2005 subaru forester engine swap

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Asked by Pedrolo Jun 17, 2018 at 02:44 PM about the 2005 Subaru Forester X

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Dear, I have a 2005 subaru forester X, the engine EJ253 have only 70K miles and runs great! but the body of the car is all rusted, do not pass inspection. I am wondering which year and models of forester and/or outback the engine of my 2005 forester will fit without any electric plug issue. Will appreciate your input

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Look for one around your year that also has an EJ253 in it. In 2006 Subaru went with the active valve lift system so I would try for a 2004, 2005 car.

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Thanks for your advise, those this apply to Outback shell as well only to forester shell only?

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You guys should come to Arizona the junk yards are full of bodies that need good Motors

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I have a 2005 Subaru Forester sx with a blown engine and the body is in great condition I’m not sure if it would fit in but maybe?

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