What engines fit my car? (Legacy 2.5 GT)

[Tapil]

My cars engine is approaching its last leg, its at over 200k and i just feel like its time to improve (rather than fix it up and turbo it) Id rather move on to anther engine already turbo'd or supercharged (if possible)

 

What i have is a

 

Legacy 2.5 GT

1998

 

Thanks guys!

[idosubaru]

any motor will fit with enough time, money, or skill.

 

there's no plug-and-play engine that's what you're looking for if that's what you're asking.

 

best bet is likely to keep the motor that's in there and save up for a different car next time. at 200,000 miles it's not just the motor that's aging it's all sorts of other things too - brakes, driveline, all sorts of bearings everywhere, bushings and rubber galore, etc. which is cool for an easy swap, but for something this extensive i'd at least want most of that in excellent shape.

 

if the engine is running good now then a proper tune up like a complete timing belt job may gain you another 100,000 miles. plenty of time to save up for that WRX or something.

[Tapil]

any motor will fit with enough time, money, or skill.

 

there's no plug-and-play engine

Good idea! ill look in to timing and belt replacements thanks man

[litterfisher]

rebuilt engines

any motor will fit with enough time' date=' money, or skill.

 

there's no plug-and-play engine that's what you're looking for if that's what you're asking.

 

best bet is likely to keep the motor that's in there and save up for a different car next time. at 200,000 miles it's not just the motor that's aging it's all sorts of other things too - brakes, driveline, all sorts of bearings everywhere, bushings and rubber galore, etc. which is cool for an easy swap, but for something this extensive i'd at least want most of that in excellent shape.

 

if the engine is running good now then a proper tune up like a complete timing belt job may gain you another 100,000 miles. plenty of time to save up for that WRX or something.[/quote']

Edited August 4, 2010 by litterfisher

[litterfisher]

would a salvaged unit be less$?