mtsfabman Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 After reading several posts in this section, it sounds like the EJ22 is a very reliable motor but not some versions of it???? What different models of cars came with the good version of the EJ22 motor? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukonart Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 The "best" one would be the fully closed-deck turbo blocks. Strongest ones out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 The "best" one would be the fully closed-deck turbo blocks. Strongest ones out there. Also the rarest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P K Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Pre 1996 I believe - you want the two-port SOHC 2.2 EJ-22E motor. The later 2.2 SOHC is a single port, which Subaru later bored to 2.5 as the newer motors. Of course the EJ22T - ahhhhh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonOfScio Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Pre 1996 I believe - you want the two-port SOHC 2.2 EJ-22E motor. The later 2.2 SOHC is a single port, which Subaru later bored to 2.5 as the newer motors. Of course the EJ22T - ahhhhh.... yeah, pre '96. Like mine. Dual port exhaust. Non-interference. SOHC 16v 2239cc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Could someone explain in layman's language the difference between two ports and single port? And how do you find out which 2.2L you have? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattocs Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Is it 1996 AND before or BEFORE 1996? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I don't know of any cars that came with a "bad" EJ22 motor The EJ22 has always been pretty reliable in its 3 forms: 1) The Phase I, beginning with the 1990 Legacy. SOHC, dual-port, non-interference, hydraulic lifters, 9.5:1 CR, 130hp. 2) The EJ22T, beginning with the 1991 Legacy Turbo and ending with the 1994 Legacy Turbo. SOHC, dual-port, non-interference, hydraulic lifters, 8.5:1 CR, 160hp. 3) The Phase II EJ22, beginning with the 1997 Legacy and Impreza, ending with the 1999 Legacy and 2001 Impreza. SOHC, single-port, interference, solid lifters, 9.7:1 CR, 142hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I am with the subylvr. Any EJ22 will go a long way. The pre-1997 (1996 and before) had hydraulic valve tappets, which will last long with good oil and filter, and never require service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudrat79 Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 So what Is a 93 EJ22T worth with Low miles( 90,000) And in Good Running Order...????? I found One...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Nobody willing to explain the difference between single and double port ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweddy Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I don't know of any cars that came with a "bad" EJ22 motor The EJ22 has always been pretty reliable in its 3 forms: 1) The Phase I, beginning with the 1990 Legacy. SOHC, dual-port, non-interference, hydraulic lifters, 9.5:1 CR, 130hp. 2) The EJ22T, beginning with the 1991 Legacy Turbo and ending with the 1994 Legacy Turbo. SOHC, dual-port, non-interference, hydraulic lifters, 8.5:1 CR, 160hp. 3) The Phase II EJ22, beginning with the 1997 Legacy and Impreza, ending with the 1999 Legacy and 2001 Impreza. SOHC, single-port, interference, solid lifters, 9.7:1 CR, 142hp. I was wondering about this, my 96 and 91 engines are identical. But the other post said they changed in 96. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eljefe Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Nobody willing to explain the difference between single and double port ? One port for each cylinder instead of 2 cyl's into one port.( Exhaust ports) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAWA Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 One port for each cylinder instead of 2 cyl's into one port.( Exhaust ports) reverse it for the order he asked and you're right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAWA Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 yeah, pre '96. Like mine. Dual port exhaust. Non-interference. SOHC 16v 2239cc. did you bore it out? and why so little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbianchi Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 whats it worth? its weight in gold, well not really but close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgizzy Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I don't know of any cars that came with a "bad" EJ22 motor The EJ22 has always been pretty reliable in its 3 forms: 1) The Phase I, beginning with the 1990 Legacy. SOHC, dual-port, non-interference, hydraulic lifters, 9.5:1 CR, 130hp. 2) The EJ22T, beginning with the 1991 Legacy Turbo and ending with the 1994 Legacy Turbo. SOHC, dual-port, non-interference, hydraulic lifters, 8.5:1 CR, 160hp. 3) The Phase II EJ22, beginning with the 1997 Legacy and Impreza, ending with the 1999 Legacy and 2001 Impreza. SOHC, single-port, interference, solid lifters, 9.7:1 CR, 142hp. Is this true that the Phase 2 Imprezas came out in 1997 and NOT in 1999? I am getting very conflicting reports and I just don't know which is right. I need to know because I am about to drive 150 miles to pick up an automatic transmission from a 97 Impreza 2.2 outback to replace the transmission in my 1995 Impreza 2.2 wagon. I am concerned about the electronics not being compatible between the phase 1 and phase 2. So I need to know if the 1997 was infact a phase 2. Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_EJ_engine#EJ22_Enhancements_and_Improvements Beginning in the 1997 Model Year, the 2.2 liter engine for 1997 Legacy and Impreza models has had internal and external changes that yield an approximately 10% increase in power and 3% increase in fuel economy. . . . 1999 2.2 Liter Phase 2 Engine Enhancements (from endwrench article H-4 and H-6 service): All 2.2 liter engine for 1999 are the Phase 2 design. The 2.2 liter Phase 2 engines are a SOHC design, with a newly-designed cylinder head. Changes in the 2.2 liter Phase 2 engines are as follows:... ^^ Wiki seems to be implying that the 1997 had changes made, but that the Phase 2 came out in 1999. I really would like to clear this up once and for all, there is too much misinformation out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondercow2 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 It's my understanding that the Phase 2 2.2 had its own phase 2! (or phase b, ii, whatever!). That's what the 99MY is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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