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  1. Swaps/conversions
    Hey everyone. I have a 2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS with 180k kms and it seems to be burning alot of coolant or steam out of the exhaust. I've heard of people putting a EJ253 in them and cutting off ECG pipe. Swapping/New pulleys. What would people recommend I do. I would love to have this car as...
  2. Swaps/conversions
    Well, it happened – my EJ25 went kaput so I’m in the market for a swap. I’m still researching which EJ (ideally USDM) is the best option for me, but worried about getting a poor quality product from a less than reputable vendor. Definitely want something with a warranty, so junk yard/Facebook...
  3. DIY - How / To Installs
    I have a 2002 ej25 rs. The engine was gone so I need to do an engine swap. I bought a 2005 ej25 I believe it’s is from a outback. Problem is the 2002 is a cable throttle body and the 2005 is an electric. I was told my best bet is to switch the intake manifold. Would I run into any problems with...
  4. Swaps/conversions
    What would I need to swap an EZ30R into a 2003 2.5RS? From what ive heard i could also get a 6 speed from a STI. I don't know what else i would need though. Has anyone swapped an EZ30R into a bugeye? Please help!
  5. Swaps/conversions
    Now I know my car isn't an RS or technically a GC8, but I though you people might be of some help to me. I have a 97 Impreza with the 1.6L engine, with 190K miles. I've been wanting to do an engine swap for some time, and have decided on a 2.5L swap. Does anyone know what I need to change in the...
  6. Swaps/conversions
    Hey guys I'm confused and have looked on all forums I could find regarding this issue,, I've got a 2002 wrx with a healthy ej205(avcs) in it and want to swap it into my 1996 gf8 that came factory with the ej20g(obd1) Was wondering which will be the best way to sort the wiring out, or what...
  7. Swaps/conversions
    Hey all, first post here. I've just recently crashed my 2002 Jdm bugeye wrx wagon, mostly everything is cosmetic but the car is still a write off. I also have a 1993 gl impreza that I have been considering a wrx swap in for a while and since the opportunity has arisen, I think it would be rude...
  8. Service & Maintenance
    Hi, as some of you know I own a stock 1995 Subaru Impreza L Coupe with an AWD 1.8L EJ and its stock 5-speed transmission. My plan is to daily the car with the EJ18 and an exhaust until I can afford the EJ20 swap... My question is if I'm swapping a stock EJ20 would it attach to my transmission...
  9. Swaps/conversions
    My 2011 impreza 2.5i was driving really rough and while driving one day all warning lights came on and a horrible metal on metal noise started coming from engine area. Long story short ended up getting a 2006 2.5 engine and swapping it over. Come to find out the shop that did it decided to just...
  10. Swaps/conversions
    Have 2001 engine and want to swap out 2.5 2010 Is the bell housing the same on both engines. This is my first subaru 2001 twin turbo not sure what L it is? Can anyone help me to know if it will work?Thank you
  11. General Subaru Discussion
    Hi, so I want to turbo a ej22 for the first time. The car I have is a manual 99 Impreza L. I found a 97 auto ej22 off of and Impreza and if I buy the engine my plans with it are to put wrx heads, manifold, exhaust, turbo, crossmember, etc. So my question is, what will I have to do to make the...
  12. Swaps/conversions
    Hi All, Brian from iWire here. We put together a blog post with just about everything needed to swap a WRX into a RS. In our case it was a JDM 2001-2004 EJ205 into a 99 RS. Bucky Lasek allowed us to swap his car so we could create resources for you guys. If you need help with the wiring, we're...
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