i have read alot of the posts but am still lost about what motor i should lean towards when i swap. Right now the ej20t is looking the best. Since i live in Cali, i was also leaning towards the one that came in the early wrxs. I know it is weka compared to the JDM, euro spec ones but itd be a bit les of a hassle. I am kinda intrested in the ej22g/t stlye motor also but it seeems that it would perhapes be a bit more hassle to find? i am only looking for around 250~270 hp from the engine so basically light tuning perhapes (exhaust an all). What do you all suggest best? I also have a friend who would be able to sell me his engine when he finally moves on to converting it to STI which would be later on. Im wondering price differences and does anyone know where to find a USDM engine and or MT 5speed tranny (legit salvage yards that sell them)? I konw corky has done basically the same thing.

Since i live in Cali, i was also leaning towards the one that came in the early wrxs. I know it is weka compared to the JDM, euro spec ones but itd be a bit les of a hassle.

 

Not sure I follow you. The early WRXs are JDM.. 93 and up

 

as far as 'what would be best'.. are you looking for 270 at the crank or 270 at the wheels?

 

Any of the Ej series turbo motors can meet those requirements

i qouls bw happy with 200 at the wheels and run 270 after boost. i am talking about the 01 02 wrx USDM engines.