I'm in the early stages of looking into swapping my EJ22 out for an EJ20T. I have a 1995 Legacy Outback, and I'm wondering which particular engine would be the best to put in, or the easiest. Will my stock 5 speed transmission work ok with the new engine? How long does an engine swap usually take?

 

And the last one, I'm kind of ashamed to ask...

If the engine came from an automatic car, will it couple up ok with my manual?

Also, what chances would I have of being able to put a 6 speed in my car if I get the engine swapped out?

I haven't read too much about turbo swaps here. I'm sure there is some info if you search. You might try searching over at NASIOC since they're a more "performance" oriented group of people.

 

A six speed swap would be interesting. I'm sure it's doable, probably with very few mods if any. One thing you'll have to think about though is the clutch release mechanism. Your car has a cable system, after 99 IIRC they all went to hydraulic.

How well do you think they'd take to a Legacy owner at the Impreza forums?

I didn't say you have to tell them what you have.

I wouldn't even other to signup just use the search function. Search for Engine swap, or EJ20T or something of that nature. All the electronics between the Imp and Legacy are the same, and so is about half the suspension. So pretty much whatever goes for an Impreza can be done on a Legacy and work just the same.

I didn't say you have to tell them what you have.

I wouldn't even other to signup just use the search function. Search for Engine swap, or EJ20T or something of that nature. All the electronics between the Imp and Legacy are the same, and so is about half the suspension. So pretty much whatever goes for an Impreza can be done on a Legacy and work just the same.

 

The one thing that is usually different between a Legacy and Impreza is the electronics. The plugs, pin outs, bits and pieces are different.

 

The swap is not tough. The difficulty lies in the wiring merge. There are a couple guys who are pretty good at it though. Try "Numbchux", he does a few of these. He may be able to help.

I haven't read too much about turbo swaps here. I'm sure there is some info if you search. You might try searching over at NASIOC since they're a more "performance" oriented group of people.

 

A six speed swap would be interesting. I'm sure it's doable, probably with very few mods if any. One thing you'll have to think about though is the clutch release mechanism. Your car has a cable system, after 99 IIRC they all went to hydraulic.

 

Yeah, the 6 speed became my new desire on my 1,600 mile trip recently. I have a feeling that 6th gear would have really upped my mileage. Not to mention, they're just fun.

The one thing that is usually different between a Legacy and Impreza is the electronics. The plugs, pin outs, bits and pieces are different.

 

The swap is not tough. The difficulty lies in the wiring merge. There are a couple guys who are pretty good at it though. Try "Numbchux", he does a few of these. He may be able to help.

 

Thanks! I'll look him up here in a bit. Maybe he'll also know of the best place to get an EJ20 as well?