Can you engine swap a Subaru?
Which Subaru Engine Do I Have? This group of chassis has the most options for an engine swap because you can stick with cable throttle or you can upgrade to a drive by wire platform. Another set of good options would be DBW 2.5 liter models like USDM 06-07 WRX, USDM 04-07 STi, or USDM 04-08 Forester XT.
Can you put STI parts on a forester?
According to Doug, “The ’04-08 Forester is basically a box-shaped WRX/ STI on stilts. Basically, if a part fits an ’04 WRX/STI it fits on a XT Forester. Since the Forester’s chassis is basically the same as an Impreza, The STI treatment doesn’t have to end under the hood either.
Which foresters are turbo?
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- 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium.
- 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring.
- 2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring.
- 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring.
- 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring.
- 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring.
- 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring.
Are there any swaps on this forum for SG Foresters?
There are plenty of swaps on this forum! Mikedrives01 has an EJ257 swapped in his SF I’m sure the SG foresters would be easier to swap since the XT is in the US but it would be the 255 block in those. I’m sure it’d be easier to just start with an XT but that’s no fun!
Do you need to swap engines on a Subaru Forester?
Swapping may have made sense pre-2002, before we had any of Subaru’s turbo cars stateside. These days they are so cheap and readily available that there really is no need to reinvent the wheel, especially for a daily driver. Now for those who enjoy wrenching on a project car and don’t mind dealing with issues and downtime, swap away!
How do you swap an engine in a Subaru?
To do this swap the steps are as as “simple” as, pull the engine from the chassis, swap the cross member, put the new engine in, hook up power steering, AC, exhaust, and radiator. Assuming the wiring harness is sent to us, it would just plug back into the chassis and the new engine and the car is done.
Do you need to do an engine swap?
If you have to ask, then an engine swap is probably not for you… it makes much more sense to sell the 03 and buy an 04 XT. You’ll have a more dependable car that came boosted from the factory. If you have to ask, then an engine swap is probably not for you… it makes much more sense to sell the 03 and buy an 04 XT.