Subaru swap

Asked by Subarudco Mar 01, 2019 at 06:26 PM about the 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 i Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have an 08 Outback 2.5i limited and a
wrecked 10 Subaru 2.5i premium.  I
understand they are both ej253, is that right?  
Can I direct swap the motor into the 08?  
They have different intakes,  what do I need
to do to make this work???

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