bugeye engine into 96 classic impreza

[Wattsym12]

I've got the chance of a wrx bugeye that has been written off does the engine easily go into a classic will it run on a classic ecu
I've done the bugeye coilpack conversion thanks for any replies

[My Evil Twin]

loads more info at Scoobynet.com.
but from my poor memory, yes the engine will go in.
no chance of it working with the ECU without a daughter board (££)

[Wattsym12]

I can't seem to find anything I've had a look on Scooby net but not familiar with it any chance of a link ? Thanks

[Orangecurry]

Why don't you just source a 'classic' engine?

[Wattsym12]

Because a friend has a written off low mileage bugeye which I'm already taking the diffs gearbox and driveshafts from it also it's a very cheap price have you any other contrabution to the original question?

[Orangecurry]

I wouldn't dare! Good luck with the transplant, but you'll be very lucky if it ends up being 'cheap'.

[scooby-wrx]

Do it mate! Its well worth the conversion! The avcs engine's have a lot more torque.

I happen to have done this very conversion in my 96 STI. Wiring is a bit of a headache, best to take it to an auto electrician if you're not confident as entire loom needs to go unless you run an aftermarket ECU such as a Link G4. I swapped the whole loom over.

Before (original V3 STI engine)



After (2002 V7 STI EJ207 AVCS engine)




A few pics along the way

[My Evil Twin]

nice conversion.. but.
. I bet it wasnt cheap
. The Bug WRX engine he is on about isnt AVCS

[My Evil Twin]

Wattsym12 said:

I can't seem to find anything I've had a look on Scooby net but not familiar with it any chance of a link ? Thanks

dont have a link.. just seen a thread or two about projects which looked intresting. but they appeared not to be a straight swap which is what I think you were thnking about.. its mostly electrickry which adds up the time n bills as stated above, the loom needs swapping over or a aftermarket ECU, which I think you are looking at a grand + setup just for the ECU.

[Wattsym12]

Thanks for the replies I've looked into it more think the only real problem is the inlet manifold and wiring like you say i will be doing all the work myself as this isn't an everyday car just a track project should hopefully keep costs down