In this blog post, we review cruise control in your Subaru and the options available when doing an engine swap and wanting to retain or add in cruise control. How Does Cruise Control Work? There are three types of cruise control depending on your type of Subaru. In general, a cruise control...
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Drive by Wire to Drive by Cable Subaru Swap
In this post we talk about converting your Subaru from Drive by Wire (electronic throttle) to Drive by Cable (cable throttle) as part of an engine swap. A good example would be a 2005 RS swapping to a 2002 WRX engine. For more information on DBW cars, click here. If...
Drive by Cable to Drive by Wire Conversion for Subaru
This blog post describes the basics of how to update the cable throttle (drive-by-cable) to an electronic throttle (drive-by-wire) in a Subaru. Not sure if your car is cable throttle or electronic throttle? Check here. Unfortunately, we can't give a full wiring write-up for this conversion since there are so...
Subaru Camshaft Cable Throttle vs Drive By Wire
An iWire PSA - Before swapping your drive-by-wire turbo engine with a different turbo engine, make sure the Camshaft Position Sensors match! A common scenario we get contacted about would go like this. "I have an 06 STi, and the engine blew up. Now I want a...
Subaru Drive By Wire Pedal Types
It may seem scary, but doing a swap to a drive by wire (electronic throttle) engine is no big deal and there are a lot of additional features that open up as a byproduct a swap like this. We take care of the wiring so all you have...
Subaru Drive By Wire vs Cable Throttle
One of the most common questions we receive at iWire is "Is my engine Drive by Wire or Cable Throttle," so we've decided to post the definitive list! This list is also useful if you are looking into an engine swap so you can confirm which setup...