Well this is going to be the build thread for my EG33 (svx) swap. For those that don't know i have a 97 Legacy Brighton that will be receiving the EG33.
About the swap... Decided to go a different route than most and stay NA, but i wasn't about to waste my time playing with a 2.2 or even a 2.5 since i knew the 3.3 swap could be done. Mechanically the engine bolts right up, but will require moving the radiator. Options for the radiator include getting a custom one or hacking up the rad support to move it forward. im actually going to try a V mount style rad to see if i can fit it in with out destroying to much of the rad support and if that wont work then i will probably go with a custom aluminum rad.
EG33 is rated at 230 hp 230 lbs tq, thats beyond stock wrx territory if you were wondering.
Costs...
My hope is to keep the total cost under 1500-2000. i got my SVX with 180k and a dead trans for 600 bux. i expect to recoup almost the entire cost of the car after parting it out. the engine is in need of work and needs a new timing and idler set as well as a complete set of timing belt covers. i will also be doing head gaskets and some other seals while i have the chance.
Wiring will be done by my friend Chux at http://www.numbchuxconversions.com . he has done the wiring merge for this several times and i have complete faith in him giving me quality work.
Other items i purchased for the swap include Group N engine mounts and trans mount.
If you got any questions feel free to ask, sadly i think this will be a rather long process given the time i have to work on it, but it will be so worth it once its done. I will be doing updates anytime there is anything worth updating.
As it stands right now, i have the Engine out of the SVX. still need to pull the wiring and trans (to sell) from the SVX before it leaves the garage.
first things first. SVX + Cut exhaust = sex
And heres the pics of what i have so far...
Grayguys GFs new winter beater impreza. Has a bad trans so that's getting swapped out
The legacy waiting for the new heart...