lockcuff Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hey, i am looking to swap a 2.2 into my 97 outback, my 2.5 threw a rod today for no apparent reason, can anyone tell me what 2.2 motor i need to look for, i have an auto tranny as well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Welcome to the USMB. We have a handy "search" function. This is a popular topic. Highlights are a 95 2.2 from an Automatic (WITH an EGR!!) is most preferred. A 2.2 from 96-98 will also work but you'll need it's Y-pipe. Reseal the new engine before installing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockcuff Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 hey, i tried the search function, but couldn't come up with anything pertinent. I think i may look for one from 97 or newer unless a 95 is just the same Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Just be aware that '97 and newer EJ22s are interference engines. '96 and older are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 95 WITH EGR is non interference and dual port exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockcuff Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Will the ecu need to be swapped with a 95 2.2 with egr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Nope. Search for stuff like "2.5 engine swap". Heck - there may even be a sticky. Plug and play (assuming hte EGR and dual port exhaust). No EGR on donor is hard/perhaps impossible to overcome. Exhaust thing is just a different Ypipe. Please update your city. I gotta belive there is more than one town by that name in the United States. Someone near you may have already done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I gotta belive there is more than one town by that name in the United States. Right you are. There's a Springfield in each of 35 states! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockcuff Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Ok i updated my city, sorry about that. This is what im getting, a 2.2 somewhere in the 95-98 range, praying its not an interference model. It is the Non-egr version, which is no problem for me, the subaru mechanic where im getting it told me it will be a plug and play swap for my 97, minus egr. i have no emissions testing here, Yet. $300 shipped from PA. i will have it next friday and start my swap that night after i replace some seals and the timing belt. Should i do head gaskets while i have the motor out? are the water pumps the same as the 2.5 dohc? I have a new one for my dead 2.5. Thanks Guys I have tried searching but it comes up with nothing found. Attached an image so you dont think im being lazy. Edited March 25, 2011 by lockcuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Try "EJ25 engine swap" and select "New Gen" under Tech Forums. I just did and got 5 pages of threads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I wouldn't do it without the EGR. Unless the car is basically junk. You'll never get the light out, so unless you check periodically you won't know if you have another code. And you're screwing up any resale value. DOn't forget if it's not a 95 you also need the single port Ypipe off the donor. Searching will help you understand all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockcuff Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hello, the motor is a dual port so its a 95 or 96, as far as the egr i have located an egr intake, just waiting on price from another forum member. im not worried at the moment about the egr, although i will be installing it shortly. i have a dash mounted code reader that i can watch realtime, so if a code other than the egr pops up i will see it. I'm finally figuring the search function out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterbang Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 if the driver side head doesn't have the port for the egr valve pipe you still have a problem. having the correct intake manifold won't do you any good if you don't have the correct heads to thread the pipe that feeds the valve. you either need to find an engine that has a preexisting port or drill out the head and tap threads into the spot. read this thread to see what you're going to get yourself into if you don't get the correct engine. i've been here before because i made the same mistake you're potentially going to. http://www.toronto-subaru-club.com/forums/technical-diy-write-ups/142730-diy-jdm-ej25-egr-port-drill-tap.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockcuff Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 hello, thanks for the thread, the shop I got it from specializes in 2.2 swaps, plus there a friend of the family. they already drilled the port for me. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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