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-this is a 1996.. or 94? ej 2.2 that was swapped into a 89' touring wagon.
-has been running fine/great for last 5000 miles or so but yesterday it started running rough and idlle keeps drifting up to 2000rpm, like when i start it cold but tapping the gas doesnt make the idle drop back down.
-it is also throwing a code on the ecu that is two slow blinks and four fast blinks. gonna go now and try to find a code guide of some sort
.. . . . .it also seems to drift between 700 and 2000rpm on its own... and when it is down around 700rpm it runs really rough like its going to die.
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fun fun fun! nice ride.
i just recieved my adapter plate for the 2.2 swap from PWA101. it came fast , was priced fair , and it looks purdy:)
putting the 2.2 into the dual range 88 wagon. cant freakin wait!
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You MUST use EA81 or EA82 flywheel to use an EA transmission. PERIOD.
EJ flywheel WILL NOT WORK.
Also, we are talking about ovalling out the factory holes, not a very big modification. Done thousands of times around the world for 20+ years.
Also, these motors have 130 hp, not 600.
Your fears are baseless.
as it turns out we are using the ea flywheel! im sure most on here figured it would come to that eventually. but of course there is one thing that is happening still that i havent heard of and that is.... machinist wants to thread the current holes and put in steel plugs with lovk tight and then redrill as opposed to elongating the existing holes. oi
whatcha think? spendy for no reason? does sound pretty ding dang solid to me though... -
The EJ flywheel, like stated before, will not work with an EA box, period.
Your best option if this is a street car, is to use an XT6 flywheel as it's the lightest of the EA series flywheels and uses the largest clutch disc. For off-roading, you'll want something with a bit more weight to help with low speed, low RPM torque.
I'm in the process of making an adapter plate to bolt onto an EA/ER engine so I can run the EJ box, EJ flywheel and clutch. Currently have a '97 LGT 4.11 5-speed and an OS Giken twin disc clutch to run behind the built ER27 I'm in the middle of.
wow, just wow. what a carnival this build has been- now the deal with the flywheel is that a machinist in ballard wants to thread the holes on the ea flywheel and put stainless plugs in there with lock tight and then re-drill as opposed to elongating the holes. what a long story this has become! thanks to all who have shared their experience on the matter!
The EJ flywheel, like stated before, will not work with an EA box, period.
Your best option if this is a street car, is to use an XT6 flywheel as it's the lightest of the EA series flywheels and uses the largest clutch disc. For off-roading, you'll want something with a bit more weight to help with low speed, low RPM torque.
I'm in the process of making an adapter plate to bolt onto an EA/ER engine so I can run the EJ box, EJ flywheel and clutch. Currently have a '97 LGT 4.11 5-speed and an OS Giken twin disc clutch to run behind the built ER27 I'm in the middle of.
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IIRC, the EJ flywheel won't clear the EA bellhousing, nor will the starter engage correctly. (Need be, I have a turbo EA82 flywheel, fresh cut, if you need one)
The modification to oval the holes is a proven and well-covered modification. Yeah, most machine shops won't touch them in the states, but it's even a DIY job if you have a decent drill press. Or ship it to someone who's willing.
Swapping an entire EJ drivetrain is not plug and play, so if you want both the EJ22 power and minimal headaches, just redrill the flywheel.
The mechanic and machinist that i am working with on this swap both want to use the ej flywheel- yes with an ea trans. The ring gear will be replaced on the starter to fit the ej flywheel. The fly wheel itself will need to be beveled to fit also if i am gathering correctly.
I am nervous norvus about all this as it seems literally no one on here has done this, this way, ...or is it that someone did and it didnt work out? heh, lol, wouldnt i like to know!
Either way for ya'alls embibement and edification stay tuned to see how it goes... looks like this is what is happening as he cant cash me out and i am not qualified to do this work nor do i have the time to become so. happily too busy with other aspects of life
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didnt think this part of the swap was too complicated but i havent been satisfied as to the question of which flywheel one should/can use. i have a turbo flywheel from the ea dual range tranny(in the gl now) and a 2.2 flywheel to choose from.
(still looking for a matchplate/adapter plate closer than bellingham too btw
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Gloyale,
You MUST use EA81 or EA82 flywheel to use an EA transmission. PERIOD.
EJ flywheel WILL NOT WORK.
Also, we are talking about ovalling out the factory holes, not a very big modification. Done thousands of times around the world for 20+ years.
Also, these motors have 130 hp, not 600.
Your fears are baseless.
the mechanic doing this swap seems to think that the EJ flywheel is the best option. he says it will need to be beveled a little to fit. ...
this is the fun part of swaps right?...figuring it out... wondering why the EJ flywheel will not work..
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ya'all the best1 thanks for chiming in and sharing your experience/opinions
At this point i am thinking that the advantages of having dual range off pavement along with better gas mileage on pavement will out weigh the bit of slippage i am expecting on wet hilly roads here in sea town.
As far as the flywheel goes i am still not sure what to do... i am working with what i have which is the donor legacy (2.2) and a solid dual range ea tranny with a turbo flywheel that is in the 88 loyale that is being built.
I've had (and loved!) a number of different soobies in my time but never gotten this deep before. Trying to keep it simple while taking advantage of having two flywheels to choose from is the goal. can hardly wait tho, have been dreaming of a 2.2 loyale for a looong time!
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i put discs on the back , we will see how that goes once this ej is in the loyale
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weigh in on this?
putting a low miles ej 2.2 into the 88' loyale.
loyal did have an ea-81T naturally aspirated. (it was fun but not reliable and way too much fabrication for the advantages)
that being said i am not sure which flywheel to use-
am getting differing opinions about the ease of installing the 'larger surface area' flywheel from the legacy. my mechanic doesnt think that we can use the ea flywheel with the ej crankshaft. and some say the opposite. arghhh :/ thanks and see ya in the hills!!
91 EJ22 High Idle Suddenly
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i had this prob with the 2.2 that is in my loyale, sounds about the same anyway. . . is your ecu throwing a code at ya? mine code was 25 although it is a 94 2.2 if that matters. i did the sea foam in the air intake hose (check vids on line) and it straightened right out. luckily because the aicv looks hard to get off for a thorough cleaning. smooth runnings and good luck!