For those who've performed the EJ20x/y swap:
How's your LGT been running?
How many miles or years has it been since the swap?
Has the motor proven reliable or do you have a project on your hands?
Has there been any issues with the non-functioning exhaust AVCS?
What would you have done differently?
Would you do another EJ20x swap?
My 2007 LGT died back in early February (ringland failure at 165k) and I've been going back and forth on what I want to do with the LGT. The car is still in really great shape inside and out, is practical for my driving/car needs, and still looks very sharp. I don't really want to get rid of it and not excited to lose the value in the car.
My local, independent Subaru shop quoted me $10k for parts and labor to build me a replacement, built motor (~300whp/tq). This is a bit steep for me.
I've priced out building a Subaru EJ257 small block, rebuilding the heads, upgrading the oiling components and a new turbo and quickly hit $5k. I'd build the motor myself. This is a little more manageable.
There is a local, reputable JDM motor importer who quoted me $1,000 for an EJ20x delivered to my door. If I went this route, I'd still upgrade the oil pickup, pump, do the timing belt and water pump, and upgrade the turbo. I'd be in it for $2,500. This is appealing since there I'll have a little more money for what I'd like to do with the car (e.g. suspension, wheels, etc.).
I don't have any goals for the car other than it to be a reliable and fun daily driver.