need help w/engine swap

damonmlime · Post by **damonmlime** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 4:55 am

ok, first let me say that i have a 2000 impreza rs, i want to put an ej22t into it pretty soon but not too soon, i bought an engine from a friend w/ecu but no crossmember what kind of job am i looking at here? how hard? will wiring cause me lots of headache? what about the engine, will i need to tear it down and rebuild it before install it has 72k i know i'll need a clutch but what else? what kind of engine management?i wont run too much boost for now, i'm looking for about 200-250whp when i'm ready w/intercooling and fuel taken care of. thanks

ciper · Post by **ciper** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 4:59 am

Are you crazy? You should do some research BEFORE buying the engine!

You will either need a turbo cross member or get aftermarket 2.5NA-Turbo headers. Did he include all the items attached to the engine (intake, electronics)?

Where do you live? I ask because of smog testing. The original engine in your car is a NA obd2, while this one is a turbo obd1 and its from an older car. You cant get much worse than that.

With only 72k the engine is probably in great shape. Just replace all the oil seals and you should be okay.

Sounds like you plan to install the engine "stock" for a while then upgrade it. If so did he include the pressure sensor and pneumatic switch from the passenger shock tower?

Is your car a 5 speed?

damonmlime · Post by **damonmlime** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:03 am

i live in wva so smog is no problem. i got intake and electronics some i still need to pick up from him. i can get a turbo crossmember from another friend. so is this swap possible for a novice?

ciper · Post by **ciper** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:06 am

Can you live with your car being out of commission for a couple months? Do you have the complete engine wire harness? Are you good with splicing wires and electronics? Do you have the service manuals for your car and the Turbo Legacy? Did you get the headers/up-pipe/down pipe?

How much did you spend on the engine?

damonmlime · Post by **damonmlime** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:12 am

the car being down is not a problem, i got the up and down pipes and the turbo but not complete wiring harness i don't have much experience w/wiring but i guess now would be a good time to learn. i'll get the manuals when i'm ready to swap, like i said it wont be too soon maybe this year but could be as late as next year. yeah mines 5mt. thanks ciper

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