If you go with a 2.0 WRX or STi swap, here isĀ an excellent guide for the entire process with help from our friend Bucky Lasek! Ā First, there are no truly easy Subaru swaps; every swap hasĀ challenges. A lot of work goes into any swap. There are wiring changes, mount...
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Bucky's EJ205 Swapped RS Budget and Part Numbers
Below are the parts, part numbers, and price estimate of all of the pieces purchased for Bucky's 2001-2004 JDM EJ205 with AVCS and a cable throttle RS swap. Please note that this pricing is a rough estimate as you might get a buddy deal, find a used part, or reuse...
Twin Turbo Engine Subaru Swap
In this blog post we talk about twin turbo engines for you swap. This engine swap has some challenges so for those looking for a simpler solution take a look here for āthe bestā Subaru engine swap options for your chassis. Ā Ā Subaru made 4 types of twin turbo...
What is Tuning and Why Should I Do it?
In this blog post we go over the basics of what a tune is and when it's recommended to tune your car. What is Tuning? Tuning or getting a tune is a recalibration of your Engine Control Unit (ECU). The ECU is calibrated from the factory for specific inputs and...
What does it mean that my Subaru is Immobilized?
When someone says their Subaru is immobilized or has an immobilizer it means there is a secondary security module that without the proper inputs keeps the car from starting, or if it does start, it dies immediately. Unlike conventional aftermarket security systems that use a starter interrupt to keep the...
Single AVCS vs Dual AVCS in your Subaru
Subaru vehicles haveĀ two types of AVCS (Active Valve Control System). Want to know what AVCS means? Check out thisĀ blog post. Subaru has two models of AVCS engines which we break down below. Single AVCS Also known as Intake AVCS, Single AVCS means the engine has AVCS on the two intake...
Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Tips for your Car
Ā Remember Occam's Razor - The simplest answer tends to be the right one. Ā In this blog post we go over some basic diagnostic tips to help solve your car problem. These are general tips that can be applied to any type of vehicle. If you are unsure of...
Which Subaru Engine Do I Have?
Which Subaru engine do I have? We know this seems like a silly question but a lot of engines are mislabeled and people sometimes purchase the incorrect engine for their project. We thought we would create a guide to distinguish which engines are which. Please note this is for EJ20...