Dear rsubaru i was curious to know if it was possible to replace the turbo foresters stock cvt with the 6speed manual that is found in the brz. It has been awarded motor trends 2009 and 2014 suv of the year and the car connections best car to buy 2014. Jul 07, 2015 the 2016 subaru forester is making its dealer launch now and it still comes with a 6speed manual gearbox. You will need the drive train components as well as the clutch pedal assembly which is all in one brake, throttle, clutch and you will need a slave cylinder. For australia, the ee20 diesel engine was first offered in the subaru br outback in 2009 and subsequently powered the subaru sh forester, sj forester and bs outback. But it should be identical to going from auto to manual in an impreza. Wed like to get manual with the 2016 forester and am curious how it stacks up with the manuals of older subarus. I have that classic 2011 forester automatic engine oil burning problem 1 qt 100200 miles. Subaru forester manuals 2017 forester eyesight manual. Released in february 20, the subaru sj forester was a midsize, allwheel drive suv. Subaru forester questions transmission swap subaru forester. A younger man might have opted for a firstgeneration sf5 forester as the starting point for an epic sti conversion that requires a challenging. A little footage of my 6spd swapped 09 forester xti. Not that it couldnt be found with a smaller vehicle, but i guess it.
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Subaru auto to manual transmission conversion basic overview. I have a basic idea of where i want to go, which is to a 07 sti donor car and complete driveline swap into my 2007 forester sports xt. I have a 1998 subaru forester with a bad transmission, no reverse and metal shavings in the pan, i found a 2001 forester with a good tranny for 500 bucks just wondering what snafus i may have, or will these bolt up and plug in. I work for a subaru dealership so maintenance and parts are pretty easy to get and pay for. My forester includes a complete ej257 swap professionally tuned by gst at 16lbs on vf39, close ratio sti 6mt, r180 diff, brembos, bc coilovers, cosmis xt. I have a 1999 subaru forester and the engine just burnt up on me. Please join our friendly community by clicking the button below it only takes a few seconds and is totally free.
Search forester sti 6 speed swap package jspec auto sports. It helps that not every bratty kid drives a sj forester, and the group is actually very mature and mostly educated. This owner s manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. Finish all mechanical changes needed for your new transmission like shifter linkage, pedal box, clutch setup, etc. This owners man ual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excel lent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants.
Aug 17, 2010 ah yes hello mu subaru brothers and sisters that time again to help me with the weird problems auto tranny broke. Is it a s simple as taking the transmission and engine out of the outback and putting it into a forester. Engine swap 14 forester xt subaru xv crosstrek forums. Subaru sti 6 speed manual transmissions jspec auto sports. In this episode, aaron goes over the reasons why youd want to do a manual sway, what parts youll need, and starts off by swapping the. I have still had the itch for something manual, and possibly smaller. Oct 09, 2009 a younger man might have opted for a firstgeneration sf5 forester as the starting point for an epic sti conversion that requires a challenging engine swap, because the sf5 is a very affordable. My smartphone device will not forward poi point of interest addresses within the aha application environment to my subaru navigation system. Subaru foresuta is a compact crossover suv sport utility vehicle manufactured since 1997 by subaru. Mods people have done, mods people want to do, photos, tips, questions, ideas, pita jobs, yadda yadda yadda. Aesthetically, i would love to keep the styling clean with oe forester sti ts edition parts sadly never sold in north america specs. I was just wondering if anyone has seen or done an engine swap on a 2004 subaru forester xt. Fixing problems in your vehicle is a doitapproach with the auto repair manuals as they contain comprehensive instructions and procedures on how to fix the problems in your ride.
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So no, you cant get your turbo forester with three pedals, which sucks. Available in japan from 1997, the forester shares its platform with the impreza. I too would rather swap in an fa motor from the new 14 forester xt, then adding a power kit to the xvs fb engine. You may know about my subaru forester from the florida to alaska road trip series, but what you probably didnt know is that my forester used to be bone stock and automatic. Take the guided tour by subaru of america to learn more. View simple, easytounderstand instructions on how to use the functions and features of the eyesight driving assist system on your 2017 subaru forester. Wife and are i looking at buying a 2016 forester premium with manual transmission. Im surprised i havent seen anyone swap a cvt from a wrx into an sj yet, supposedly they can hold more power. Since both the xt, and my xv are cvt transmission, i would assume the swap would be relatively easy. It includes absolutely every element of service, repair and maintenance, as well as full schematics, covered in simple pdf format. Make sure the gearing is the same, otherwise swap the diff original to the donor trans. Dear rsubaru i was curious to know if it was possible to replace the turbo forester s stock cvt with the 6speed manual that is found in the brz. Ok, ive done my searching and i cant seem to find my answer. Direct replacement complete engines for subaru forester.
I was hoping that since both models have the same engine, it would be the relatively easiest way to have a manual transmission in the new turbo forester. I realize that this isnt a difficult job, but i just want to be sure that i have all my ducks in a row before she gets back from deployment. Sell used 2004 subaru forester xt full sti swap with 6. It comes with the ecu, wiring loom, tuned zf and a tran. In some cases, you likewise accomplish not discover the message subaru. An allwheeldrive, manual crossover in this day and age is very rare. Building your own subaru forester sti modified magazine.
A younger man might have opted for a firstgeneration sf5 forester as the starting point for an epic sti conversion that requires a challenging engine swap, because the. Used jdm subaru ty856ub1ka 6 speed manual grb 20082014 sti transmission with 5x114 hubs, brembos, axles, diff, subframes etc. I have a technical question, does the manual swap complete all the wrecked car also have all the parts i would have from forestera sg 2. Explore and compare subaru forester specifications and features between trim options. Page 1 forester owners manual page 2 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. Ive yet to see an sj generation forester xt undergo a 6 speed manual swap while retaining the fa20dit power plant. From what i understand there is a harness merge you do with the auto loom to make the manual drivetrain work normal. More of a test of my new suction cup go pro mount than anything else. In that case its really just up to you, and how badly you want a manual forester. Up for sale is a complete sti transmission swap package pulled from a good running and driving jdm grb sti in japan. Im passed the full warranty and the dealership is looking at a 6k engine repair. I was just wondering if you could swap a 1999 subaru forester transmission with a 2001 subaru forester. Now based on that, you could try that option but i would be worried about the canbus freaking out due to vast wiring changes or there is the option of going to the car in the salvage yard and yanking the head light to tail light harness of the same model but manual like sti swapping any subaru and swap harnesses along with the manual. Oct 24, 2016 i think it would be pretty shweet if we could have a thread related to all things sj.
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Can the xt suspension be swapped into another sj like a 2. I know pretty much covers everything imaginable, but it would be nice to have a local based thread. Page 2 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. Based on just eyeballing the two models side by side i didnt see anything that would preclude it but was wondering if any. Assuming there are differences, are the 20042005 forester xt engines also distinct. Hi guys first post on this site, just wondering if any of you would have any information on how difficult an engine swap would be out of an auto h6 outback into a forester. Up for sale is a complete sti transmission swap package pulled from a good running and dri.