Christmas in April, Subaru 2.5 NA SOHC 2003 Impreza TS with 5MT Transmission |
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Christmas in April, Subaru 2.5 NA SOHC 2003 Impreza TS with 5MT Transmission |
R_u_dd |
Apr 22 2015, 06:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 3-March 14 From: Grants Pass, Oregon Member No.: 17,072 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
After long deliberation and a lot of research on my Subaru Conversion, I received this engine transmission combination in the mail from Alberta, BC. It's a Naturally aspirated SOHC Subaru 2.5 litre out of an Impreza TS (2003) with 118K miles. I was able to get the transmission and ecu from the same car. The tranny is a 5mt with hydraulic clutch.
I tried the donor car approach on Copart and kept getting outbid for what I wanted to pay. In the end I went direct on ebay so I could get the exact engine year I wanted and I did not have a hulk sitting in the driveway for the neighbors to look at. I paid more than I wanted ($1,574 with shipping) to but in the end , you get what you pay for. Related Threads: Decision to Subarize or not to Subarize Engine Choices Poll on Best Engine Choices The plan is to change the head gaskets, check the condition of the clutch, and convert the transmission to front wheel drive. Any other suggestions on the engine? Anyone know it that's a push or pull style clutch? Looks like a push from the photo. Ian, I will be needing your help once you are up and running. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1429707522.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1429707522.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1429707522.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1429707522.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1429707522.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1429707522.6.jpg) |
Chris H. |
Apr 22 2015, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks great. That's not a bad deal really if it included shipping. The timing belt is probably due...It's not hard. If you're doing the head gaskets you have to take it off anyway. Might as well replace it.
That looks like a push clutch to me, just like mine. BTW don't be fooled into thinking you need to match the clutch MC and slave sizes. You have a 3/4 slave...but you DO NOT want a 3/4 master unless you have really strong legs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Kent and I have already learned that one. 5/8 is the way to go. We used Honda Civic MC's. The 3/4 master was too stiff. |
R_u_dd |
Apr 22 2015, 05:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 3-March 14 From: Grants Pass, Oregon Member No.: 17,072 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks great. That's not a bad deal really if it included shipping. The timing belt is probably due...It's not hard. If you're doing the head gaskets you have to take it off anyway. Might as well replace it. That looks like a push clutch to me, just like mine. BTW don't be fooled into thinking you need to match the clutch MC and slave sizes. You have a 3/4 slave...but you DO NOT want a 3/4 master unless you have really strong legs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Kent and I have already learned that one. 5/8 is the way to go. We used Honda Civic MC's. The 3/4 master was too stiff. How did you make the hydraulic clutch work with the pedal cluster? So, timing belt, head gaskets, water pump. Anything else? I will probably take a chance that I won't need a rebuild. |
Chris H. |
Apr 22 2015, 08:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks great. That's not a bad deal really if it included shipping. The timing belt is probably due...It's not hard. If you're doing the head gaskets you have to take it off anyway. Might as well replace it. That looks like a push clutch to me, just like mine. BTW don't be fooled into thinking you need to match the clutch MC and slave sizes. You have a 3/4 slave...but you DO NOT want a 3/4 master unless you have really strong legs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Kent and I have already learned that one. 5/8 is the way to go. We used Honda Civic MC's. The 3/4 master was too stiff. How did you make the hydraulic clutch work with the pedal cluster? So, timing belt, head gaskets, water pump. Anything else? I will probably take a chance that I won't need a rebuild. Nah...HIGHLY unlikely you'd need a rebuild at 118k for a N/A engine. My EG33 has 140k on it and it's 20 years old. Runs like a steed. No smoke, burns no oil. I resealed my whole engine but it's a lot older than yours. The valve covers were leaking and so was the oil pan. I'm not an expert on the EJ25 but check the condition of the seals and see if you see any leaks. Looks pretty damn clean from here. It's as obvious as a Type 4 if there's a leak. Re: the clutch setup, IMHO it would be just as hard or harder to fab a cable setup than to do a hydraulic since you have a push clutch and already have the slave in place. I can't take credit for my setup because Kent (76-914) really did the hard work. He made a plate for the pedal cluster which allowed us to mount the Honda Civic Master on the other side of the brake master. Then we just used the stock clutch arm and connected it to the MC, actuating it the opposite way that the cable does. Then we just ran the hydraulic line through the clutch tube (it fits perfectly), and right to the slave cylinder. I can tell you the part #s once you get to that point. Use Aeroquip hose and fittings...it worked well for us. Kent measured the plate and the measurements are in his build thread. Take a look at this, starting with post 486 which explains how we started with the 3/4 and then went to the Honda setup. Kent's build thread If you decide to go this way let me know and I can tell you exactly what we ended up using for the reservoir, MC, hoses, fittings, etc. |
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