jsignarowski Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I currently drive a 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i I love the car, I just feel like it needs more power. I have been thinking and debating on what to do? I definitely want to keep the car. I'm interested in engine swapping it with either an EJ20Y, or an EJ205. I'm quite young and don't have a lot of experience with engines quite yet, so any opinions are helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonaLisa Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 It would be cheaper to just sell the 2.5i and buy a GT. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Been a few weeks since we've had this question... What he said ^ 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too sigmafour Posted February 13, 2017 I Donated Too Share Posted February 13, 2017 few weeks? As long as that...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 No point in doing it small, look for the Rotrex supercharged 3.0 by Tomcat. Or what frank_ster did, a Buick engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsoda Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 why is there literally 0 effort to research before asking something as complex as an engine swap? I just can't wrap my head around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too sigmafour Posted February 13, 2017 I Donated Too Share Posted February 13, 2017 there's a lot of newbs with 1 post count recently. we were all there once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 why is there literally 0 effort to research before asking something as complex as an engine swap? I just can't wrap my head around it. I think somebody told them Subarus are like Legos. There's some truth to that, but it seems these guys underestimate the difficulty. They think it's like swapping in a new video card for the computer. Hey, Plug 'n' Play, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I wonder how many people come to our board, do the research and don't ask the question? Obviously it's "easier" to join and then immediately post a question then it is to search and do the research. People these days want instant gratification(myself included). Maybe we could put a sticky at the top of the forum. "What it takes to swap an LGT engine into your car". (I'm not volunteering... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 "What it takes to swap an LGT engine into your car". (I'm not volunteering... ) Step 1: Have unlimited money. Step 2: Have unlimited time. Step 3-4854: Left as an exercise for the student. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hey guys, I don't know if you're being modest or just grouchy and xenophobic, but asking you IS research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hey guys, I don't know if you're being modest or just grouchy and xenophobic, but asking you IS research. What are you...an English major... I think its sandwich time...let the fun begin... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 2Fiver Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Here's one that isn't complete yet. It's the only GT-2.5i swap Legacy I can find on the net. Labor is done by himself w/help. It will probably be +100 hours of work though and a lot of head scratching. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/deeregamers-2-5i-gt-build-258007p3.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Don't do it friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluesblues Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 It'd likely be more trouble than it's worth but it's a legitimate question. My 2.5i wagon I could maybe get $4500-5000 or so for if I'm lucky. Loads of door dings and a rust spot on the rear quarter don't help me much so probably more like $4250. One with a blown motor or higher kms would be worth a lot less. A well kept GT in the same condition as my car would go for like $7500-8000. A JDM EJ20X/Y with ECU and all goes for around $1800 in my area. If your 2.5i shell is clean enough, just with high miles or a blown motor, and you have the skills to do the swap yourself, swapping in a JDM turbo motor might not be the worst idea in the world. You just have to ask yourself what your time and effort are worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeregamer Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 now that im into this deal pretty deep. ill admit i should have considered buying a gt car alot more. ive gotten everything wiring wise for my car using another friends vin number and im still having massive headaches. im close but that last 5% of a project is always the most difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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