Would consider engine or engine / AT transmission combo. I would prefer to swap in an EJ25D, but I know they are near impossible to find. If there are other smart options, I would consider them. Has anyone swapped in a JDM (Japanese.) engine? What are the challenges with that? There are EJ25D JDM engines on eBay for $749 plus shipping. That seems cheap. There are new engines for $3k, but I don't love the car that much. My engine gave out on my 1999 Legacy GT (30th Anniversary with gold trim.) at 150k+ miles. Head gasket was fixed at 95K, so it didn't overheat. We lost compession in a cylinder. Completely. The mechanic said it looked like a valve came loose and put holes in the piston and cylinder wall. Doesn't sound good, and the car doesn't run. I would use a mechanic to put engine in, and always taking recommendations there. Otherwise this car is in great condition. It is just starting to rust at the fenders. I have owned it since new. New member, but I have about 500,000 miles on subees. Live in the TC area. - Brad
