I love that you explained all the pipes, breathers etc on the block.. great to see how and where those parts connect to..

excellent video. great explanations. I appreciate you going over all the hoses and connections needed. Doing mine now.

You guys are livesavers! Thank you so much for this

I appreciate you putting out this video. I have an '03 USDM WRX Auto and spun a rod bearing back in 2020... it's been sitting in my garage for almost 3 years and I've just gotten hold of a JDM EJ205 to put in. I've been combing through iwire pages and your video to reference everything else I should need and would need to transfer from the old engine. Hoping to get everything done in a couple weeks through a shop! Cheers.

@TheSubieSanctuary

10 ай бұрын

Glad you found it! If you are using the matching jdm 205 ecu, I actually have a video doing that as well. I was installing a jdm 207 which is actually exact same process but go through the simply wiring needed. The iwire kit really does make it simple. Come back if you need any help.

You guys are legends! Exactly what I was looking for... thank you so much for explaining in details of what needs to be swapped over to Domestic car. Here I thought that swapping of cam gear and crank shaft gear was required as well. You made me so happy. :)

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

So simple eh!

@Cobuman

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary 😁 Looks pretty strait forward. Now I need to visit Ebay and shop around for an engine.

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

cobuman hit up japandirect they are local to me and ship world wide. Tell them i sent you. They will hook you up

@Cobuman

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary I'll check them out. Thanks! I found this website which I'm assuming is them; they have this drive by cable engine...www.japandirectjapanese.com/subaru/impreza-wrx-sti-2002-2003/jdm-subaru-impreza-wrx-ej205-ej20-dohc-2-0l-turbo-engine-2002-2004-2005-2005-motor-with-avcs-gd-gg.html and another just like the one in video. I guess the actual from jspec WRX has drive by cable and the other is from Forester... any difference in those engines besides throttle? I'm assuming intake has to be changed regardless because of sensors need to be changed anyway.

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

cobuman thats it brother! And a good deal for online actually!!!

Another good vid Jesse, keep it up boys!

Thank you for this, I'm currently in the same exact process and this video was exactly what I needed. Hard to find info on the little nuances for jdm avcs swaps into a usdm wrx.

>Using the jdm ecu renders your cobb ap useless, kinda like it was before anyway Love you guys hahaha excellent work.

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

🙏

boutta do this im excited!

Nice job sir 😊

If you’re Subaru owner, it’s nice to see you again in this video 😂 😂😂😂

This was a great video but I was wondering if I got a drive by cable jdm engine would I still need to swap over the intake manifold and all that stuff?

Good stuff...

Sup guys, great vid I'm doing this swap this weekend and following weekend, and I was hoping I could get some thing cleared up I may just be overthinking it but anyway, I wrote down everything I need to replace and swap but theres other videos saying you need to do "more" than this video suggests, so do I need to replace my timing belt (which one is best if so?) crank pulley(s), or my water pump? Thank you in advance

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

To make it work without issue you do only need to do what we did in this video. You dont need to replace your timing belt unless you want to. Best water pump is aisin.

Awesome video. Not trying to be a critic, but it sounds like that engine has a knock and it was pretty defined when you are near the engine bay.

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

It is still going to this day

@detectivebloor4011

Жыл бұрын

EJs are pretty noisy. Especially when cold. Last rebuild I did was new oem shortblock and totally rebuilt heads, sounded exactly like it did before the job and continued for over 180k miles without any issues.

I have a 02-05 jdm wrx engine what ecu do I need for it and it’s a auto trans

I recently just got a jdm ej205 that came with tf035 turbo and single avcs. I’m doing a very similar swap into my bugeye so I’m super thankful for your info in this vid! But I have one question I keep reading on forums I have to change camshaft and others say change cam gears? Do you have any info on this?

@brandonmayan4576

2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty much following everything you’ve pointed out and also using my td04 turbo, I’m just super curious about this camshaft and cam gear dilemma

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonmayan4576 in this swap we did not switch the cam or the cam shaft. Not often do we unless instructed. The difference between the swapping cam shafts and cam gear vs not swapping them will almost be unnoticeable on a dyno. We have hit 300whp simply dropping one of these engines in a wrx and swapping it exactly like in the vid. Obviously a bigger turbo on that one

I’m sure you guys hear this all the time and probably tired of hearing it by now, looking at the comments to see if some are similar to my question but here I go lol. Recently purchased a complete, bone stock ‘05 WRX from the original owner. Had it for 3 weeks, and spun a rod bearing. So, I purchased a JDM EJ205 Non-AVCS motor. I’m planning to pull the existing USDM motor out the car this weekend. The parts you mentioned in this video to swap from the USDM to the JDM are all I need? Nothing crazy like the cam sprockets and gears. Just stick to what you mentioned and I should be alright? Lol. Just on edge and this process is making me want to bite my nails off with anxiety.

