Lets face it, the FB20D and FB25D are a bit of a yawn fest compared to other Subi engine. Which may not be a bad thing for everyone. I'm more interested in trying to make the 6M models more enjoyable with modesty in mind. So I'll only be comparing against the FB20D which rates at 152hp 145 lb.-ft. I'd also be interested if anyone thinks that the manual transmission from these models isn't capable of handling up to 300~hp/torque. though I don't think I would ever imagine pushing it that far.
The first candidates that come to mind is the EZ36 or EZ30. If it fits... and fits well. I think this would be the easiest and most logical engine upgrade. Especially because they're naturally aspirated.
I've not worked in a Crosstreks engine bay, but they look small. I wonder if its too far fetched to do a FMiC setup. the best candidate I can think of for this type of set up would be an FA24F or FA24F
I'm not sure what ECU implications there would be. I don't know enough about all that, but I'm having fun with my ideas and I'm mostly thinking about the mechanical dilemmas. If either of these engine swaps were to be done, that'd be a solid power increase compared to the standard FB configurations. It seems like someone did a swap up in Canada with an EJ257 to make an STi Crosstrek, though they stayed with a TMIC. No details on that build though, just a picture and a title I found. But I can't find anyone who has done a swap with the Crosstrek chassis. I'd be happy to hear anyone's facts or opinions they have to share. I'm looking for some fun ideas to embark on in the future.
Thank you <3
The first candidates that come to mind is the EZ36 or EZ30. If it fits... and fits well. I think this would be the easiest and most logical engine upgrade. Especially because they're naturally aspirated.
I've not worked in a Crosstreks engine bay, but they look small. I wonder if its too far fetched to do a FMiC setup. the best candidate I can think of for this type of set up would be an FA24F or FA24F
I'm not sure what ECU implications there would be. I don't know enough about all that, but I'm having fun with my ideas and I'm mostly thinking about the mechanical dilemmas. If either of these engine swaps were to be done, that'd be a solid power increase compared to the standard FB configurations. It seems like someone did a swap up in Canada with an EJ257 to make an STi Crosstrek, though they stayed with a TMIC. No details on that build though, just a picture and a title I found. But I can't find anyone who has done a swap with the Crosstrek chassis. I'd be happy to hear anyone's facts or opinions they have to share. I'm looking for some fun ideas to embark on in the future.
Thank you <3
