WTB: EJ25 Phase II Rods

[All_talk]

Well I've decided to machine my EJ22T block for thrust on #5 and use a Sti crank in my stroker so I need a good set of 2.5 N/A phase II rods.

If you have a set let me know.
Gary

[toomuch]

I have a short block from a 99 outback, not sure if it is phase two but it does have the 8(?) mounting points...$50

[tmarcel]

You didn't say if you wanted factory or aftermarket rods but I have a set of 2003 2.5 NA rods from a Forester. Let me know.

[All_talk]

Phase II is '99 and on with SOHC heads. I think you both have the right parts.

PMs sent

Gary

[shtbxr22]

I have a set of 05 STi rods "collecting dust" that need bearings for the crank end. Pay $5 plus shipping and they are yours.

[All_talk]

Thats a heck of a deal, but the STi rods are to short for my build, I need the 5.181 length from the N/A EJ25.

I might pick them up just for trading stock, PM a price shipped to 98946.

Gary

[shtbxr22]

PM sent

[tmarcel]

Thats a heck of a deal, but the STi rods are to short for my build, I need the 5.181 length from the N/A EJ25.

Gary

To the best of my knowledge, the only long rod like that was for the phase 1 2.5L. The journal sizes are different than the crank that you have. The later 2.5L rods (aka phase 2) had 5.167" AFAIK. That's what I have. The STi rods are ev shorter at 5.13x".

I'd do $50 for the rods that I posted above plus shipping.

I also have a set of phase one long rods that are in excellent condition. I have as new set of ACL Race Bearings for both con rods and mains. I was holding on to the bearings to build the 2.2L but I changed my mind.

[All_talk]

...To the best of my knowledge, the only long rod like that was for the phase 1 2.5L. The journal sizes are different than the crank that you have. The later 2.5L rods (aka phase 2) had 5.167" AFAIK. That's what I have. The STi rods are ev shorter at 5.13x"...

That is what I found as well, the difference between the 5.181 and 5.167 rods is the same as the amount of above deck with the EJ22T piston, so the phase II rod sets the pistons flush deck and change my compression from 8.5:1 to 8.3:1, I'm ok with either. I have seen reference to Phase II rods at 5.181 tho, I have a set of both (not in great shape), they look to be the same length but I haven't made an accurate check.

The bigger question is do I go with the 5.137 rods, Sti or EJ22T (both forged), that will leave the pistons .75mm below deck and run the .5mm later headgaskets (.75mm thinner than the stockers)? CR would be 8.4:1 and I’d have an all forged bottom end (with the Wisceo pistons). I’m still checking a few things, like how much better the Sti rods are than the EJ22Ts. I’ll send you a PM on the Phase II rods.

Gary