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I'm doing the work mostly, my previously mentioned buddy and my auto tech teacher are helping and consulting, my aunt is a soob mechanic, so i ask her specific questions

nothing in particular, I'm not well versed enough in the specs to know off the top of my head but i read someplace that the 207 made more hp, if i'm wrong i'm fine with looking at other engines, i mainly want to maximize hp and minimize weight. as far as the transmission i was initially planning on buying a manual parts car for all the specifics but the transmission slip problem has accelerated the urgency of transmission work, should try to get my current transmission rebuilt? buy a new one? idk

So currently I'm working to fix the slipping transmission. Today I did an ATF change on a transmission with 277k miles on it. I know, stupid move. A buddy suggested replacing the external transmission filter and attempting to refill the ATF. If this doesn't work, or too much material is removed in the process I plan to preform a manual swap onto the existing EJ251. I do not know if attempting to change the filter is worthwhile, and i do not know what 5-speed transmission will mount properly on the EJ251. I know i'll need the transmission, drivelines, gearbox and pedals, but i don't know what else i need to perform this swap. Any input?

Ok... I'm new. I don't know much about much, I have a lot to learn, and I broke my car trying to fix it. It's time to ask for help. My name is Katherine, I have a 2000 Subaru Outback with an EJ251AXAWL engine and a TZ1A4ZCABA 4-speed auto transmission. My goal is to put a naturally aspirated EJ207 in my car with a 5-speed manual transmission, and to replace the Brakes, Suspension Intake and Exhaust. I want to say that this Outback has a sentimentality to it, this is to say that starting with a "better subaru" is not an option, this car will be the one that has these modifications, no other, and i won't sell it or scrap it. That said I do desire honest feedback on how and what to do to her. Currently my Outback has a list of problems. 1- the transmission slips and needs replaced, this is what prompted this post and will be the first priority on my list of modifications and repairs. 2- both tie rod ends need replaced as well as the cv axles, this prompted my desire to replace the entire suspension. 3- the air conditioning doesn't work, i replaced o-rings but have not yet recharged the system so i don't yet know it the compressor is bad or the lines. 4- there is body rust on both rear fenders, worse on the passenger side.