Starter Differences?

SteveTC · 03-16-2008, 09:54 PM

I was wondering if someone can help here. I have a JDM EJ20R motor and have it mated to a 1994 Legacy FWD transmission. Just tried cranking it over tonight, and the starter is quite a ways away from the ring gear. The starter I am using as well as the flywheel are from JDM car. Would anyone know if there are different length starters available? It is hard to tell from auto parts pics.

Thanks,
Steve

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Jaxx · 03-17-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

The starter I am using as well as the flywheel are from JDM car.

there is your proublem

use the fwd starter and fwd flywheel

with a subaru the flywheel matches up to the tranny not the engine ..

SteveTC · 03-17-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaxx

there is your proublem

use the fwd starter and fwd flywheel

with a subaru the flywheel matches up to the tranny not the engine ..

Thanks for the info. I figured that might be the problem. Now trying to find a FWD 5-speed in the salvage yard may be a problem.

Are there differences that you know of from early 90's to later 90's transmissions?

Thanks,
Steve

SteveTC · 03-17-2008, 11:11 AM

Looking at the parts websites, I see difference for turbo and non-turbo as well as 2wd and 4wd. I am pretty sure my trans came out of a 94 Legacy FWD Non-Turbo. Starter does not seem to be different?

Jaxx · 03-17-2008, 01:41 PM

i would be more concerned about the flywheel diamater and thickness .. and how the FWD cluth will hold the power

SteveTC · 03-17-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaxx

i would be more concerned about the flywheel diamater and thickness .. and how the FWD cluth will hold the power

I will go with competition clutch when I am ready, but I am only pushing 1200#.... Just need it to run right now.

03-16-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
SteveTC Scooby Newbie Member#: 118552 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hunlock Creek, PA Vehicle: 2010 JuSTI Silver	Starter Differences? I was wondering if someone can help here. I have a JDM EJ20R motor and have it mated to a 1994 Legacy FWD transmission. Just tried cranking it over tonight, and the starter is quite a ways away from the ring gear. The starter I am using as well as the flywheel are from JDM car. Would anyone know if there are different length starters available? It is hard to tell from auto parts pics. Thanks, Steve * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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SteveTC Scooby Newbie Member#: 118552 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hunlock Creek, PA Vehicle: 2010 JuSTI Silver	Looking at the parts websites, I see difference for turbo and non-turbo as well as 2wd and 4wd. I am pretty sure my trans came out of a 94 Legacy FWD Non-Turbo. Starter does not seem to be different?

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Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	i would be more concerned about the flywheel diamater and thickness .. and how the FWD cluth will hold the power