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| 9144me2enjoy |
 Nov 15 2019, 11:20 PM
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Without getting into a lot of depth on this subject just wondering if anyone sees a problem with a Subie conversion using a 2005 Subaru Outback XT Turbo 2.5L H4 engine combined with a 901 Transmission. (250hp/359 lbs). Vs other Subie conversion. Also isn’t it usually better to buy a donor car instead of piecing it together (engine/ECM/electronics etc)?
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| strawman |
Nov 20 2019, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California 
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I'd recommend giving I-Wire (https://www.iwireservices.com/) a call... my understanding is that any 2005+ Subaru ECU has CAN-BUS communications that cannot be programmed out. In other words, unless a 2005+ ECU sees the ABS and other CAN-BUS equipment, it won't work. You can use 2005+ EJ255/EJ257 engine, but you'll need to use 2004 FXT or STI ECU, as well as same year chassis harness and engine wiring harness. My engine is out of a 2005 Legacy GT, but I am using a 2004 FXT ECU and modified harnesses.
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9144me2enjoy Subie conversion 2005 XT Turbo 2.5L question Nov 15 2019, 11:20 PM
mepstein @Chi-town Nov 16 2019, 07:36 AM 9144me2enjoy Thanks I will contact him. Have a great weekend :... Nov 16 2019, 09:19 AM Chi-town PM replied Nov 16 2019, 09:35 AM
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There... Nov 16 2019, 07:05 PM 914forme You can also use a CANbus emulator and still use t... Nov 20 2019, 03:14 PM Chris914n6 You don't want to attempt the factory ECU. Lin... Nov 20 2019, 06:31 PM Chi-town ECU does not care about other modules on the can b... Nov 20 2019, 10:10 PM |
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