[HomeGrown3313]

Hey everyone, so I am looking for any and all opinions on the most badass engine to swap into my 2002 Subaru Forester S. When I say badass I mean the engine that is going to give me most horsepower, the most torque, it's the most boost with the turbo, etc. Mind you, I also plan on doing a six speed conversion as well. And also mind you, I think I may put a slight lift on it to make room for slightly bigger tires to make this Forester able to go down any road really, really fast without having to worry about taking a rock or Boulder to my oil pan, which I might add hopefully won't happen anyways due to the skid plate I already have on it. This project is something that I have no doubt I will work on and therefore be funding for years to come, so I don't really care as to how much the cost is going to be. Any and all thoughts would be appreciated, even other add-ons and swaps/conversions I might be able to do such as tuner chips, suspension related parts, exhaust, transmission "stuff." Lol. Like I said, any and all thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated and nothing is off limits!!! Thanks everyone!!!

 

[99Forestergump]

following! Ii have a 99 with a lift and knobbies. Id prefer NA for offroad; a no lag boost system is more costly and i dont want to have extra complexity in the woods. Would like to know what motors swap in Good luck with your build and post up as you go!

 

[theflyingbrick04]

There is a video on the racing channel via youtube of a SH Forester with the cts-v drivetrain swap. He said they measured the drive trains to be half an inch off from nose to tail and not as wide as the EJ. I imagine a NA LS Auto Swap would be most reliable offroad and easier to manage.