2009 (June) Subaru Forester EJ253 H4 2.5i Engine Swap
Asked by Elizabeth May 30, 2018 at 01:13 PM about the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 X
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
What engines are possible to swap with a 2009 Subaru Forester (NO Turbo)
2.5l 16 valve, single overhead cam, 4-cyl? It would be nice to get the same
engine, but I am willing to try an engine swap if it's a fairly easy swap and
means I stay in the $2k range for cost. The old one died due to an oil leakage
and then it got fried.
5 Answers
TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 6 years ago
Any year of the SOHC will fit, but I'd stick with the VVT later years so that you don't have to swap out other stuff or chase a different ECM.
Does anyone know what engine is compatible and possible to swap from 2009 subaru forester 2.5l (EJ253 engine type ) swap for turbo charged motor.
WRX would be nice. Just need to replace that motor. Does the motor from auto transmission, would it be compatible with manual transmissions? Thank you for any info
