iWire has been a part of a few thousand Subaru project over the years. We thought it would be a good idea to give some general tips to people doing Subaru projects of their own. Below are some do's and don'ts that we recommend for almost every Subaru project whether...
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Subaru Flex Fuel Explained
This post is a bit outdated since the Cobb Green Speed Update. There are some alternative companies to Cobb that make flex fuel kits for the GD era models. In this blog post we talk about Flex Fuel specifically for Subaru 2.0 Liter 16 bit ECU platforms. For the 32...
Subaru Dash Swap Guide
DISCLAIMER! WARNING! ALERT! For those who have a dash swap, we are not trying to pick on you. We understand there are many reasons why people would do it, but we have our reasons for why not to do it. iWire has wired GC swaps in every imaginable way and...
Subaru Crossmember Information
In this blog post we discuss the things to consider when swapping the crossmember (also called X-member) during your Subaru engine swap. Learn more about how to do this in our swap guide video on the Buck Yeah Channel The thing to note here is that the crossmember, steering rack,...
Rear Differential and Your Transmission Swap
This post talks about the rear differential (rear diff) temperature sensor. We explain what it does and how it can effect a transmission swap or aftermarket DCCD controller install as well as differentiate between the two types for those who just need a replacement on a STi. What is...
Plug Spotlight - Gas Tank Plugs
In this post we go over the various types of gas tank plugs in a Subaru. Like most plugs, Subaru has changed the plug type for different features and availability. Below we have images as well as a description of which cars the plug is compatible with. Gas Tank Plugs...
Plug Spotlight - Blower Motor Fan Switch Plug
Click here to purchase your blower motor plug. The Blower Motor Plug or Blower Fan Switch Plug is found in Subaru models that utilize a manual air conditioning system. The simplest way to tell the difference between manual AC and automatic AC is by how the temperature is controlled. With...
Phase 1 vs Phase 2 Subaru Engine Basics
In this blog post we go over the differences between phase 1 and phase 2 Subaru engines. If you are looking to replace a blown engine, click here. What is Phase 1 and Phase 2? Phase 1 and Phase 2 refer to the year the engine was made. There are...