What is needed to drop a ej20 TT in a 2.2L Impreza? >>>

KaZ · 02-22-2001, 06:17 PM

I've got an importer that says he has ej20 turbos and even TWIN TURBOS in his suppliers warehouse that he is going to look into for me. I've found a '99 L Wagon that I'd thinking of purchasing and then dropping the ej20 into. What do I need to get in order to do the swap? What else should I get? I'm not sure if he's got a car, or just the engine and transmission. When I bought my last engine, which was for my Twin Turbo 300ZX, he said they drove the car into the garage and pulled the motor. If its the same situation I may be able to get other parts off the vehicle. What should I get? Suspension parts, driveshaft, intercoolers?? What?

Thanks,
KaZ

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XT6Wagon · 02-22-2001, 06:52 PM

The twin turbo does not fit in the Impreza. well it might in a new one, but I wouldn't spend the money to try.

Just get a decent STi single turbo, or get a legacy for the TT.

WRXGirl · 02-22-2001, 06:57 PM

We were told by our Friends in Australia that the twin turbo doesn't run real well (turbo lag). They have a Forester twin turbo.
We just finished my 2.0 turbo conversion, it came out good. We should have the info up this weekend on the board & web-site.
Pam

KaZ · 02-22-2001, 06:59 PM

Ok, so stay away from the TT. Single turbo ok? Anything to get or watch out for?

Thanks,
KaZ

WRXGirl · 02-22-2001, 07:03 PM

There is alot of information on the conversion. Ed did a great job, we had it in & running in no time. We did alot to the car & still have some minor items to finish up on.
Pam

Ver.III · 02-22-2001, 07:22 PM

Yes, watch out for a Sti engine. They are the ones to get. Check out the other thread "engine swap". There is a complete engine for sale.

Rich

Jaxx · 02-22-2001, 07:22 PM

now that ed has done a conversion.. how much would autocare charge to do one??

WRXGirl · 02-22-2001, 07:30 PM

It depends on what you want installed.
We have been able to get conversions with everything including axles f&R, brakes, rear diff, seats, etc....
Pam

Jaxx · 02-22-2001, 07:52 PM

more directly.. the wireing harness?

Ver.III · 02-22-2001, 08:45 PM

The RHD harness is the key to the whole conversion. You then just separate the engine wiring from the rest of the loom, and then make the splice connections into the stock harness. But, only a handful of knowledgable people can do this. The most time consuming is preparing and installing the wiring. The actual install of all the parts is straight forward.

Rich

TMR Impreza · 02-22-2001, 10:37 PM

WHat is needed...Hmmm... ISR subaru repair!!!
www.autocaresubaru.com

WRXGirl · 02-23-2001, 05:53 AM

Thanks TMR Impreza.
We had very little to work with on my set up.Everything should be up this weekend.
Pam

KaZ · 02-23-2001, 07:48 AM

WRXGirl,

Did you have to do all the wiring etc? What exactly did you install? When will the write up be done? =) Can you give a rough estimate what it would cost the rest of us in i-club land to do this conversion? =) Because like I said, I've found a wagon I like (gonna probably look at it today or tomorrow) and then I'm talking with an importer about ordering the stuff, but I need to know what to get!

Thanks,
KaZ

02-22-2001, 06:17 PM	#1
KaZ Scooby Newbie Member#: 4335 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Richardson, TX Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Maxima Navy Blue	What is needed to drop a ej20 TT in a 2.2L Impreza? >>> I've got an importer that says he has ej20 turbos and even TWIN TURBOS in his suppliers warehouse that he is going to look into for me. I've found a '99 L Wagon that I'd thinking of purchasing and then dropping the ej20 into. What do I need to get in order to do the swap? What else should I get? I'm not sure if he's got a car, or just the engine and transmission. When I bought my last engine, which was for my Twin Turbo 300ZX, he said they drove the car into the garage and pulled the motor. If its the same situation I may be able to get other parts off the vehicle. What should I get? Suspension parts, driveshaft, intercoolers?? What? Thanks, KaZ * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-22-2001, 06:52 PM	#2
XT6Wagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 524 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: WA Vehicle: 04 STi White	The twin turbo does not fit in the Impreza. well it might in a new one, but I wouldn't spend the money to try. Just get a decent STi single turbo, or get a legacy for the TT.

02-22-2001, 06:57 PM	#3
WRXGirl Scooby Specialist Member#: 881 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Margarita Ville Vehicle: 2004 WRX Grey	We were told by our Friends in Australia that the twin turbo doesn't run real well (turbo lag). They have a Forester twin turbo. We just finished my 2.0 turbo conversion, it came out good. We should have the info up this weekend on the board & web-site. Pam

02-22-2001, 06:59 PM	#4
KaZ Scooby Newbie Member#: 4335 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Richardson, TX Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Maxima Navy Blue	Ok, so stay away from the TT. Single turbo ok? Anything to get or watch out for? Thanks, KaZ

02-22-2001, 07:03 PM	#5
WRXGirl Scooby Specialist Member#: 881 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Margarita Ville Vehicle: 2004 WRX Grey	There is alot of information on the conversion. Ed did a great job, we had it in & running in no time. We did alot to the car & still have some minor items to finish up on. Pam

02-22-2001, 07:22 PM	#6
Ver.III Scooby Specialist Member#: 1185 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: North of the border Vehicle: I flap my gums and now I'm a specialist	Yes, watch out for a Sti engine. They are the ones to get. Check out the other thread "engine swap". There is a complete engine for sale. Rich

02-22-2001, 07:22 PM	#7
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	now that ed has done a conversion.. how much would autocare charge to do one??

02-22-2001, 07:30 PM	#8
WRXGirl Scooby Specialist Member#: 881 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Margarita Ville Vehicle: 2004 WRX Grey	It depends on what you want installed. We have been able to get conversions with everything including axles f&R, brakes, rear diff, seats, etc.... Pam

02-22-2001, 07:52 PM	#9
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	more directly.. the wireing harness?

02-22-2001, 08:45 PM	#10
Ver.III Scooby Specialist Member#: 1185 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: North of the border Vehicle: I flap my gums and now I'm a specialist	The RHD harness is the key to the whole conversion. You then just separate the engine wiring from the rest of the loom, and then make the splice connections into the stock harness. But, only a handful of knowledgable people can do this. The most time consuming is preparing and installing the wiring. The actual install of all the parts is straight forward. Rich

02-22-2001, 10:37 PM	#11
TMR Impreza Scooby Specialist Member#: 168 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Pedro Vehicle: 2011 M3 and STI white	WHat is needed...Hmmm... ISR subaru repair!!! www.autocaresubaru.com

02-23-2001, 05:53 AM	#12
WRXGirl Scooby Specialist Member#: 881 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Margarita Ville Vehicle: 2004 WRX Grey	Thanks TMR Impreza. We had very little to work with on my set up.Everything should be up this weekend. Pam

02-23-2001, 07:48 AM	#13
KaZ Scooby Newbie Member#: 4335 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Richardson, TX Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Maxima Navy Blue	WRXGirl, Did you have to do all the wiring etc? What exactly did you install? When will the write up be done? =) Can you give a rough estimate what it would cost the rest of us in i-club land to do this conversion? =) Because like I said, I've found a wagon I like (gonna probably look at it today or tomorrow) and then I'm talking with an importer about ordering the stuff, but I need to know what to get! Thanks, KaZ