torxxx Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Well, it looks like I just scored a 92 legacy turbo sedan from a board memeber. What all is involved in making a ej22t fit into my GL wagon? I'm assuming its the same as doing the ej22 swap. Anyone who's done it, hit me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I don't have any input except for the fact that after considering using an EJ22T I decided for the non-turbo because it will be substantially easier to swap. Anyhow, good luck doing it. I plan to swap in a turbo sometime in the future and will follow your progress. Keep us posted! (Isn't this a retrofitting forum thread?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 it should be in the retro fitting, but I think it'll get more of a response in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycho Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 What are your plans for the chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 after I take the rear LSD, engine, wiring harness, exhaust hell you can have the rest.. The guy said the car was hit in the left side, so I imagine its all ************ered up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 You will need a turbo crossmember, or need to clearance yours. I think the turbo's had a different clutch actuation setup. This may or may not affect you, as you're using the EA 'box, but there may be clearance issues to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 BFH take care of the x-member problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Yea Hodaka Rider is correct about the crossmember, but there are a lots of Turbo EA82s out there so finding one shouldn't be hard. Also the hydraulic clutch of the EJ22T setup will require you to adapt the pedal assy out of the Legacy into your car. I did this with UltimateRX, it will require drilling a few holes where there are not any now and some long bolts to secure the assy. The trottle pedal is separate assy and easy to bolt in. I have found out that if you can find the rear piece off a XT6 tranny mount, you won't have to modify the rear cross member of the Legacy tranny mount. The wiring should be close to that same as an EJ22 conversion, just a few more wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I'm pretty sure it's more than just a BFH issue. More like notch/reinforce. The other option is a custom exhaust header, but you may find you need a combination of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Corky: Looks like he's using his EA trans - so the clutch and throttle may not be needed from the donor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Like i tell everyone else that dons't bother searching, try kennedy engineering, give them a call, they should be able to help you out, and they have a kit for around 25 bucks that has everything you'd ever want to know about this swap, and then some. its well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 thanks for reminding me about that noah. I've been meaning to call them and get the stuff. And yes, I will be using the 5 spd. D/R with a WRX clutch plate and RX pressure plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 If you have any wiring questions don't hesitate to shoot me a PM, i'll help if i can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Darn you Brad!!! Well, I guess since I've got the first EJ-powered wagon in the state, you've gotta do one better and have the first TURBO EJ-powered wagon. I can't wait to see this thing run. Feel free to give me a call if you've got any questions. Also remember to check out the link on the board to the 92 legacy FSM. That will help a great deal. However, don't forget the Chiltons manual...that one shows all the wiring you need to adapt to get it to run, without all the other stuff that you just have to swap in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 same principle, more wires though, id use the upgraded XT6 pressure plate instead, as long as you got non-turbo tranny(for push style actuation) crossmember is an issue, easy fix though. as for exhaust, id go custom up/down pipes. and since its OBD-I, you dont have to worry about exhaust too much. however, go 2.5'' turbo-back, you will like it:brow: one more thing, make adapter plate from steel, save yourself some cash, and headache. be gentle on the tranny, or else you wil need a new one in a VERY short time. ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I would seriously urge you to consider using an EJ transmission. The EJ22T (any EJ turbo, really) is a huge step beyond the power output that the EA transmission was designed to take. This is a major project, as you are aware, and I would say that the extra work involved in upgrading the trans would be worth the effort, and would add only negligible overall downtime to the car when you are ready to throw everything in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I would seriously urge you to consider using an EJ transmission. The EJ22T (any EJ turbo, really) is a huge step beyond the power output that the EA transmission was designed to take. This is a major project, as you are aware, and I would say that the extra work involved in upgrading the trans would be worth the effort, and would add only negligible overall downtime to the car when you are ready to throw everything in.I'm going to agree with this, unless you have a large supply of the EA D/Rs and like replacing trannies. I wouldn't be surprized it the torque from the EJ22T is about 50% above the design limits for torque on the EA D/R tranny. I wonder want ever happened to the guy who was going to get EJ series D/R trannies from South America? Corky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Well, James from AA is still looking for a source on these. He's going to head to Oz soon, combined business/pleasure I think. He said he'd like to find a bunch and crate them over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I too am going to be doing the ej22t swap into a loyale, as far as the d/r issue's . I think that having a spare d/r is a must BUT I've abused my d/r alot. 4wd 4000rpm launches on pavement, relentless shocks from 4wd rock wheeling and driving it like I have something to prove the rest of the time. 2 years plus now all on 29's. CV's first then stubs, maybe the trannie will die if it's got poor fluids in it but I doubt it. There's too many weak links to go first.Good luck with the swap. This is the free legacy sedan posted in marketplace that's the donor eh? Nice Score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hey Brad, if you do decide to go with an EJ tranny, I'm going to have one on hand here in a couple months, when I convert back to my d/r. I'm sure I could get it up to you if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 do you have to get custom axles to put a 5mt in a ea81 while keeping the 4lug setup? also shouldnt you go to 5lugs to get the bigger brakes that you will certainly need with that much power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 i would certainly get the bigger brakes, you will be able to actually hit 100 mph now, so your braking should be close to par with your power. and since you are putting since in a EA81, your going to have lots of fun putting the EJ22T in between the frame rails. ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 i would certainly get the bigger brakes, you will be able to actually hit 100 mph now, so your braking should be close to par with your power. and since you are putting since in a EA81, your going to have lots of fun putting the EJ22T in between the frame rails. ~Josh~ Don't know if the EJ22T is a DOHC, but if its not it'll fit just fine, i dunno about the turbo though, but in Austin's 1980 wagon it fit just fine, it was close, but it fit. I'd also second the bigger brakes idea, even with the non turbo i wish i had better brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Sohc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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