In this blog post we talk about installing a turbo kit (or any forced induction path) onto a non turbo (NA) engine. We are referring to Subaru engines only in this post as every manufacturer designs their engines differently with their specific goals in mind. Why would someone put a...

UPDATE: This car has gone back to a STi Powerplant so we could make it legal here in California.In this post we go over the details of everything iWire owner Brian has done to his iWireH6RS. It's a 2010 Tribeca EZ36R 6 cylinder swapped into a 1998 2.5 RS. Total...

In this blog post we go over the options for installing the immobilized ignition cylinder in a Subaru swap. The most important part is getting all of the necessary pieces from the same car. If all of the pieces are not from the same car, the immobilizer system will not...

This blog post describes what we’ve learned so far (as of July 2020) about doing an FA20 swap into an older chassis like a GC or GD. While this swap is remarkable and unique, we do not currently recommend it. Keep reading to learn why. Our recommendation is based on the...

 When putting in a new transmission in their Subaru project, most people think of fitment and engine compatibility but rarely consider the wiring. Don't get stuck with butt connectors, soldering, or, worst of all, leaving them unplugged! To complete your transmission swap, use one of iWire's simple Plug and Play...

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...

In this blog post we discuss the difficulties in converting a Left Hand Drive Subaru to Right Hand Drive or vice versa. We get this question a lot “I have a left hand drive car (LHD), I want to convert it to right hand drive (RHD), can you convert or...

 Please note as of December 1, 2024 we are no longer offering our engine swap harness merge services. To learn why click here.     This is an iWire PSA - Don't let your swap dreams die! Too many times we have to be the bearer of bad news. This...