Revive my ej22

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josh_90_leg
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Revive my ej22

Post by josh_90_leg »

So my 90 legacy has almost 220k, im replacing my knock sensor today, and i was just curious what are some easy things to do to revive this thing a bit, nothing to major, already has exhuast on it tho....anything somewhat cheap to do just to get a few extra hp and have her run better?
wtdash
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Re: Revive my ej22

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Search and you'll find all about these suggestions:
- FIRST of all make sure you're Tuned Up - plugs/wires (Subaru only wires are best), air filter, etc.
- Cam grind - 15-30HP: Delta Cams in Tacoma, WA offers a couple different grinds; the top one can get you to 160HP (30 over stock), but you'll likely need some engine management to run it properly. $200 for both camshafts + your labor...these can be done w/the engine in the car..or so I've heard.
- Air Filter/Intake upgrade - 5HP: Do some research. Some of these just suck in hot air from the engine bay. Be sure you don't fry/kill your MAF sensor. $20 - $200+
- Exhaust - 5-10HP: Makes a bigger difference on the turbos; w/your 5-speed you can control the powerband better than an Auto, so you might also benefit. $150 ++++
- Crank pulley - 5HP: I've used the underdriven/lightweight and lightweight only. The lightweight only is best for me as the underdriven caused some unwanted noises from the P/S/Alt/AC pulleys. $50 used - $100+ new.
All the HP #'s are best guesses - I've got no dyno charts to prove 'em.

And there's more on here.

GL,
Td
Turbo Subies:
'87 GL-10 Turbo - SOLD
'90 BJ EJ22T/DOHC & 5speed swap - SOLD
'04 FXT, Forged internals, VF39, STI TMIC, Cobb AP- SOLD
'93 Legacy SS - 5-speed, SOLD :-(
'02 WRX -SOLD
'96 BD-turbo'd-SOLD
'98 SF - NA-T
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