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Old 01-27-2003, 09:03 PM   #1
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Default What to do? High Compression, Low Boost or Low Compression, High Boost.

Building a EJ22 that is open deck N/a right now.

I got a great deal on it but it has the stock pistons and rods.

I could turbo it as it sits and run like 8-9 psi of boost on stock compresion.

or i was thinking of getting lower compresion pistons and stronger rods and running like 15-20 psi and really build the motor up.

what do you guys think i should do.

I plan on building the motor over the next 1 and a half so money is almost no option.

I do want the car to be daily drivable but want to build it to handle SM auto cross classification.

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Old 01-27-2003, 09:39 PM   #2
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If you want to stick with 2.2L, get yourself a 2.2 turbo legacy motor from a dealership. The shortblock should only be $1100-1200 and will have low compression pistons, oil squirters, and would be closed deck already. Probably capable of 15-18psi out of the box. The question would be, what type of boost/flow can your heads handle. You may need work there.
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Old 01-28-2003, 10:37 AM   #3
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DannyRS has a lot of experience with the EJ22T and running high boost. He should be able to give yo usome good info.

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Old 01-28-2003, 12:38 PM   #4
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I agree with getting the EJ22t shortblock if you plan on building your motor. I don't think you can close deck your block and get lower compression pistons and better internals for under $1k which is what a brand new EJ22t shortblock costs.

If it was me, I would just run the EJ22 as it sits until you blow something, then go for the gusto...

I will most likely push the envelopes of the NA 2.2L motor when I'm ready to swap in my jdm motor in the spring or summer.
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Old 01-28-2003, 11:18 PM   #5
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I don't want to hijack the post, but I've got a question about EJ22T motor.
Does the WHOLE motor cost around $1000 or only the block with crank, pistons, rods , heads ?
If it's the block, can EJ25 heads be put on it ?
What computer should one use to manage this engine (legacy ecu + piggy backs or standalone) ?
Is wiring as difficult as swapping EJ20T or simpler ?

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Old 01-29-2003, 10:40 AM   #6
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We're talking about a short block, which is block assembled with crank, rods, pistons, and associated rings & bearings. Yes, your heads should bolt up just fine.
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We're talking about a short block, which is block assembled with crank, rods, pistons, and associated rings & bearings. Yes, your heads should bolt up just fine.
YEah, what Nick said.

The only extras I had to buy other than the short block was new headbolts and new head gaskets.

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