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

No worries, since your donor is the jdm non avcs engine. We personally dont see alot of those. To be sure just check crank gear and driver cam gear. Im 99% they will be exact same as yours anyway. But its a lot easier to check while out. Other then that, im unfamiliar with those jdm intake manifolds. They may be the same, but if they are not, then swap over your complete intake manifold

@KanjoKing11

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary awesome! Thank you so much 🤙🏽

@KanjoKing11

Жыл бұрын

@Vst eric bro it was cake honestly. I used a JDM EJ205 longblock NON-AVCS which is key. IF you get a AVCS motor to put, you’ll need a new harness to adapt to the variable valve timing essentially… Now, if you have a NON-AVCS to put into a 05 bone stock like me… you don’t need anything crazy or swap anything bro. I used the original turbo, manifold, etc to transfer from the old blown motor to the new one 🤙🏽🤙🏽. Now for me in the process of the swap, I replaced: New Clutch, new turbo, new exhaust manifold, thermostat, idler pulley for the A/C , bunch of shit

@KanjoKing11

Жыл бұрын

@Vst eric I was reading the same thing but I never ended up switching the sprockets. Timing feels great for my bone stock ‘05 WRX. Motor has 45k total miles and I only broke it in so far at 700 miles. I spoke to a tuner in Colorado here, and they said no tune necessary. Only if for whatever reason check engine comes on he said but mine never did. It’s all plug n play. The JDM motors have better heads. Free flowing heads from Japan.

@KanjoKing11

Жыл бұрын

@Vst eric that’s fair, yeah man originally from San Diego been out here for awhile. Cali is wack when it comes to modifications

So if I get a jdm 205 I can run it without using the avcs without having any issues?

The oil feed line for the turbo doesnt seem to bend the right way to actually go into where its supposed to on the turbo and i cant figure out why but i cant use the old one from my usdm because the one on the avcs motor is much lonbger and routes to a different spot

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Are you using a td04 or vf turbo? Normally the swap will be able to use the jdm oil line on td04 no problem

Hi, I’m doing this swap now and I’m confused as to what happens with the 2 cam sensors on the back of the jdm engine. I swapped over the usdm intake manifold but it only has the one connector for the sensor on the drivers side, which I’m pretty sure is why I’m getting gross misfires on 1 and 3

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

The 2 cam angle sensors at back of engine. When using the usdm ecu, they will not be plugged in or used and will not cause any issue what so ever. You may something else causing the misfire unfortunately.

Hey guys with me is the other way around I have an ej205 with the double breathers on the sides but I recently got a jdm with the single breather is is the same process to make it run ?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Yes essentially the same. Use the single breather pcv system

4:36 did you use the oil feed that came with Jdm motor? I’m putting my td04 on the jdm motor as well and the oil feed line is almost an inch shy from the mounting area on my turbo. Has me wondering if I’m doing something wrong

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Needs to be tweaked at bit to reach. Your jdm, is it a 2 piece line vs your usdm being 1 piece. Worst case if you can manipulate the jdm line to reach then youll have to get a braided stainless line. Typically this isnt the case though

@brandonmayan4576

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary yes the jdm is a 2 piece line and you were right, I just kept slowly bending until I got a good fit. Thanks!

I just recently did this Crank no start 🚧🚧

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

Fuel lines backwards is a common one

Good video , how ever what about going a usdm ej205 avcs into a 05 wrx non avcs? This would be the same process ? Or any different thank you & hope a response

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Normally a usdm 2005 205 would be non avcs. Unless you mean 2006 ej255. That opens up a big can of worms for the swap. Let me and i can point you in right direction

Hi guys, thanks so much....learning a ton from watching your videos. I'm in the research phase right now and here is my goal - to swap out my US EJ205 from an 04' WRX with a JDM EJ205 with as little hassle as possible. Swap over the manifold, keep the TGVs, move over all the stuff you highlighted in your video, plug and play with my US harness and hopefully NOT have to send out for a tune. I'm thinking I can buy an AVCS equipped motor and not hook it up or do it at a later time. No switching of cam gears or wiring alterations. I see a lot of EJ205 non-AVCS motors out there but according to the IWIRE website, these are a first generation from 99-00 vehicles and I'd like the newer generation (they say 2001and new all come equipped with AVCS). See anything wrong with my thought process here? Thanks!!!

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

You are correct in the jdm non avcs engines coming from the pre GD cars. All the jdm 01+ wrx avcs. You can simply get an avcs engine and install as I did in the video and you are good to go!

@blpr2012

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheSubieSanctuary Hi guys, a question here. We've installed the engine successfully; Running the USDM ECU with AVCS not hooked up yet. Runs well but will intermittently throw a P0340 cam position sensor code where the the engine will misfire a little when under moderate load but drives fine and idles ok under no load. Code usually trips when accelerating into the mid to higher RPMs. Things I've tried to fix it: Switched out cam position sensor with the one from the JDM engine and checked their ohm readings (1.966 and 2.2 kohms), verified wiring continuity at the harness plug, and check voltage on the alternator (14.1 volts under no load and 13.45 under load - initially started with the JDM alternator and switched back to the US; exact same part numbers). We didn't have this problem before - just wondering if you have run into this after a JDM swap and if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

been using this for a reference, great job guys. the only issue ive run into is that the avcs lines are kinda in the way for the intake manifold bolt holes to line up. right side sits down fine , but the fuel lines on the manifold hit the avcs line. any thoughts?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh yes! 2 options: 1. Slightly adjust fuel line inward 2. Use that section of fuel line from the jdm, youll notice it kinda has a kink in it to clear avcs. Not too difficult if manifold still off

@DasMigz

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary will see which one i end up with thanks guys 🙏🏼

Thanks for the info and vid. I have a 2005 WRX Wagon. Since our cars don't have AVCS, would the non-AVCS engine be a better swap. Is there something you don't like about the non-AVCS engines? They're are about $400-600 cheaper.

