Howdy y'all, I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I figured I'd ask the pros on here.

I have a wrecked '02 Legacy L that has been sitting in the back yard since 2013. Even though it was wrecked it still started right up last time I tried it, tranny's good too. How difficult would it be to throw that thing into my 1999 Legacy L wagon? 

I'd rather throw a wrx motor in there, but I'm thinking I could use the motor out of the '02 Legacy as a backup for if/when my close to 200,000 mile motor craps out in the '99 Legacy.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

-Teddy G

 

If the 99 is a 2.2 that should be a phase 2 motor.

The 2.5 should drop in no problem. Might need to use the 2.2 manifold and wire harness on it.

Probably. You need to confirm the motor in the 99 is Phase 2 (SOHC 2.2 or 2.5) if it's the DOHC motor it wont work. Post up a pic of the motor and we can confirm.

 

Assuming the phase 2 EJ22 then just swap in the 02 motor along with the matching dual port exhaust manifold.

 

You will likely also need to swap the drivers side cam pulley and crank sprocket over from the original motor so the computer can read correctly.

Awesome thanks guys! I'll snap a pic when I have some daylight. I know they're both 2.2 and from what I remember they look almost identical.

2002 would be a 2.5.

 

 

1999 Legacy L would be a 2.2, and at 200k will not likely be crapping out anytime soon.

Sorry it took so long to get back yall! I just remembered about this site lol. Anyways here is a pick of my 99 motor. So I was told, today actually, that instead of throwing a wrx engine in the 99, drop in a 2.5 block and use my 2.2 heads to get more hp. So I guess I will be able to use the 2.5 from the '02 Legacy and keep my heads from the '99? and will it really give me more hp? 

And, Numbchux, I hope you are right about my motor not crapping out haha.

My bad, here's the pic.