Opinions needed for engine combination
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Opinions needed for engine combination
I have a 94 wagon that I will be swapping to manual. I have both the ej22 from the car originally, as well as the ej25 from a 2000 forester. My question is would you choose 2.5, 2.2, or Frankenmotor, and why? I think I have most of the bits needed to make everything work either way, I'm just trying to factor in more experienced opinions.
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With what you have I think your only 2 options would be the stock motor or the 2.5 shortblock and the 2.2 heads.
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Why should I not use the 2.5 heads? From what I have read, it would work just as well.
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I can't say for those heads because of the model year. It could be quite possible but I thought the 99-00 stuff was different for electronics.
I could be completely wrong.
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91 L-TW Wagon with a full Swap -RIP
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
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92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
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Hmm, thanks, I will look harder into it. I do have one source that swapped a 99 into 90, not sure if that will work for me though.
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Re: Opinions needed for engine combination
The absolute easiest thing is as CJ mentioned, ej25 block with your current heads, intake and etc. You can literally swap anything into anything with these cars, but the wiring side isn't exactly plug and play, matter of fact it's the hardest part of the swap by far. Just ask CJ With the 2.5 bottom end, you gain torque and horse power with no incompatibilities. Might have to run midgrade fuel, but that's about it.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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I would recommend premium at the very least.
Wiring sucks in almost any case as well.
Wiring sucks in almost any case as well.
91 L-TW Wagon with a full Swap -RIP
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
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98 LGT 4EAT
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92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
98 LGT Wagon 4EAT
Re: Opinions needed for engine combination
I do hate dealing with wires, fixing the 5mt will be enough of a headache. Luckily I do have time, no rush.
One issue with the 2.2 heads is they are pitted. Is that something I can fix myself, maybe using jb weld? Or must they go to the machine shop. I am not aware of how much it will be to level the heads.
One issue with the 2.2 heads is they are pitted. Is that something I can fix myself, maybe using jb weld? Or must they go to the machine shop. I am not aware of how much it will be to level the heads.
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A decent machining will be about 40 bucks a head. I recommend machining heads any time they come off.
91 L-TW Wagon with a full Swap -RIP
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
98 LGT Wagon 4EAT
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
98 LGT Wagon 4EAT
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Yes, have machine shop resurface the heads. This is coming from personal experience.
Josh
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Re: Opinions needed for engine combination
Thanks, that's good to know. For some reason I have always thought that it would be around $200. Also just to confirm, 2.2 heads on the 2.5 block will take the 2.5 head gaskets?
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Yes. Always match the gasketsto the block.
91 L-TW Wagon with a full Swap -RIP
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
98 LGT Wagon 4EAT
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
98 LGT Wagon 4EAT
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Sweet, thanks. I think that will be the plan then.
I just got the pedals in. A pain, but I didn't have as hard of a time as others.
I just got the pedals in. A pain, but I didn't have as hard of a time as others.
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Yeah pedals can be tricky.
91 L-TW Wagon with a full Swap -RIP
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
98 LGT Wagon 4EAT
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
98 LGT Wagon 4EAT