I'm looking at a 96 Outback 5sp 2.2 with extremely low miles.  I'm trying to determine if the cluster has been swapped.  The tach in it redlines at 6k.  I thought they were all slightly over like 6250 or 6500.  Can anybody confirm what a 96 2.2 outback tach looks like? tia

Pretty sure they all red line at 6000, at least the common ones in the 90's . newer sti may have a higher red line.  

96 2.2 is the best engine subi made (imo) BUY IT.

The 2.2 engine has a reputation of not breaking. It is bullet proof.

I have a 96 Impreza L with a 2.2 AT. I'll post what mine red lines at when I get home from work. If no body gives you a definite answer by then.

I'm aware of what I'm looking at.  I've been driving 2.2 manuals for the last 16 years.  My question is in regards to 96 Legacy OUTBACK 5mt tachometers.  I've seen outbacks with 6250 or 6500 redlines.  Just not sure if that was only on 2.5s.  If all outback redlines are 6250 or 6500 then this cluster is from something else and that would explain the 99k on the odo.  

 

Edit to add.  I just found a yt vid of a 96 5sp legacy outback that indeed has a 6k redline.  Thanks for the replies.  If somebody wants to clarify when/what/why some have a higher redline that would be appreciated. 

Edited December 29, 20169 yr by powderhound

For informational and statistical purposes here, my '96 Leg Outback has a 6K tach.

 

EJ22, 5MT, mfg date 10/95.

Your answer is above and I recommend to spend $1.50 and do a VIN check here: 

 

FREECHEAPVIN.COM.

 

I've used it a lot over the last year while shopping.

 

And this shows the cluster from the Owners Manual.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 20169 yr by wtdash

Yes VIN check is how I've found mileage discrepancys in the past. Over the years mileage is recorded during various service intervals. Even different types of Jiffy lube or tire replacement people and stuff seems to show milage.