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

Hey there, the non avcs 205 would be coming out of a pre 2001 jdm car. Getting to be pretty old and at our importers the non avcs 205 is rather rare now. For ease of access and a motor that is potential 5-7 years younger we end up with the jdm avcs ones. There is nothing wrong with swapping in a jdm 205 non avcs. The swap is a simple as the swap we did in video. Just swap over intake entirely and your set

@velovoodoo102

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary May I ask why it is necessary to swap the entire intake? Is it just for emissions? I don't have those restrictions where I live and would like to delete the TGVs.

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@velovoodoo102 most the ones we get are drive by wire engines. So its a different harness and not compatible. If you get a drive by cable version then you can drop it in as is!

Is there no need to swap out the crank pulley and driver side intake cam sprocket?

@TheSubieSanctuary

4 ай бұрын

No sir, unless you got maybe an old ej20k instead of a 205

I have a jdm 6cyl I got for my outback. My throttle body cables have been connected but now there's a buzzing noise when I throttle it. Cranks but no sputter to start? Have any clue guys? if not it's cool

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Was your outback already a 6cyl? My tip would be, fuel?, Spark?, cam and crank position being recognized by ecu

Is there any other way to get around the extra breathers?, i dont have the jdm routing

@TheSubieSanctuary

7 ай бұрын

Could just plug them with some oil resistant caps. (The extra valve cover ports/ 1 crank port) Or could use oil resistant hose and run lines and tee them into crank as well

Hey there so if finally pulled the trigger on a JDM motor. Question, until I can get a tune. Will my usdm cobb tune be sufficient to run the motor safely? It would be on a stage 2 with supporting mods.

@TheSubieSanctuary

5 ай бұрын

You will be fine, I would avoid beating on it to be safe though.

@MusicBitch603

5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

I can’t build past 8psi of boost would it be because the jdm turbo is still on ?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, please subscribe! The jdm turbo will hit 14psi when stock. It could be a vac or boost leak or issue with wastegate. Any check engine codes?

So I’m looking to a 2004 Subaru wrx it has a jdm ej205 and a oem ecu and it has a check engine light saying for a tune he says it needs to be tuned for the new engine. Would I be able to use a Cobb access port to tune for that and get rid of that check engine light?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use cobb ap on the usdm ecu to tune check engine light

@jordanv7903

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary What tune would I need to use?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

@@jordanv7903 no cobb ap tune will be correct for the jdm 205 with usdm ecu. Ideally you need it professionally tuned. The cobb ap is just an interface for tuning the car the maps on the cobb are a waste of time themselves and wont do much good

Hey there. I’m looking at doing this swap into my 02 wrx 5mt dbc. Going to try and keep avcs working but having trouble getting solid answers on which ecus will work. The ones specifically numbered for WRXs always carry a stupid premium, and I know it isn’t necessary to use those specifically. Can I use any ecu from a JDM avcs ej205? Or will it specifically have to come from a 5mt with DBC?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

Will have to be a drive by cable ecu. Early forester turbo, v7 sti, v7-v8 wrx I have a vid on here as well on wiring the avcs etc.

@detectivebloor4011

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary excellent, so the trans it came from doesn’t matter?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@detectivebloor4011 actually thats a good point. I believe it can only come from a manual trans donor car. I have a avcs drive by cable ecu, a few actually (none for sale) but can send you the model numbers to hopefully help you find one. The one in my personal bugeye came from a forester 😳

So I have 2 questions, for the oil feed line going to the turbo. You said on the US version its cut off? Does that mean I need to remove that line in order for it to work? Second question, going the route you went is there any tuning involved or can I just throw it in and go?

@TheSubieSanctuary

4 ай бұрын

The difference in the turbo line between the 2. Is the usdm 205 picks up at back of cyl head and the jdm runs from avcs solenoid across head to turbo. Leave in place and use the jdm turbo feed line. As for tuning, you can drop this engine in and leave un tuned if your car is all stock. However I will mention a tune is always beneficial for sake of efficiency. With that being said, we have had people leave these un tuned indefinitely without issue in stock form

@HondaTech69

4 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary is there a specific jdm 2.0 I should look for? From what I'm reading there's multiple variants of the jdm 2.0. I have a 2002 wrx wagon.

@TheSubieSanctuary

4 ай бұрын

@@HondaTech69 there is technically 3 potentials. An early jdm 205 that will be non avcs and you can simply swap on your intake mani and harness, but will have to possibly swap the cam and crank gears. Then there is a drive by wire jdm 205 with avcs and also a drive by cable jdm 205 with avcs. If you get the non avcs you need no tuning. You can send a link of what you find if youd like

@HondaTech69

4 ай бұрын

I tried responding to your message on insty but it says you need to accept my invite. ​@@TheSubieSanctuary

are the head gaskets the same? usdm ej20 non avcs. and jdm ej20 single avcs? or do i need a special head gasket?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

Same headgaskets!

@jorgetellez7969

Жыл бұрын

@TheSubieSanctuary you are awesome!! You always respond and make some of the best content!! Thank you for all your help!!

