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How To Do a Subaru WRX Swap into a RS

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Jul 31, 2020

16 Bit ECU vs 32 Bit ECU in your Subaru

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Jul 28, 2020

Which Subaru Engine Do I Have?

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Jun 26, 2020

Subaru Project Do's and Don'ts

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Jun 18, 2020

iWire Merge Order Process

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Feb 19, 2020

My Subaru Engine Blew Up - What Should I Replace It With?

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Oct 22, 2018

Subaru Camshaft Cable Throttle vs Drive By Wire

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Sep 21, 2018

iWire's Subaru Wiring Harness Installation Video Guide

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Mar 23, 2018

What is Subaru AVCS? An AVCS equipped JDM engine swap guide for your USDM 2002-2005 WRX

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Oct 28, 2019

Glossary of Subaru Terms and Acronyms

We've decided to compile a mini dictionary of common Subaru acronyms. If you think of any we missed, let us know! ABS, ALT, DBW, DCCD...

Options for Merging a Wiring Harness in your Subaru Swap

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Oct 3, 2019

Options for Merging a Wiring Harness in your Subaru Swap

When doing a Subaru engine swap you will also need to update the wiring so the new ECU works with the current chassis. There are a few ways

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Sep 6, 2019

Plug Spotlight - MAF Plugs

In this plug spotlight we discuss the Subaru MAF plug. MAF stands for Mass Air Flow. This sensor is also used in Subaru speed density.

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Aug 21, 2019

Subaru EJ205 Breakdown

Swapping some EJ205 engines is much easier than swapping other EJ205s because not all EJ205 engines have the same characteristics. Depending

Subaru Fuel Pump System Upgrades – Two Pumps are Better Than One

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Aug 9, 2019

Subaru Fuel Pump System Upgrades – Two Pumps are Better Than One

In this blog post we talk about our suggestions for how to best upgrade the fuel system of a Subaru from a wiring perspective. For all fuel

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Jul 25, 2019

Plug Spotlight - Gas Tank Plugs

In this post we go over the various types of gas tank plugs in a Subaru. Like most plugs, Subaru has changed the plug type for different ...

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Jul 18, 2019

iWire Merge - Commonly Confused Plugs

In this blog post we talk about the plugs that are most commonly mixed up or confusing for our merge customers. Below we have pictures of...

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Jul 2, 2019

Subaru Test Mode

This blog talks about Test Mode in a Subaru. Test mode is a diagnostic mode that is used to test all of the basic functionality that the ...

Plug Spotlight - Blower Motor Fan Switch Plug

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Jun 12, 2019

Plug Spotlight - Blower Motor Fan Switch Plug

Click here to purchase your blower motor plug. The Blower Motor Plug or Blower Fan Switch Plug is found in Subaru models that utilize a m...

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Jun 6, 2019

Immobilizer Options in a Subaru Swap

In this blog post we go over the options for installing the immobilized ignition cylinder in a Subaru swap. The most important part is ge...

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