MY02 WRX Turbo on 91 Turbo Legacy

[SigOS]

Hello!

I acquired a 91 Turbo Legacy a few weeks ago, and it's currently at my shop for a few modifications... I'm installing a 2.5RS suspension, 4.44:1 5MT tranny with rear LSD diff, changing clutch and flywheel, and a few other things... I also already have a custom FMIC (from a mitsubishi starion).

While cleaning the turbo, my mechanic discovered that it's cracked So, I need a new turbo, and I'm thinking about putting a MY02 WRX Turbo instead of the original one.

Do you guys know how easy / hard is to fit this turbo on the Legacy? Is it bolt-on or some custom pipings are required? Anybody here already did this?

Thanks guys!

Sig

[Legacy777]

It is not bolt on.....and actually quite a pain from what I remember people talking about it. Check out the legacy forum on www.i-club.com I believe someone has done this conversion, do a search in the legacy forum and I think something will pop up as to what type of problems he encountered.

[SigOS]

Ok, I'll go there and make a search.

Thanks!

[Aaron's ej22t]

Actually, it quite simple. the exhaust side will bolt right up no problem. the difference is the compressor side. the inlet is different, i believe you will need a small 90 degree elbow to fit on the intake. the outlet is also different. on our turbo's, it points up at about a 60 degree angle, the wrx turbo points straight out horizontally towards the throttle body. but since you are doing a custom fmic and making custom piping, then this is not a problem.

-Aaron.

[ej22t]

I have a EJ22T turbo unit (used) for sell, its in good condition, just take it out from my old turbo engine (220000km)
Make me an offer if you are interesting!

Ben