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...
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Plug Spotlight - Main Relay and Connector
In this blog post we highlight the Main Relay and the Main Relay Connector. What It Does: The Main Relay in your Subaru is triggered by the ECU to send power to the car. It sends power to turn on the ECU, injectors, coils, MAF, boost controller,...
Subaru Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Types Part 1
This will be a 2 part post, first is just the basics of VSS and the VSS types by year. Part 2 will have more detail about conversions and that can be found here. Prefer not to read - check out our video about Vehicle Speed Sensors below: ...
Plug Spotlight - TGV Plugs
In this blog post we highlight TGV (tumble generator valve) connectors for your Subaru engine. 5 Pin TGV Plug 3 Pin TGV Sensor Plug TGV Motor Plug Some people delete their Tumble Generator Valves (TGVs) mechanically, but you'll want to leave the TGV Plugs in the harness...
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...
Plug Spotlight - Alternator Plugs
Subaru Alternator Plug Replacement What It Does: The alternator plug functions as a trigger to turn the alternator on (via the battery light on the dash) and senses battery charge to determine how much power to output. You can learn more about how alternators by clicking here. How...
Plug Spotlight - Coil Pack Plugs
Subaru Black and White Coil Pack Replacement Plugs STOP USING ZIP TIES! What It Does: The coil pack plug attaches to, you guessed it, the coil pack. This gives a signal which triggers your spark plug to fire. Cars It Works On: All EJ turbo and EZ...
Meet the Subarus of iWire
iWire is a company made up of Subaru enthusiasts, and we like to play with cars just as much as our customers do. Here's a look at the project cars, daily drivers, and driveway ornaments that the iWire crew wrenches on. iWire's owner, Brian Keene, has a 1998 Subaru Impreza...