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Hey there community. Welp, I'm finally cracking the seal on the EJ22 swap into my '85 lifted Brat. Found a $350 '96 Impreza Outback donor car with 180k, pulled the engine out of it yesterday, and refurbishing that chunk of greatness begins today. New gaskets, resurfaced heads, and a good cleaning are in order at the least. So then, down to business. Just to be clear, I have poured over many (if not most) of the EJ>EA swap threads over the last year in preparation for this, ever since I bought my first Brat (I own 4 of the cute little buggers). I've taken the precaution of tattooing all 25 pages of Numbchux's EJ Conversion Manual under my eyelids for quick reference. Still, I am trying to get all my parts/ducks in a row for a successful swap, so I don't end up with two disabled vehicles in my barn. To that end I would LOVE to double check my needed parts checklist with y'all to make sure I am not caught empty-handed. Please let me know what I've forgotten, or if things are not necessary based on what I'm working with. ITEM SOURCE EJ22 1996 Impreza EJ22 gasket kit Subaru xt6 crossmember recommendations? tranny adapter plate/flywheel https://www.sjrlift.com/products/ea-to-ej-swap-kit?variant=21562340114537 This is the kingpin piece, I know. I would love another, less costly option, but these seem like pretty good quality and are still around now that MRose and Rguyver are not selling them. xt6 pressure plate/clutch recommendations? 85 nissan 720 pickup throwout bearing https://www.go-parts.com/ps-mmp.php?make=Nissan&model=720&parttype=Clutch+Release+Bearing EA fuel-injected pump Hoping one of my other Brats has this, but if not? 12” radiator fan and remote heat sensor Napa oil temp gauge wiring Napa 2 1/4” exhaust/muffler pipes Steel yard, will likely make my own custom pipes So that's it. Would love your input, and am actually surprised not to have run across a list like this before, outlining what needs to be sourced for a successful swap. I will definitely be posting pics and am happy to share my spreadsheet once I've completed the swap (I'm a pretty left-brained guy). Meanwhile, wish me luck! PS. I actually own 4 Brats, all 2nd Gen: The '86 was restored last year and is my daily driver, stock with 142k original miles, runs like a top (may or may not sell this); Working on the '86 now, which has a 6" lift and 5 lug conversion; I have another '82 Brat with pug rims and like 160k miles on it, in need of new head gaskets and some interior work, but otherwise it's in good shape (I'm looking for a buyer for this one); and I have and '83 or something that is currently my parts car since it had a rollover, but came with new body pieces and a bed full of parts. The amount of parts I have, and will be creating once the Impreza is gutted, is pretty astounding. So if you're looking for something, I might have it.