2013 FRS replacement engine

[Opie]

Originally Posted by Mike_ZN6

It is still possible though, right? What else needs to swapped, the ECU?

It is possible, there is a thread on here somewhere that talks about it.

[knucklehead]

Originally Posted by Mike_ZN6

While we are on this topic, why not try and swap in a 2017+ engine with the red manifold? What does it take to get the newer engines running in a 1st gen car?

I didn't consider a 2017+ engine as the swap is too involved. I want to keep it simple as this will be my first ever swap.

[knucklehead]

Originally Posted by Opie

Subaru special tool threads into the block right next to the A/C compressor. It's basically a big steel hook. It gives you the second lifting point for the hoist.



Yes, just be sure to disconnect and remove the harnesses for the O2 & A/F



No idea why you would need to touch that at all.

So I don't have the Subaru tool. No alternate attachment point/location?

Yeah, I did find it odd that the manual mentions for the sway bar link needs to be disconnected.

[Kiske]

Originally Posted by knucklehead

Do you or anyone know who sells this? it would be better if it would be somewhere in Canada.

I had my local snap-on truck guy grab one for me. Can't speak for in CA but, it is on Amazon. It is also included in AST's 10pc set #1018.

[Opie]

Originally Posted by knucklehead

So I don't have the Subaru tool. No alternate attachment point/location?

Yeah, I did find it odd that the manual mentions for the sway bar link needs to be disconnected.

You can be creative If you take the belt off, and the top idler pulley you can use the idler pulley bolt through a chain there

[Mike_ZN6]

Originally Posted by knucklehead

I didn't consider a 2017+ engine as the swap is too involved. I want to keep it simple as this will be my first ever swap.

Yeah after looking it up it doesn't really seem to be feasible to swap a 2017+ engine into a first gen chassis.

[knucklehead]

Originally Posted by Opie

You can be creative If you take the belt off, and the top idler pulley you can use the idler pulley bolt through a chain there

Will see what I can use when I am at that point. Thanks Opie!

[knucklehead]

My engine had just arrived. Looking towards the front of the engine the camshaft timing oil control valve sensor bank 1 exhaust side lower left side (passenger side of the vehicle) broke is the one on the lower left side (passenger side of the vehicle). Anyone know if a 2013 cam sensor can be used with my 2016 replacement engine?



grabbed this photo from someone who shared here and is the same part that I am asking about

[knucklehead]

Have the replacement engine installed. Just have to install the torque converter bolts tomorrow and fill the oil and coolant.

How do you prime the oil for an automatic engine?

[Xmod]

Start it with the coil packs disconnected?

[knucklehead]

Learned a couple of things during the replacement of my engine. Haven't tried starting it yet as I need more coolant. I thought that 1 jug is enough but it wasn't so have to buy another one.

For removal of the fuel line and without using an actual proper fuel disconnect tool, using zipties worked extremely well. Didn't have to struggle for the disconnection.

And yes, the disconnection of the sway bar links as mentioned in the engine removal procedure for an automatic car is not needed.

Thought that I would share some of the above for others that will be doing their first time engine replacement.

[knucklehead]

Originally Posted by Xmod

Start it with the coil packs disconnected?

Could possibly be an idea. But I was thinking of having to remove the fuse or relay for the ignition system and fuel pump before attempting to crank so I can build up oil pressure before attempting to start the car. Most of videos I've seen are for manual cars so I assume that there is a slight difference on how to prime an automatic vehicle.

[knucklehead]

Was able to get my motor running. Will just have to buy oil again tomorrow as I used up 5 gal of oil and the oil level is just at the middle of the low and high marks of the dipstick. How much oil does this engine take?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Mike_ZN6

It is still possible though, right? What else needs to swapped, the ECU?

Whole wiring harnesses.
CAI components.
ECU as you said.
Many changed sensors.
Different alternator and charging system.
Probably some things I have not thought of.


Sure it could be done with some work and cash but you seriously have to ask if that work and cost is worth it.