In this blog we go over what a Pin Drag Test is and why it's an important step in diagnosing wiring issues in your Subaru. Why would I do a Pin Drag Test? If you're noticing an intermittent connection between two plugs or getting weird check engine lights, it could be because the pins inside the plugs are not making a connection due to being loose or corroded.
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Please click here for help to depin, splice, and swap Subaru electrical connectors. Our electrical solutions cater to the professional repair shop, the DIYer, and everyone in between. Below are some of our most popular connectors. Coilpack Connectors Alternator Connectors Crank Position Connector Camshaft Position Connectors Mass Air Flow Sensor...
"Easy" Subaru Swap Engine Choices
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If you go with a 2.0 WRX or STi swap, here is an excellent guide for the entire process with help from our friend Bucky Lasek! First, there are no truly easy Subaru swaps; every swap has challenges. A lot of work goes into any swap. There are wiring changes, mount...
Subaru Auto to Manual Transmission Conversion Basic Overview
This post is a general overview of converting your Subaru transmission from auto to manual. We wish we could offer a product to make this simple, but because of the many changes in Subaru wiring between car models and years, we can't make a product that works for everyone. This works for non-CANbus...
What is Subaru AVCS? An AVCS equipped JDM engine swap guide for your USDM 2002-2005 WRX
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If you are looking for information on the older generation non-AVCS engines, please look at this POST. What is AVCS? There are several ways that engineers can improve the performance and efficiency of engines. Camshafts, which determine when intake and exhaust valves open, are typically best suited to certain engine...
How to Wire Your Non Turbo Subaru for a Turbo Engine Swap
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When installing a different engine type (e.g., NA to turbo) into a Subaru chassis, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) also needs to be swapped in to get the engine running correctly. ECUs, with almost no exception, are not interchangeable if the model and year of the car do not match, so...
CANBus Part 2 - CAN Bus and your Subaru Swap
If you missed it, you could check out our Part 1 CANbus post that explains what CANbus means and which cars are CAN bus equipped. This post discusses how CANbus will affect your Subaru swap and how to work with it. _________________________________________________________________ December 2024 Update We are no longer providing the...