engine swap, will this fit my car?

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engine swap, will this fit my car?

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To recap. my car has a heating/overheating/loosing coolant problem. Hoping to come across a used 2.2 to do a poor mans rebuild and slide home.

In the mean time I found this

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/207319104.html

Would this fit in my car without any major revamping?

Not interested in rewiring, reworking drivetrain, or welding things.

Once again. my rig is a 1990 subaru Legacy L N/A 2.2 with a 4EAT transmition.
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Post by Matt Monson »

It will bolt right up, but there may be some driveability issues going to the smaller displacement. You would use your intake manifold, including your wiring harness and just bolt that to the engine.

But I would say hold out for the correct engine for your car...
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Post by mr soul »

we have Tristains old 2.2 liter sitting on our shop floor in Tacoma, would let it go for that price?
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Post by Redlined »

Is it the N/A block? (hate to beat a dead horse but want to make sure I dont get something I cant use) other than that as long as its rebuildable ill take it!
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Post by mr soul »

Yeah, his NA 2.2 motor complete. 170k smoked a little. Isn't his car a 90 also? I really don't know for sure but Jake 15 or Tris ricer should chime in.

I think it's just what you need for a rebuilder. Can you put turbo legacy crank, rods, and pistons in these? If so I have those around if they would help too.

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Post by jake15 »

tristans car is a 92 :-)
90' legacy built ej257 gt30r 6spd r180 and brembos Bitches 402whp @22psi :D -sexy red
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Post by Redlined »

good as sold. I have to work this weekend and not sure what next weeks scheduel is gonna look like. unless you can get a sweet deal on shipping it'll be next week before I can come up and pay for it/pick it up.

Ill post back to you sunday morning when my next day off is.

Thanks for the heads up. shes starting to idle rough so want to get to work on this ASAP.
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Post by mr soul »

I'll keep it company until you can come up and get it. :D

Whenever is fine with us. Give me a heads up when you have a time figured out but it's currently ready to go.

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Post by tris91ricer »

The engine came out of a 91 fwd sedan. Its a run of the mill 2.2NA 170k is about right, but I'm not sure of the exact mileage.
I don't think the mileage is that big of a deal, as it was definitly under 200k. That motor shouldn't give you any trouble at all, I know it had plenty of life left for what you can expect of it.

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In conclusion, the engine is in decent shape, and will suit your needs nicely, especially if you're just looking for a quick replacement.
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