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[Jon]

Hi

my 2000 outback has eather a piston slap or some kind of rod problem not really sure

im just wondering if anyone has had this prob and what they did to fix it

also wondering if i rebuild this 2.5 motor what are some things i could do to inhance it preformance wise

thanks!!

[aekOne]

have you considered a full turbo conversion using a front cut?

[Jon]

what do u meen "front cut"? like the front clip of a car?

i would like very much to turbo it but i have no idea what i would need to do

[Shaz]

To do it cheap, buy a JDM Subaru Legacy GTB halfcut.

Transplant all bits to your car.


Or

If you wanna spend some dosh, got for some STi goodness.

[Jon]

im not sure but i dont think they sold the gtb in the U.S.

what about a legacy gt? aren't they turbo

[Jon]

maybe there not turbo lol

i really dont know

[aekOne]

yeah the USDM Legacy (gen 2 and 3) GT's are 2.5 N/A's aren't they??

if you did decide to go down the path of turbo front clip, you should be able to source one through a JDM breaker locally (not sure where your actual location is).

If you just rebuild then do it with quality parts. Also if you're doing that you could consider upgrading your cams + getting your heads ported / polished to get a bit more poke from it

[Jon]

i couldnt tell you

but if i got a legacy gt front clip that would have all that i need

if i cant find a whole front clip but found a legacy gt motor what else would i need to complete it, ecu? idk

also what about the 2.5 turbo out of a baja

[fatcat67]

i couldnt tell you

but if i got a legacy gt front clip that would have all that i need

if i cant find a whole front clip but found a legacy gt motor what else would i need to complete it, ecu? idk

also what about the 2.5 turbo out of a baja

A 2.5 turbo Baja clip is exactly what you need to be buying.
Or a Forester XT clip.

[Murf B4]

Buy a 2002 WRX Front cut , transefe the loom, and all the bits over , enjoy the single turbo!

[Xon]

If you're in the US don't even consider a GTB halfcut. They are not compatible with LHD vehicles without a heap of work.

[aekOne]

If you're in the US don't even consider a GTB halfcut. They are not compatible with LHD vehicles without a heap of work.

right hand drive twin turbo into left hand drive = don't do it

get a rex, foz or baja clip if you go down that road

[Murf B4]

right hand drive twin turbo into left hand drive = don't do it

get a rex, foz or baja clip if you go down that road

least some one agrees with me

[Jon]

A 2.5 turbo Baja clip is exactly what you need to be buying.
Or a Forester XT clip.

i think this is what im gona try and do

what else will i need besides the motor? will my tranny work with a 2.5 turbo?

the computer im assuming?

[Xon]

You'll need a full wiring loom (that'll need to be spliced with your current loom) and ECU. A bonnet with a scoop if you want to run the TMIC, or a front mount if you want to go that way, and an exhaust.

[aekOne]

if you get a halfcut/front clip you'll get the engine, gearbox, wiring, ecu etc and make sure you also ask for the rear diff. as luke said, you'll need a GT bonnet or front mount

[Jon]

if you get a halfcut/front clip you'll get the engine, gearbox, wiring, ecu etc and make sure you also ask for the rear diff. as luke said, you'll need a GT bonnet or front mount

i work at a bodyshop and theres only one parts place around that we get our parts from called LKQ.

ive seen the clips they sell and some arent pretty! they usually dont come with a motor eather

so i think if i do this i'll buy it all separate.

[aekOne]

there is A LOT to collect if you buy it all separate. it can become extremely costly and time consuming trying locate and buy all the bits and pieces. don't get a nose cut which is generally just panels etc, get a half cut which includes all engine and driveline pieces.

to get you started

http://www.ebay.com/...ht_11296wt_1396

http://www.ebay.com/...#ht_3332wt_1163

[Xon]

Yeah doing it part by part will be an extremely time consuming process, and you'll more than likely sit down to assemble it all and find you've missed all sorts of little bits and pieces. You'll be able to find something on ebay - that WRX cut is a bargain compared to what we pay here!

[Adam]

Also bear in mind, that it's not a plug and play loom, and that this is a big job, not just a simple motor change out. Do alot of research before you even start spending $$