2009 (June) Subaru Forester EJ253 H4 2.5i Engine Swap

Asked by Elizabeth May 30, 2018 at 01:13 PM about the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What engines are possible to swap with a 2009 Subaru Forester (NO Turbo)
2.5l 16 valve, single overhead cam, 4-cyl? It would be nice to get the same
engine, but I am willing to try an engine swap if it's a fairly easy swap and
means I stay in the $2k range for cost. The old one died due to an oil leakage
and then it got fried.

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TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 6 years ago

Any year of the SOHC will fit, but I'd stick with the VVT later years so that you don't have to swap out other stuff or chase a different ECM.

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Max answered 6 years ago

Does anyone know what engine is compatible and possible to swap from 2009 subaru forester 2.5l (EJ253 engine type ) swap for turbo charged motor.

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GuruLV5VK answered 6 years ago

WRX would be nice. Just need to replace that motor. Does the motor from auto transmission, would it be compatible with manual transmissions? Thank you for any info

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