I have a Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon 1997... Motor went south. I was looking at putting a new motor into the one I have. I found a 2000 Outback Motor with all the goodies included for 1950.00 Not bad 13k miles., Trans.

 

 

My question is: Can I put this motor 2000 motor into my 1997 2.5

ok.. I found that a 2000 doesn't fit into a 97. 2000 and up

If the 2000 is a Phase II engine... Essentially no.

 

It "can" be done. And has been done. I have info from a guy (who use to post on this board) who did it. He ran into several problems though.

 

I think you could change out just the block though, if the rest of your engine is good.

 

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