hogweed Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 i'm thinking it should be a straight shot from a legacy wagon to an outback wagon. let me know if there are any surprises i should be aware of thanks g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Don't know if it bothers you or not, but be aware that a '97 2.2 is an interference engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Use the search feature with "swap" and you'll find all you need to know. O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogweed Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Don't know if it bothers you or not, but be aware that a '97 2.2 is an interference engine. getting a decent deal on the car w/ the donor engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogweed Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Use the search feature with "swap" and you'll find all you need to know. O. i'll try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scdrtramp Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hello, I'm new to Subarus. I just bought a '95 impreza wagon/hatchback. I saw that a '97 is interference engine. Does that cover the '95 2.2?? thx didn't mean to jump on here. I'm just reading all I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 to the original poster - Ej22 is single port exhaust so carry the exhaust manifold over with the engine. use EJ25 flexplate (if automatic) on EJ22 engine. the EJ25 will be an EGR equipped engine. if the 1997 isn't EGR it'll have a check engine light due to that. but it will still plug and play and run great anyway. install a metal separator plate and seal it on the EJ22. install a new timing component kit - belt, pulleys, tensioner - they're like $100 for Gates kits on amazon - great deal. Hello, I'm new to Subarus. I just bought a '95 impreza wagon/hatchback. I saw that a '97 is interference engine. Does that cover the '95 2.2?? thx didn't mean to jump on here. I'm just reading all I can. no - 1995's are non-interference. EJ22's are non-inteference up until 1996 Interference 1997 and up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Welcome, scdrtramp! The wonderful EJ22 engine was non-interference from its introduction in '89/'90 through the '96 model year. It became interference with the '97s. So you're okay with your '95! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Love the 2.5 DOHC to 2.2 SOHC swaps. I've done many of them, no complaints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scdrtramp Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks for the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pginter96 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hey, im doing the same thing! Albeit on a much slower timescale... Just make sure both engines have EGR or both engines dont have EGR. Otherwise your exhaust manifold will be the only difference. Use the flywheel from the 2.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogweed Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 thanks.....will be updating this as i clear out some other projects and find the right motor. i have a 95 2.2 that i was planning to use but the car is nice so i'm keeping it together. did not get that 97 2.2 as yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogweed Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 to the original poster - Ej22 is single port exhaust so carry the exhaust manifold over with the engine. use EJ25 flexplate (if automatic) on EJ22 engine. the EJ25 will be an EGR equipped engine. if the 1997 isn't EGR it'll have a check engine light due to that. but it will still plug and play and run great anyway. install a metal separator plate and seal it on the EJ22. install a new timing component kit - belt, pulleys, tensioner - they're like $100 for Gates kits on amazon - great deal. no - 1995's are non-interference. EJ22's are non-inteference up until 1996 Interference 1997 and up. http://www.amazon.com/Gates-TCK254-Timing-Belt-Component/dp/B000C2ULA0/ref=pd_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=11C8Y6ZYEMQTFG1G40HY is that correct the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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