Subaru Motor Swap

Asked by Lennon_Bass Dec 28, 2016 at 02:01 AM about the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Question type: Car Customization

I have a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback. Will
a 1986 Subaru Legacy Outback turbo
motor fit in it?

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TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 7 years ago

Verify that you mean 86 into 98...doesn't sound right. Regardless, turbo swaps require a relatively large amount of effort and parts swaps.. Absolutely NOT recommended!

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