08 Impreza and 03 forester 2.5xManifold swap

[Captain ahab]

Anyone know if you can swap a base model 08 Impreza intake manifold into a 03 forester 2.5 x ?

Edited March 7, 2018 by Captain ahab
typed in 03 Impreza instead of 08 Impreza

[Loren]

no idea... sounds a tad unlikely to be a straight swap... why are you considering it?

[Captain ahab]

I know Curiosity killed the cat but I’ve got a stock 08 Impreza that is just a parts car. I’ve pulled the Headlights and seats and put them in my 03 Forester.  Just trying to figure out what else I can use. 

[Subru]

Idk about the manifold but how did you get the headlights to fit in forester?  

[Loren]

3 hours ago, Captain ahab said:

I know Curiosity killed the cat but I’ve got a stock 08 Impreza that is just a parts car. I’ve pulled the Headlights and seats and put them in my 03 Forester.  Just trying to figure out what else I can use. 

 

 

 

 

[Captain ahab]

I won’t lie it was a nightmare! Everyone hated on my idea and pushed me to actually do it. My cover photo is the proof. You can check out my build on instagram @ capt_n_ahab

[boon]

5 minutes ago, Captain ahab said:

I won’t lie it was a nightmare! Everyone hated on my idea and pushed me to actually do it. My cover photo is the proof. You can check out my build on instagram @ capt_n_ahab

 

I wouldn't say it's even a swap, it's like you've attached Impreza headlights to the front of a Forry but they don't look like they even vaguely belong there

 

It kinda suits the rest of the setup though. And the overall thing is just mental, good on ya.

[Loren]

Ok cool, I thought you were trolling for a moment there... but agree with @boon... some panel work to make them look like they are supposed to be there is in order

 

Edited March 7, 2018 by Loren

[Captain ahab]

That was a old picture of the build in progress y’all didn’t see the finished build with the bumper ?Congrats on your research and efforts to be such good people. 

[Loren]

37 minutes ago, Captain ahab said:

That was a old picture of the build in progress y’all didn’t see the finished build with the bumper ?Congrats on your research and efforts to be such good people. 

 

 

I have no idea how to use Instagram further than using the scroll bar... so no, didn't see it. Can you post a link?

[Captain ahab]

Trying to figure how to do it.  I can’t just upload a picture?

[Loren]

19 minutes ago, Captain ahab said:

Trying to figure how to do it.  I can’t just upload a picture?

 

No, but you can copy/paste a url.

[Subru]

oh I see.. nice build  

Offroad build I assume? 

[Captain ahab]

Thank you!  Yes it is,   I’ve built everything custom and still building. 

[Subru]

cool if u can upload some pics that would be cool.  Try postimages.org

[boon]

Since you're obviously fine with a bit of mix'n'match, you should cut the end off the Impreza bonnet and guards and merge them into your Forry. Wouldn't be tooooooo huge a task, just cut them nice and clean then use the cut as the template for where you cut the Forester items, tack weld, put a backing plate on, seam weld, grind, sand, bog, sand, paint. Done?

[Subru]

Steering wheel would also be a nice swap?  

And other interior parts.

[Captain ahab]

https://postimg.org/gallery/1eaizd5zg/

 

ok im sorry guys I had to get a buddy to come by and show me what to do. 

Edited March 8, 2018 by Captain ahab
Didn’t know what I was doing

[Captain ahab]

He had to tell me what a troll was also. Sorry for getting upset earlier. I’m good with my hand but not computer stuff. Bare with me