What parts are compatible between SVX and other cars?

[Nemesis Destiny]

It is quite common. FRAM # 4309. Used in a lot of Nissans, and a few other things.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Cho

Yea, I dont remember where I read or hear it from, but supposibly the 05 Sti Rear Wheel Bearing is the same as the Svx. Knowing this, do you guys think is its possible to get better bearings for our stock bearings?

If anyone has a SVX rear bearing just laying around, would you take it too Subaru and ask them if they have a direct replacement for it, but dont tell them its from the SVX. That way if there is a better replacement, its better for everyone.

From Wikipedia:

"The 2005 WRX STI uses the same rear wheel bearing"

[floatingkiwi]

already in the list..

[Suby Fan]

what about the latest talk of the 05+ STi calipers fitting... i know they line up but what other mods are needed?

[Beav]

Originally Posted by lhopp77

Why would anyone even want to put 15" wheels on the SVX????

Lee

More sidewall = more cushion = better ride. However, slip angle increases, response/handling deteriorates.

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Here's the Subaru part number for the wrx rear wheel bearings & seals. The seals are key. It's when they fail that the bearing go. I just installed them on my car.

1) Switch indicator/illumination lights : Honda Clock light from 90's Accords/Civics Part numbers?

2) Engine Fan Assembly : Nissan Altima (What model/year?). Same as drive side fans on wrx & STI (LHD cars I guess).

3) Brake parts - Front = 93-94 Nissan pathfinder, rear = Isuzu Trooper (not sure which year) Can anyone elaborate more on this? discs or calipers? The rear brake pads are the same as the 90-99 Legacy (rear) and 92-97 Impreza (rear)

4) Rims : 05+ WRX STi 17" Rims, late model RX-7 16x8, 1993-1997 Ford Probe16x7, late model Nissan 300ZX non-turbo (rim size?), Nissan Murano 18x7, and see this thread

5) Transmission "A" Solenoid : Nissan Pathfinder with a 4EAT tranny They burn up too. Transmission has pathfinder internals.

6) Oil Filter : Porsche 944 filter (not really the same part, but porsche-worthy of mention I feel)

7) Oil Drain Plug gasket ring : Honda 20mm drain Plug ring

8) Keys/locks : Datsun? STI key blank from Subydude.com?

9) AC compressor : ??

10) Starter : Mitsi?

11) Alternator : Mitsi?

12) Injectors : The Subaru part number for the injector is 16611aa310

Pulling it up on 1stsubaruparts.com they mention it fits SVX's, Impreza's, Foresters and Legacies. (2.2, 2.5, 3.3 non turbo)

13) Oil cap : ej20, ej25

14) Cam/Crank sensors : interchangeable with other subies

15) Rear wheel bearings : STi 2005+ rear bearings with 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Subaru part numbers: Bearing - 28016PA010, Oil seal I - 28015AA080, Seal - 28015AA070. BCA Bearings Taper Roller #516003

16) MAF : 95 Impreza or later.

17) Knock sensors : Early Legacys. What years? Part number 22060AA031

If anyone can confirm the bold items or question marks OR ADD PART NUMBERS, just repost and remove those marks.

Matt[/QUOTE]

[NikFu S.]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

...The journal sizes on the crankshafts for the EG33 are the same as the 2.0l turbo, 2.2l, and the 2.5 turbo motors. This means we can use the Con rods either from these motors or their aftermarket rods as well. ...

Tom

Edit: Just make sure the height of the rod is the same... 5.137"

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[rbach123]

Just got my rear bearings replaced. the 2005 sti bearings are the same part number as the svx, so basically the same part. Although the dealerships charge more for them. There are some legacys with the same bearings. I asked a nappa dealer and a subaru to for the part numbers.
Pricing is just there as a gimmick i guess.

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Originally Posted by rbach123

Just got my rear bearings replaced. the 2005 sti bearings are the same part number as the svx, so basically the same part. Although the dealerships charge more for them. There are some legacys with the same bearings. I asked a nappa dealer and a subaru to for the part numbers.
Pricing is just there as a gimmick i guess.

Hummm
The old Chevy vs Cadilac scheme.

[Seraphinwolf]

Originally Posted by Drewbaru

I was reading a subaru-only mag at the bookstore today. and there right on the front cover porsche 914 with WRX sti engine swap on the stock 914 transaxle.. I didn't have any cash on me but will pick up the mag later this week. anybody want a 3.6 liter porsche turbo svx?? (yes I know aircooled engine, blah blah blah, lol)

I'm curious why noone has an sti engine yet.. I'm sure it would work.
and the smaller engine might actually emporve handling. and starting at 300 hp with lots of aftermarket couldn't be a bad move, could it?

