desperate Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I've got a 91 Loyale FwD 5spd. I'm sure you all know these things are severly underpowerd. My options, sell the car and try to find something better, or the one i like more, put a EJ22T into my engine bay. Been done? Difficulty? especially in wiring department. I'd like to keep the car on 13's, convert it to AWD. easier to buy a donor car or just buy motor trans and wiring? thanks Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Its been done, but i'd caution you that the stock brakes are woefully inadequate for stopping an EJ22T, with that much power i'd really suggest upgrading your brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperate Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 I had already thoguht about the brakes, think I'm goin to take a set of stock rotors to a machine shop and have them cross drilled and slotted. How much bigger are WRX cailpers form a loyale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suberdave Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 How much bigger are WRX cailpers form a loyale? to run WRX front susp. you will have to go to a 5 lug, for the knuckle to take the calipers. and you will have to go to a 16" poss 15" wheel. i tryed 14" wheels on my WRX converson on my GL wagon, didnt work. so i went with 17's -=Suberdave=- http://www.suberdave.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 To run WRX calipers you will need 16 inch wheels, although you should be able to run the Legacy knuckles/brakes/struts with the XT-6 lower control arm. In the rear you're gonna need all XT-6 parts though, just the hub/brake rotor, backing plate and caliper if you're not already disc back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperate Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 I think my loyale would weird with 16's or 17's on it. I think for the 3500 bux I'd put into the swap I'll just save it, and buy a used STi come this time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suberdave Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 here is a pic of my wagon with WRX front suspension with 17" wheels and 40 series tires on it. i think it looks awesome. but thats because its mine... -=Suberdave=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 pffft what a 4x4:eek:... lower that beeotch;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 here is a pic of my wagon with WRX front suspension with 17" wheels and 40 series tires on it. i think it looks awesome. but thats because its mine... -=Suberdave=- That does look great don't change a thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I've got a 91 Loyale FwD 5spd.I'm sure you all know these things are severly underpowerd. My options, sell the car and try to find something better, or the one i like more, put a EJ22T into my engine bay. Been done? Difficulty? especially in wiring department. I'd like to keep the car on 13's, convert it to AWD. easier to buy a donor car or just buy motor trans and wiring? thanks Anthony I gotta know....why not just buy a Turbo Legacy? You would gain AWD, the car would be a stock configuration and worth more $, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 arm boxer Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 that is a SICK wagon suberdave!!! :banana: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I gotta know....why not just buy a Turbo Legacy? You would gain AWD, the car would be a stock configuration and worth more $, etc.SS's are not exactly light or cheap, although they are still pretty unique. not anywhere near as unique as a swap like this though. I am thinking of picking up a 3door to swap my stuff into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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