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#1: 01-15-2013, 11:13 PM
Ej255 to ej257 short block
 
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Can I put on a ej257 shortblock on my 2006 legacy I found one for cheap with really low miles. Want to know the extent of swapping this on there. Thanks
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Yes you can.
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Here this may help.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...-r-184106.html
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I had like 100 questions when figuring this out and the answer is yes. You can use a ej257 shortblock with all your 255 accessories.
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Thanks guys I found one with 24k miles installing soon with Cobb do to high flow cat, Cobb y pipe, blitz nür spec. Mufflers, bnr evo 16 g Brian added extra bend in it for faster spooling, Spt intake, 06. Spec. B handling
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