JDM Subaru EJ253 2.5L AVLS Engine – 2006–2009 Outback Legacy Replacement | EJ25 Motor
Item ID: 53656
JDM Subaru EJ253 2.5L AVLS Engine – 2006–2009 Outback Legacy Replacement | EJ25 Motor
Original price was: $2,595.00.$2,195.00Current price is: $2,195.00.
This is a very clean EJ253 2.5L SOHC AVLS engine with excellent compression numbers across all four cylinders.
90-Day Warranty. See Compression Test Video.
Item ID: 53656
Product Code: EJ253 AVLS
Serial Number: E512961
Year: 2010-2012
Mileage: 60000 miles miles
Applications:
Subaru Forester 2010-2012
Subaru Legacy 2010-2012
2006-2010 Impreza, Outback and Legacy: 1. Reuse your intake manifold with engine harness.
2. Reuse the oil pan from your old motor
3. Use NGK after-market ignition wires.
Modifications:
Use it as a long block application. Reuse the oil pan from the old engine and reuse the engine harness.
Is your 2006–2009 Subaru Outback or Legacy experiencing engine trouble due to excessive oil consumption, overheating, or worn head gaskets? Restore your car’s reliability and performance with a clean, low-mileage JDM EJ253 2.5L AVLS engine, imported directly from Japan.
The EJ253 is a 2.5-liter SOHC flat-four engine with AVLS (Active Valve Lift System)—Subaru’s variable valve lift technology designed to improve efficiency and torque. This JDM version is known for its smooth operation and long-term durability, offering a solid alternative to U.S. market engines often plagued by head gasket and piston issues.
This motor is fully compatible with:
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2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i
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2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
With minimal wiring and intake manifold adaptation, this JDM EJ25 engine swap is a direct fit for most North American vehicles using the EJ253 platform. The JDM variant typically includes better internal components and is sourced from low-mileage donor cars in Japan with stricter emissions and maintenance standards.
Every engine sold by J-Spec Auto is:
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Compression-tested to verify integrity
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Visually inspected and cleaned
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Shipped ready for swap or rebuild
If your EJ253 has failed or is near the end of its lifespan, this is the most reliable and cost-effective replacement.
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Used JDM EJ253 2.5L SOHC AVLS Engine
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Fits 2006–2009 Subaru Legacy / Outback
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AVLS-equipped for improved fuel efficiency
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Compression-tested and clean
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Directly imported from Japan by J-Spec Auto
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See more Subaru EJ253 engines: https://jspecauto.com/product-category/engines/?_product_brand=subaru&_engine_sub_category=sohc-ej20-ej253-subaru-engines-for-legacy-forester&_available=1
Warranty: 90 day warranty
Warranty
Warranty: 90 day warranty
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