Thank you guys! My 2006 wrx 2.5 engine just broke a valve while I was coming to a stop. Planning on swapping over a 2.0. You guys answered a lot of questions. Thank you so much! Keep up the great work!!!!
@@svrsxlt I was thinking of getting a wrecked wrx to transfer parts over. Do you think it will be easier to swap the wiring. Also what would you say is the hardest part of the whole swap?
same here mine is approaching 200k miles and the amount of things that are breaking is crazy, I always thought a 2.0 wrx motor should just drop right in no fab needed but I'm coming across a few videos that destroy that idea lol
Thanks for sharing these videos. Is this the type of project I could ask a local Subie tuner/mechanic to take on for me? Or is this something you kind of need to do yourself?
Nice to see one of these difficult swaps finally done right without dudes cutting the subframe or duct taping pipes together. The wiring alone makes me never want to do this.
Hey do you still have any of those forum links saved by any chance? I’m looking at doing my 08 Impreza to a wrx engine when the auto engine goes. Thanks
Nice I have a 98 Impreza L I'm just waiting to die on me so I can swap it currently at 320,000 miles and it just wont die I have a ej22 turbo that's been waiting since 200,000 miles and I feel its gonna be waiting for a while more
I've got an 06 WRX sedan and an 07 Outback Sport. Any reason I can't just transplant the complete harness/hvac controls/etc into the wagon to EJ255 swap it?
I am doing the same thing in to my 06 Impreza I take everything out the wiring engine I am buying a 05 wrx that is hit in the back however I don’t feel comfortable doing the fuel lines any ideas of how to run the fuel line without taking the gas tank down thank you so much , this is not letting me sleep well
Thanks for sharing this cool car ! I have a Hawkeye WRX wagon and want to swap fender from a wrx sedan, i just need the fender ? or need to change bumper or anything else ?
@@beebzandtheboyz Tbh, I'm confused reading these diagrams, I have a 2006 Subaru Impreza, and wanting to swap a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX dash, but can't seem to understand if it matches.
I would plug it in and see if it works. If not then some swapping of some wires is needed. I would love to help but just don’t have the time right now.
How does insurance work on a impreza swapped into wrx? If it's totalled I feel like they would try to only pay for impreza. Or void the contract because it was "modified" with performance parts.
@@mikemazzamurro8667 Depending on how expensive their insurance is then they could come out on top but only if enough years have gone by before totalling it to at least break even with the swap and insurance savings. then anything more is just profit. I like this guy ^
What about a 04 Forester XT ej255 body wire harness onto a 06 impreza wagon N/A 04 Forester XT is automatic 06 Impreza wagon N/A manual Have both complete vehicles
It can be done but the routing of the wires won’t match and if your keeping it manual you will need a manual xt ecm. I’m sure you’ll run into other things as well. Comes with the territory when doing swaps like this.
Strange about the rear brakes, I have on stock USA WRX 2003 model brakes from some kind of 1,6l atmo shitbox. Didn't need to modify anything, just straight bolt on. Just because I don't give a shit about rear. In front it's stock WRX 4 piston with Brembo parts, car brakes just amazing.... But I can't believe, it doesn't work another way....
@@beebzandtheboyz okay makes sense. What about all the AC components. Like the AC condenser that’s by the radiator. Will that need to get change out as well?
You should have swapped in a H6 instead of a N/A granted a built N/A pulls on Wrx in turbo lag. But if your staying N/A and you have time to piece fuel lines stand alone and Harness do an H6. If you need to be back on road. An N/A will work.
@@beebzandtheboyz ok I was wondering if the 2002 wire harness would be compatible with my 2007 dash and steering and everything else that stays in the car
Great swap guys! Noob here, I have a 2006 Impreza 2.5i automatic and I'm looking to do a swap also. However, I can't find any 2006 wrx that don't have super high mileage in decent condition/not wrecked. Would this job even be possible with buying parts new? I'm looking to make this a project for my son and I, but I wanna make sure I can even do it haha.
Depending on your budget you can buy new parts but it’s best to source everything used to keep the cost low. Also it will take you more time to do it this way as well. All the best for the build.
