Are there any issues swapping from EJ251 to EJ254?

FLUBYUx2 · 12-10-2010, 07:00 AM

Well, I don't have the time to do a full v3/v6 jdm swap until my supra gets put back together. So, in the mean time, I need a quick "inexpensive" solution to the seeping head gaskets on my ej251. I think, if the short blocks will interchange, that a new(ish) ej254 from a non-turbo bug eye would get me by long enough to sort out a jdm swap and get the supra back on the road.

I just wanted to know if anyone knows if I can run the 175hp 02-06 nonturbo short block with my phase2 sohc heads and be able to transfer all my sensors and accessories directly?

I searched for "ej254" but came up with nothing...

Sorry for the lack of coolness and propensity for non-glory. Lol

speedyHAM · 12-10-2010, 10:14 AM

Everything should bolt right up and it should run fine. Pretty common to swap shortblocks around and reuse heads and sensors.

FLUBYUx2 · 12-10-2010, 02:11 PM

I assumed as much but didn't see anyone really mention anything about it. Maybe just cuz is that easy. I wanted to make sure before I spent the money only to find out nothing wild swap from old to new.

But thanks!

snowjob · 12-10-2010, 09:50 PM

I've done it twice and it's worked great. Easy swap, no issues.

FLUBYUx2 · 12-11-2010, 04:02 AM

Thanks bud!

I wonder how much brand new short blocks are costing these days right from the dealer... I love the idea of a zero-mile block and some worked heads with some delta cams right about now... Lol

12-10-2010, 07:00 AM	#1
FLUBYUx2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 3856 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: St. Pete, Fla Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS sedona red pearl	Are there any issues swapping from EJ251 to EJ254? Well, I don't have the time to do a full v3/v6 jdm swap until my supra gets put back together. So, in the mean time, I need a quick "inexpensive" solution to the seeping head gaskets on my ej251. I think, if the short blocks will interchange, that a new(ish) ej254 from a non-turbo bug eye would get me by long enough to sort out a jdm swap and get the supra back on the road. I just wanted to know if anyone knows if I can run the 175hp 02-06 nonturbo short block with my phase2 sohc heads and be able to transfer all my sensors and accessories directly? I searched for "ej254" but came up with nothing... Sorry for the lack of coolness and propensity for non-glory. Lol

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12-10-2010, 10:14 AM	#2
speedyHAM Scooby Specialist Member#: 48377 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: "They eat fish soaked in lye" Vehicle: 1996 Gutted, built XP class Impreza L	Everything should bolt right up and it should run fine. Pretty common to swap shortblocks around and reuse heads and sensors.

12-10-2010, 02:11 PM	#3
FLUBYUx2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 3856 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: St. Pete, Fla Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS sedona red pearl	I assumed as much but didn't see anyone really mention anything about it. Maybe just cuz is that easy. I wanted to make sure before I spent the money only to find out nothing wild swap from old to new. But thanks!

12-10-2010, 09:50 PM	#4
snowjob Scooby Newbie Member#: 59357 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ottawa, Canada Vehicle: 2004 Forester XT Silver	I've done it twice and it's worked great. Easy swap, no issues.

12-11-2010, 04:02 AM	#5
FLUBYUx2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 3856 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: St. Pete, Fla Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS sedona red pearl	Thanks bud! I wonder how much brand new short blocks are costing these days right from the dealer... I love the idea of a zero-mile block and some worked heads with some delta cams right about now... Lol