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08-04-2005, 10:23 AM | #1 |
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97 Impreza EJ22 (auto) - easy swap options?
I've done... bad.
Managed to bend valves (it seems) on a 97 Impreza Brighton 2.2 auto. I'm looking into getting the motor fixed... but thought I'd compare options for swapping in something else. Requirement: stock reliability. I don't wanna put a turbo 2.5 crazy swap in here. If I could find another phase 1 EJ22, will it swap in without rewiring? I read the DOHC EJ25 will go in here without rewiring, too... sadly I SOLD MY SPARE EJ25 a few months ago. Growl. Basically looking for the cheap reliable route. Help appreciated!
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08-04-2005, 11:56 AM | #2 |
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sure. a DOHC 96-98 EJ25 will plug right in with ECU and everything.
how did u manage to bend valves on an auto? |
08-04-2005, 12:29 PM | #3 |
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By confusing the piston position mark on the crank sprocket with the timing belt alignment mark
Well... I learned a valuable lesson. I'm not positive the valves are bent yet, but 95% sure. Got to do a compression test then pull the heads if it looks bad. The stupid thing is I sold a DOHC EJ25 about 4 months ago and my hoist |
08-04-2005, 02:03 PM | #4 |
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suck.
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08-04-2005, 02:08 PM | #5 | |
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I'm trying to stay positive and look at this as a learning experience and an opportunity to upgrade the car (unplanned) |
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08-04-2005, 02:12 PM | #6 |
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:P
why did u decide to dump the motor? |
08-04-2005, 02:20 PM | #7 | |
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But it looks like repairing this one will be more costly than buying a used one that someone dropped for a power upgrade. I picked up an EJ25 with 100k on it for $200 last year (but sadly sold it later... man, I could use that now...) So that's cheaper and easier than disassembling this motor, it seems I don't WANT to dump this block, and if I do swap I'll try to repair this one in my own time. |
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08-04-2005, 02:40 PM | #8 |
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just grab a 2.5 for cheap. i just sold mine :P
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08-04-2005, 02:47 PM | #9 | |
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Based on info over at USMB I'm leaning heavily toward a swap now. http://www.ultimatesubaru.net/forum/...80&postcount=7 Even if I want to keep this motor, it looks like I just made it very painful to do so |
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08-04-2005, 03:58 PM | #10 |
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oh yeah, its always cheaper to just dump the whole thing and replace the entire pop. look harder, you might find somthing really neat.
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