only if they are both the same motor, you need to make sure that they are both either dual over head cam or single over head cam and both either 2.2 liter or 2.5 liter, if they aren't the same liter or cam style you'd have to change ECU's and wiring harnesses too which is more trouble than it's worth.
swap 96 engine with 2000both are legacy wagon
Subaru Outback
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Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2000 Subaru Outback Legacy wagon with 244,000 very hard mile on the clock. I have replaced the transmission (the original leaked fluid and slipped badly), replaced the head gaskets (2nd time)...
2000 Subaru Outback Limited Wagon
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Maintenance & Repair
My mechanics are having to replace the wiring which burned when the 97 Subaru Outback's 2.5L DOHC engine's head gasket blew. They're wondering if the wiring harness and computer box from a 2.5L DOH...
Subaru Outback
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Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2000 outback 2.5l engine with automatic trans. I want to put this engine in a 2000 outback with a manual trans. Are the crankshafts different?
2000 Subaru Outback Base Wagon
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Maintenance & Repair
i think Midas did some boring in the head but gotta check. And the valve covers are one of the big 3 that should get done. Plugs valve covers and I already did new ground wires all 4 gauge around ...
2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 i Wagon
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Maintenance & Repair
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