I have a Legacy with a JDM EJ205 swapped in, with a USDM '03 WRX ECU. It runs and drives, but I don't think I'm getting all the power I should be. A few mechanics have told me I need to get the JDM ECU and wire it for AVCS. How are you making it work properly without the AVCS? ....actually it looks like they left the JDM intake. Is this why I'm having these problems?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

We are just running it without avcs in this one. Most of the jdm swaps we do, we do run the jdm ecu and wire in the avcs. Very easy to do. Iwire.com sells the wire harness for $100 and you can get the jdm ecu for $100 no problem. Did your jdm engine come with metal intake manifold on it? Or plastic

@hedgeclipper418

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary metal. When you swap without AVCS, though, are you getting full power? Like I said, my car runs fine, but it seems much slower than it should be.

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

hedgeclipper418 jdm 205 not running avcs vs usdm 205 will make the exact same power.

I just picked up a 2005 wrx, from what i understand the old owner put a jdm engine in it, im not sure what exactly what was done to it, so please overlook my lack of knowledge. However koeo the oil control valve or (avcs selonoid) clicks constantly, start the car it stops, but once over 4500 rpm it starts clicking again (like a fast clicking) and will not stop until the car is shut off. I have pulled them out and confirmed its these selonoids going nuts (driver and pass side). Dont know if its relevant but the tumble generators are not present so the plugs for them are not connected to anything. Any input on what could be causing this solenoid spaz? Im at the point of just unplugging the selonoids because i dont think their doing anything useful anyways. Will doing so hurt my engine long term or should i just let them tap away? Please get back to me, i love this car and trying to figure out wtf is going on

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Ya they must have messed something up wiring those solenoids. Ive never heard of them acting like that. You can watch live data on high end obd scanner to see what ecu is telling them to do and if otherwise they function correctly as they are. There is no harm in unplugging them until you chose to dig into whats up with them.

@mikeward1301

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary appreciate it guys! Keep up the good work!

so u can use your cobb ap on it but ive heard it will need to be tuned or it can cause problems so is there a specific tune cobb has for that or nah?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Needs to be pro tuned, none of the cobb ots tunes will be exactly right for it

@jdhammond1534

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary yoo thx bro!

Do you need a tune for the higher compression of the JDM motor?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

This engine isnt a high comp engine, but some jdm engines are. It is definitely ideal to get a tune unless its a direct replacement of your original engine

I am planning to have this swap. How long did it take you guys to complete the job?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

2 very casual days overall. 16 hrs at a pretty chill pace

In the video did you delete the AVCS system on the JDM engine?

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

No sir! Left it as is, not hooked up. Still capable of 300whp with a sti turbo and capable tuner

hey guys, im stuck on my swap currently because the alternator/AC bracket is different. did you struggle with this as well? or am I going to have to lose AC until I can get a shop to swap over my JDM compressor.

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

We always use all the domestic accessories on the jdm engine. Including domestic ac bracket intact with domestic ac pump along with PS pump. Jdm alternator can be used though without issue

@jamesskalko4322

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary I just got back to the car, and I think i see what you mean. So I should change all of them at the top, and then not have any issues!

so i have a 05 wrx non avcs. i am planning on swapping the engine with a jdm 205 single avcs. would i have to change the driver's side intake cam gear? on the video at 3:21 minutes he only says that "you need your cam sensor" but never mentions anything about the cam gear/sprocket!! any help is appreciated. im really stumped on what to do...

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

No you dont have to change driver cam gear. Are you just going to be running your original ecu ?

@jorgetellez7969

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary yea, just the usdm ecu. I'm not too worried for the avcs, if I can find a jdm ecu down the road I might use the avcs. But for now I plan on getting a newer engine and tuning it a bit.

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@jorgetellez7969 ya youll be totally fine to install same way as i did in video

@jorgetellez7969

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary niceeee!!! hell yea. thank you for the help!! this was the last question i needed answered!! im glad i came across your vid!!

I’m putting the same Jdm 205 into a 03 wrx but I want to change the water pump out first with timing belt. My problem is the new motor doesn’t have an oil cooler so there are only 2 outlets on the water pump instead of the factory 3. Do you know what water pump to get for the Jdm ej205? I can’t use a USDM pump because I don’t have an oil cooler from the old engine.( it was a Jdm engine too)

@TheSubieSanctuary

5 ай бұрын

You would use the water pump from a 2008-2014 wrx. They also have no oil cooler. Whole 08-14 wrx timing kit will actually be the same for your jdm 205

@agrif762

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for confirming that. I took an educated guess and ordered a timing set and pump for a 09 wrx without the cooler lol. The only other thing I’m unsure about is the extra Pcv hoses since the new motor has 2 ports on each valve cover. Is it pretty easy to figure out just by looking at it? Is it similar to like a 04 USDM Sti? I can probably find a diagram for that.

@TheSubieSanctuary

5 ай бұрын

@@agrif762 yes the pcv system will be same as 04 sti. What you can do is retain the jdm pcv system and if needing any parts/pipes for it later the 04 sti will have same routing

Thanks for posting.. So I have a 2002 wrx looking to do the same thing.. I’m seeing other videos talking about the intake cam gear and crank sensor being switched. Is that necessary? And will the head hemorrhage oil not using the AVCs?

@TheSubieSanctuary

6 ай бұрын

You do not need to swap those sensors, leaving the avcs untouched will not effect oil’ing. Its actually preferred vs trying to swap in non avcs gear and shaft, that is when you run into oil path issues.

