xcntrk75 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hey All, I don’t spend much time on this forum, but since we’re all Legacy owners here I thought I would share some pics and information about my 2nd Generation Legacy drivetrain swap project. The victim was my 1998 Legacy 2.5GT Limited with automatic transmission. I swapped over a donor 2005 WRX EJ20, 5MT manual transmission, LSD rear diff, and of course ECU and wiring harness. The project is pretty much done although I’m still working some minor bugs out. Overall, I’m entirely satisfied with the outcome and encourage all late model Legacy enthusiasts to do the same. The power is incredible! I’m running a number of performance upgrades including engine management, and am scheduled for a full tune the first week of May which should yield some interesting Dyno numbers so stay tuned... Some random pics of the project: http://66.49.172.173/subaru/swap/swapSPF/Image006.jpg http://66.49.172.173/subaru/swap/swapSPF/Image009.jpg http://66.49.172.173/subaru/swap/swapSPF/Image021.jpg http://66.49.172.173/subaru/swap/swapSPF/Image033.jpg http://66.49.172.173/subaru/swap/swapSPF/Image034.jpg For more pictures and information you can visit my web gallery HERE! Thanks for looking… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powbmps Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Nice job! Are you running a Stage II map on the UTEC? A dyno tune is definately beneficial with the UTEC. I got an additional 15 ft/lb and 25 whp when my WRX was at Stage II. Chris S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eHoward Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 That looks like a factory installation. How much work was involved? Did everything just bolt up? Awesome job man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcntrk75 Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 Thanks for the comments Stage-II, Not yet… I’m still waiting for some parts to come in before I can get my custom exhaust built. So in the meantime I’m running an old system from my original NA platform which is incredibly restrictive. That said, I’m only dialed in at the Stage-I map at 15psi until I can open the exhaust up. After that I can immediately bump up to Stage-II at target for 17psi. TurboXS is performing my UTEC tune with both a dyno and road tuning, so I should have it really dialed in after that point. As for the swap, yes Subaru’s are like LEGO’s and everything is pretty much interchangeable as long as you know the year compatibility. The wiring on the other hand, is not joke. It didn’t seem as bad as everybody makes it out to be but is a significant effort nonetheless… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8ingvector Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 that is preaty freakin sweet...must be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 My compliments on your workmanship. Looks flawless. Keep in touch as to how the project lines out. Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Very nicely done. Enjoy it and start saving for a ej257 block Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 nice!!! now you need better brakes and suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Legacy WRX! This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 sweet your lines from the upper tank and radiator are backwards upper tank cap (use a standard .9 bar)-> bottle lower cap (with plunger cut off) to upper tank cool swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 sweet your lines from the upper tank and radiator are backwards upper tank cap (use a standard .9 bar)-> bottle lower cap (with plunger cut off) to upper tank cool swap Eagle eye Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 it's a sweet car nevertheless.. not just the swap, but everything else on the car as well. Believe me, I met up with Xcntrk75 to sell him my UTEC and Perrin WRX intake.. it's one sick car.. oh yea, and it's lighter than our BL/BPs.. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcntrk75 Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 your lines from the upper tank and radiator are backwards upper tank cap (use a standard .9 bar)-> bottle lower cap (with plunger cut off) to upper tank C’mon man you’re making me look bad. They’re hooked up just as you say. Maybe you need that Eagle eye looked at? Seriously though, it’s kind of hard to tell in the picture but the engine reservoir-cap (front feed in picture) is feeding the bottle, and the radiator neck is feeding the engine reservoir (rearward feed in picture). Are you saying this is not correct? Here’s another much larger pic for those with bad eyes: (Click to enlarge) http://66.49.172.173/subaru/swap/thumb.DSC01342.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlantra Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 ok I am feeling jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Very nice, kudos on the project. What else have you done in the area of handling and performance to spruce it up and balance it out? I really like a balanced car that can handle it's own in many realms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcntrk75 Posted April 24, 2005 Author Share Posted April 24, 2005 ^^^^^^ Nothing yet, and it’s in desperate need… I bought this car new off the show room floor, and drove the hell out of it over the past 7 years. At about 114k miles I began having severe transmission problems and minor engine issues (headgaskets). I’m obviously still found of the car, so for a little more than the cost to repair my old tired drivetrain, I was able to perform a swap instead. As for handling, this is up next on my agenda. I have a set of White-line “control” springs but I’m thinking about upgrading to the ION sport ones instead. As for struts, most likely KYB GR2. Also I’m looking into some powerslot replacement rotors and a nice set of quality pads. This will all be occurring in the next couple of months. If anybody has suggestions to this suspension/brake setup or other advice on alternative components, I would love to hear it. I’m looking for quality but don’t want to spend an excessive amount in this department. Thanks… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMan Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlegacygt Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 i wish that i could do that, or knew someone that could do that and not charge me a price that would prob. stop my heart.Sweet swap though and have fun ripping it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 looked as tho the lines crossed when they were on top of the air box in the first pict glad you are on top of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 omg...u are my next best friend.......ok my next best "useful" friend.....beautiful....i bet it looked easier in the strip-down manual u got sitting there i like the p33k-a-b00 that u got to sum it all up...makes it seem effortless u took the g33k fact0r on this board up 10 more points!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcntrk75 Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 ^^^^ :lol: Yeah the Chilton’s didn’t do much good, other than what you see it being used for… As for the “p33k-a-b00” factor, it’s even much better now cuz I just slapped on an STI TMIC…woot… You can faintly see the letters through the tiny Legacy scoop… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe05GTMT Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Wow!!!!! I'm very impressed. Great photo sequence. How long did the project take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kavolta Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 good job, what kind if intake is that? inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGACY GX98 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 did you do all that in your own garage ? what did need to complete all this .... it's really great and clean work ... well done bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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