frank_ster Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 well there isn't realy room for v8 and stock subaru tranny i could draw one up for you for bolting the two together.. but there are still some issues related to the starter that would need to be overcome for manual trans to v6 or v8 Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 well there isn't realy room for v8 and stock subaru tranny i could draw one up for you for bolting the two together.. but there are still some issues related to the starter that would need to be overcome for manual trans to v6 or v8 I have an LS on an engine stand in my garage if you need any bolt pattern measurements. I'll also be pulling an LS1/T56 combo out of one of my cars in a few days if you want overall dimensions of the engine and trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 So you want to bolt your ls to the subaru awd trans ? Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I have an LS on an engine stand in my garage if you need any bolt pattern measurements. I'll also be pulling an LS1/T56 combo out of one of my cars in a few days if you want overall dimensions of the engine and trans. In for pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 So you want to bolt your ls to the subaru awd trans ? Not sure if this was directed at me or not But I was just saying that because the guy before me asked for LS bolt patter dimensions. In for pictures! Pictures of what? Here's a picture of an LS in my legacy http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_152928_zpsnmxakw5r.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 my 3.8 probably makes more powa Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Pictures of what? Here's a picture of an LS in my legacy Here's a picture of an LS in my Legacy. http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/20150410_183732_zpslcoympsz.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyT Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 F31, more info please. Do you have a thread on this site? If so please give us the link. This looks amazing!!!! I need to see more of your Legacy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Here's a picture of an LS in my Legacy. http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/bunnv1/LS2BARU/20150410_183732_zpslcoympsz.jpg God I love this car! very impressive swap 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Here's a picture of an LS in my Legacy. That's awesome Did you keep the AWD or did you convert to RWD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Rwd Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 F31, more info please. Do you have a thread on this site? If so please give us the link. This looks amazing!!!! I need to see more of your Legacy! Happy to oblige! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyT Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 F31, I read your whole thread. Really awesome. Like frank_ster, you took your Legacy to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine F31 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 F31, I read your whole thread. Really awesome. Like frank_ster, you took your Legacy to the next level. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skanitz Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Awesome build! Does the 3.8 you use have the same bellhousing pattern as the 3800 series 2 engine? If so I was wondering if you had the dimensions or cad drawing for the engine to transmission adapter? I have a wrx that spun a bearing and think a NA 3800 would be a decent alternative to the costly Subaru motors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Awesome build! Does the 3.8 you use have the same bellhousing pattern as the 3800 series 2 engine? If so I was wondering if you had the dimensions or cad drawing for the engine to transmission adapter? I have a wrx that spun a bearing and think a NA 3800 would be a decent alternative to the costly Subaru motors! How much fabrication are you able to do in house? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skanitz Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I have a mig welder and basic shop tools at home. I also have access to a pretty decent machine shop at work though if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Its the gm metric bellhousing used in pretty mich everything. So yes you could put a 3800 in. I designed it for automatic suavru reansmission. The only issue being for use in a manual transmission car is the starter. Farmer z24 took my design and modified it so it could use a different starter location. A few different possibilities could make it even easier. Edited July 14, 2015 by frank_ster Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skanitz Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ok thanks, I found the Subaru and GM bellhousing patterns online. I'll have to figure out something for the flywheel and starter if I decide to go ahead with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillonjames Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi new to the forum. What was the cost of this swap show want to due this real big fan of the 3.8 and the subaru mix the both must be one sweet ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted December 11, 2015 I Donated Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi new to the forum. What was the cost of this swap show want to due this real big fan of the 3.8 and the subaru mix the both must be one sweet ride. I hope your mechanical skills are greater than your spelling and grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi new to the forum. What was the cost of this swap show want to due this real big fan of the 3.8 and the subaru mix the both must be one sweet ride. If you read through this thread (and you should) you will see that question has been asked before. But here are the cliff notes: He did it himself. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Well there isnt realy anything special. And this should probably only Be done with a 6mt swap and large rear diff. Or custom 5eat with mustang or corvette irs rear diff. Edited December 11, 2015 by frank_ster Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbc Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I have been following this thread for a long time, and love frank_ster's "simple" responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30legacyl Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Subscribed- Just found out about this on TurboBuick, wondering how I missed it here! Wondering how it might work in a 2nd/3rd gen....Gotta read back through all 97 pages! Buick fan/owner since '88 Subaru driver since '85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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