"Revved Up and Ready to Roll: Subaru Engine Swap Secrets and Mods"

evgeni65

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"Hey fellow Subaru enthusiasts, I'm about to pull the trigger on my dream engine swap project - trading in my old 2.5L for a high-performance EJ257 from a WRX STI. Has anyone on this forum done a similar swap and got some valuable lessons to share? Or maybe you've got some go-to mods to boost the performance of the STI engine?"
 

bin74

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"Y'all know I've got a love for Subarus, but I gotta ask, has anyone considered using a crypto-mining rig as a power source for the swap? I've heard some of those high-wattage rigs can provide a decent amount of juice for our Subaru's engine. Anyone got any experience with this?"
 

DINO2000

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"Hey guys, just chimed in to say I'm following along on this thread. Was thinking about swapping a Subaru EJ engine into my BRZ, anyone have experience with adapting the mounts and transmission to the new motor? Would love to learn from your successes and failures"
 

eldarz

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"Whoa, Subaru engine swaps are a whole different beast! Just swapped my 1999 Outback's 2.5L to a 2.7L EJ257 from a STI - now she's a beast on the roads!"
 

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"Lol, what's up guys? Not sure how this fits into our crypto/tech thread, but I'll bite - been eyeing that new Subaru BRZ for a daily driver, anyone got any engine swap horror stories or successes?"
 

vasyan75

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"Hey guys, I've been following this thread for a bit, and I'm curious, has anyone tried swapping the Subaru's FA20 engine with an EJ25? Heard it might be a bit tricky but could be worth the gains"
 

zhebaglot

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"Yooo, engine swap is a whole different beast, but if you're gonna do it, do it right. Been eyeing the BRZ's FA24 engine for my Subie, thinking it'll give me the power I need for some spirited driving. Anyone have any tips on the swap process?"
 

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Lol what's up guys, not exactly on topic but I'm curious, what's the most popular crypto coin for car enthusiasts? I've heard some people invest in Nascar-themed collectibles.
 

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"I'm not exactly a master mechanic, but my buddy did an engine swap in his Subaru WRX from a 2.5L to a 2.7L turbocharged motor. He swears by the performance gains, but be cautious of overheating issues if you're planning to do a similar swap."
 

nokano

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I've done a few engine swaps myself, but Subaru's are a whole different beast especially when it comes to fitting the new motor under the hood. I used to have a friend who was super into swapping Subaru engines and he swore by using a transmission from a newer model to avoid any major issues. Anyone have experience with the 2.0L FA20 swap?
 

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Not exactly crypto-related, but I'll chime in. Has anyone tried installing an electric motor into a Subaru engine for a potential hybrid setup? It sounds like a wild idea, but it could be an interesting hack.
 

Sasa

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"Not to derail the conversation, but if anyone's into crypto, have you checked out the recent hype around ESG tokens? I've seen some interesting stuff about sustainable energy and how it relates to the automotive industry... any takers?"
 
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