i have a 1988 subaru brumby running an ea81 engine, well... running would not be the right word to use, so i need to get a new engine for it and i have always wanted to put an ej22 (carbi version) in it. i know the swap can be done and i am able to do the swap i just need to know the QLD P plate laws for it. (is it legal to drive on p's). 

 

NSW CITIZENS, SHUSH. allot of you complain about other peoples swaps in qld and other states not realizing your swap laws are very different to ours

 

i also don't need to be told (its to hard, easier to keep ea81) because i have many friends that are mechanically certified that have done much more extreme conversion than an ea81 to ej22

 

 

 

thanks in advance

As per my other post,  The EJs in Australia did not come out in carb setup from the factory, only EFI.  But they can be adapted with some work.  Look up Phinzinza's work with his current brumby (offroadingsubarus.com)

 

Or Toonga's work on his old brumby PJ (ausubaru.com).

 

As for relevant laws etc, best to read the current VSI from your state.  It should be relatively easy to find on the QLD road transport authority page (whatever they're called up there, we have Vicroads in Victoria).  Or find a certified engineer and talk to them about your plans as they will talk with you about braking requirements etc if any.

 

All the best with it, the EJ22 is an awesome upgrade over the EAs - although I don't mind the EA81 with its bulletproof toughness compared to the "flimsy" EA82...

 

Cheers

Bennie