DGmachinist

WOW! I really didn't mean to get people all riled up like this! Sorry! Subarubrat, thank you very much for your advice on what I should do. After tossing it around in my head, I think that a swap is the direction that I want to go in. Unfortunately, do to finances, that will have to wait till next summer. However, I plan on doing all the research necessary to make this a smooth swap. To start off my research, I have a few questions that need answering: 1: Exactly what engine should I look for? What year and why? 2: Will I need to change my tranny? 3: Could you pass on any links that would make research go better?

Well, I'll probably do those mods^^^ to my 1.8. But, since I have always wanted to do a swap/engine build, I think that I will spend the rest of the year planning it out. I understand that it will take awhile to accomplish, but hey, it'll be fun!

Okay, tell me more.... IF I was to do something like this, exactly what engine, from what model years, do I look for? Are there any good write-ups? Will I need to swap a tranny? Seth

Thanks for all the tips guys. After some serious consideration, I have decided on this course of action: Overall tune-up of the 1.8, try to find a CAI, (where do I get those, BTW) and run it until next year. While the year passes, I would like to get my hands on a more powerful Subaru motor and completely go thru it and rebuild if neccessary. What are the good choices, as far as cost vs. HP? My 93 is a 5spd, AWD. Would I need a new tranny? Thanks for all the help, Seth Madore In the meanwhile, I will just keep on researching

Sorry about that, I didn't mean to tick anybody off. I understand what you guys mean about engine conversions, and I wish that I had the money to do that... Right now, all I would like to do is squeak a bit more power out of the stock 1.8. Bolt-on is nice, but I'm not against fabricating or retro-fitting. I am open to all ideas, I just ended up sounding sarcastic. Once again, sorry about that.

That wasn't very helpful.... I am just looking at optimizing what I have now. Maybe later down the road I'll toy with the idea of an engine swap, but not now. Any one else have good ideas?

I have asked this question on other forums, and all I have found are upgrades for 96+ Impreza's. I am just looking for simple (and not so simple) bolt on parts that will improve fuel economy/horsepower. (I know that the 2 don't go together, sshhh, don't tell the wife) The car is a 1993 Impreza AWD, 5spd, 1.8L. Any suggestions? What about adapting newer Impreza's upgrades to work? (ie, exhaust, intake)