Cross-posted from rs25:
So, I was planning on doing the 97L to 04STI swap, BUT I found a solid 02 WRX donor car and have decided to part with the EJ25 setup and do a full swap. I plan on documenting the entire process in detail, to include crash bar and firewall mods, harness install with plug changes for headlights, etc. the WRX dash and drive train. If anyone would like to see this I will post it, otherwise if any of you have lessons learned or other wisdom to impart (not "don't do it" or "GC dash is better looking" lol) please reply/comment. Currently, my coupe has the interior stripped out, except for the steering column, front seat belts and headliner. I have the 03 wrx engine crossmember, new 97L steering rack, wrx wagon fsb, front and rear wrx brake conversion, full TBE exhaust, stock 5 spd driveline and nearly all of the suspension parts are new. AIT 22B wide body kit waiting for install. Flame away! lol