19Outback96 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have a 96 legeacy outback with the 2.2L 5sp. I've been thinking about possibly doing a swap and was wondering if there were recommendations? whats a good motor to us? whats going to be the easiest? hoping to make my outback a bit more fun and faster. I would appreciate your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 In terms of reliability, you've got probably the best engine/trans combo made in the entire 95-04 window. . . possibly even to date. Non-interference, cheap and easy to work on, no slushbox. I personally wouldn't deviate from that. . . buy a 2nd and mod it lol. . . that way you'll have something to drive when your modded car inevitably breaks or you need some widget that only exists on Nauru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Are you sure that's the original motor? I'm almost sure all Outbacks from '96 on came with the 2.5 (the first year '95 Outback did have the 2.2 though), but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 In 96 if you wanted an MT it came with the 2.2. Slushbox was 2.5. http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback1996.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 hoping to make my outback a bit more fun and faster. this wont happen without huge $$ focus on suspension if your budget wont allow a wrx or sti swap... thats really the only practical way to get speed from these cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 In 96 if you wanted an MT it came with the 2.2. Slushbox was 2.5. http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback1996.html That's good to know. I'd love to get my hands on a true Outback with a non- interference 2.2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 96 2.2 needs premium though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 True, my 1st gen needed premium also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Did you have a turbo leggy then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 My h6 swapped 2000 obw needs premium, my 05 LGT needs premium. . . no biggie. Still 30c cheaper than the no. 2 diesel the work vans drink like Charlie Sheen the day before an intervention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 That's good to know. I'd love to get my hands on a true Outback with a non- interference 2.2! the 96 OB was pretty much an L, no suspension raise or appearance package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Outback96 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 this wont happen without huge $$ focus on suspension if your budget wont allow a wrx or sti swap... thats really the only practical way to get speed from these cars If I can come up with $$$, what is a recommended mod to do first??? I appreciate everyones input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 aside from the obvious spring/strut or coilover option.. especially in wagons, a rear strut tower bar from a 02-07 WRX will make a noticeable difference, you could grab a 93-01 Impreza Front strut bar as well but the towers are already so close to the firewall that it wont make a difference mostly you can grab larger sway bars from a 00-04 Legacy.. even '97+ second gen outback/GT sways are a bit larger.. upgrading these with some solid endlinks (C-shaped in rear, dogbone shaped up front) will reduce the body roll immensely bushings, bushings, bushings- steering rack bushings from a GC model impreza will stiffen up the feel of the steering wheel check out this link for a more complete list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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