Wow I just love solid builds like this 🙌🏻
Thank you
Thank you guys! My 2006 wrx 2.5 engine just broke a valve while I was coming to a stop. Planning on swapping over a 2.0. You guys answered a lot of questions. Thank you so much! Keep up the great work!!!!
Thank you and I’m glad it helped you out.
Im gonna do the exact same swap, but having done a lot of research, it's a LOT of work so be prepared for stuff like wiring harness that takes forever
@@svrsxlt I was thinking of getting a wrecked wrx to transfer parts over. Do you think it will be easier to swap the wiring. Also what would you say is the hardest part of the whole swap?
same here mine is approaching 200k miles and the amount of things that are breaking is crazy, I always thought a 2.0 wrx motor should just drop right in no fab needed but I'm coming across a few videos that destroy that idea lol
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nice ride! looks super clean!
Thank you
What about for the gear box? And the CV joints
Crashed my 02 wagon getting an 07 wagon shell for 800 too lol! This was helpful thanks
I’m glad it helped you out.
I was building something like that but I got lost But I hope when I finish my project Looks like yours bro 😎
Thanks, good luck with the build.
Thanks for sharing these videos. Is this the type of project I could ask a local Subie tuner/mechanic to take on for me? Or is this something you kind of need to do yourself?
The cost labour will be a lot. This is something best done yourself to keep the cost down.
So is the front end wider than the rear?
What did you do for suspension?
How do u run a 3rd fuel line
Nice to see one of these difficult swaps finally done right without dudes cutting the subframe or duct taping pipes together. The wiring alone makes me never want to do this.
Thank you.
Hey do you still have any of those forum links saved by any chance? I’m looking at doing my 08 Impreza to a wrx engine when the auto engine goes. Thanks
Sorry I don’t.
Nice I have a 98 Impreza L I'm just waiting to die on me so I can swap it currently at 320,000 miles and it just wont die I have a ej22 turbo that's been waiting since 200,000 miles and I feel its gonna be waiting for a while more
I've got an 06 WRX sedan and an 07 Outback Sport. Any reason I can't just transplant the complete harness/hvac controls/etc into the wagon to EJ255 swap it?
I’m sure you can make it work. It’s going to come down to fitment issues and how the wiring is run.
W car
I have an 02 WRX sedan and was going to pick up a 06 Impreza sedan shell to use the subframe from it ..are they a direct swap??
Yes that should work.
I am doing the same thing in to my 06 Impreza I take everything out the wiring engine I am buying a 05 wrx that is hit in the back however I don’t feel comfortable doing the fuel lines any ideas of how to run the fuel line without taking the gas tank down thank you so much , this is not letting me sleep well
Hey bud honestly you just gotta take the tank down it sucks
I agree with Rob. Good luck with the build.
The replacement 2.5i motor cost more than a Wrx motor. But it also has AVLS.
would rather keep my avcs thank u very much
nice, what size wheels+tires? I have a wagon as well and I don't wanna rub..
So the rims are 18x9 35 or 38 mm offset. There was some rub in the rear. I don’t remember the tire size.
I have a 2011 outback sport would the wrx hatch backs body parts fit?
I don’t believe so, but I have not tried.
Thanks for sharing this cool car ! I have a Hawkeye WRX wagon and want to swap fender from a wrx sedan, i just need the fender ? or need to change bumper or anything else ?
You will need the bumper and the fenders. Also you might have issues with the side skirts. Thanks
@@beebzandtheboyz Thx for your answer 👍
Hey, I am looking to swap a WRX dash speedo into my Impreza, is that a simple plug and play? or is there something I need to do?
It might be, but it’s best to look at a wiring diagram for Your vehicle and the vehicle you’re taking the cluster out of. See if the match.
@@beebzandtheboyz Tbh, I'm confused reading these diagrams, I have a 2006 Subaru Impreza, and wanting to swap a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX dash, but can't seem to understand if it matches.
I would plug it in and see if it works. If not then some swapping of some wires is needed. I would love to help but just don’t have the time right now.
Does the na 5 speed gearbox hold the power of the turbo engine?
Ya it should, but if you go any more power Then you might run into issues.
