont clear most big brake upgrades.

masubi · 08-31-2005, 04:33 PM

I want to get different wheels anyhow...

masubi · 09-20-2005, 04:11 PM

Thought I would just put it under here, since it would help...

What intake and strut tower bars fit on the baja Turbo?

Allwheeldriver1 · 11-05-2019, 08:38 AM

is this the place to post all my 03 baja restoration issues. i am looking to get a parts car (legacy?) and thats why i found this thread. thanks

Fun-V · 01-03-2025, 06:01 AM

I have an 06' Baja and I'm having trouble finding compatible struts.
I have heard that the 01'-04' outback struts are the same, can anyone verify this for me?

Flowmastered87GL · 02-18-2025, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fun-V

I have an 06' Baja and I'm having trouble finding compatible struts.
I have heard that the 01'-04' outback struts are the same, can anyone verify this for me?

00-04 Outback struts are quite close. A tiny bit shorter, but in a pinch, they will work. Stick the Baja springs on them and you might get lucky and retain your ride height, but you may lose some droop.

08-29-2005, 04:58 PM	#1
masubi Scooby Newbie Member#: 94769 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The OC Vehicle: 2005 Baja Black	Baja Interchangeable parts? Hi everyone, This is my first post, since I just got my 05 Baja Turbo yesterday. I was curious what parts are interchangeable with other subarus? Example:???? Engine parts same as WRX? Exhaust same as? Headlights same as? This might make a good cross reference for all the other Baja folks that want to change or mod there cars. Thanks, James * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-30-2005, 01:17 PM	#4
masubi Scooby Newbie Member#: 94769 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The OC Vehicle: 2005 Baja Black	Exhaust What exhaust fits? BTW: Thanks for the info so far... Lets keep it going. James

09-20-2005, 04:11 PM	#11
masubi Scooby Newbie Member#: 94769 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The OC Vehicle: 2005 Baja Black	Update - New question Thought I would just put it under here, since it would help... What intake and strut tower bars fit on the baja Turbo?

01-03-2025, 06:01 AM	#13
Fun-V Scooby Newbie Member#: 539924 Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Reno, Nevada Vehicle: 2006 Baja Blue	Struts I have an 06' Baja and I'm having trouble finding compatible struts. I have heard that the 01'-04' outback struts are the same, can anyone verify this for me?

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08-29-2005, 10:06 PM	#2
Scoobaja43 Scooby Newbie Member#: 92667 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2005 Baja T Blue	Yea im wit u i would also like to know

08-29-2005, 11:21 PM	#3
Hawk296 Scooby Specialist Member#: 14555 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MI Vehicle: 1995 Impreza L Baja	Engine parts: FXT, STI share the same longblock so all things like pistons turbos, headers etc. will work headlights-2000-2004 outback/legacy and jdm stuff like B4 the car is on the old legacy platform, so things that work on a previous gen. outback (suspension, brakes, wheels) will bolt right up to a baja interior, andthing for a legacy, shifters are all teh same between 5 speed cars so a wrx short shifter will work on a baja. any engine, trans, rear diff will bolt right in from across the line. (6 speed baja?) its a subaru (AKA legos) so there are tons of things that are interchangable

08-30-2005, 04:02 PM	#6
02_Forester Scooby Specialist Member#: 11015 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: '06 Volvo V70R Sonic Blue	'04 STI brake/hub setup will work also -- 5x100, if you are grabbing a whole setup from a salvage yard -- The '05 STI has a different lug pattern --> 5x114 Seats are interchangable for 2000 forward. Not 100% sure about the new body '05+ Legacy but the '05 STI seats will fit. '05 STI steering wheels DO NOT fit. I would venture a guess that steering wheels that are not 00-04 Legacy/Baja may not be an easy fit because of the connection to the clock spring on the steering column. Baja has a short wiring tail connected to the back of the airbag but the STI's wire from the clockspring plugs directly in to the back of the wheel. KYB GR2s rear shocks for the 00-04 Legacy are too short for the Baja, you will ride on the bump stops.

08-30-2005, 06:02 PM	#8
mjalex007 Scooby Newbie Member#: 66022 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Massachusetts Vehicle: 2005 Baja Turbo Black	This topic has come up before. There was a list floating around, it's not complete, but a good place to start. Use search to find it.

08-31-2005, 04:33 PM	#10
masubi Scooby Newbie Member#: 94769 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The OC Vehicle: 2005 Baja Black	I want to get different wheels anyhow...

11-05-2019, 08:38 AM	#12
Allwheeldriver1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 508061 Join Date: Nov 2019	is this the place to post all my 03 baja restoration issues. i am looking to get a parts car (legacy?) and thats why i found this thread. thanks

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