@MusicBitch603

6 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary thank you. The perspective on this topic has two sides. I guess I have to buy one and see what happens. I do appreciate your time and video on this topic. I would love to basically just drop it in like your vid. I’ll look into the JDM seller you recommended

@TheSubieSanctuary

6 ай бұрын

@@MusicBitch603 if you get a jdm 205 with a drive by cable (throttle cable) you can actually just drop it right in the car without swapping manifold! Everything plugs in and no codes after. However, the engine we used in the video was still a jdm 205 but it was a drive by wire throttle body, so we have to swap the whole intake manifold over due to different harness

@kokopuffz5841

5 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuaryso if I get a jdm 205 drive by cable with AVCS do I just leave the sensor for it unplugged?

@TheSubieSanctuary

5 ай бұрын

@@kokopuffz5841 correct! Everything will plug right in, dont even need to swap intake manifold

In the middle of this swap, with usdm ecu the car misfires/backfires and has trouble idling, with JDM ecu it just keeps cranking no start, also I don’t have the intercooler on yet just trying to see if the engine is healthy... any advice!?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Only way it will run without intercooler is if you unplug the maf sensor. Try that and report back. Jdm ecu requires some wiring to be done or else youll be sending signal to tgvs rather then avcs

@Nes_2k

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary It worked! Thank you guys! Also I figured out the body harness was not the original one so that’s what cause the backfires I’m assuming. I’m trying to help a friend do this swap, awesome vid! 👍

@Nes_2k

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary Alright so the car is idling and runs but for some reason it kinda sputters when driving normal but WOT it drives perfect.. any ideas? Sorry to keep bugging you guys

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nes_2k no worries buddy, that would just be me guessing without being able to see it. Things that most commonly cause that are maf or or front o2 sensor.

@Nes_2k

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary I’ll give it a try thank you guys 🙏

If I were to keep the tf035 turbo on the engine would it require a retune because of the usdm ecu

@lucasclark917

10 ай бұрын

or a remap or any other things

@TheSubieSanctuary

10 ай бұрын

No you dont have to re tune if using the tf035 and usdm ecu

So in the middle of the swap do I use the Usdm oil feed for the turbo and if so do I need to do anything to the avcs?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Youll have to use the jdm oil feed line as it may be intergraded from avcs to back of cyl head to turbo. You can do a few things with the avcs: Leave it as is, or run a jdm 16bit ecu and wire your car for avcs, or swap your your usdm cams and cam gears.

@jacobpainter5837

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary my usdm turbo feed is a banjo bolt and the Jdm is threaded and flared like a brake line

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobpainter5837 sounds like your missing the other part of the jdm line. The jdm is 2 piece, beyond that flared/threaded piece is normally the rest of the line to banjo bolt into turbo. If you are missing it or for some reason it wasnt on your jdm turbo. Then youll need the IAG stainless abcs line kit. It will cover avcs, cyl head and then to turbo.

@jacobpainter5837

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary thank you so much you are a life saver somehow I took it apart at that joint and off the turbo and had it in the junk Jdm parts. Again can’t thank you enough❤️

Hi Subi Sanctuary! I have gotten a jdm non avcs morter. Would i requier swapping the cam gears even tho its a non avcs morter but still and ej205? Any help is very much appericiated

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

If your putting non avcs 205 into usdm wrx 02-05 then you dont need to swap the gears.

@officialjosemarin5806

3 жыл бұрын

Okay awesome great i was confused, its my first time doing the swap and it really helps to know. That i dont need to swap the gears. So its just the sensors i need to swap right?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

@@officialjosemarin5806 if your jdm motor is a drive by “cable” which means mechanical throttle body. You actually dont need to swap the sensors. You can for piece of mind if youd like

@officialjosemarin5806

3 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome thank you for all the help you give!

@officialjosemarin5806

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary hey subie sanctuary! I have another question here after a year. Ive learned alot with my first jdm swap but now im moving onto my second, ive followed the same routine. But now ive ran into a different engine ej206. I beleive it was twin turbo. Ive blocked all the connections for the second turbo. But now im in a bind with the line that feeds oil to that second turbo on the drivers side. I managed to get the engine to run but i got oil puking out of that banjo bolt. Is there a way to remove the bolt without having to pull the timing covers and components?

we did 02 wrx, usdm to jdm, jdm had dirve by cable. we used usdm crank and cam sensor, did the coil pack and spark pulg swaps, and cleaned maf, we still getting p0301 code, please help

@TheSubieSanctuary

17 күн бұрын

@@gmc840 id say check that the coil has spark, if spark. Then check that injector is working, lastly could try a leak down test on that cyl to make sure its all good. Let me know how you make out

@gmc840

16 күн бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary thank you, injectors all work, coil has spark, need to do leak down, thank you again for reply!

so no cam gears have to be swapped out correct ?

@TheSubieSanctuary

10 ай бұрын

Correct!

I just got both down to long block. I have a cannonball sized hole in the middle of the block that obliterated my coolant crossover on the usdm. Can’t find one anywhere lol

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 ай бұрын

Ah damn, ya ive been in that situation before. May be pricey but you could try dealer. Where about are you located? I probably have one i could mail if you cant find one

@Heckbox

3 ай бұрын

I’ve checked the dealers in my area with no luck. Only finding the jdm ones on eBay lol. I live in BC Canada on the west coast.

