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Merc · 06-08-2019, 12:16 AM

So finally finished my ls swap thanks to this site and all the awesome people that contribute. Special thanks to wutsaiu and spitsnauggle for all the great information.
So my fu in the a 20 engine spun a bearing with 72k on it. I owed money on the car and had to take out a loan to get another engine anyway so I decided I would go ls swap because I no longer trusted the boxer motor. Started with a 2013 Subaru BRZ, LS1 and t56 out of 2004 Pontiac GTO (approx 80k on both)for about 4k with all wiring gas pedal power steering ac etc. I was able to maintain all sway bars and strut tower bracing. Cable driven throttle body with some custom cut and weld on the gto pedal to fit and work off of stock location. Cx mounts and exhaust headers to stock exhaust with a variable exhaust cut so my neighbors wont hate me. Plasti dip paint job with a sprayer. Some custom el wire and James Bond buttons for lights and exhaust. Haven't tuned or dynoed yet so just stock 350ish hp.

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Teseo · 06-08-2019, 06:31 PM

May ask you how much cost?

Merc · 06-08-2019, 08:09 PM

I didn't keep close track but I would say maybe 8k. Engine and trans was the most at 4kish another 3kish with mounts and exhaust and another 1k in other stuff. Very rough estimate and probably on the low side in case my wife ever reads this. Actually putting the car up for sale now as well as the old blown fa-20 in case anyone is interested.

jRuN · 11-05-2019, 11:31 PM

What is the LED strip lighting setup you got there? Cool!

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Merc · 11-06-2019, 12:06 AM

El wire, very cheap flexible and can be run off of a couple batteries or a 12 volt power line.

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padillaricardo48 · 09-28-2020, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc

I didn't keep close track but I would say maybe 8k. Engine and trans was the most at 4kish another 3kish with mounts and exhaust and another 1k in other stuff. Very rough estimate and probably on the low side in case my wife ever reads this. Actually putting the car up for sale now as well as the old blown fa-20 in case anyone is interested.

Hey bro im looking for a fa20 mine had metal shavings a big hard knocking sound bro and im looking for a engine do u know where I can get one? I been searching but is roughly 3k like why that much I seen others subi boxer engines for like 1k or 800 bro so u think u can lend me a hand?

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vladniko86 · 09-28-2020, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by padillaricardo48

Hey bro im looking for a fa20 mine had metal shavings a big hard knocking sound bro and im looking for a engine do u know where I can get one? I been searching but is roughly 3k like why that much I seen others subi boxer engines for like 1k or 800 bro so u think u can lend me a hand?

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check car-part.com or people on FB parting out

padillaricardo48 · 09-28-2020, 11:34 AM

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check car-part.com or people on FB parting out

I sure will check it out and the only problem bro is that I don't have fb so its gonna be hard for me.

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toast · 09-29-2020, 03:34 PM

It takes 20 seconds to sign up for a facebook account.

bcj · 09-29-2020, 03:48 PM

Takes a bit longer if that's never going to happen.

Merc · 09-29-2020, 09:23 PM

I still have my fa-20 but it was blown when I pulled it, similar to yours metal in oil and knocking. I'm in Phoenix AZ prefer to do a local sale but I may be able to ship it if the cost is covered by the buyer. I'd be willing to let it go for 1k or so with the trans.

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06-08-2019, 12:16 AM	#1
Merc Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru brz 2013 LS1 swap Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 47 Thanks: 12 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	SS86 So finally finished my ls swap thanks to this site and all the awesome people that contribute. Special thanks to wutsaiu and spitsnauggle for all the great information. So my fu in the a 20 engine spun a bearing with 72k on it. I owed money on the car and had to take out a loan to get another engine anyway so I decided I would go ls swap because I no longer trusted the boxer motor. Started with a 2013 Subaru BRZ, LS1 and t56 out of 2004 Pontiac GTO (approx 80k on both)for about 4k with all wiring gas pedal power steering ac etc. I was able to maintain all sway bars and strut tower bracing. Cable driven throttle body with some custom cut and weld on the gto pedal to fit and work off of stock location. Cx mounts and exhaust headers to stock exhaust with a variable exhaust cut so my neighbors wont hate me. Plasti dip paint job with a sprayer. Some custom el wire and James Bond buttons for lights and exhaust. Haven't tuned or dynoed yet so just stock 350ish hp. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Last edited by Merc; 06-08-2019 at 06:04 AM.

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06-08-2019, 06:31 PM	#2
Teseo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: frs Location: Gunsai Posts: 4,876 Thanks: 7,141 Thanked 2,921 Times in 1,768 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	May ask you how much cost?

06-08-2019, 08:09 PM	#3
Merc Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru brz 2013 LS1 swap Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 47 Thanks: 12 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't keep close track but I would say maybe 8k. Engine and trans was the most at 4kish another 3kish with mounts and exhaust and another 1k in other stuff. Very rough estimate and probably on the low side in case my wife ever reads this. Actually putting the car up for sale now as well as the old blown fa-20 in case anyone is interested.

11-05-2019, 11:31 PM	#4
jRuN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 111 Thanks: 7 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is the LED strip lighting setup you got there? Cool! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

11-06-2019, 12:06 AM	#5
Merc Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru brz 2013 LS1 swap Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 47 Thanks: 12 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	El wire, very cheap flexible and can be run off of a couple batteries or a 12 volt power line. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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toast Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 14 BSP Edelbrock BRZ Location: Lon Gisland Posts: 806 Thanks: 113 Thanked 450 Times in 256 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It takes 20 seconds to sign up for a facebook account.

09-29-2020, 09:23 PM	#11
Merc Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru brz 2013 LS1 swap Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 47 Thanks: 12 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I still have my fa-20 but it was blown when I pulled it, similar to yours metal in oil and knocking. I'm in Phoenix AZ prefer to do a local sale but I may be able to ship it if the cost is covered by the buyer. I'd be willing to let it go for 1k or so with the trans. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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