BE5A48T EJ20 to EJ20x

[Khalil_784]

Hello, my name is Lee. I’m seeking guidance as it relates to making modifications to my 1998 Subaru Legacy B4 (BE5A48T).  Here’s my dilemma, I bought it four years ago as my first car. The seller didn’t notify me of all the issues it had so out of those four years I was only able to drive it for four months. In the first two months the engine knocked, two months later the transmission died. I couldn’t get it repaired then due to parts being extremely difficult to source and very expensive to import in my country. In addition, the mechanic that was given the job was unreliable and dishonest. My goal is to replace the engine and transmission with an EJ20x & 6 speed manual transmission. This entire project will be DIY. I would like to ask for guidance as it relates to the parts, what to look out for and what not to do. I’m not a mechanic, however I am mechanically inclined. I won’t be trying out another mechanic as my luck so far has been met with unreliability and dishonesty.

[blusubado]

you might have better luck if you move this question over to the 2nd gen legacy column. 

[Khalil_784]

Thanks mate