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 ай бұрын

@@Heckbox im just in Ontario, if i have one which I probably do. I could mail it out . Do you use intsagram? If so pm me on there @the_subie_sanctuary If not, you can email the.subie.sanctuary@gmail.com

So other than the motor what do I need to purchase to do this swap? I ordered a non avcs long block that is jdm

@TheSubieSanctuary

4 ай бұрын

You might need lower intake manifold gaskets and coolant crossover o rings for the swap

@UGKsta

4 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuarycoo, this other guy was telling me I have to change my intake crankshaft pully and all the sensors this will be my first swap and I don’t know if I will have to do that

@TheSubieSanctuary

4 ай бұрын

@@UGKsta you can compare them , just take timing covers off and it will be very easy to see if teeth are different on crank gear.

I’m about to buy a jdm ej205 and do this exact swap. Does it matter if the engine I buy is single avcs or normal avcs

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

There is non avcs, single avcs and duel avcs. Only non avcs and single are going to work with the 02-05 wrx. Hope that helps

@graysenwrx2045

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary thank you I appreciate the help. So much information and so many different opinions on the internet it hard to find what I want sometimes lol

Where do you get parts for the JDM engine?

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Any parts/gaskets are same as domestic model. With the exclusion of the valve cover gaskets. Those have to be ordered online for jdm 205/207

Does this apply to the dual avcs engine aswell?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

I have a couple “how to” vids on the duel avcs engines. 1 for duel avcs jdm into duel avcs domestic and 1 for duel avcs jdm into domestic single avcs! Let me know what your looking for and i can link vid! Or check out our “how to” playlist

Nice video I currently have the Jdm ej205 but has slot of issues and am going to put another Jdm 205 in there i have a Bugeye

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

If it has good compression and isnt knocking or overheating. Im sure a shop should be able to set it straight with some diagnostics. Worth a shot vs starting over

@Mfm_96

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary 👍🏽

I know this video is a bit old. But did he not need to get a retune? From what I have read on the forums jdm and usdm ej205s have different compression ratios.

@TheSubieSanctuary

11 ай бұрын

No worries, they are not different compression ratio’s. If out back exactly the way it was. It will not need a tune.

@TheBluntcreature

11 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary ok cool I have currently building a hybrid engine with a 257 short block and 205 heads but really miss driving the car so I thought about throw a jdm longblock in but then I realized I would still have to tune anyway as my fuel system has dramatically changed lol

@TheSubieSanctuary

11 ай бұрын

@@TheBluntcreature ya the 2.5/2.0 combo is wicked. And ya thats a good point if you have mods already to consider when putting in the jdm for time being

@TheBluntcreature

11 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary yea had a buddy with one. I already have a bunch of mods

@TheSubieSanctuary

11 ай бұрын

@@TheBluntcreature was your car already tuned for the mods? If so then just replacing the long block youd be fine as is. Unless they are new stuff since last pulling engine then ya youd need a tune ideally

did you use the usdm crank sprocket for this? i love watching this video but i never can tell if it was switched over

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, this was an older vid and my explanation was a bit primitive then bs now on some stuff. Really need an updated vid. I did not swap crank or cam gears or sprockets. Only reason you would ever have to us if you got a ej205 from a jdm gc8 (they have large spacing between crank sprocket teeth vs the 02-05 wrx’s with the close teeth on crank sprocket. Just compare your 2 to be sure. Only need to crank pulley off each and take a look

@roxythekrx7190

11 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary hey! I’m back so I’ve been starting it and it’s been giving me cyclinder misfires on all cyclinders and -2 boost pressure idk what’s up

@TheSubieSanctuary

11 ай бұрын

@@roxythekrx7190 vac leak is very possible. Should be like -18 at idle. As for the misfire, does it run like its missing on all 4. Maybe coil plug plugs are backwards. Black to the back for coil packs

@roxythekrx7190

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@TheSubieSanctuary the coils where a problem I switch them to the right pattern black in the back and for the vacuum leak yet to find it but apparently it’s a big one if it’s at -2 in boost

@roxythekrx7190

11 ай бұрын

But after I switched the coil plugs it still does it

You don’t have to swap cam gears ?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Ай бұрын

You do not have to swap cam gears, you can however if you want to swap cam gears to non avcs gears along with the cam seals. But it wont make a noticeable difference

Do I need to swap ignition coils and spark plugs using usdm ECU?

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

No, the jdm uses same spark plugs as original ej205 as well as coil packs. Always wise to put in new spark plugs though while motor is out. Typically thr jdm coil packs will have less milage and if your jdm engine came with them id use them over the original ones.

@AndemusRay

Жыл бұрын

@The Subie Sanctuary hmm the JDM use diamond FK0186, the usdm 02-03 uses Fk0333and and the 04-05 uses FK0334 Are they all the same? I know for sure they all use the same spark.plugs, but the ignition coil have different numbers.

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@AndemusRay the can have different dwell times which is minor and not an issue if you match and use an entire set.

@AndemusRay

Жыл бұрын

@The Subie Sanctuary oh, good, good. I'm just trying to pinpoint why my blobeye is running rich at idle, I bought it recently, and the last owner told me that was a jdm swapped. I'm planning to send a tuner my cobb datalogs, but my brain never stops looking to fix and understand things.

