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Ok First of all I am a total noob to subies. So be nice . Anyways I just got my moms old 91 legacy for free because my little brother blew the motor. I have found that the EJ22 motors are a little expensive and was told that a EJ20 is a "Direct Replacement". From searching I have found that all EJ series are interchangeable as far as mounting up and the tranny.

Here is the email that I got from the engine importer:

"the 2.0 replacement engine (EJ20) is basically
the same look, mounts, ecu,sensors, etc.
All the original accessories from the EJ22 will swap without a problem or modifications, timing belt,water pump
are the same aswell"

Is this all true?
Are there any little things I am missing?
Is it really this easy?

Thanks for any help, This site has a lot of info

Turbo EJ20, or N/A?

If it's turbo, not much will be the same. If it's N/A most stuff should work.

Why not replace it with another EJ22?

Sorry it is a N/A ej20. The price for the EJ22 is kinda spendyI was quoted $895 for a 2.2 vs $395 for the 2.0.

My sentra is my money pit. I just want to get the subie on the road for a reliable daily driver. And maybe sell it later.

Anyone else? I would just like to know if anyone has done this swap and can give me a for sure answere that you can just swap the sensors over and bolt it in.

Thanks

ej22's are dirt cheap. seen several runners go for 100. but plan on spending 400-600 for a nicer one. plus your in oregon so they will be easy to find.
www.car-part.com or one of the subaru shops in the area. the locals can tell you about shops.

I can probably help you out on this as this is basically all I've been doing in the past six months. I think $400 for an EJ22 installed sounds better.

Stephen
alexyjesi@verizon.net