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So my original engine had blown out on my Subaru Legacy '06 2.5L GT.

4th Gen. Currently shopping for a new engine and turbo. Was wondering if

this engine: https://automotix.net/usedengines/2006-subaru-legacy-used_engines-product-b167349001l.html

would work well with this turbo: https://automotix.net/usedautoparts/2006-subaru-legacy-turbo-product-b159538568k.html

Please give feedback! I am not the best with cars so any information would help.

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That's the wrong engine for your car (it's for a non-turbo car), and used turbos should only be purchased by people capable of properly evaluating them. Same goes for engines, really.

You should really leave the acquisition to whoever is doing the rebuild/replacement. The important thing is to find someone both qualified and trustworthy.

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Better question. . . why are you shopping for engines on sites that use stock photos?

 

You know they're just selling through for someone like LKQ, right?

 

http://www.car-part.com or maybe search the JDM importer sites. Direct drop-in engines are limited to 05-06 LGT/OBXT and 04-07 Forester XT, 06 WRX.

 

You can use later motors with SAI (starts in 07 on the LGT) but you'll need to block off the ports (plates are available) and probably have it tuned as the heads breathe a little better.

 

Plan on about $5k parts and labor to do it right.

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