Subaru forester engine swap

To do this swap, the steps are as "simple" as pulling the engine from the chassis, swapping the cross member, putting the new engine in, hook up the power steering, AC, exhaust, and radiator. parts: new radiator and heater hoses. Higher flow/pressure fuel pump to support the demands of the 350. Thermostat should be good but that's up to you. 5L DOHC NA, it doesn't need to be from an outback, it could be any 2. Also have a 2002 Subaru Forester L with a trashed body but good engine. 5XT with a blown #4 cylinder. 3) you must use the intake from the 2. #1 · Mar 11, 2024. Note that many Subaru models share engine and transmissions, so it does NOT have to be the same model to work in your Forester. If you're in Austin, TX and having difficulties with the dealer or any shop, hit me up. Hopefully this helps some. 5:1 or more, the engine will make more power, but then you will need the anti-knock additives in high test gasoline. 9 L LSA supercharger and ID850 injectors. #1 · Sep 20, 2023. 0, 2. I have confirmed the head gaskets were changed with Fel-Pro. Nov 29, 2012 · 1) Any sohc 2. " Both are PZEV engines. Was wondering if anyone else has done or thought of doing Oct 22, 2022 · Engine swap Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by 2. Feb 21, 2010 · No need to worry about the auto/MT part of things, Subaru didn't change any thing in regards to the engine vs what tranny it was being mated up to. The 2004 throttle body is cable, the 2005 is electric drive by wire. I couldn't find a forum topic on this and I need it to be answered. May 9, 2014 · 2006 forester engine swap. Although the engine was pretty straight forward swap it wasn’t a Sep 19, 2013 · link1896. Jul 18, 2017 · I am looking to swap out the engine and I am wondering which engines are compatible with the chassis. 9L in the forester would be easy but I just wanted to come here for a second opinion. I can't remember which, but either the 01-04 or 05-09 fits better. No experience on doing this but you need both vehicles, as you'll be moving parts from one to the other. However. i have found a engine out of a 2001 wrx which is a EJ205NW4BB. I was recently thinking about purchasing an 03 Forester 2. I had to do the pulley swap and then installed the engine with the original intake. It shouldn't be hard finding a 2. The tough swap is going from a DOHC to a SOHC. As long as he used your old: - intake manifold, throttle body and wiring harness. Assuming the wiring harness is sent Oct 19, 2008 · Subaru wiring is a nightmare. Swap in a stock EJ20T. 5 will drop in place of any other. Sep 16, 2017 · Miker104 said: I did the EJ25 SOHC to EJ20 Swap using an EJ201 from Japan and I used my original Intake Manifold/wiring harness, cam and crank gears/sensors. Sep 12, 2016 · 3 posts · Joined 2015. 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (bobbytuned VF39) (his) Apr 17, 2017 · Phase 2: All Subaru 2. 2006-2011 EJ25 SOHC from any model fits, except 2010+ Legacy/Outback. The boot from the ignition coil pulls off / gotta work it off a little bit. New subframe to support the weight and twisting forces of the 350. It has been over a year and almost 10k miles on the engine. #9 · Oct 4, 2014. It is a tough task You willl have to remove: the entire dash, the entire HVAC system including the AC dryer, the heater core, and the heater/cooler controls, the Jul 3, 2014 · Another engine swap gone wrong (EJ252 to EJ20) I have a 2000 Forester so I thought this would be the apropriate forum to join. Quick answer, the XT engine will have sensors that your existing engine doesn't have, so the engine wiring, including the ECM has to be move over. #7 · Dec 12, 2022. The question (s) is (are); can the 97 Jul 7, 2017 · This Subaru Forester called “Project Arkham” was built by Moore Performance in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. There is no advantage as these all have the same longblock. Jan 12, 2020 · The AVO turbo kit advertises 265 hp at the engine, 212 at the wheels, about 100 hp over the stock. Jul 15, 2020 · 2. 5L DOHC NA out of a Subaru. Find a '99+ 2. I asked the junkyard and he said he sells a lot of Subaru engines and they made changes in the 2007-2010 engines. 5RS. Feb 2, 2015 · 75 posts · Joined 2014. Extra miles of soft driving can never hurt anything and it has been proven that a softer break-in will cause better performance. The PCM is what's going to impact emissions more than a few years difference in engine production of the exact same engine. 2004 engine type: EJ255BWTBB. Mar 28, 2014 · Engine swap Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by jgrote Mar 28, 2014 Jan 24, 2024 · If you already have the FB from the 2015, sell it and use the money for a compatible engine or rebuild the one you have. 592 posts · Joined 2013. 16 posts · Joined 2014. Jun 15, 2015 · if you take the ecu, wiring harness and motor from an xt of the same year it would be the easiest. I don't know if Subaru did something similar. The maximum recommended boost is <6 psi. Given that I'm planning on pulling the motor I'm exploring my swap options. Jan 29, 2020 · So, I purchased a '09 Forester with a TOTALLY locked up engine and replaced it with a JDM unit. I don't have the skills to do this so it's going to a shop for the swap. If you get a 2004-2005 engine, you will need to plug the EGR port in the back of the LH cylinder head (use an oil pan drain plug, same thread) 3. 2004-05 FXT, 2004-06 STI, 2005-06 LGT and OBT all came with B25 heads. You do not need to remove the intake in the car - I pulled the engine with intake on. #3 · Jun 16, 2015. Starting with MY99 Subaru moved to the SOHC design. Oct 11, 2011 · The signal to the OSV switches abruptly between ~33% duty cycle (off) and ~80% duty cycle (on). I finally found an engine from JDM Alliance in Dallas, to replace the broken engine on my Fozzie. 699 posts · Joined 2007. 0L turbo, a WRX 2. You'll have to confirm dimensions yourself. Dec 7, 2019 · Starting this build thread for everybody that is looking to swap their engine with one from a GR gen STI. 5 turbo and the ej20x was 2. I have found a 2001 forester locally that was wrecked but motor seems to have been undamaged. 5 into a 98' Forester. The Mandela Effect, well that explains it! Mar 31, 2023 · I like to swap this ‘oil burner’ with a newer ~2016 engine from a Legacy, since these are more affordable engines and should not have the piston slap / oil burning issue I was told… Would this be a good choice? What modifications does this engine swap task entail if it is possible? Any help / guidance is appreciated thanks, David Sep 6, 2022 · in my other thread I detailed some engine knocking problems and have determined we will be putting a new engine into my son's 2013 Forester. Make sure the crank timing gear matches your original engine, if not swap them. Hey all, I am thinking of buying Forester SF or SG and doing it up nicely, however was also considering buying a Barra motor as they are cheap and are reliable and put out decent power, it is a I6 DOHC petrol engine and began production in 02. I am interested in hearing from anybody who has replaced an original engine (EJ 253) with a later model ( with VVT ) 2010 XT Forester / 2013 Turbo Diesel Forester. Apr 8, 2015 · 2004 Impreza 2. Stay Tuned!! Apr 21, 2011 · So I have a question. I did not need to change the ECM. #1 · Mar 14, 2019. Apr 22, 2023 · Vehicle Details: 2011 2. My 2010 developed a nice bottom end knock. The engine itself out of the 09 Impreza was a direct swap. The issues you may not be able to overcome make the 15 to 08 swap a non-starter (pardon the pun). I'm considering doing a full engine swap on my 2001 Forester S. Sep 26, 2015 · NK2201. If the XT has DBW, then that system has to be swapped across as well if the car doesn't already have it. ECU/EFI controller. Swap over the a/c tensioner and pulley because the 20x use the stretch belts. Most ebay sellers hawk the JDM EJ20 engine as a replacement. usdm sti heads. I found a 2009 forester at a junkyard and bought the engine. 2) Check if you need an EGR. I have one in my 03 Forester with manual transmission. Looks like your donor engine is the same configuration as the original. So your AVLS engine swap to replace a pre AVLS you can force the AVLS solenoids ON with a circuit/method of your choice. Would it be worth it to do the entire swap myself along with the help of my dad and uncle or should I just Aug 28, 2011 · This is my first Subaru swap, ive done some Ford, Honda, Chevy's but this is a first for the boxer engine. 5 pistons, DOHC heads, Intake Manifold and engine harness. Thanks for the confirmation. 4: this engine apears to have quad avcs and I have no idea how to figure out if the computer I bought, which was Mar 14, 2019 · 31 posts · Joined 2019. 5+ magnets and set aside. Dec 7, 2014 · Mechanic recommended engine replacement. I didn't do that, which meant I needed to get an aftermarket ECU- a Haltech Elite 1500. I'm the proud owner of a 2003 Subaru Forester XS MT. Vehicle Details: 2011 forester x utility. The EJ20x also has exhaust AVCS, which won't work unless you run a JDM Jul 8, 2020 · A common swap in the uk is to use the 2. Would it bolt up and obviously I’d need to put in a new harness or merge harness if I’m correct not sure. 5. 5L H4) and I've been wanting to replace it with the EZ36D (6cyl, 3. My grandson's 2011 subaru forester 2. #1 · Dec 13, 2013. Starting in 1999 ALL Blocks were Phase II, whether it was the DOHC in the Legacy/Outback or the SOHC in the Impreza/Forester. Aug 29, 2010 · here are some progress pics of the swap. Dec 13, 2020 · 1104 posts · Joined 2014. rjp195028 Discussion starter. turbo versions) from 1999-2010 (depends on model when the FB-series engine was 1st used). #2 · 6d ago. Used some washers and a longer bolt - 4 washers and 4 M6 X 30 bolts. #8 · May 27, 2018. 2L should have single port heads allowing you to use your current exhaust manifold and IIRC the intake is the same as your 2. So it may be worth sourcing a 2011-2013 engine. Save Share. 6) Remove the 2016. Aug 8, 2023 · 6 posts · Joined 2023. The donor car is 2009 Forester XT with 123k miles and an overheated EJ255. Vehicle Details: 99 automatic. This 2. Went the outback FB25 route due to the price differential between the two motors on car-part. 5 liter, DOHC - engine. the new motor going in is a rebuilt sti long block, semi-built. The motor, tranny and exhaust will bolt right in. I have a line on a 46k mile 2007 Impreza drive train to replace the Forester's engine, 5-speed transmission and rear diff. 3: ecu would have to be different as the previous engine was a 2. well my 98 forester gt 5 s manual engine finally blew the head gasket and is now pressurizing real bad at 235k km. My main interest is to figure out how much easier it would be compared to a WRX or STI swap. Dec 15, 2017 · The Forester’s new engine is a 2. The turbo harness/ECU and the NA harness and ECU are completely different ball games. No issues so far. Now if the wiring is the same is the question I suppose. soobyhobby. It is the FB25 non turbo A/T engine and probably had oil consumption issues and my son might have not known to check for that between oil changes I'm guessing. The drivetrain consists of a Jake’s Performance Mar 10, 2009 · If you don't want to do any re-wiring, I'm afraid you're stuck with using another DOHC EJ25. Hey everyone I'm new to the forums and this Is my first post. If i were you drive the car for 500+ mile with the . #2 · Sep 12, 2016. Crossmember, complete engine, turbo, IC, exhaust components, wiring harness and ECU. 6L H6. torque wrench. Feb 8, 2009 · Complete STi Swap. The following week, I pulled the engine again and replaced the head gaskets with the turbo subaru gaskets. usdm sti forged crank and rods. Aug 30, 2014 · ksinghamit Discussion starter. There are a total of four bolts. I swapped an 07 WRX engine into an SG NA. 5X manual trans with a blown engine. New plugs, oil, filter, coolant. I have a few questions as I bought a 98 forester and the head gaskets are bad and I was wondering if and how hard it would be to do an engine swap to a engine out of a 2003-2006 forester xt the ej20. 2159 posts · Joined 2021. Sep 20, 2023 · 2 posts · Joined 2023. I've read you have to swap the entire engine wiring harness, including the ECM. His is a M/T I am looking at installing a jdm engine does anyone know if I can use one out of a A/T are the timming chain gears different? Jan 21, 2024 · I swapped a JDM EJ25 engine into my 1999 forester. Mar 11, 2024 · R. 5 X with a manual transmission. just off the top of my head. Hi, I could use some quick advice. My engine builder also suggests doing this. I am less worried about keeping a turbo'd car as I am with simply finding an engine I can swap in for 3G instead of paying 5K to get my 150K Km 2009 engine rebuilt. Feb 5, 2019 · 1) the flywheel/flexplate is about a half of inch smaller on the 2. (there are vendors For a GC Chassis (1993-2001 Subaru), we suggest a 2001-2005 JDM WRX (EJ205/7 or V7/8) or a 2002-2007 USDM WRX or STi. 4) Either inspect or re-use your left cam and crank pulley. Of course those were the worst years for oil burning as well. Extremely different platform. The engine assembly was from a local yard, 93k, manual transmission, no accessories for $495. May 25, 2018 · Yours has the EJ25 SOHC. 5 and all the goodies on it. I used the 2004 block & heads, retained the 2005 intake manifold. That was PCI Bus, and they later switched to CANBUS around 2006, so swapping that much newer could be a major project, depending on how Subaru went about it. STi has dual cams, variable valve timing, drive by wire throttle body, different cam sensor, O2 sensors,. The 98 Forester was the only year with this particular engine. 6L, H6 Short Block) and My question to you guys is first: Will it fit? and Second: Will I need a new Transmission? Can I Reprogram May 16, 2022 · 2: engine wiring harness would have to be either swaped or replaced with the old one. Hey everyone. Kevin and bman400. Codes were slightly different for 2015: C - North America PZEV (aka Tier 3) Y - Intake-only AVCS, TGV, EGR. i blew my original motor at around 131k miles. #2 · Jun 28, 2018. Normally when this kind of swap is done, you would have the donor XT that you'd move over parts like the engine & the engine wiring harness to your Forester. 5 along with the sensors. #4 · Sep 17, 2008 (Edited) You should be able to. #4 · Dec 29, 2022. I found an engine from a 2013 Legacy that had about 76,000 miles on it which was about $1000 cheaper than any Forester engine available with reasonable mileage within hundreds on miles. Phase I ended with the 1998 model year. I have checked all fuses under the hood and drivers knee panel and Aug 7, 2022 · I have a 1998 Forester S (AUTO) with a blown headgasket. AFAIK the actual engine is very similar with some updated parts. Tradeoffs again. #2 · Feb 4, 2015. 4 posts · Joined 2021. so i want to take this oppurtunity to put in a wrx engine in. #1 · Apr 5, 2024. It makes 265 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque on 19 psi of boost. This option is as close as you get to a direct plug and play swap. Block Phase had nothing to do with overhead cams, but crank changes, thrust bearing changes, main crank oil passages changes and 6 Aug 16, 2023 · From 1999 to 2003 depending on the model, Chrysler ran most of the cluster gauges via one wire connected to the ECU. 0 L EJ207 flat-four from a JDM 2005 WRX STI. May 26, 2021 · 1 post · Joined 2021. Every thing went smooth, had to change a couple of vacuum ports/hoses and replace ground straps and such and wiring harnesses matched up fine. change the EGR valve while your there. Then it gets complicated, as you need to merge that harness with the wiring harness in the cabin. 2) BOTH the crank gear AND the drivers side Cam gear must be changed, use off the 2. Feb 12, 2018 · 2654 posts · Joined 2011. It's the same engine as in the '96-'99 Legacy Outback and GT and '98 (ONLY) Impreza RS. Below are some pictures and if anyone has any questions or input on any of this feel free to comment. I found a used engine from a 2015 with very low miles. 5L has. It was easy enough to get around that. With the exception of the engine, the car is in great shape. Basically ON or OFF. I have a 1998 Forester S with the EJ25D DOHC engine that is starting the overheating death spiral. new accessory belts. The engine will crank but no start. Braking the engine off the transmission is a PITA the first time, you will triple check you have all bolts out and swear you have missed one. The engine/transmission will bolt together just fine. Not sure how well they work with an auto. Mar 16, 2014 · Turn the crank shaft with a 22mm drive to line up each bolt in the opening. I have a 2006 forester 2. It runs flawlessly. sensors, hose routing, etc. 2) Mark the old (pre-2016. You have insufficient privileges to reply here. Is there any way to swap a turbo engine into it without having to make a custom wiring harness? Could you get an 04-05 Forester XT engine and ECU? I would really appreciate some help. 4 posts · Joined 2023. I’m just trying to figure if which engines are compatible with mine. I've recently started to pull the motor apart and I have a few questions regarding a possible swap for a JDM EJ20 motor. Aug 5, 2018 · At 175K miles, the FB25 in our 2011 Forester is pretty tired, uses oil, and leaks oil like an old diesel. The recipient: 2005 Forester XS. I am from upstate new york so I am really going to be relying on it this winter! Anyway, the main question I have to ask revolves around an engine swap that I did recently. Mar 30, 2006 · The swap is pretty straight forward mechanically. specs: ej257 longblock. 5 crank which gives you 2. 5L Turbo or even one of the 3. sup guys, i have a 2001 forester s and i need a new engine due to it knocking. Hi, new here, very happy to have found this forum. IIRC I saw a video on youtube where they pulled a Subie motor in 30 minutes. You will need an XT front crossmember. If you are good at fabricating you could do a supercharger build with your existing engine and keep the boost low, around 5 psi with a tune. These are the options I am interested in persuing: Rebuilt the stock DOHC EJ25. . Jul 9, 2017 · Allrex. It also had the Phase 2 4EAT Transmission. That is across all 50 states. You will have to swap the harness no matter what. Keep hunting for a SOHC. Comparing DOHC to SOHC, the intake manifold wiring looms are different, computers are different, timing fingers on crank and cam pulleys are different, the DOHC has a different intake manifold to heads bolt pattern, so you'd need SOHC heads, and thick gaskets as Mar 3, 2024 · 1) On the JDM engine there are no VVL oil pressure switches on the cylinder heads; where the NPT threaded hole is there in the heads to accept these switches, there are just sealing plugs installed. Option 2. FHI liked to change the cam and crank sensor firing points. There are tons of options. Once this is done you can now pull the motor. com and from what all I could find online, there appears to be no meaningful difference between the models. Assuming you're retaining the transmission from the 350, you'll need a Jan 22, 2014 · They'll be next to impossible to replace in a Forester without pulling the radiator, which will need to be sourced from a Legacy as well. 683 posts · Joined 2018. The oil pans are smaller on the 20x but where they drop down caused a little clearance issues getting engine in but once in it was fine. Aug 9, 2022 · A younger man might have opted for a first-generation SF5 Forester as the starting point for an epic STI conversion that requires a challenging engine swap, because the SF5 is a very affordable Dec 16, 2022 · It was run low on oil I presume and threw a rod through the bottom rear of the block. Jun 11, 2016 · 1999 Forester Engine Swap. Really the only options are swapping in an H6 or dropping in a turbo 4 from another Subaru. I. Mar 4, 2009 · 3280 posts · Joined 2006. 5x_sleeper. Ignition coils from the 2013 motor installed with the 2016 boots and spring. I've been browsing them for long enough that I just decided to make a post of my own. 37 posts · Joined 2018. The EJ257 engine is from a 2012 STI with 60k miles. Mar 15, 2022 · S. It has a coil pack and plug wires. Feb 12, 2022 · It is illegal to use older engine management on the same engine family than the model year of the car. Some things to add on the shopping list: New fuel rail to support to EFI. e. 5 fb25 non turbo engine locked up. 2. And thats my angle of Attack, I assume that if a phase I EJ25 can be replaced by a phase II EJ20. #1 · Aug 7, 2023. I've been having the hardest time finding an engine of the same year as mine but have seen some older models and was wondering if I could just do a straight swap from an 04 to an 06 May 2, 2022 · Swap the flexplate and clutch set to the replacement engine. a Stock WRX motor, if you dont absolutely abuse it, will not wreck your stock forester transmission. I found a EJ25 I'm hoping to swap with. C. Keep in mind the 2011-2013 was the SH and the 2014+ is the SJ. Vehicle Details: 2010 Subaru Forester. camrendez Discussion starter. Next step is to strip down the JDM EJ20 to just the block and heads. The problem is, I have an automatic transmission. A WRX with my type of setup might be looking at 295BHP/270lb/ft but with the S turbo engine, I've managed Jan 13, 2006 · For more info, you can use any Turbo engine (except STI after 2006). Coils and intakes can be different. Jun 28, 2018 · 3 posts · Joined 2018. #8 · Sep 29, 2015. use your old one off the 2. so i wanted to ask if anyone knows what wrx engine would fit in my car and what i Jun 6, 2022 · Basically, we need to: 1) Extend the TGV actuator harnesses so we can swap them left-to-right. The station wagon no longer has a flat-four but is powered by a 5. Nov 15, 2007 · Subarus are built like Legos. 3L or 3. There should be no issue with using a 2008 EJ253 in a 2010 Forester as an example. Jun 15, 2023 · Hey, I'm new to the group. Vehicle Details: 2007 Forester, N/A. 1, daily driving might be a chore as frequent gear changes will be needed to get the bulk of the Foz moving rapidly. Apr 20, 2022 · the engine blew in my 2009 forester. #1 · Feb 26, 2020. 14 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Mar 6, 2009. ZF - parts identification code. ***explanation of #4***. 0. 2002 engine type: E2251AXVAB. 3) Remove the sensor magnets from the pre-2016. It is an EJ20 with 55K miles on it and I paid $1150 for it and 500 for labor. 5x_sleeper Oct 22, 2022 Apr 18, 2017 · The belts and pulleys can be reused if needed. #2 · Feb 12, 2018. 0 turbo, I bought a different ecu for this. I have been looking to swap my engine and this caught my eye. You will need pretty much everything from the front clip (half cut). 3) Use your intake, wiring harness, crossover pipe, and peripherals. but i do not know which one is compatible and what all i would need for this to be possible. The newer engines have AVCS, something your car doesn't have. 35 litres , Built right this engine can support 800hp plus . So I’m in dire need of new engine to swap in. I've gathered information on the engine I want to put in (EJ20T) and am set on doing it. found an Engine for replacement. PB blaster and a few paint scrapers to separate the motor from the bell housing. 1. I've had this car for awhile and I've also had an idea for an engine swap for it, it came stock with the EJ253 (4cyl, 2. We had to use an extension and a knuckle/swivel socket to get to the bolts. The Foz is a VIN A with the FB25BA engine and I have found some fantastic prices on some low mileage 2014-2015 Sep 3, 2009 · Engine Swap - 07' Impreza 2. 5L from a Forester, Legacy, Impreza or Baja, a WRX 2. Mar 13, 2016 · 2001 forester engine swap. Apr 1, 2010 · Option 1. Reuse the intake manifold from your original engine. While you might see good BHP "figures" from the 2. Feb 18, 2011 · 3372 posts · Joined 2006. Mar 19, 2016 · The '98 (and make VERY sure it's a '98) was the only Forester to use the EJ25D - 2. Im sure there are more posts around like this but each has their own experience and might help. 5L (or will work). My main question is the wiring harness, given that most forums I've Dec 4, 2022 · Flex plate from the 2013 motor installed - 22 ft-lbs of torque on each bolt then an additional 30 degrees. 2L na with the same style valve covers your 2. 5X Premium. Jul 21, 2023 · This is the 6th Legacy engine into a Forester swap we’ve done. So on to the swap questions. #1 · May 26, 2021. I swapped an '05 2. Apr 4, 2021 · Hello all. The 6th digit is the same in both my car and donor car vins and both share the same engine letter"C. Jan 4, 2012 · Now, assuming your car is already 5speed, the cheapest and easiest route is to just do a motor for motor swap, and leave your trans (obviously upgrade the clutch). 0L, 3. Both are Canadian cars (if that matters). I am looking into purchasing a SF Forester as my first car and I plan on keeping it for awhile if I do end up with one. My friend told me that putting a TDI 1. would like to know would it be a straight swap and like in Jan 9, 2013 · m21 for EGR flange nut. Time and money arent really a problem and me and my buddy can install Dec 9, 2022 · 10493 posts · Joined 2006. I would like to do a complete USDM STi Engine and Tranny swap into it once the motor kills over. Feb 26, 2020 · 2 posts · Joined 2020. H - CVT. 2 closed deck block with the 2. Apr 19, 2021 · If you bump up the compression ratio to 9. #2 · Dec 13, 2020. However while you can power them directly with 12v DC, it will likely shorten the life of the solenoids. I plan on replacing the timing belt, water pump Is there anything special I need to do or look for. The new engine has coils on plug. Sep 10, 2018 · My friend's dad has a 2010 Subaru Forester that he needed an engine swap done too. You will be much more likely to have an operational vehicle using a compatible powerplant. I just finished swapping out my ej255 out of my 2004 Forester xt for a JDM ej20x, its not to difficult, I left the exhaust avcs disconnected but moved the exhaust timing ccw two teeth, I had my tdo4 turbo rebuilt and modded by Tim's turbos, installed a Grimspeed uppipe and downpipe, AEM CAI and set a Jul 31, 2019 · Doable, but it will be involved. (Modern ECU's can control the fuel/air mixture so that an engine with 10:1 compression will run on regular gasoline without problems. The shop I went to misdiagnosed me as having a Feb 28, 2019 · I have some questions for anyone who knows what they're talking about. I have a 2011 Forester with a tired fb25 engine. had been running an 18G turbo for 31k miles at around 17 pounds of boost. My 05 XT came with the EJ20x swap already done, so I don't know the ins and outs, but some info. Swap in a stock EZ30 plus add VDC (ECU and vdc abs pump) I do a lot of field work in the rocky mountain region so a little extra power would be nice. 5 engines (incl. the engine is a EJ205NWZKE which is the factory 2L turbo. Since you already have the SOHC, the swap should be easier. 5i engine into my '00 2. Someone has to have done this before. You could swap in a newer 2. I have 2011 Forester with a FB25 that blew a rod bearing. #2 · Sep 19, 2013. 5 manifold. Easy swap, keep your intake manifold and swap drivers side cam gear and crankshaft and camshaft sensors. Many engine failures are the result of pushing the envelope if 6 psi is good, than more is better! Of course that will produce more power, until the engine is destroyed! Oct 7, 2023 · 1. I'm looking for more power and everyone just suggests selling the car and buying a new one. The actually mechanical swap is pretty straight forward, but the wiring will drive most people nuts and it takes a good 10 hours to do, even if you know what your doing. Use your intake and harness. This engine is a Version 8 which includes a VF37 twinscroll turbocharger and is the biggest reason for Shane picking the engine. Where i live Subarus are not very common and after having the top end rebuilt on my 05 xt i'm not trusting enough to have a local shop do the work. Nearly every motor uses the same motor mounts and they all bolt up to the transmissions the same way. Probably lots of other differences related specifically to the harness, let alone all the other differences. Change the clutch while it's out if you're due or close. 5) actuator's sensor positions when open/closed, both sides. Dec 13, 2013 · 10 posts · Joined 2010. It was a C VIN where my Forester was an A VIN. Since the rest of the car is in good shape, we would like to extend its life a bit by swapping a later FB25 in, if reasonable. *The 1999 Legacy OB, SUS and GT’s EJ25D used a Phase 2 shortblock BUT with the Phase 1 ’96-’98 2. 2006-2013 FXT, 2006-2014 WRX, 2007-2009 LGT and OXT came with D25 heads (start of secondary airpump) Feb 11, 2008 · I was told by Forced Performance (fp turbos) that you should drive no boost on the turbo for 1,000 miles with regular oil. This is a 2011 Forester receiving a donor engine from a 2016 Legacy that had been in a collisi Jul 18, 2013 · If I am mistaken, perhaps more knowledgeable members will help out. $700-$1000 just to merge the wiring harnesses is pretty common. #2 · Mar 15, 2022. Kevin, bman400 and 2. Everywhere else I’ve looked says only 2009-11 engines are the only one. 2011 FXT. 3 L LSx V8 that produces 554 horsepower and 534 lb-ft of torque thanks to a 1. However, the harness that I swapped along with the intake manifold has a wire and connector in these positions expecting input from these switches. 2 and 2. Any help would be greatly Sep 16, 2010 · The only reason for there to be a run-ability issue after a JDM swap (providing the replacement engine is sound, compression test says it is) is for the tech to have missed some thing or botched some thing. I ended up finding a 2009 Subaru Impreza sport wagon that had just had the timing belt and heads done to it but got smashed up and I purchased it for $800 both ej25 blocks. Jun 26, 2012 · Yes the engine will bolt up to your trans but you will need a turbo crossmember to clear the uppipe and you'll need to shim your control arms to fit the crossmember (some people will do different things to accommodate the up pipe so again research) You need to swap over the ecu and merge the wrx and forester wiring harness. I want keep my 2004 Subaru Forester 2. (EJ201 is a phase II) Apr 5, 2024 · CliffGiles Discussion starter. The forester trans is pretty sturdy and can withstand a good amount of abuse. Some performance mods will be done to reach the target 270-280whp. It's mostly a straight swap - i know in some cases you have to swap your stock manifold over to the EJ20 but not sure in your case. Jun 27, 2024 · 251 posts · Joined 2011. Here is the forester on ramps ready to Dec 29, 2022 · FozzyX3. Jul 18, 2014 · This might sound like a stupid question but I was wondering what engines could I swap in to my 06 XS. jx eg ek ht yp mp rn wb ck og