What engine year are compatible for 2009 Outback SOHC?

[bucktailpath]

I'm getting mixed information. I'm trying to source a good used motor for my friend 2009 Outback (SOHC) and the online parts interchanges are only listing 2008-2009 legacy engines as compatible. Other info on some unconfirmed boards and such say 06 and 07s will swap. These engines aren't cheap but the 06/07s are certainly more affordable. Any difference between Forester engines those years? For some reason they don't come up in the interchanges either. Just needing to do a long block swap. Intake and everything can stay with the car.

Thanks in advance. Would love to save him some $$$

[idosubaru]

Should be 06-09 if you reuse all the original manifolds/wiring to the vehicle. I'm not positive on that, but ebay JDM suppliers are showing 06-09 for compatibility.