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by davidsonje99
Fri May 13, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engine Transmission Swap
Replies: 5
Views: 1220

Re: Engine Transmission Swap

I am sure it is a Phase 1 2.5. DOHC engine. Specifically it is a EJ25D engine. Also I counted the bolt holes on the back of my JDM 2.2. and I find four with two guide pins. The xmission in my Legacy shows 6 (probably with two hidden guide pins). I am with you, I think I can just plug and play even w...
by davidsonje99
Thu May 12, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Engine Transmission Swap
Replies: 5
Views: 1220

Engine Transmission Swap

Hi, Thanks for the help. I intend to swap a 97 legacy 2.2 for my finicky and aged Phase 1 2.5 in my 99 Legacy GT. I am hoping to increase fuel mileage by going to the venerable 2.2 and do away with the not so reliable, oil leaky, head gasket issues, early 2.5. The Subaru shop manual shows slight gea...