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engine swap, will this fit my car?
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:33 pm
by Redlined
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.
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:45 pm
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...
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:52 pm
by mr soul
we have Tristains old 2.2 liter sitting on our shop floor in Tacoma, would let it go for that price?
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:49 pm
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!
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:12 pm
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.
Keith
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:28 pm
by jake15
tristans car is a 92
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:41 pm
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.
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:12 am
by mr soul
I'll keep it company until you can come up and get it.
Whenever is fine with us. Give me a heads up when you have a time figured out but it's currently ready to go.
Keith
Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:03 am
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.
Frantic Four is a worthy, honest, Gold-Class seller/dealer/installer/gods of Subaru and aftermarket parts. I live and die by the Frantic Four. Don't hesitate to do business with them!
In conclusion, the engine is in decent shape, and will suit your needs nicely, especially if you're just looking for a quick replacement.