offroadsubaruguy Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 just curios, but why is everyone swapping the 2.2 instead of a newer 2.5? ( preferably one without the h.g. issues ) i just figure more power is better, but i wanted to hear it from those that have done it, and those who care to give their oppinions....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suberdave Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 the 31-34 2.2l is non OBDII and non interferance. so you wont have any check engine lights on (if you chose to hook the light up). and way less wiring... -=Suberdave=- www.suberdave.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Non-interference for the win. OBDI for the ease of wiring. Plus they're in high supply, as opposed to the newer engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Plus EJ22s can be had dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 all of the above x 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knichol Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 After swapping in a cheap 97 2.2L, I questioned why I didn't just do a 2.5L motor. Anyone know of a good place to locate any of the new 2.5L? I haven't looked at an OBDI harness, is the wiring that much different? The check engine light is nice to have working (if you leave things stock) lets you know when somethings not working right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 All of the above plus there is not enough evidence to point to the SOHC 2.5's having better track records with head gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 At 135-140 you are really at the reliability limit of the 5mt D/R and pushing it further up to over 150 hp you may be getting into replacing syncro's and gears at a rapid rate. Sure, some probably have run higher horse on a EA tranny, but if you want to keep it for a while, i wouldn't reccomend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knichol Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 At 135-140 you are really at the reliability limit of the 5mt D/R and pushing it further up to over 150 hp you may be getting into replacing syncro's and gears at a rapid rate. Sure, some probably have run higher horse on a EA tranny, but if you want to keep it for a while, i wouldn't reccomend it. Which brings us back to... "wouldn't it be nice to have a supply of the newer gen Dual ranges?":brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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