@AndemusRay

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary thank you for your fast responses.

I have a question I did a jdm ej205 on my 1999 rs do you why is just cranking but won’t start

@TheSubieSanctuary

8 ай бұрын

You running a wrx ecu and bulk head harness?

@juanjimenez-wl2kv

8 ай бұрын

Yes usdm ecu and harness merged

@juanjimenez-wl2kv

8 ай бұрын

Do you know what could be wrong there?

@juanjimenez-wl2kv

8 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuarydo you know what could be happening there

@TheSubieSanctuary

8 ай бұрын

@@juanjimenez-wl2kv did it run before with 205? Or this all new? if i had to figure it out, id plug in a good scanner that can do live data and crank car and watch for signal like crank and cam. If you already have confirmed you have fuel and spark, then maybe fuel lines backwards?

You can't convert a jdm ej20 to a usdm ej20 right?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

You could for sure. Ideally you would also use the usdm ecu and you would have to reverse the avcs wiring to become tgv wiring

How come you didn’t have to switch the cam gear? Just asking because I’m in the middle of doing the swap myself right now and that’s what I’ve been worrying about this whole time

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

if you remove the jdm gear and usdm gear you will see they have the timing spurs in the exact same spots. The car wont know the difference. 100% do not have to switch the timing gear. That seems to be some weird bit of info on these. Ive done 20+ of this exact same install. Never changed a timing gear.

@darryltorres9833

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I noticed the crank sprocket was the same as the usdm one so it made me wonder if I even had to change the cam gear. Thank god I found this video now because I didn’t want to have to go through the hassle of taking off that weird looking cam gear on these lol

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Darryl Torres ya i figured it would be helpful. Some much mis information on the net on how to do these.

@darryltorres9833

3 жыл бұрын

Ok one last question what do you do with the extra coolant hoses that come from the jdm motor? Do you just cap them and put a hose clamp over them?

@darryltorres9833

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry idk if there coolant hoses or breather hoses. But I’m talking about the extra hoses that are on the valve cover gaskets

Hey The Subie Sanctuary! I've been really confused about this topic. Getting multiple opinions and just want cold, hard facts to get this straight once and for all. Here we go... My car will not get into boost at all. It wont even come out of vacuum to generate 1 pound. I recently finished swapping over all my accessories from a tuned 2.0 JDM NON-AVCS EJ 205 Long Block To a 2.0L JDM AVCS EJ205 Long block and its still falling on its face once past 3-4k. It idles fine, runs fine in vacuum but I have no boost. I have checked everything visually, hoses, lines, wastegate lines, everything. Im catless all the way back. From up pipe to downpipe. So it couldn't be a clogged cat. I hear the turbo spooling but it literally just hits a brick wall and doesn't want to give any more, even though it sounds like it does, once im at 4,000 rpm's I've been doing more research and getting second opinions from Master Techs at Subaru and they're saying it might be because if I don't swap out the JDM to USDM Cam Gear and Crank Sprocket, they will run at "full retarded" ? But I've ALSO heard other people saying the exact opposite. That you don't have to swap over anything. Just the Coolant crossover pipe, the cam position sensor, crank position sensor, and the coolant lines from the water pump. And the car will start/drive/build boost with no problem. Says you HAVE TO swap the Cam Gears: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIpqo7GHnZnWqM4.html Says you DO NOT have to swap the Cam Gears : kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqeH19yBgLiuaMo.html Or can I just simply "Block them off" and get this from IAG?: subimods.com/wrx/2002-2003-wrx/engine/internal-components/iag-black-avcs-camshaft-sensor-delete-plugs-pair-2002-2005-wrx-w-avcs-heads.html

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

The cam gears are 10000% not your issue. Sounds like it could crazy ignition break up, or something just isnt hooked up right. We dont swap the cam gears and several of our guys running jdm avcs 205 are hitting near 300whp without an avcs ecu! Let me know how you make out, always curious to hear running issue outcomes.

@PetrenkoShorts

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary The Techs at the Subie Dealership I work at are saying the cams are probably set at "Full Retarded" therefore not holding any oil pressure because the AVCS is stuck open? Im not too sure how avcs works, but thats essentially what he said.

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

@@PetrenkoShorts ive probably done 30-40 cars with this swap we certainly have never experienced that. Ive experienced that symptom like hitting a wall at 3000/4000rpm right as car should be getting into boost. Its been Ignition break up, boost leak, bad maf, bad fpr etc. Always hard to guess though.

@PetrenkoShorts

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary The car did have a really bad rough idle, but it turned out to be a small leaf stuck inside the wiring harness side, preventing one of the pins from making contact to the MAF Sensor. And i mean, after that, the idle was fixed. But i still ran into the problem of no boost after 4k rpm

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

@@PetrenkoShorts get a known good coil pack. Swap it out for 1 coil at a time and keep test driving the car each time.

So just leave the plugs for the avcs with nothing on them and the jdm cam gears can stay on the motor

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Later if desired you can always add in the bulk head avcs harness with appropriate ecu.

