The latest SJ model Forester diesels are much better than thwir original ones. The ratios are much more suites. The biggest downfall is the turbo lag is so large.
It could be done without too much effort at the oresent time. However it wouldn't be cheap. I was considering a SJ ee20 swap into a SF or SG forester...
Diesel Brumby
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Boxeer diesel conversions 
http://boxeer.com/
the motor is around $5000 on its own
http://boxeer.com/ee20_subaru_conversion
If I was rich I would buy a good condition brumby and fill it will diesel goodies.
TOONGA
http://boxeer.com/
the motor is around $5000 on its own
http://boxeer.com/ee20_subaru_conversion
If I was rich I would buy a good condition brumby and fill it will diesel goodies.
TOONGA
As Toonga said there are parts available. I'd personally buy a wrecked vehicle for the conversion. Then you have all the necessary parts you need.
It probably wouldn't cost that much to do. If AM Auto's conducted the conversion I'd image it'd only be 20-30 k. Which in the scheme of things isnt too bad.
It probably wouldn't cost that much to do. If AM Auto's conducted the conversion I'd image it'd only be 20-30 k. Which in the scheme of things isnt too bad.
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Big problem you have is with the canbus controllers and ECU from Subaru. The bosch stand alone lets you run the engine without lots of problems.
So yes you could buy a shunted wreck but you would still need a work around to run the engine.
I'm sure there was another thread in which this was discussed by Gannon but I can't find it.
TOONGA
So yes you could buy a shunted wreck but you would still need a work around to run the engine.
I'm sure there was another thread in which this was discussed by Gannon but I can't find it.
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Was it just?TOONGA wrote: I'm sure there was another thread in which this was discussed by Gannon but I can't find it.
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Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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My Husband and I were talking about this last night - putting the engine from our SH Diesel Forester into our Petrol SF Forester.
One of the things we dislike most about or Diesel Forester is the lack of Dual Range Gear box but the SF Forester has one of those
Was just a passing comment but I think it would be cool!
One of the things we dislike most about or Diesel Forester is the lack of Dual Range Gear box but the SF Forester has one of those
Was just a passing comment but I think it would be cool!
2012 Subaru Forester - 2.0D Premium ~ 2002 Subaru Forester - Limited (Lifted)
Our engine has 315,000km on the clock and is still going well but we find it to be quite sluggish (compared to our Turbo Diesel especially) so we might look into upgrading the engine to a 2.5l at some stage just to give it a bit more power - we were even thinking about putting a turbo charged engine into it 
- but that is still a little way off at the moment
- but that is still a little way off at the moment2012 Subaru Forester - 2.0D Premium ~ 2002 Subaru Forester - Limited (Lifted)
I can understand that. The 2.0l doesn't have the torque. The larger displacement makes a massive difference. I did mine at 204, 000km. Bought the car with 110, 000km in 2010. I find fuel economy is slightly worse but not too bad. The general power makes up for it, makes for less gear changes and easy overtaking power without the need for 4th gear.
Don't get me wrong its not a performance car but it does the job. Tows a car trailer adequately at speeds upto 90kmhr without much trouble.
A worthwhile swap. If I were to do it again I'd go the 3.0l from a outback( ez30d) or a newer 2.5 from a 2006+ forester/outback as these have variable valve timing and are more powerful again and it adds some fuel economy.
Don't get me wrong its not a performance car but it does the job. Tows a car trailer adequately at speeds upto 90kmhr without much trouble.
A worthwhile swap. If I were to do it again I'd go the 3.0l from a outback( ez30d) or a newer 2.5 from a 2006+ forester/outback as these have variable valve timing and are more powerful again and it adds some fuel economy.