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1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport

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Fall colours
Adding some colour courtesy of the 1999 season.
On Dirt
Looks much more at home with dirt on the tires.
Rallycross at Team O'Neil
A little racing on dirt in northern NH. (Fall 2001, photo courtesy
Richard Kahn)
Rallycross at Champlain Valley Fairgrounds
More racing on dirt in northern VT. (Fall 2002, photo courtesy
Matt Kennedy)

Impreza Outback Sport Journal. This is a brief journal of what my car's experiences.

Impreza Video Links

Click here and look in the Gallery section to see more action pictures and video.

Miscellaneous Impreza Tools and Tips

Impreza Wheel Chart. This is a list of wheels that are known to fit the Subaru Impreza. This chart should also apply to most Legacy and Forester models as well.

Outback Sport Model Year Comparison. This is a small chart I've compiled of various specifications of all Outback Sport versions, to provide an at-a-glance view of the differences between each model year.

A'PEXi Super AFC (S-AFC) Tech Notes. Various technical notes and tuning tips for the S-AFC.

ECU Connectors Pinout for the EJ22E:

Page 1 of ECU Diagram

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Page 2 of ECU Diagram

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Page 3 of ECU Diagram

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Page 4 of ECU Diagram

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These diagrams apply to 1997 and 1998 models with 2.2L and 2.5L engines only. For 1999+ wiring diagrams, please see the 2.5RS FAQ at ForceFed4.com.

Impreza Engine Compression Ratio Calculations. Simple "cc" measurements and calculations on a number of Subaru EJ series engines used in North American market Subarus.

How-to Section

In my quest to bring a little refinement and performance to my car, I've documented some of the modifications and improvements I've made.

Leather shift boot and knob upgrade How-to page describing replacement of the stock rubber shift knob and rubber shift boot with a leather shift knob and leather shift boot.
How-to page describing installation of a jet fighter-style  digital Heads-Up Display (HUD). Okay, not really, but it's actually very functional. HUD Installation
Factory cruise control installation How-to page describing the installation of a factory cruise control kit.
How-to page describing the replacement of a clutch and flywheel. (Note: I didn't do this to my car.) Clutch replacement procedure
An easier clutch procedure New! How-to page describing an improved and easier method to replace a clutch and flywheel.
How-to page describing a drum-to-disc conversion for the rear brakes. This is a complete swap, including parking brake cables. Rear Disc Brake Conversion
  How-to page describing a hydraulic clutch upgrade. The stock cable clutch is fine for the stock clutch, but has too much friction when used in combination with an aftermarket clutch kit.

Note: Although the clutch upgrade has been completed, I have decided against documenting it due to lack of supporting pictures. If you have questions, please email me.

How-to page to eliminate the "Manifold Absolute Pressure High" code, a.k.a Boost Nanny, when an aftermarket turbo is fitted to a MAF-based Impreza. Boost Nanny Mod
Head Gasket Replacement New! How-to page describing a head gasket replacement. The heads are also o-ringed to help seal the engine under increased cylinder pressures caused by turbocharging.
New! How-to page describing a rear limited-slip differential (LSD) swap for AWD models that are not equipped with rear LSD. Rear LSD Swap

Standard disclaimer: This information is being provided as an educational and informational service for the Subaru community. I do not make any warranties, but I will be happy to help with questions about these modifications. Please proceed at your own risk!

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