{"id":2526,"date":"2012-07-03T17:50:50","date_gmt":"2012-07-03T17:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=2526"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:44:43","slug":"for-sale-subaru-wrx-with-lq4-v8-swap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=2526","title":{"rendered":"Subaru WRX with a LQ4 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We found this unique 2003 Subaru WRX on LS1Tech<\/a>. The factory Subaru flat-four was swapped for a 6.0 L LQ4 V8. It features an iron block, Magic Stick 4 camshaft, upgraded valve springs and retainers, Fast intake manifold, 93 mm throttle body, and LS2 oil pan. Behind the V8 is a T56 six-speed manual transmission, Driveshaft Shop driveshaft, and Nissan R33 Skyline rear end with Driveshaft Shop axles. The car rides on JIC Magic coilovers, adjustable rear sway bar, traction bars, and a set of Rota wheels. <\/p>\n

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Source: LS1Tech<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We found this unique 2003 Subaru WRX on LS1Tech. The factory Subaru flat-four was swapped for a 6.0 L LQ4 V8. It features an iron block, Magic Stick 4 camshaft, upgraded valve springs and retainers, Fast intake manifold, 93 mm throttle body, and LS2 oil pan. 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