Evans_Andrea@asdk12.org Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I just bought a 2005 Baja and would like to upgrade the engine to a WRX. Is this possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 So I'm assuming your Baja is naturally aspirated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 WRX engine, Turbo crossmember WRX wiring loom to run engine. That's probably the very basic requirements. The wiring will be the big issue. CheersBennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Possible? Anything is possible.... Practical? No. This has been discussed tens, if not hundreds, of times (not necessarily on a baja...but there's nothing specific about that) It's not just an engine replacement. A turbo car has a lot of things that are different. You'll have $2k-10k into parts for the swap (There are a lot of variables on exactly what engine you use and where you get the parts. The WRX has been made since 1993, so a "wrx swap" is a very vague term). Not to mention the labor, the dash has to be gutted, you'll either have a wiring harness merge, or immobilizer stuff to deal with...... Subaru did this from the factory. You absolutely could sell your N/A Baja, and buy a Baja XT for less than it would cost to swap your Baja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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