Motor went boom..

SubaCool

SubaCool

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..so I got another Subie to beat up on and get me around!! :lildevil:
My 2000 2.5RS threw a rod bearing at 211k miles, and since I've been planning to swap and cage it I'm not gonna bother with rebuilding the motor just to drive around. I've found a fairly nice 1999 Outback Sport 2.2l for very cheap! No serious plans on lifting, yet (it has crossed my mind), this will be dedicated to getting myself around, and some occasional offroading/exploring/camping trips.
We still have the silver Outback, the "Original", but it's primarily the wifey's car, and as all know has been retired from abuse a while back. For the most part :monkeydance:
The 99 was pretty plain when I bought it so I had to freshen it up a bit. Wheels are off my RS (tires are pretty new, weren't doing much with the RS sitting), and a nice window tint to start. Next I'll probably throw the RS interior (black leather) in, if I can convert the rear seats to fold. We shall see.





 
Whats the engine in the new Subie like? Nasty bit of rust LR quarter panel :(

I think this is what we call a WRX hatch?
 
NachaLuva said:
Whats the engine in the new Subie like? Nasty bit of rust LR quarter panel :(

I think this is what we call a WRX hatch?
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2.2l NA. A little slower than my RS, but better gas mileage. And yea, both driver side fenders could use a little attention. The rusty hole i'll try to fix within a month or so, before the snow, but the front I'll probably leave alone. Unless I find a cheap one to replace it with.
 
A NA? funny how it has the bonnet scoop... :confused:

The rear will be tricky but the front is an easy bolt off/bolt on
 
Nachaluva here is what Wikipedia says about it.

The Outback Sport was introduced to North America in 1994 for the 1995 model year as an updated Impreza "L" Sport Wagon. It was the top trim level of the Impreza wagon model with no significant mechanical or performance changes from the lower trim levels aside from a slightly lifted suspension. Subaru found some sales success with the Outback Sport as a smaller companion with similar ride height changes, body colors and trim levels to the larger, more successful selling Legacy based Outback. One engine was offered, which was the 2.2-liter, and it was the first time the 2.2 engine was used in the American Impreza. Later, the 2.5 engine was introduced. In Japan, the Impreza Sport Wagon was offered with a similar approach to the Outback Sport, calling it the "Impreza Gravel Express" with the WRX turbocharged engine. Subaru discontinued the Gravel Express when the second generation Impreza was introduced due to very limited sales. The hoodscoop found on the American Outback Sport was non-functional but was probably included because the American and Japanese versions were built at the same factory in Japan. The Outback Sport was offered with optional equipment, such as a gauge pack installed on top of the dashboard, that included a digital compass, outside temperature and barometer or altimeter readings.
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Kinda unlike subaru I know to have a fake scoop, ah well looks cool. Just want's a 2lT slipped in :)
 
Yea, the scoop is non-functional on both my Scoobs (the 2door and this wagon). It will make the 2door easier to swap with a top mount :iconwink: The wagon is my new daily. The 2door RS will be getting a WRX transplant and a few upgrades, as well as cage and gutted interior for rally and hill climbs :bcool:
 
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