Are there any differences in the block, crank, rods, or pistons from a 96 EJ25D to a 98 EJ25D? Or for that matter any reason I couldn't use it along with my 96 heads, intake, and what not in my 96 Legacy GT?

 

Thanks,

Keith

Are there any differences in the block, crank, rods, or pistons from a 96 EJ25D to a 98 EJ25D? Or for that matter any reason I couldn't use it along with my 96 heads, intake, and what not in my 96 Legacy GT?

 

Thanks,

Keith

 

I cannot think of any reason you couldn't. IIRC, the lower end of the EJ25 stayed the same during those years. The top end and intake changed a bit, but the lower end was (I'm pretty sure) the same.

Ok, I'm back on this because my motor seems to be meeting it's demise.

 

Reading other posts about piston slap they say it started in 97, and it is caused by shortened piston skirts. Also, the 96 EJ25 is rated at 155hp, and the 97 is rated at 165hp. So, something isn't adding up. The motor I'm getting is a 98. If the heads on it are straight, I think I'll just be putting new head gaskets on it and putting the entire 98 engine in with my 96 intake manifold.

 

Keith

Hah! Answered my own question a long time ago. Pistons are different.

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39228