Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

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shemeryahu

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by shemeryahu »

If anyone here has experience turbocharging the EJ-22 NA, please send
me an e-mail. I'm making "use" of a recent accident I was in as an
excuse to start playing with my car... inspired by one of those sick
Liberties in New Zeland, plans are in the works
Josh Colombo

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by Josh Colombo »

Rod Grosvenor, has done this. He got a kit from www.forcedairtech.com He really likes it. I'm probably going to turbo my 90 N/A legacy next spring/summer (2003) I will probably use the same shop/people that Rod used. This summer's project is a tranny swap :)
legacycentral

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by legacycentral »

I've seen Rod's setup in person, and it's nice. I didn't get a
chance to ride, but i hear it's brisk.

Done right, you can turbo anything :D
shemeryahu

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by shemeryahu »

I was thinking of using the STi (IVHF?) ball bearing turbo. I
suppose I really need to know all the parts that go into a kit,
ensuring that I have everything I need.

Along the same lines, what's the diameter of the MAF? I'm thinking
of using the Prodrive trick of doubling a turbo with a ram air.

Thanks though, I'll check out what Forced Air Technologies has!
Josh Colombo

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by Josh Colombo »

This is from Forced Air's site

Frequently we are asked what the kits contain:


1: The Turbo Charger for the Stage 1 and 2 kits is a T3-TO4E. The stage 3 kit is a GT25
Dual Roller Bearing Turbo.
2: The up pipe (2 1/8 inch) and down pipe
(2 1/2 inch) including a 2 1/2 inch high flow
catalytic converter section which includes 2
O2 sensor ports is included.
3:The Stage 1 kit comes with the pressure side
manifold from the Turbo to the intake manifold and the air intake manifold to the Turbo Charger.
4: The Stage 2 and 3 kits come with an intercooler and all of the piping to install it.
5: All kits come with all of the oil supply lines to the Turbo and the Turbo oil return line.
6: All kits come with a fuel pump.
7: All of the Turbo kits come with an RRFPR
(rising rate fuel pressure regulator), a blow
off valve, and a voltage clamp for all of the
speed density equipped cars. They come with
a K&N air filter.
8: They come with all of the necessary hardware and full color photo instructions
to install.
9: All of our kits contain everything to Turbo Charge your vehicle. The only thing that the
customer has to supply is a minimum of 2 1/4
inch exhaust system from the catalytic converter and back. The factory exhaust is
very inadequate.
milehial2000

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by milehial2000 »

The stock n/a MAF inside diameter is 68 mm and there is a small
beveled ring inside of it that narrows down to 60mm. What is this
doubling with ram air? did I miss something?
shemeryahu

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by shemeryahu »

IIRC, in both the WRX P1 and the WRX UK2000, Prodrive relocated the
intercooler to the front, right behind the bumper/under-spoiler and
moved the air filter so that it was sitting right behind the hood
scoop. That's what I meant.
Rod Grosvenor

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by Rod Grosvenor »

Hello-I`m Rod with the A/M turbo kit on my NA motor; love it! I have some other suggestions to upgrade your set-up that`ll really make a difference. When you contact Forced Air, tell him Rod referred you for a bett
f13ndus

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by f13ndus »

Hey Rod, how much did this project cost you, in total? I'm interested
in doing this to my N/A but my funds are running low, so I need to
know how much I should cut back my other expenses... :)
subarugx_nz

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by subarugx_nz »

So these forced air tech guys have a kit specifically for the EJ22 NA
motor that will bolt straight on? You speak of inspiration from some
people in NZ doing the same thing. Is there a similar company in New
Zealand (its where I live).

I have a 90 Legacy Gx Wagon with an EJ22. Its a bit rough but i
bought it intending that it would be a bit of a fix up. If you bolt
a turbo on the engine I'm guessing there is a fair bit of work to do
further down the drivetrain?

Anyway its all a bit far down the track at the moment but I'd like to
pack as much knowledge in as I can before I go ahead.
Rod Grosvenor

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by Rod Grosvenor »

Iain-A realistic total to do it right would be around $3500.00. This includes the ignition, exhaust, tuning, etc. to bring it all together. If you want MY total & what I`ve done, post me back.---ROD (AZ.)
Rod Grosvenor

Turbocharging the EJ-22 NA

Post by Rod Grosvenor »

Hi-Visit www.forcedairtech.com & see what he has to offer; send an e-mail with any specific requests. I have`nt had to beef up any drivetrain components with the Stage 1 kit with the Stage 111 turbo & I just love the kit. It`s a bolt-on except for the exhaust hook-up. Good luck---ROD (AZ.)
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