djmark7 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 1996 Leg outback Wagon Body 2.5, can i put a 1998 2.5 engine in it from a outback? ,will it swap right in? from a wagon also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 HI, Please remember to Search, as this is one of the most covered swaps for Subarus - right after the 2.5 to 2.2 swap. :-) yes, this will work. You may have some small differences w/the vacuum lines - the '98 had the Charcoal canister back by the rear of the wagon - the '96 is pass. front under the hood. Also, there may be a wire to the P/S pump sensor on the '98 that won't be there on the '96. Good news is that the '98 has more HP/Torque than the '96 AND it can run on Regular. Remember! Do the Head Gasket/ HG BEFORE you install any EJ25/2.5 engine (2.2 is recommended, too,). Unless you have documented proof they've been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp213 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 You can just use the intake from the 96 and everything will be exactly the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp213 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 You can just use the intake from the 96 and everything will be exactly the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 After the swap you'll need to buy plug wires for a 97 outback or legacy gt for them to fit properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 will the bolt patterns line up for the tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Yes. any ej engine will bolt to any ej trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Some engines have 4 bolt holes and some have 8 though I'm pretty sure Still mate up and hold fine. Just an fyi Edited May 24, 2017 by golucky66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Works just fine, I've done phase 1 (4 bolt) engine with phase 2 (8 bolt) trans and vice versa a dozen times. As long as the electronics are compatible it doesn't make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 In your experience, when doing that, what do you do when there's only 1 hole for the starter? Just use one bolt to hold it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I've not had any issue using just one bolt, if you wanted you could drill out the bottom bolt hole on the starter and tap threads into the transmission case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 You put a heli-coil in the trans, and use a stud. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 appreciate everyones help, THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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