How does insurance work on a impreza swapped into wrx? If it's totalled I feel like they would try to only pay for impreza. Or void the contract because it was "modified" with performance parts.
If that's true, then on the bright side the insurance company should still be charging you the insurance for an Impreza
@@mikemazzamurro8667 Depending on how expensive their insurance is then they could come out on top but only if enough years have gone by before totalling it to at least break even with the swap and insurance savings. then anything more is just profit. I like this guy ^
What about a 04 Forester XT ej255 body wire harness onto a 06 impreza wagon N/A
04 Forester XT is automatic
06 Impreza wagon N/A manual
Have both complete vehicles
It can be done but the routing of the wires won’t match and if your keeping it manual you will need a manual xt ecm. I’m sure you’ll run into other things as well. Comes with the territory when doing swaps like this.
Did you keep the original differentials? And ifbso, how are they keeping up?
We changed the diff. As well.
Could you do this with a 2018 Impreza hatch
I’m sure you could but you would need a donor car for the right price and lots of time.
Strange about the rear brakes, I have on stock USA WRX 2003 model brakes from some kind of 1,6l atmo shitbox. Didn't need to modify anything, just straight bolt on. Just because I don't give a shit about rear. In front it's stock WRX 4 piston with Brembo parts, car brakes just amazing.... But I can't believe, it doesn't work another way....
So I’m doing this on my 02 RS, and I’m wondering if I have to swap the subframe? And I’m guessing the radiator needs swapping as well?
Yes to both. Subframe and rad. Fuel lines, wiring etc..
@@beebzandtheboyz the stock subframe won’t let it bolt up?
No the stock-frame won’t. Down pip will hit the frame
@@beebzandtheboyz okay makes sense. What about all the AC components. Like the AC condenser that’s by the radiator. Will that need to get change out as well?
Yes we ended up changing condenser compressor and some lines to have the ac to work, which it does.
offset on ur wheels?
I think it was a 35.
You should have swapped in a H6 instead of a N/A granted a built N/A pulls on Wrx in turbo lag.
But if your staying N/A and you have time to piece fuel lines stand alone and Harness do an H6. If you need to be back on road. An N/A will work.
You do realise there’s a big ol’ intercooler on top of the motor and they did a WRX swap, not an RX this thing is definitely turbocharged
Damn, I need to find someone who can do this for me. I have an 09 Forester and I want an STI in that thing.
That would be sweet.
What wheels do you have!!!
They are “fast” wheels.
If the rear was wide that would be nice
how is it now?
Well we sold it about a year and a half ago. To someone we know and it is holding up really good.
Where did u find a wire harness I’m doing the same swap and need help!
Wire harness was from a parts car we had.
@@beebzandtheboyz did you have to merge harnesses?
No we swapped out the whole thing. Even the rear we did as well. The fuel pump wiring may be different.
@@beebzandtheboyz ok I was wondering if the 2002 wire harness would be compatible with my 2007 dash and steering and everything else that stays in the car
No it’s not, you will have issues with air bag and turn signal switch. It will plug in but won’t work right.
Great swap guys!
Noob here, I have a 2006 Impreza 2.5i automatic and I'm looking to do a swap also. However, I can't find any 2006 wrx that don't have super high mileage in decent condition/not wrecked. Would this job even be possible with buying parts new? I'm looking to make this a project for my son and I, but I wanna make sure I can even do it haha.
Depending on your budget you can buy new parts but it’s best to source everything used to keep the cost low. Also it will take you more time to do it this way as well. All the best for the build.
Best to buy a wrx than swapping.
@@BETTALIFE101 shut up let people make what they want.
@@BETTALIFE101 did you not listen to what he said in the video lol
Thank you so much. I am convinced not to try it ;-)
I hate that the camera man keeps cutting the dude off nice car tho
Imperzzzza
900$ and 02 wrx in US is 10k$
Camera man pse you spoilt the flow of the video
lucky find an 06 wrx for 900 lucky
Subie guys will throw ridiculous money for something that’s not worth it in the end
They are super reliable if kept stock or use proper mods to prolong the life of the engine. Plus when with 150k miles an 06 Sti Is more than 18k..