Can you swap Subaru engines?
A lot of work goes into any swap. There are wiring changes, mount changes, mechanical changes, etc and these all depend on what engine and chassis are going to be used. However, when it comes to engine choices there are some simpler options which we will get into below.
Are all Subaru 2.5 engines the same?
YES, they are all pretty much the same.
How much does a Subaru engine swap cost?
The cheapest OEM STi shortblock I found was $1800 shipped (dealer pricing) and around $1000 to $1400 just for labor to pull and the motor out, install heads, and re-install the motor. So it would be around $3200, so that isnt so bad just have to keep a buffer of $4000.
What engines can you put in a Subaru?
2.0 liter 4 cyl DOHC engine w/ 200 hp and 151 lb-ft torque [BRZ] 2.5 liter 4 cyl DOHC engine w/ 173 hp and 174 lb-ft torque [Forester, Outback, Legacy] 2.0 liter 4 cyl DOHC turbocharged engine w/ 250 hp and 258 lb-ft torque [Turbo Forester] 2.0 liter 4 cyl DOHC turbocharged engine w/ 268 hp and 258 lb-ft torque [WRX]
What kind of engine does a Subaru have?
The first Subaru Engine used in the US is the E series. Most Subarus you see on the road today have an EJ, and in 2011, Subaru introduced a completely redesigned engine, the F series. FA and FB engines are beginning to replace all EJ engines, with only the EJ257 still in the STI as of 2019.
When did the Subaru EJ transmission come out?
This transmission was released in 1988 for use in the Subaru XT6 and Leone Touring Wagon. The bellhousing and input shaft were changed for the Subaru EJ engine, the first generation was used until about 1998, when a major redesign of the holding devices was released.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Legacy have?
The EJ engine was introduced in the 1989 Subaru Legacy to replace the EA engines. It was designed from scratch with five main crankshaft bearings and four valves per cylinder and can be either SOHC or DOHC and one timing belt. The fifth digit is the only way to tell without seeing the engine. EJ30: Special limited engine.
What was the first year of the Subaru Outback?
The History and Evolution of the Subaru Outback. 1 1995-1999 First Generation Subaru Outback. The very first Outback made its debut in 1994 at the New York Auto Show. The 1995 Legacy Outback would be 2 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback. 3 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback.