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[hallzee]

I have a wrx motor that i had plans for but fell through, just wondering how much work is involved in dropping a 99wrx motor into 99 outback? New loom and computer and the likes? Or much more work?

 

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[duncanm]

It'll bolt in - biggest job is wiring.

• loom splice + ECU
• turbo engine crossmember
• turbo cooling (rad, header tank etc)
• zorst
• B4/JDM RSK bonnet for TMIC
• (maybe) gearbox subframe middle section (I had to change mine for the TT.. not sure about single).

outback gearbag will bolt up, assuming its manual.
 
 
Start with a few of the build threads here... eg:
Sam's
Joel's

[Adam]

You will need the boost control solenoidy bits aswell. And a rad. Is it a long motor?

People generally buy a half cut to do a conversion so they have all the bits. But with that said. Mine was gone by Alex without a cut.

[El_Freddo]

These days it's more cost effective to just buy a model that came with factory turbo - then go from there.

I know that the outback doesn't come turbo in the era you're looking at (did it ever apart from the diesel?). That's where the conversion comes in - at a price if you're not savvy in DIY or knowing exactly what's involved. Do not get a mechanic to do the work otherwise you WILL pay through the nose - and said mechanic may not know what they're doing conversion wise. A mate had this situation

Half cut is the way to go if you can find a good one. The other way to go is an auctioned vehicle that's been rear ended or damaged somewhere that doesn't effect the engine/parts needed for your swap. Keys are also important with some conversions due to the security system. ALWAYS keep the VIN for parts/security identification later down the track

Cheers

Bennie

[hallzee]

thanks everybody I think I'm gonna go in a different direction