818 Donor cheat sheet
I did not use a donor primarily because I imported my motor from japan. For some this might be a cheaper option if your local junk yard has what you need. Plus less work for you! I have made a cheat sheet so you can cross reference if a part is compatible or not.
Note: This is for a 2002-2003 WRX based 818, however a good amount of parts will swap between models read the comments for more. 818 full disassembly and donor list can be found here. Some Subaru parts are interchangeable with the forester and legacy. If you want to look up compatibility with other models use parts.subaru.com. You can look up part numbers by car type, and see the comparability section to see what models all use the same part#.
*Note means will work with 93-07 Impreza all others are not confirmed to go past 2002.
Part | Years | Comment | STI fit |
---|---|---|---|
Front Lower Control arm | Any Impreza<=07 | Aluminum and steel versions | Yes extra caster from 04-06. |
Front Hubs | Any Impreza <=07 | Hubs must match axles and brakes | No |
Front Brakes | Any Impreza <=07 | WRX 06-07 4pots cheap light alternative | Yes |
Front CV Axel |
Any Impreza <=07 | Match them to your trans and hubs | N/A |
Front Brake Lines |
NEW | Just buy new be safe :) | N/A |
Steering Rack |
Any Impreza 02+ | STI's offer quicker rack | Yes |
Rear Hubs |
Any Impreza <=07 | Hubs must match axles and brakes | No |
Rear Brakes | Year specific | WRX and STI will need a bracket or Year matching hub | Yes |
Rear Brake Lines |
Any Impreza | Just buy new be safe :) | N/A |
E-Brake Lines+mount |
Any Impreza 02-04 | Year specific | No |
Lateral Links |
Any Impreza <=07* | Lots of aftermarket options | Yes |
Trailing arms |
Any Impreza <=07* | Lots of aftermarket options | Yes |
Rear CV Axel |
Any Impreza <=07 | Match them to your trans and hubs | N/A |
Rear swaybar+mounts |
Any Impreza <=07 | Match moutns to bar type | Yes |
Engine |
Any subaru EJ | EJ207 FTW :) | Yes |
Trans |
Impreza 2002-2014 | I used a 2014 | Yes |
Cluster |
Any Impreza <=07 | Match cluster to wiring and engine year | Yes |
Wiring |
Any Impreza <=07 | Match wiring to engine type and year | Yes |
Seat |
Any Impreza <=07 | Sparco is nicer :) | Yes |
E-brake lever |
Any Subaru | 93+ | Yes |
Rear Seatbelt |
Any Impreza<=07 | N/A | Yes |
Interior Door latch |
Any Impreza<=07 | other models may fit/diff style | Yes |
Rear Door Latch |
Any Impreza<=07 | N/A | Yes |
Rear Door Catch |
Any Impreza<=07 | N/A | Yes |
Rear View Mirror |
Any car | Any car | Any car! |
Peddle assembly |
Any Impreza<=07 | match type to engine | Yes |
Master/slave cylinders |
Any Impreza<=07 | BUY NEW match to trans | N/A |
Hazard flasher switch |
Any Impreza<=07 | Match to engine harness | Yes |
Radiator |
Any Impreza<=07 | Buy all aluminum if you can | Yes |
Radiator Fans |
Any Impreza<=07 | Match fan to wiring or be read to splice wires | Yes |
Burp Tank |
Any Impreza<=07 | N/A | Yes |
Over flow |
Any car | Try to match capacity of Subaru | Yes |
Fuel pump+Sock |
Any Impreza<=07 | BUY NEW match to engine and wiring | N/A |
Hood Hinges |
Any Impreza<=07 | N/A | Yes |