larrykjr Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have read the 2.2 swap threads and wonder if anyone has swapped in a 2.2 into a 98 forester? I just bought it with a seized motor and found a 95 2.2 L w/EGR and wonder if it will swap in? I know in 99 the Foresters got the SOHC Phase 2 2.5L and the 8 bolt pattern trans but in 98 I can't remember if it's still the 4 bolt pattern on those cars. I imagine so since 98 had the DOHC 2.5. :-\ Anyone know? Thanks!!! I wonder if it would feel underpowered since the Foresters seem to be geared higher than the OB's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Should bolt right in. Double check the starter mounts, some have the stud on the transmission others have the bolt that goes into the engine. If you are missing the stud and the 95 will not have the engine threads, you can heli-coil the trans case. I've done this in the past. Good power, I've been happy with all of the 2.5 to 2.2 swaps I've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Should bolt right in. Double check the starter mounts, some have the stud on the transmission others have the bolt that goes into the engine. If you are missing the stud and the 95 will not have the engine threads, you can heli-coil the trans case. I've done this in the past. Good power, I've been happy with all of the 2.5 to 2.2 swaps I've done. Not an issue. 98 forester still has the 4 bolts engine to trans. 95 2.2 goes right into a 98 forester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Pin Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I did the exact swap and it worked like a charm. There is lots of threads on this. The 95 automatic 2.2 is a sweet swap for your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrykjr Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Man you guys are quick at getting back! Thanks a bunch, I'm picking up the engine this week so it will be my first swap so I'm mustering the courage to tackle it. Dumb question-what does EGR do anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 EGR recirculates exhaust gas for emissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrykjr Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks, I've always wondered that and why it is so important to get a motor with EGR for the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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