Will an 02 STi engine fit in an 00 RS?

[Stryker]

Just wondering how much modification would be needed to do this. The engine has information is as follows :

2002 Subaru STI Version 7 EJ20T 2.0L Turbo Engine

6-Speed Transmission

Computer(ECU)

Wiring Harness(un-cut)

intercooler

axels

drive shaft

rear differential

It is also a JDM engine so it has been imported.

I have an open garage bay and all the tools I need, plus my dad who used to be a Subaru Mechanic.

Will the engine and other parts fit into the vehicle with... relative ease?

 

[IBratmanI]

Yes it will all bolt right in. Just have to make sure the harness is all installed, or a harness merge will need to be done

 

[Rallytech14]

Sounds like an AWESOME project! Good luck!

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

Physically will it fit? Yes.

You will have to merge wiring harnesses to get everything okay.

I HIGHLY suggest you poke around RS25.com, specificially their swap section:

http://www.rs25.com/forums/f128-swaps-conversions

Spend some time reading on there so you know what you're getting yourself into.

As someone who's in the middle of a drivetrain swap, it's not as easy as it looks...

 

[Meyagi]

east coast swappers can do a harness merge for around $600. its money well spent to be able to plug in everything and go. you will also need a turbo front crossmember, or cut a chunk out of your existing one to clear the up pipe.

 

[Matt]

highly suggest having someone else merge the harness that's done it before......its money well spent

 

[Stryker]

highly suggest having someone else merge the harness that's done it before......its money well spent

Thanks for the tip, I think I will do that. Especially for $600, I know it would take me forever to do it. Thanks for the help guys.