SUBI-AX Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi from Africa. I have a 2002 Legacy GL Wagon. It is the right hand drive model which according to the spares catologue,is the same as the Australian model. The motor is an EJ20,normally aspirated,5 speed manual box. I have recently purchased an almost new 2007,2.5 STI motor with all essentials,ECU loom,radiator,intercooler etc.. I also have a 6 speed box (non electronic),prop shaft and complete rear end from a 2004 WRX STI,bigger diameter drive shafts etc..I also scooped the Brembo callipers off the 2007 model. O.K by now you probably have gathered where I’m goin with this….Anybody out there ever attempted this full STI conversion to a 2002 Legacy Wagon before???? If so ANY info on this would be muchly appreciated out here in darkest Africa. By looking at the rear suspention layouts,methinks this is going to be one of the biggest challenges,any tips on this anyone ?The rear end is the first to tackle,then apparently the front cross member from the 2004 Turbo Legacy GTB will fit my model ? Any truth in that? The standard c/member won’t allow the exhaust to get back to the turbo. A WRX member might fit with a bit of ‘slotting’ to the mounting holes but i would rather have the real thing. If the GTB part will fit I need to import this from Japan,quite an expensive exercise from here let me tell you,therefore really need info on this before I decide to import.Most you guy’s have it so easy out there in the States and Ausi,just walk in to your local go fast store and get what you need,Damn. Look forward to hearing from you. Sawubona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Fiddler Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Well, I know it's been done on 1st Gen Legacys, so I'm sure it's possible in your '02. Good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeyMcShanker Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 It's my understanding that 99% of that stuff will bolt right in. The challenge is just in the wiring. I've never seen it done on anything newer than a '99 though. I'm sure someone else has more info though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 A WRX crossmember might fit, engine bay wise, legacy and impreza are mostly the same. I don't know for sure though, one moment all subaru's are made of lego, the next they bite you in the arse with some completely obscure part that's only slightly different... Re. the suspension, you have multi link rear suspension, the only impreza to get that is the 2008+ you are going to have a hell of a time and might need some custom stuff to get those brembo's on the rear, but it has been done. Got one question... you can get GTB's in SA right? why haven't you done that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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