terryb52 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I posted my long story on New Generation board but want some more info and maybe this is the place. I need to replace an engine in a 1998 Outback. I don't know anything about the engine except it's a 2.5. I want to drop in (well someone else will drop it in :-\) a 2.2 after reading what everyone was saying about the 2.5s. I don't know what to ask for when looking for an engine. What year, etc. What else to take into consideration. It's an AT. How do I find a mechanic who will do it right? My regular mechanic said he would only do it with a new/rebuilt 2.5 for $5K. Out of the question. I'm in Colorado Springs. Any help greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 What mechanic in the springs did ya go to? Just curious. There are a few who love Subaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb52 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Accurate Japanese. These guys did a great job on fixing my '92 Turbo. They told me that they end up fixing the problems that others create when trying to swap on their own. Quality Tech thought it was a tensioner rod but Accurate said no, it was a rod knock. Do I get another opinion? Knock never goes away. It's driven 3K since first knocking noticed (not by me, previous owner). I called him to get service records after buying the car in IL. My family drove it out here thinking it was OK because a dealership in Dubuque said it was fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Maybe give Revolutions or one of the others a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb52 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Maybe give Revolutions or one of the others a call. What others? Always open to who others trust or have have good experiences with. Ever use Mondino Imports? Quality Tech? Had good experiences with both of them at different times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb52 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Didn't find Revolutions in phone book.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Revolutions Performance Inc. 719-635-6200 Sorry forgot to post the # They are difficult to find the first time, so get directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb52 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 As a follow-up, I called 3 other shops this afternnon. None will do a 2.2 swap. All said there were too many problems and they would only do a 2.5 for 2.5. We're still looking at over $3000. I will call revolutions--- what do you know about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 keep calling there has to be someone willing to do it. call CCR and ask them who will install an EJ22. for $3,000 you could buy a brand new one one from them and have it installed. get an entire 1995 EJ22 from an automatic and it will drop right into your 98...it'll drop in and everything will bolt right up and plug in. nothing fancy needed. just swap the EJ25 A/C mount and power steering bracket onto the EJ22, it all bolts right on. it's really simple - look at it this way - you're essentially keeping the EJ25 A/C and power steering (you're not removing them!) so keep the same brackets too, so everything bolts up the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 there's a ton of CO guys on here, they should know something. kingbobdole Imdew, Jeffast, mikeshoup, ShawnW....they all know subaru's well and know the major shops around denver, i would think they all know a place that would do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobjr94 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 No one will do it probably because of emission laws. Putting in an older engine could get them or you into trouble. Most likely no one would would ever inspect it in that state I wouldnt think. You need to find a shop that dosent go by the book, so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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