Need Opinions on what swap to do

Want2BSTI · 06-16-2005, 12:14 AM

I am considering a swap for my 97L. I have done a bunch of searching and from what I have found I have 3 N/A options.

1. EJ22 w/ EJ18 heads
2. EJ25 w/ EJ22 heads
3. ej25 swap.

From what I have been able to find on the forums the Frank motors are plug and play.

I am confused on the EJ25 though. Which ones are plug and play. From what I was able to locate, the Phase I motor should be plug and play.

Assuming that the complete EJ25 can be plug and play, which one do people recommend. This car is my daily driver, and I would like to keep all the creature comforts that it already has (A/C and cruise control).

All opinions and tios would be very much appreciated, and any help locating a donor engine in AZ would also be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

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Handsdown · 06-16-2005, 12:38 AM

that sounds great but generally swaps go in the conversion forum...

nevertheless, my two cents are that the EJ25 is a GREAT daily driver motor, with enough torque to make it functional as a sporty car for autox or other applications.

Want2BSTI · 06-16-2005, 01:03 AM

If the mods want to they can move it to the correct forum. I am leaning towards the straight EJ25 swap because of driveability and the crap gas we get in AZ, I just need a definitive answer to which donor car to get the engine from for it to be a basic plug and play swap.

Again, any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

Handsdown · 06-16-2005, 02:02 AM

for a 97 L, i'd say go for a EJ22, it'll be the most plugnplay

06-16-2005, 12:14 AM	#1
Want2BSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 70642 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Laveen, AZ Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Coupe White	Need Opinions on what swap to do I am considering a swap for my 97L. I have done a bunch of searching and from what I have found I have 3 N/A options. 1. EJ22 w/ EJ18 heads 2. EJ25 w/ EJ22 heads 3. ej25 swap. From what I have been able to find on the forums the Frank motors are plug and play. I am confused on the EJ25 though. Which ones are plug and play. From what I was able to locate, the Phase I motor should be plug and play. Assuming that the complete EJ25 can be plug and play, which one do people recommend. This car is my daily driver, and I would like to keep all the creature comforts that it already has (A/C and cruise control). All opinions and tios would be very much appreciated, and any help locating a donor engine in AZ would also be very much appreciated. Thanks, Chris * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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06-16-2005, 12:38 AM	#2
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	that sounds great but generally swaps go in the conversion forum... nevertheless, my two cents are that the EJ25 is a GREAT daily driver motor, with enough torque to make it functional as a sporty car for autox or other applications.

06-16-2005, 01:03 AM	#3
Want2BSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 70642 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Laveen, AZ Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Coupe White	If the mods want to they can move it to the correct forum. I am leaning towards the straight EJ25 swap because of driveability and the crap gas we get in AZ, I just need a definitive answer to which donor car to get the engine from for it to be a basic plug and play swap. Again, any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Chris

06-16-2005, 02:02 AM	#4
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	for a 97 L, i'd say go for a EJ22, it'll be the most plugnplay