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stover · 06-28-2008, 09:32 PM

i googled it but cant figure out what the difference between a 98 subaru impreza outback and a 98 subaru legacy outback ??

stover · 06-29-2008, 11:59 AM

no help from the subbie guys?

xEJ20x · 06-29-2008, 12:11 PM

One is an Impreza chassis and the other is a Legacy chassis.....

stover · 06-29-2008, 12:13 PM

im sorry i know nothing about subarus except they have boxer engines and come in awd, so where can i find what engines came in either of them and will parts for a impreza outback fit on the legacy outback?

RyanG · 06-29-2008, 01:03 PM

the Impreza had a 2.2. The Legacy had a 2.5.

In Outback form

stover · 06-29-2008, 04:42 PM

ok so the parts will not transfer over obviously so what subaru vehicles came with a 2.5 that i would be able to get parts to to put on the legcay outback im picking up?

Renegade_ · 06-29-2008, 04:47 PM

The 2.5L and the 2.2L are interchangeable and will bolt right up to any chassis. The problem is the wiring aspect and making it run well. Physically, you can basically switch them up but you will have to take further precautions to have them run right.

Also, www.edmunds.com

stover · 06-29-2008, 06:32 PM

ok well its a 1998 subaru legacy outback wagon, 148K on the clock i believe head gasket was done but it needs a clutch, wires, plugs, battery, and tires. i have a plymouth breeze now that i will be DD whil ei work on the subaru so i want to know what can i bolt on, also is the 2.5 in the legacy outback a SOHC or DOHC? i plan to prob just do intake headers and exhaust but knowing me ill prob want to supercharge or turbo it eventually. so say i buy headers for a 2.5rs, will they bolt up to my car and fit? or will i have fitament problems due to the different chassis?

06-28-2008, 09:32 PM	#1
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	what is the difference i googled it but cant figure out what the difference between a 98 subaru impreza outback and a 98 subaru legacy outback ??

06-29-2008, 12:11 PM	#3
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	One is an Impreza chassis and the other is a Legacy chassis..... __________________ Nothing to see here. Last edited by xEJ20x; 06-29-2008 at 12:14 PM.

06-29-2008, 01:03 PM	#5
RyanG Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #63 iTrader: (1)	the Impreza had a 2.2. The Legacy had a 2.5. In Outback form __________________ I am Area1320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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06-29-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	no help from the subbie guys?

06-29-2008, 12:13 PM	#4
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	im sorry i know nothing about subarus except they have boxer engines and come in awd, so where can i find what engines came in either of them and will parts for a impreza outback fit on the legacy outback?

06-29-2008, 04:42 PM	#6
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	ok so the parts will not transfer over obviously so what subaru vehicles came with a 2.5 that i would be able to get parts to to put on the legcay outback im picking up?

06-29-2008, 04:47 PM	#7
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	The 2.5L and the 2.2L are interchangeable and will bolt right up to any chassis. The problem is the wiring aspect and making it run well. Physically, you can basically switch them up but you will have to take further precautions to have them run right. Also, www.edmunds.com

06-29-2008, 06:32 PM	#8
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	ok well its a 1998 subaru legacy outback wagon, 148K on the clock i believe head gasket was done but it needs a clutch, wires, plugs, battery, and tires. i have a plymouth breeze now that i will be DD whil ei work on the subaru so i want to know what can i bolt on, also is the 2.5 in the legacy outback a SOHC or DOHC? i plan to prob just do intake headers and exhaust but knowing me ill prob want to supercharge or turbo it eventually. so say i buy headers for a 2.5rs, will they bolt up to my car and fit? or will i have fitament problems due to the different chassis?