i have a japanese import 2001 impreza with a 1.6L motor. i want to change the motor to the 2,0L turbo wrx motor. wat is the best way to go about this and what r the main things that i need to look out for. im also trying to find out wat other components i'll have to change and will i have to convert my front wheel drive to awd. will i have to change the ecm and the wiring harnes, steering column, brakes drive shafts gearbox. i am a mechanic by trade but only work on heavy vehicles, so i was wondering if it is advisable to do it myself or seek professional help to do it for me?

 

need advice bout converting a japanese 1.6L subaru impreza to 2.0L turbo wrx

 

wouldnt it be easier and cheaper to just sell it and buy a WRX?

id imagne the work involved in converting to 4wd would be immense, never mind the rest of it.

 

It's a big job, and not to be underestimated

As above - sell it, and buy a turbo variant - far simpler and much more stress free

 

As above just sell and buy a turbo , not worth the major hassel and time trying to get a non turbo to turbo spec you would basically have to rebuild the whole car spending a fortune , and your car at the end would not be worth the same as a turbo . Waste of money in my eyes there are so many turbos to choose from .

Mark