Can I just transplant a 2001 2.5 outback engine into a 2005 2.5 outback or use 2001 heads on the 2005 block?  2005 has a good block ,but bad heads.  2001 had good heads and block, but needs head gasket job and is a rusting body.  

 

 

I think I can just move the 2001 complete with heads over and install the 2005 intake it appears.  I think I need to tap an EGR too.

 

 

I hate to ask and answer my own question. Can anyone confirm that I can take my 01 engine and heads and swap intakes and pretty much call it a day other than egr?

 

Yes you can swap in this manner.

Also swap the crank gear and cam sprocket.from the 2005.

 

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curious, I just pulled a bad 2008 2.5 out of an impreza.  Could I use that crank and cam sprocket instead so to keep the 2005 mostly intact.

Only if they are the same. 

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thanks