1999 Subaru Forester
Asked by Alphaauto1 Dec 28, 2018 at 02:33 PM about the 1999 Subaru Forester L
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have a 99 Subaru Forester w/ manual transmission, the
engine is shot, I have an opportunity to get 07 Subaru wrx
that is wrecked, can I install that engine into my 1999
Forester
4 Answers
In theory you could if you had the funds. The cost and problems will be considerable. Miles away from a "bolt in" swap if that is what you want.
Alphaauto1 answered 5 years ago
Ok i appreciate the answer, how about an 05 forester 2.5 engine, will that bolt in?
Your current engine should be a DOHC. The 05 would be a SOHC. Not a "bolt in" swap. Honestly you should probably just scrap the car.
Alphaauto1 answered 5 years ago
Actually the 1999 is a 2.5l sohc , and the car is actually clean and very well maintained, just engine took a shit and I have access to wrecked vehicles at a decent price, i was told 99-03 with the possiblity of 04 and 05 if i swap out intake and manifold