Dear Valued iWire Engine Swap Customers, It's probably best to rip the band-aid quickly. I am writing to let you know that we will conclude our engine swap merge services in the Spring of 2025. This will give us the bandwidth to continue growing our new products, including iVSS...
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What Is The Blue Tape For On My Subaru Wiring Harness?
December 2024 Update: iWire is no longer offering harness merge services so we can focus on other parts of the business, including iDCCD, plug-and-play harnesses, and replacement electrical components. As part of this change, our technical support, wiring guidance, and troubleshooting assistance for harness merge projects will be very limited...
IAT and PCV Issues with a USDM 2.0 WRX with JDM V7/8/9 WRX and STi Engine Swap
In this post, we talk about what happens with the USDM PCV Diagnosis Connector and the JDM STi Manifold IAT sensor when swapping a 2001-2006 JDM WRX or STi in an 2004-2005 USDM WRX. If you need a replacement engine harness for any of these models, we carry it here....
Subaru Hub Swaps and the Effects on ABS and Wheel Speed
In this blog post, we'll talk about the two most common types of wheel speed sensors and how they affect your project, especially in relation to the ABS (anti-lock braking system). It's worth noting that there is a difference between wheel speed and vehicle speed. Check out the end of this...
2004-2008 Forester XT and 2004-2007 STi Comparisons for Swap
In this post, we discuss the similarities and differences between the 2004-2008 Forester XT and the 2004-2007 STi models since many Forester owners are looking to add STi features. Our general recommendation is to retain as many Forester parts as possible to eliminate the wiring changes that would otherwise be required. Wiring...
Intro to Subaru Conversion - Whitney's Wisdom
This blog post is written by Whitney using the notes she's acquired from answering Subaru wiring questions for customers for over seven years. When it comes to adding new parts to a Subaru, there are a lot of important factors to consider. While the mechanical side is considered "legos," and for the most...
Cruise Control and your Subaru
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 cruise control. How Does Cruise Control Work? There are three types of cruise control, depending on your Subaru model. In general, a cruise control...
Subaru Engine Swaps and the California BAR/State Referee Process
In this post, we'll talk about the engine change guidelines for the state of California and the BAR engine change referee process. We'll include the critical information you'll need to know if you are looking into this process when swapping your Subaru. This is not a specific guide for any particular...