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6 Cylinder Subaru Swap

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...

Plug Spotlight - DCCD Plugs

There are a few options for DCCD Controllers in a Subaru but what stays standard between controllers is the plugs. Don't go to the junkyard or splice in a corroded connector; purchase a new plug instead. It's always best to install new parts rather than used ones, since they are...

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 JDM STi. Because...

Subaru OBD1 vs OBD2 Explained

What is Subaru OBD? OBD stands for On-Board Diagnostics. It refers to a communication protocol for the ECU.  Why do I care if my car is OBD1 vs. OBD2? If your car is OBD1, it means that there is a basic level of communication with the ECU that can only...

Subaru JDM Version Engine Guide

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...

iWire's Subaru Wiring Harness Installation Video Guide

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...

iWire's GC to GD Radiator Mounting Shroud for Subaru

Did you know that iWire is not only one of the leading experts in Subaru wiring but we also make mechanical parts for your swap as well! One of the trickier aspects of a swap is mounting the new radiator into an old chassis. That is why we have created...

How to Install a DCCD Controller on your Subaru

This DIY Guide explains how to install a DCCD Controller on a Subaru using our easy-to-use adapters. Before beginning, you will need to ensure your transmission can accept a DCCD Controller. To do this, check what plug is coming out of the new Subaru transmission. Click here to learn more....