Celerity
Well-Known Member
Nothing, I say NOTHING is more of a pain in the ass than a Subaru swap.
While the engines may seem the same, a 1997 to a 1998 to a 1996 EJ is different than the other two. And it goes on like that. Dramatic, pisser differences like spline tooth count and fine tolerances. Head swaps are millimeters off from working, and even their exhaust doesn't line up.
You can't even install any 5 speed transmission into the Brat. It's not possible because the necessary and unique hubs can't fit the spindles, can't fit the axles. Finding a set of rims for an older Subaru is enough of a challenge.
While the engines may seem the same, a 1997 to a 1998 to a 1996 EJ is different than the other two. And it goes on like that. Dramatic, pisser differences like spline tooth count and fine tolerances. Head swaps are millimeters off from working, and even their exhaust doesn't line up.
You can't even install any 5 speed transmission into the Brat. It's not possible because the necessary and unique hubs can't fit the spindles, can't fit the axles. Finding a set of rims for an older Subaru is enough of a challenge.