Your problem comes from the fact that you will loose all the power you could have in the light Impreza. A SVX is way to heavy for it. Now a 3.0R swap would be good and eccinomical! And 250HP up form 230HP. This will be my plan for my Impreza along with the 5-speed auto that it mates with normally.

[Seraphinwolf]

Originally Posted by Nemesis Destiny

Also, FWIW, the Murano crossover rims are actually 18x7.5"

In the case of rims you best bet is only to look at the over all diameter of the tire. I have 18x7.5 Koning's that have 235 35 zr 18 91w(or 92w) Toyo Proxxie 4's and I love them. I actually bought them for my IMpreza but since it's off the road for body work and some maintinace I put them on the SVX. As long as your off-set on the rims are the same as stock you are fine. Really for getting into rim you should talk to your local tire guys that also deal in rims. And beleive it or not everyone should pick up Car Hacks and Mod's For Dummies. I did this about a year and half ago and has helped me feel good about choices i made up to that point and help with filling in some of the missing blanks on questions.

[Seraphinwolf]

Originally Posted by rallyingrob

like i said though......
rally tires......
16" ones are hideously expen$ive, and nearly no-one in canada runs them .....
15's are cheap and plentiful lightly used and i have six on hand already with more to come as needed....

(for those who havent seen a rally gravel tire up close, its as heavy as lead...makes the average snow tire look like an inner-tube....

i have been very lucky so far to have not trashed one of my 205 55 16 snow tires.....

they just dont have the beef in construction or the added height needed to run at speed over gravel/mud/snow/ice etc...

i'm 1/2 ways lucky in that i have another set of 16" wheels/tires off the parts svx for when i DO wreck a tire.......

hmmmmmm
i wonder if walmart would honour the road hazard?!!!!

lmao...

205's! TAKE THEM OFF NOW! 205 is way to narrow a tire for a car like this. I ran a set of 215's for a week before taking them off. That's why you have problems. 225 and 235's are what you need. There no safe way to stick with those tires. I'm suprised you having lost you beading yet! HOLY HELL MAN! And for anyone out there a Toyo Proxxie 4 is great as a winter tire. And only second to the t1-r's(or is it s's now? they changed the tread) on nonsnow.

[b3lha]

Originally Posted by Seraphinwolf

205's! TAKE THEM OFF NOW! 205 is way to narrow a tire for a car like this. I ran a set of 215's for a week before taking them off. That's why you have problems. 225 and 235's are what you need. There no safe way to stick with those tires. I'm suprised you having lost you beading yet! HOLY HELL MAN! And for anyone out there a Toyo Proxxie 4 is great as a winter tire. And only second to the t1-r's(or is it s's now? they changed the tread) on nonsnow.

I've heard that some SVXes came with 205-55-16 from the factory. I have driven an SVX on 205s and it handled just fine. In fact, on some surfaces I reckon they would be better than the 225's.

[b3lha]

The airbox, air filter, MAF, O2 sensors, temperature sensor, are all interchangeable between my SVX and my Legacy 2.2. They have different part numbers on them but they look the same and they work fine if you swap them over. I use the same battery in both cars too - Halfords HCB075.

[Nemesis Destiny]

Originally Posted by Seraphinwolf

In the case of rims you best bet is only to look at the over all diameter of the tire. I have 18x7.5 Koning's that have 235 35 zr 18 91w(or 92w) Toyo Proxxie 4's and I love them. I actually bought them for my IMpreza but since it's off the road for body work and some maintinace I put them on the SVX. As long as your off-set on the rims are the same as stock you are fine. Really for getting into rim you should talk to your local tire guys that also deal in rims. And beleive it or not everyone should pick up Car Hacks and Mod's For Dummies. I did this about a year and half ago and has helped me feel good about choices i made up to that point and help with filling in some of the missing blanks on questions.

I was merely pointing out that the Murano rims that fit our cars are actually a half inch wider than commonly known, which in turn, allows you to mount a slightly wider tire than a 7 inch wide rim. Also, it has the same width as stock SVX wheels, which matters to some people.

Also, for the record, offset being the same by no means guarantees that a given rim will fit, particularly if the rim in question is wider than stock.

No offense, and I know you're only trying to help, but reading one 'For Dummies' book by no means makes you an expert on the subject.