{"id":45412,"date":"2019-09-05T06:00:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=45412"},"modified":"2019-09-05T00:05:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T05:05:46","slug":"2005-subaru-wrx-with-a-turbo-bmw-inline-six","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=45412","title":{"rendered":"2005 Subaru WRX with a Turbo BMW Inline-Six"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45421\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45421\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When this 2005 Subaru WRX rolled out of the factory it was powered by a 2.0 L EJ20 flat-four and all-wheel drivetrain. However <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hellalight\/\">@hellalight<\/a> had other plans involving a lot of BMW parts and custom work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-06.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45428\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45428\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 06\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-06.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-06.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-06.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-06.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-07.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45429\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45429\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 07\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-07.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-07.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-07.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-07.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Under the hood sits a turbocharged BMW inline-six built by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodynamics.us\">Lodynamics<\/a> in Santa Rosa, California. The engine features a M52B28 block, M50 VANOS head, S52 camshafts, M52 forged crank, custom CP Carrillo rods, CP Carrillo pistons (LoDynamics Design). <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-02.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45422\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45422\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-02.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-02.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-02.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-02.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-03.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45423\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45423\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-03.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 03\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-03.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-03.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-03.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-03.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-03.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The inline-six also uses a Garrett GTX3076R, Tial 44 mm wastegate, RapidSpool Industries T3\/4 stainless steel exhaust manifold, and GM LQ9 ignition coils. E85 fuel is fed through ID 1300 cc injectors from a Walbro 450 lph pump controlled via a Haltech 750 ECU. The combo resulted in 575 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque to the wheels on 27 psi of boost.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flodynamics%2Fvideos%2F1424976777541988%2F&#038;width=600&#038;show_text=false&#038;height=336&#038;appId\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The drivetrain uses an E36 M3 ZF five-speed manual transmission with a UUC E34 M5 heavy-duty clutch and lightweight flywheel. A custom two-piece driveshaft sends power to a Nissan S14 R200 with a NISMO S15 Helical limited-slip differential, TSSFab Custom Nissan S14 Hubs, and Driveshaft Shop 600 hp axles. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-12.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45441\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-12.jpg?fit=1086%2C724&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1086,724\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 12\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-12.jpg?fit=1086%2C724&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-12.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-12.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-12.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-12.jpg?w=1086&amp;ssl=1 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The WRX rides on a Subaru WRX front subframe, TSSFab R200 rear subframe, and RCE Tarmac II 2-way adjustable coilovers. The suspension also features Ground Control custom front camber\/caster plates, modified Subaru Group N rear top hats, Super Pro front lower control arms, Whiteline anti-lift kit, Whiteline lateral links, and Eibach 25 mm front and rear sway bars. Stopping was improved with AP Racing calipers and AP Racing\/DBA rotors in front and Subaru STI Brembo calipers and Stoptech rotors in back.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-13.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45442\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45442\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-13.jpg?fit=1086%2C724&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1086,724\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 13\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-13.jpg?fit=1086%2C724&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-13.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-13.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-13.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-13.jpg?w=1086&amp;ssl=1 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-04.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45425\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45425\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-04.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 04\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-04.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-04.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-04.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-04.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-04.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-05.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45426\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45426\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-05.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 05\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-05.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-05.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-05.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-05.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The front of the body features a Subaru STI hood scoop and front bumper with a Cusco replica front lip. Karlton fender flares stand over a set of Jongbloed 305 Aero wheels (17&#215;10.5) with Continental DW 285\/40\/17 tires. In the back you find a Subaru STI rear bumper, APR Performance GTC-300 CF wing and FRP diffuser.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-08.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45430\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45430\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-08.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 08\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-08.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-08.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-08.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-08.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-08.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-09.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45431\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45431\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-09.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 09\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-09.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-09.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-09.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-09.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-09.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-10.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45432\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45432\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-10.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 10\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-10.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-10.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-10.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-10.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-10.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-11.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45433\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=45433\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-11.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50-M52 inline-six 11\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-11.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-11.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2005 Subaru WRX with a turbo BMW M50\/M52 inline-six\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-11.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-11.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-11.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/2005-Subaru-WRX-\/153614281628\">eBay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lodynamics\/\">Lodynamics FB page<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/jalopnik.com\/at-15-000-could-this-m52-powered-2005-subaru-wrx-be-a-1837701429\">Jalopnik<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When this 2005 Subaru WRX rolled out of the factory it was powered by a 2.0 L EJ20 flat-four and all-wheel drivetrain. However @hellalight had other plans involving a lot of BMW parts and custom work. Under the hood sits a turbocharged BMW inline-six built by Lodynamics in Santa Rosa, California. The engine features a&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=45412\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">2005 Subaru WRX with a Turbo BMW Inline-Six<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":45421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrx"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2005-Subaru-WRX-with-a-turbo-BMW-M50-M52-inline-six-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":109506,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=109506","url_meta":{"origin":45412,"position":0},"title":"Custom BMW 2002 with a Subaru Chassis and Powertrain","author":"swaptastic","date":"January 3, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Matt is building a custom BMW coupe. The project starts with a BMW 2002 (E10) body installed over a Subaru WRX (GC8) chassis. For the powertrain Matt turned to a 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero. These are referred to as \u201cSaabaru\u201d because they were based on a second-generation Impreza hatchback. 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The project started with a cheap Peugeot 206 that was heading to the scrap yard. Tal removed the Peugeot underpinnings and swapped a 2003 Subaru WRX floorpan and powertrain. 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