@dakotaevans1768

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary but to the people who want to do avcs you will need to have a manual transmission to use this feature the automatic transmission will not allow it to work without catastrophic results

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@dakotaevans1768 an auto car can run avcs no problem as well. Just need single avcs ecu for AT , they are actually easier to find too

So if i did all this and went with bigger injectors and vf48 turbo and tune would i be ok

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Even if you used the pink sti injectors or the dark blue 255/257 injectors youd easily be able to hit 270-280whp after a tune

@chasejustice8219

2 ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary so I dont need to hook up the avcs

@chasejustice8219

Ай бұрын

​@TheSubieSanctuary what did you all do with the 4 valve cover breather holes that's the only thing left I need to do on my swap

@TheSubieSanctuary

Ай бұрын

@chasejustice8219 i used the jdm pcv routing/piping

@chasejustice8219

Ай бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary where does that driver side rear valve cover hose go to

I'm looking to swap a jdm ej205 into my auto 02 wrx and I've been confused about a couple of things. So I will need to keep my intake manifold and swap it onto the jdm motor? Are there any other parts that you didnt show in the video that will need to be swapped? Does it matter if the motor is automatic or manual? (Might be a stupid question, im new to cars) I was looking at a motor that said DOHC Drive by Wire, are either of those things a problem?

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

Dohc drive by wire is the same engine we swapped in this video. Simply swap over your entire intake manifold in 1 piece.

@dakotaevans1768

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheSubieSanctuary can you send me a video of the intake removal in one piece cuz that would save a lot of time next time lol

@dakotaevans1768

Жыл бұрын

Doing this same swap into a silver 02 bugeye in mint condition just needs a heart but got a few snags

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@dakotaevans1768 its just the 8 long 12mm bolts through the tgv’s. Then unplug all the plugs, undo the pcv hoses that connect to manifold and engine.

Hey guys I was wondering if I could get a list of everything to swap I’m currently stuck ordering parts that I may not even need but there’s so many different sources saying take this or that off but seems like you guys really know what is necessary

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

What model/year do you have? And what motor is going in?

@BrynnBadCompany

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary I’m putting in a jdm 04 ej205 into my 04 wrx usdm

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrynnBadCompany ok, are you using your original ecu? If yes? Then you can swap just as we did in the video. Basically transfer over your intake manifold in 1 piece. If you want to use the jdm tgv deletes that will come on your jdm motor. Then you can swap those on as well. You will need the tgv codes turned off if so

@BrynnBadCompany

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary it’s really that simple not water pump or anything?

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrynnBadCompany as for water pump. Some jdm ej205 if they came from manual car will have the oil cooler/warmer like your usdm 205. If you want to use the oil cooler/warmer you can swap over water pump. If your original 205 suffered rod knock or piston break down. You will have to get a new oil cooler as they cant be used after engine failure.

Hey so I’m swapping the JDM engine into my usdm bugeye and the cam gear on the jdm engine is broken, i’m not sure if it was broken in shipping or what. But are the cam gears the same on the USDM and the JDM engine? a thank you guys so much for making this vid by the way

@supercel55

2 жыл бұрын

hey, 99% sure the cam gears are the exact same

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

They are the exact same “if” your jdm engine is non avcs. If your jdm engine is avcs, then it will have avcs intake gears. Before i go into detail, tell me if it was a top or bottom gear that broke! Exh cam gears are the same regardless. Glad the vid was helpful!

@thatcherwalls389

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary thanks for the reply, it was the bottom right cam gear

@TheSubieSanctuary

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatcherwalls389 ya that one the same 👌

Do you use block off plates for the avcs ? Our just leave the plugs open

@TheSubieSanctuary

11 ай бұрын

Leave them open, they cant do anything without power to them

woaah crazy the cam gear shattered holy shit she sounds good i almost puked when i saw it was an auto lmfao

I did all of this and my car is not turning on its struggling idk why

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

Crank but no start? Fuel lines backwards is a common on. Let me know!

@ANDREW1994ization

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuaryI forgot to replace the sensors from the usdm like the CRANCK sensor knock sensor and cam sensor

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@ANDREW1994ization if they plugged in, it won’t actually effect they are most often all the same sensor

@ANDREW1994ization

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuaryhen idk what Idk what the issue is can you send me a video of how the fuel lines goes plugged in maybe I’m fucking it up

@TheSubieSanctuary

Жыл бұрын

@@ANDREW1994ization the engine cranks over right? But does not fire right?

my motor is on the way im sooo nervous

@TheSubieSanctuary

4 ай бұрын

Its not too bad to do it. Comment here with any questions

@Heckbox

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! what timing belt kit would you recommend? i was thinking IAG.@@TheSubieSanctuary

@TheSubieSanctuary

4 ай бұрын

@Heckbox hey buddy! Some if the jdm 205’ have the oil cooler and some dont. So depending on how yours comes you can use kits ordered for the following. 205 Without oil cooler (08-14 wrx) 205 With oil cooler (02-07 wrx)

I didn't see you take out those cams

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Ya exactly, its a myth that it’s necessary. Never swap the cams

@mikeroshop8913

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary most certainly not a myth

@mikeroshop8913

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary I'll bet anything you want on that

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Roshop ok, and why?

@mikeroshop8913

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSubieSanctuary I mean the car will run, just not right

PRNDL nightmare

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

Like I always say drop it in D

So if I get a jdm 205 I can run it without using the avcs without having any issues?

@TheSubieSanctuary

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!