Engine swap

Asked by BHGsubaru Jun 03, 2019 at 04:39 PM about the 2004 Subaru Forester XS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2004 Subaru forester 2.5 all wheel drive
automatic. I have a 2003 Subaru outback legacy
2.5 engine can I put the outback engine in m6
forester??? Compatible??

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Yes, these are both EJ251 engines. You will want to keep the intake manifold and attached wiring from the 2004 Forester and reuse on the replacement engine.

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