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by philipcd3
Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Opinions needed for engine combination
Replies: 13
Views: 2448

Re: Opinions needed for engine combination

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.
by philipcd3
Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Opinions needed for engine combination
Replies: 13
Views: 2448

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?
by philipcd3
Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:11 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Opinions needed for engine combination
Replies: 13
Views: 2448

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 th...
by philipcd3
Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Opinions needed for engine combination
Replies: 13
Views: 2448

Re: Opinions needed for engine combination

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.
by philipcd3
Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Opinions needed for engine combination
Replies: 13
Views: 2448

Re: Opinions needed for engine combination

Why should I not use the 2.5 heads? From what I have read, it would work just as well.
by philipcd3
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Opinions needed for engine combination
Replies: 13
Views: 2448

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 ...