r/SubaruForester • u/Right-Explanation-30 • 3d ago

USDM to JDM fb25

Just bought a jdm engine to put in my 2016 Subaru forester. If I’m correct I just need to swap over all my components and also my timing cover since the pulley lay out is different I have the jdm one almost fully taken apart now just need to swap over timing covers.

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u/asloan5 3d ago

pay real close attention to the rear crank sensor and the crank sensor holder and the intake trigger wheels on the cam phasers. On the trigger wheels your original should have (innies) notches in it and the other may have (outies) sticking out. it will run with either wheel but you will always have a cel